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to expect some old timers of MN to be twirling & scuttling around still

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wizzofwotz · 15/06/2024 19:27

Haven't been here for probably 15+ years. Went absent, never dipped back in . But today something made me think of the MN support, the laughs, life's highs & lows shared when insomnia kicked after my little DDs were tucked up in bed.

DDs are grown and flown the nest. On reflection it was time well spent. Even the cliquey and other shitty bits. Hope you all keep twirling and scuttling around. If you're new keep with it, it will all pan out.

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Screamingabdabz · 15/06/2024 22:07

Biscuithoover · 15/06/2024 20:27

Genuine question as someone who has young children so wasn’t around “back in the day” - how on earth did posters “rule the roost” or there been an “in crowd” on a forum? Genuinely trying to imagine how that would have worked?!

It was very MC, Londoncentric and there was a lot sycophantic sucking up to the key names (some already resurrected here 🙄). Posters desperate to win approval from the Head Girls. Lots of in-group phrases and in jokes. And contrary to what it says here, it was vicious back in the day. But just done in a very withering, cold, WASP way. People are nostalgic for something that wasn’t inclusive and was a bit wanky tbh.

BeaFuddled · 15/06/2024 22:07

Biscuithoover · 15/06/2024 20:27

Genuine question as someone who has young children so wasn’t around “back in the day” - how on earth did posters “rule the roost” or there been an “in crowd” on a forum? Genuinely trying to imagine how that would have worked?!

Fewer posters and no one name changed. So there was a cool girl gang who fawned over each other and their fan base fawned over them.

Then some of them flounced and started an invite only forum called moldies which was a flop.

It was much funnier back then. Addictive. And JustineMumsnet wasn't a multi millionaire and she and other staff used to chat to us in a folksy manner rather than tell us off like they do now.

LemonLime374 · 15/06/2024 22:07

The mouldies thing was the beginning of the new vibe on MN I think.Plus a couple of threads that appeared in the press and attracted large numbers of new posters.

Sometimes I Google something random and find an MN thread and think oh, those posters are back! Then I realise it's from 2008.

Ragwort · 15/06/2024 22:06

I've been here over 23 years ... it is different but I still spend far too much time here ... it's mostly interesting and thought provoking and I just ignore any threads which become tedious ... I used to take it a lot more seriously and engage in long running discussions and be desperate to 'get my point of view heard' but I no longer do that.
But it's not nearly as witty and amusing as it used to be.

Anyone else remember the Christmas gift exchanges and when we were all asked to send in a donation to keep Mumsnet going?

FOHM · 15/06/2024 22:06

Been here 15+ years. It really isn't the same place, sadly.
I won't leave permanently, but it just isn't that much fun anymore.

Funkyfizz · 15/06/2024 22:04

I quite liked the 'clique' well I liked recognising names and people knowing each other and chatting. MN had more of a community feeling then.

justasking111 · 15/06/2024 22:02

2000 when I got pregnant, have dipped in over the years on and off

My eyes glaze over at most trolling.

Mrcrabsleg · 15/06/2024 22:00

Less funny but also less cliquey now

It was sooo cliquey. Certain posters definitely ruled the roost and I although yes it’s not as supportive or funny in some ways, I like that there’s not that hard core anymore.

Errors · 15/06/2024 22:00

Been here nearly 10 years. I prefer it now, actually.

My first ever thread was when I was TTC and I had gotten a positive pregnancy test, posted on one of the TTC threads about it and I got absolutely ripped to shreds. They were horrible. I find it much less of a clique now

Samcro · 15/06/2024 21:57

I joined in 2006. Mn has changed. In some ways for the better. When I joined it was ruled by a certain group of posters. Mouldies sorted that.
i still enjoy it as long as I avoid the meghanhatetopic.

commonground · 15/06/2024 21:55

I too have been here forever, left after the security shenanigans, then came back with a name change (kreecher, I remember you!)

If you asked me on the spot without looking, I don't think I could name one current MNr , but I can reel off names of old. So yes, it's much bigger now.

(In the olden days, there were loads of free trials and product tests. I got lots of good stuff and had some amazing experiences courtesy of MN. Good times.)

EnjoyingTheSilence · 15/06/2024 21:53

Another old time here. Less funny but also less cliquey now

Funkyfizz · 15/06/2024 21:51

CowCat · 15/06/2024 21:50

Does anyone remember Cod?

Yes, she's still around.

CowCat · 15/06/2024 21:50

Does anyone remember Cod?

MadBlack · 15/06/2024 21:45

Well DS is 23 now, so I've been here that length of time.
I miss the humour, the laugh out loud, genuinely funny, threads especially on a friday night are long gone.
It's a very different place. But i suppose I'm still twirling!

Funkyfizz · 15/06/2024 21:45

AbstemiousBreakfast · 15/06/2024 21:43

I remember scottishmummy saying to trust nae fucker 😄; I think she had a point.

She was right.

Chocolateallround · 15/06/2024 21:45

I’ve been here nearly 20 years. I joined when my DD started modelling, we had our own modelling mums threads- it was great to chat to others who had children doing the same but sometimes we would get piled on by some of the MN members.

Funkyfizz · 15/06/2024 21:45

Scottishmummy loved the creepy wee brackets.

BIWI · 15/06/2024 21:44

Sparklingbrook left after the furore about the Sex Topic. No idea where she posts now, if anywhere.

AbstemiousBreakfast · 15/06/2024 21:43

I remember scottishmummy saying to trust nae fucker 😄; I think she had a point.

Sallysoup · 15/06/2024 21:42

I came over from the Bounty forum around 14 years ago! It was different, I actually met a MNetter IRL which I'd never do now. It's much more serious now I think.

NoWordForFluffy · 15/06/2024 21:42

ssd · 15/06/2024 21:30

I miss sparklingbrook and scottishmummy

Where did Sparklingbrook (and her Duran Duran love) go?

LettuceTruss · 15/06/2024 21:38

I’ve made some fantastic RL friends on here. I’ve been on holiday with someone I met through MN, went to the wedding of another, an online funeral.😢 I have friends to go out with in various places, that I’ve met through MN. It’s evolved though, it’s much bigger now.

Supersoakers · 15/06/2024 21:34

Oh yes LeQueen was hilarious, always managed to get a little brag in and everyone just loved her!

ssd · 15/06/2024 21:30

I miss sparklingbrook and scottishmummy