The Name Mumsnet sexist?

Did anyone hear a noise?

You quoted SoupDragon's question, smthchri, but failed to answer it. Was this intentional?

As it happens, I'm not responsible for the bat. I think it may have been Cod.

«makes room behind pitchfork proof barricade for abs»

OP, if you're still around - it does sound like you're having a rough time and that you really, really love your children.

Maybe do hang around, go to other areas of the site and see what help and support you can get. There have been many many people who've come on here in similar situations, and okay, MNers may not be able to do miracles but you will get a sympathetic ear, impartial advice and you'll learn some pretty disgusting stuff (FYI - if an MNer says "google ... " or "don't google ..." DON'T GOOGLE YOU'LL NEED TO BLEACH YOUR EYES).

Otherwise, it is great. I mean, I've been hanging around here for around 5 years and I'm not even a mother

(I am an aunt many times over, so that's my tenuous excuse)

I waffled

Sorry, Hec

Oh, miss. miss I did I did, waaaaaaay upthread

"It's called mumsnet because when the two mums set it up from their kitchen, they were reaching out to other mums and that's what they decided to call it. They didn't think it would turn out to be this huge thing!"

Although you were far more clear

And acksherly - has anyone thought that it might have been called Mumsnet because it was an internet site founded by two mums?

Which started off doing reviews of baby products, so that it was information for parents and by parents.

I find it sad that the OP is so very evidently here on a F4J mission but trying to pretend otherwise. Failure to engage with people's suggestions or posts - especially the lovely one from SDTG.

Thanks! I bought it on eBay developed quite early.

Its By Parents, for Parents...and nannies, and, childminders, and grandparents, and childless people TTC, and aunts and uncles, and furriners who say 'Mom' not 'Mum', and people who aren't even that interested in children....

Its for anyone who wants to be here, for whatever reason. Preferably not if the reason is just to whinge that they don't like something, but even then you can stay so long as you stick to guidelines. You might end up not liking the responses you get but that's your choice.

Mumsnet maybe wasn't the best choice of name. Here's a definition of 'mum':

1. silent; not saying a word: to keep mum.

1. say nothing! be silent!
2. mum's the word, do not reveal what you know (about something); keep silent: Mum's the word, or the surprise party won't be a surprise.

«puts disguise back on»
«adopts less manly voice»

I am a lady....

«watches the horizon for incoming pitchforks»

See, what I like about it is that I have no idea whatsoever whether a poster is male* or female (or black/white/other identifying differences).

• but when I do I sharpen my pitchfork

If the name was "Mumsnet - dads can just fuck off" then I'd agree that it was sexist. But it doesn't. Men are welcome here. They just don't get top billing. Is that really such a big deal for you?

As for the logo, I've always thought the centre figure is quite androgynous.

I used to eat opel fruits when I was a kid, but then they changed their name. I don't eat starburst because they taste of lies and betrayal.

I don't eat snickers because they have peanuts in them and I don't like peanuts. But that's besides the point.

If MN have to change their name then where's the fun for us men posting on here? I'll have to take all my best lady disguises to the charity shop! Or worse, join netmums!

This site is for Mums AND Dads - everyone is welcome so you are just going to have to get over it (and yourself).

There are websites called "OnlyDads" and "OnlyMums". Are you going to protest about those as well?

Or is it just because this site is well known?

You are welcome here but you have to remember this site was originally started by two Mums round a kitchen table trying to reach out to other Mums. The site has evolved ever since to welcome and encompass Dads, grandparents, gay parents, those trying to conceive and those never conceived and don't want to thank you very much. In sort the site welcomes EVERYONE, but the original name is now so well known it has to stay.

End of.

What's in a name? That which we call a rose. By any other name would smell as sweet.

As Shakespeare said. And I'm reliably informed he was a man.

And he probably didn't shake a spear nor exhort others to do so.

Say it ain't so, baby...