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To NOT believe some of the threads posted on Mumsnet?

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NovemberMorn · 31/12/2024 13:34

Some are far fetched, some threads ask for advice then the posters don't bother to respond when asked for details, some threads just seem to be started for provocation.
I don't mind any of the above...but I certainly don't believe they are all genuine.

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Cherrypickled · 31/12/2024 13:43

ilovesooty · 31/12/2024 13:40

Along with "words on a screen".

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Very wise if somewhat forthright poster.

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NovemberMorn · 31/12/2024 13:42

stayathomer · 31/12/2024 13:37

I don’t know but I find it sad when people automatically jump in with it’s not true and there’s a chance the poster needed actual help. I think some people can’t take the way they’re spoken to on mn and so probably don’t look at the post again or are afraid to reply (also it’s a pity mn don’t put it in your notifications if people respond as you could have had it languishing for some time then people reply!)

I agree, I would always err on the side of caution.
If I think a post isn't genuine, I just wouldn't bother answering.

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NovemberMorn · 31/12/2024 13:40

OnlyHereForTheChristmasBoard · 31/12/2024 13:37

Be prepared for MNHQ to take this thread down. 'Not in the spirit', or something.

Is free speech not allowed on here then?

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ilovesooty · 31/12/2024 13:40

Cherrypickled · 31/12/2024 13:39

Trust nae fucker, as was once said by someone on MN.

Along with "words on a screen".

Cherrypickled · 31/12/2024 13:39

Trust nae fucker, as was once said by someone on MN.

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NovemberMorn · 31/12/2024 13:38

gamerchick · 31/12/2024 13:35

Have you just realised? Grin

It's probably wise to take all of them with a pinch of salt.

I haven't been here long and I didn't read Mumsnet before I started posting, lets just say I soon suspected all were not genuine.😁

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Flavabobble · 31/12/2024 13:38

I reckon there's a fair few ai ones.
Eg "write me a typical Mumsnet post about a narcissist sister in law who will only eat wheat before 11am"

ilovesooty · 31/12/2024 13:38

Whether they're genuine or not a lot of posters don't want advice. However even when they've said they don't they tend to get it anyway.

stayathomer · 31/12/2024 13:37

I don’t know but I find it sad when people automatically jump in with it’s not true and there’s a chance the poster needed actual help. I think some people can’t take the way they’re spoken to on mn and so probably don’t look at the post again or are afraid to reply (also it’s a pity mn don’t put it in your notifications if people respond as you could have had it languishing for some time then people reply!)

STOPCOLLABERATEANDLISTEN19 · 31/12/2024 13:37

its entertainment, like Eastenders, that is all

OnlyHereForTheChristmasBoard · 31/12/2024 13:37

Be prepared for MNHQ to take this thread down. 'Not in the spirit', or something.

TwinkleLights24 · 31/12/2024 13:36

I sometimes think some are made to get people commenting and to keep the site busy but then I remember people really can be lacking in common sense.

gamerchick · 31/12/2024 13:35

Have you just realised? Grin

It's probably wise to take all of them with a pinch of salt.

LittleRedRidingHoody · 31/12/2024 13:35

Of course. Loads of trolls about - I'm starting to be able to recognise the writing patterns now.

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