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Repeated threads by different posters

35 replies

BallerinaRadio · 09/02/2025 20:09

Ok am I going crazy or are there so many threads lately that seem the same but the OP's claim they've never posted about it before? I read a thread the other day that was pretty much identical to one I'd read earlier in the day (think it was about DC throwing up clear mucus) but the OP said they'd never posted about it before. And since then I swear I've read multiple threads which are pretty much identical or just a couple of minor details changed.

And then there's the posts that just seem so ridiculous that they can't be true.

It's got me doubting how many posts these days are actually genuine and how many are... I dunno. AI? Trolls? Bots?

Please tell me it's not just me that's noticed this and I'm not going mad!

I am being unreasonable - people have similar problems and worry about ridiculous things

I am NOT being unreasonable - you've also noticed this and are wondering how many people on here are actually genuine

OP posts:
Suzuki76 · 09/02/2025 21:03

I can spot trolls but not AI - genuinely not sure which of the regular topics are AIed. Political ones maybe?

NoraLuka · 09/02/2025 21:03

I’ve noticed this for ages, there are clusters (hate that word!) of similar threads. Maybe people read a thread that’s similar to their own situation and it encourages them to post? Or AI.

Vegandiva · 09/02/2025 21:01

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 09/02/2025 20:58

Yanbu I keep on seeing this

I don't really know what trolls and bots get from mumsnet tbh

It's not like we're paid to post or anything

Weird

i assumed it was because it creates more clicks / posts / likes etc. which mumsnet could use to get more money for advertising

Arlanymor · 09/02/2025 21:00

MumChp · 09/02/2025 20:16

AI...

Yup, hard agree.

Drearycommuter · 09/02/2025 21:00

how can you spot AI or a troll?

tbh I assume one thread reminds someone of their situation. But I am gullible!

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 09/02/2025 20:58

Yanbu I keep on seeing this

I don't really know what trolls and bots get from mumsnet tbh

It's not like we're paid to post or anything

Weird

jotex · 09/02/2025 20:17

I read so many threads on here (AIBU) and my first thought is “AI” and I would wager that I’m correct about 70% of the time.

MumChp · 09/02/2025 20:16

AI...

liveandlearn73628 · 09/02/2025 20:15

Or his

LittleRedRidingHoody · 09/02/2025 20:11

Trolls I think. I can tell the AI/bots now I think. But there seem to be people who love stirring up resentment on here. I think I can tell the writing style of one now, who always seems to post argumentative things (which then get removed) - but her usernames are always different.