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To think there should be an English section on here?

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:39

AIBU to think that as there are sections for Scottish, Welsh and Irish posters on this site so why not one for the English and those who live in England?

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:09

Comedycook · 31/03/2024 20:59

And a straight pride 😉

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What a stupid post.

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DanielGault · 31/03/2024 21:07

LiterallyOnFire · 31/03/2024 21:01

seem like you're just being goady tbh. Pity about you having to tolerate the views of other nationalities. passes the smelling salts

I don't understand the need for an English board, but if anyone's goading there, it's you @DanielGault

I disagree, I didn't ask the stupid question. And answers were invited so I gave one. The vast, vast majority of posts are English based, so it seems churlish to begrudge Craicnet or its Welsh or Scottish equivalents. The smaller country boards were created so that country specific posts/questions wouldn't get lost in the main board, that would be much less of a problem for English posts in general.

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:06

AgnesX · 31/03/2024 21:03

Which bit di you want to represent exactly? If you live in Cumbria you're going to have a lot of different experiences to Londoners etc.

Just general stuff. Places to live, tourist areas advice. Just the general chit chat you get in the forums I have mentioned.

Seriously think some here have over thought my intentions with this thread. It is only fairness to represent every area of the UK.

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BashfulClam · 31/03/2024 21:05

CaptainCarrot · 31/03/2024 20:51

Would you also like to see a White History Month or International Men's Day? 🙄

International men’s day is in November so it does exist.

CaptainCarrot · 31/03/2024 21:05

When I was a child, I used to ask my mother why we had Mother's Day and Father's Day but not Children's Day. She would always answer, "Because every day is Children's Day."* I think this is analogous to the situation on Mumsnet WRT England.

(*Yes, I know there technically is a holiday for children. But I think my mother was a wise woman.)

ScentlessAprentice · 31/03/2024 21:04

If you want an England board, ask MNHQ for it. Just like everyone else who has a specific board for their country/interest/whatever has done. Surely you don't expect them to magically read your mind?

Bs0u416d · 31/03/2024 21:03

PonyPatter44 · 31/03/2024 21:02

I don't think it makes you racist as such, OP but it does show you up as being a bit hard of thinking.

Hard of thinking is generous.

AgnesX · 31/03/2024 21:03

Which bit di you want to represent exactly? If you live in Cumbria you're going to have a lot of different experiences to Londoners etc.

MissLucyx · 31/03/2024 21:03

DanielGault · 31/03/2024 20:58

Well tbh they're more of a persecuted minority than the OP.

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You must be joking 🤡 This is exactly what I’m talking about. Try telling a black person or muslim in this country how “persecuted” you are. Why are some people so desperate to be some kind of victim?

Ultravox · 31/03/2024 21:03

Absolutely! I’m Scottish and i think there should be representation for everyone. English people have a distinct identity and culture that should be celebrated.

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:02

LiterallyOnFire · 31/03/2024 21:01

seem like you're just being goady tbh. Pity about you having to tolerate the views of other nationalities. passes the smelling salts

I don't understand the need for an English board, but if anyone's goading there, it's you @DanielGault

Exactly. Straight away revealing their colours. I will ask the site mods. 👌

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Bs0u416d · 31/03/2024 21:02

What will we discuss? Who's local Wilko's has closed down and where to get the best fish and chips?

PonyPatter44 · 31/03/2024 21:02

I don't think it makes you racist as such, OP but it does show you up as being a bit hard of thinking.

DanielGault · 31/03/2024 21:01

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:00

How are they persecuted?

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I was just using your phrase bud.

LiterallyOnFire · 31/03/2024 21:01

seem like you're just being goady tbh. Pity about you having to tolerate the views of other nationalities. passes the smelling salts

I don't understand the need for an English board, but if anyone's goading there, it's you @DanielGault

calligraphee · 31/03/2024 21:01

wutheringkites · 31/03/2024 20:58

You're right. We should have one for Londoners too because I feel like I never hear from them either.

Haha yes! We really should work on getting more views from London on the news etc.

BriceNobeslovesMurielHeslop · 31/03/2024 21:00

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:58

I think you are counting two and two and getting five. Never mind. Asking this question makes me a racist. Ha!

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Nobody has said that 😂. I’m Scottish and I don’t give a fuck if there’s an England - specific board on MN. Why don’t you suggest it to the mods instead of sulking about it here?

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:00

DanielGault · 31/03/2024 20:58

Well tbh they're more of a persecuted minority than the OP.

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How are they persecuted?

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TheShellBeach · 31/03/2024 21:00

We don't even have a proper parliament in England

Yes, you do. It governs Wales and Scotland for some reason, too.

calligraphee · 31/03/2024 20:59

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:55

Nothing is lacking but why can't there be a regional bit for the English? I am not being serious serious by the way but if we are discussing something relevant to England for example the new 15 hours funding it might stop people piping up with "not in Scotland or Wales or NI". You mention representation. We don't even have a proper parliament in England!

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An English parliament wouldn't really work, it is too big being >55m. Wouldn't it make almost exactly the same decisions as the UK parliament anyway?

You'd have to have regional parliaments, which may be worth doing, but wow the cost.

What specifically do you feel England is unable to do under the current arrangements? Because Scotland/Wales/NI are not preventing England doing anything - England completely dominates parliament in terms of number of MPs.

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:59

Bs0u416d · 31/03/2024 20:58

OP I think you seem to misunderstand what a majority is. By and large, due to the disproportionately large English population of the UK, almost all posts, unless otherwise stated, will be either about or assumed to be about England. That's why there are Scottish, Welsh etc groups. It doesn't really work the other way around. What's your beef?

Just wondering why we can't have one. 😁

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YourNimblePeachTraybake · 31/03/2024 20:59

wutheringkites · 31/03/2024 20:58

You're right. We should have one for Londoners too because I feel like I never hear from them either.

🤣

CaptainCarrot · 31/03/2024 20:59

Bs0u416d · 31/03/2024 20:58

OP I think you seem to misunderstand what a majority is. By and large, due to the disproportionately large English population of the UK, almost all posts, unless otherwise stated, will be either about or assumed to be about England. That's why there are Scottish, Welsh etc groups. It doesn't really work the other way around. What's your beef?

Precisely.

Paccamacca · 31/03/2024 20:59

CaptainCarrot · 31/03/2024 20:58

Well, that's depressing.

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The other 364 days weren't enough!

Comedycook · 31/03/2024 20:59

CaptainCarrot · 31/03/2024 20:51

Would you also like to see a White History Month or International Men's Day? 🙄

And a straight pride 😉