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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 20:59

Robinbuildsbears · 31/03/2024 20:47

I dunno OP, sounds dreadfully far right and racist of you.

(Sarcasm, but there's going to be people claiming that in all seriousness soon)

Didn't take long! 🤣

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DanielGault · 31/03/2024 20:58

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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Racist?

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?

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 20:58

Paccamacca · 31/03/2024 20:54

IMD 19 November 2024

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Well, that's depressing.

DanielGault · 31/03/2024 20:58

MissLucyx · 31/03/2024 20:56

Why? It’s embarrassing. People from Scotland / Wales acting like they’re some sort of persecuted minority.

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

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:58

DanielGault · 31/03/2024 20:55

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

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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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CamoPenguin · 31/03/2024 20:57

MissLucyx · 31/03/2024 20:56

Why? It’s embarrassing. People from Scotland / Wales acting like they’re some sort of persecuted minority.

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...where? I haven't seen any posts insinuating that. I wouldn't say that's the embarrassing thing about this thread.

TheShellBeach · 31/03/2024 20:57

BriceNobeslovesMurielHeslop · 31/03/2024 20:54

@WithACatLikeTread well suggest it on Site Stuff then. There’s an area of the site specifically for suggestions, as opposed to starting a slightly goady thread.

🤣🤣🤣

Meowandthen · 31/03/2024 20:57

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:52

No. Might stop the gripe that English presume that everything is the same elsewhere (I don't anyway). I don't see why not though? Ideas for places to visit, etc. Chats on things that are different here like laws and schools.

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If you want to know about a specific area of England no one is stopping you.

You can also ask about English laws etc.

It’s pointless to have an English board especially as the English are by far the majority in the UK. The distance from say, Cumbria to Devon is significant so you little day trip suggestion is silly.

I do hope you aren’t a Reform voter as the suggestion is there.

MissLucyx · 31/03/2024 20:56

DanielGault · 31/03/2024 20:52

Love this 😂

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Why? It’s embarrassing. People from Scotland / Wales acting like they’re some sort of persecuted minority.

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:55

DanielGault · 31/03/2024 20:50

Who's stopping you discussing these things? I've been here since before the Irish bit, always enjoyed reading about England. I find it interesting band educational.

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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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TheShellBeach · 31/03/2024 20:55

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:45

And it has started....

Just somewhere to talk about living there, places to visit etc.

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You can do that without having a special section.

And in any case, anyone can post anywhere. MNETTERS without children is a case in point.

DanielGault · 31/03/2024 20:55

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:52

No. Might stop the gripe that English presume that everything is the same elsewhere (I don't anyway). I don't see why not though? Ideas for places to visit, etc. Chats on things that are different here like laws and schools.

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

Paccamacca · 31/03/2024 20:54

CaptainCarrot · 31/03/2024 20:51

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

IMD 19 November 2024

MissLucyx · 31/03/2024 20:54

CaptainCarrot · 31/03/2024 20:51

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

Are Scottish/Welsh putting themselves in the same category as some kind of racial minority now?

BriceNobeslovesMurielHeslop · 31/03/2024 20:54

@WithACatLikeTread well suggest it on Site Stuff then. There’s an area of the site specifically for suggestions, as opposed to starting a slightly goady thread.

CamoPenguin · 31/03/2024 20:54

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:52

No. Might stop the gripe that English presume that everything is the same elsewhere (I don't anyway). I don't see why not though? Ideas for places to visit, etc. Chats on things that are different here like laws and schools.

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Why pick on Scots specifically then?

Paccamacca · 31/03/2024 20:53

Same reason we can't have an English Government

DanielGault · 31/03/2024 20:52

CaptainCarrot · 31/03/2024 20:51

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

Love this 😂

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:52

BriceNobeslovesMurielHeslop · 31/03/2024 20:48

So your gripe is more anti-scottish then?
I think it would make more sense to have NE Mumsnetters, Manchester Mumsnetters etc.

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No. Might stop the gripe that English presume that everything is the same elsewhere (I don't anyway). I don't see why not though? Ideas for places to visit, etc. Chats on things that are different here like laws and schools.

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CaptainCarrot · 31/03/2024 20:51

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

Gowlett · 31/03/2024 20:51

MN is the most English place I’ve ever been…
And I lived in England for a very long time!

Evaka · 31/03/2024 20:50

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:45

And it has started....

Just somewhere to talk about living there, places to visit etc.

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But honestly OP, that's exactly what mumsnet is! It's mostly English residents/citizens advising each other about life/parenting in England. Can I ask what you currently think is lacking?

DanielGault · 31/03/2024 20:50

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:45

And it has started....

Just somewhere to talk about living there, places to visit etc.

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Who's stopping you discussing these things? I've been here since before the Irish bit, always enjoyed reading about England. I find it interesting band educational.