Vipers' nest? Come counter our hissy rep with your stories of Mumsnet Niceness

I missed whatever went on but I'm sure it'll blow over and Mumsnet will continue to be the wonderfully supportive and raucously funny place it has always been.

You lot helpedd me through the fug and misery of a tiny colicky baby and I will be eternally grateful for those kind lovely supportive posts, day and night, for months while I found my feet. The odd flaming was deserved and enlightening :)

The kindest thing ever was Norksaremessy though. I posted looking for tips on budget weddings. The decision to marry came when we received news that MIL was terminally ill, and so we needed to arrange a quick but special wedding on zero budget. Norks handmade a beautiful and unique tiara and sent it to me out of the goodness of her heart. I was and still am incredibly touched, her only request being that I "pay it forward".

I think that spirit of generosity is evident all over MN and I will defend you bunch of hissy bitches to the last

Sigh. They just don't know us like we know us, do they?

I've been around a while now (namechanged a few times because I get bored) and its been a lot of fun for a grumpy, shy reclusive who can't bear interaction with the real world.

I've also learned quite a few new things and got advice and tips that I would have got from my late mother (had she not selfishly up and kicked the bucket).

I've had support through infertility from a huge amount of people on here (mostly under a previous name). The support has been amazing.

How can anyone not love this place? They are obviously reading a different MN to the one I participate on.

Everything everyone else has mentioned from the XMas appeal to the Woolly Hugs.

And the time I was sent a PM asking for my address because I had posted what a shit time I was having and a Chocowakka thing cake arrived in the past a few days later. I can't even remember her user name and I am not sure we've spoken before or since.

You lovely wonderful nest of vipers.

I have made some lovely friends via MN both in Belgium and in the UK. A lifesaver for a potentially lonely expat. So many lovely threads, I remember many mentioned above. also DreadPirate and her DH who went to the rescue of an abused MNetter, got her to a safe place with her children and organised a collection of clothes/ household stuff so she could start anew. I often wonder how they are all doing now.

The Xmas appeal and the absolutely lovely and gorgeous woolly hugs crew, some of whom I have had the privilege to meet in RL. And another bunch of awful fishwives who have welcomed me to their bosoms.

I love MN!

I just wanted to say that, in addition to a lot of the lovely things here, I think there is an awful lot that you will never hear about and that people won't want to share here - for anonymity, to respect the privacy of others and because there are a lot of MNers who don't see what they doing as being especially kind / good / helpful - they just are those things anyway.

I have a couple of specific examples in mind, but can't post here, obviously

But just wanted to post a little nod to those quietly going about their good deeds, sharing goodwill and making the world a little more beautiful - good effort

The fact that MN is a platform / vehicle for those things is a testament to those who run it, too

I have been in tears reading some of the threads here. There was one about a MNer who's friend was having cancer treatment and was feeling very ill. The friend was home somewhere in London and the OP was in Scotland. Within a couple of hours the power of MN had got some piriton put through the friends letter box, which would help with the side effects.
A few weeks ago I read a thread about helping homeless people, buying them something to eat etc. Today I was out shopping and walk past this poor bloke, sitting in the freezing cold. I went and bought a cup of tea for him and he was so pleased and grateful. I have never even considered doing that before but MN inspired me to want to do something nice.
Obviously not a patch on the things that people have done but I would say that being on here has changed my views a little, and made me a bit more compassionate.

I wish I'd found MN when I was PG and a new parent. The support I had here when DS was DX with autism got me through those first few weeks. Strangely, it was easier to talk to you vipers lot than my friends. I'm a regular NCger in case anyone is thinking 'who the jeff is she?'

Some beautiful lovely Mner's sent me a gorgeous bouquet of flowers and a bottle of champagne just after New Year. DH had been poorly in hospital between 16th December to the 5th Jan. it was very much appreciated and a fab welcome home for DH.

DS1 rang me when I was on the way to the hospital to pick DH up and said "I think some mumsnetter's have been at it, at least that's who i think x x x x and x is! You have a delivery" .

It is a lovely lovely feeling to be thought about..

MN has been a real lifeline. I have got advice on my son's SN, people have been supportive through all the difficult times we've had with the crisis, even the "poor you, hope it gets better soon" messages mean something. One lovely Mumsnetter has sent me quite a large number of books, all the way to Greece, it must have cost her a lot in postage!

The lovely first language Welsh speakers on the Welsh threads offering their time to help learners and give advice, tips, make corrections.

Sometimes, the most important thing about MN is the humour. Sometimes, lightheartedness is exactly what you need and you can always find it on MN!

Not forgetting the lovely PMs that get sent and received.

I'd like to mention the huge support given to mums and families with poorly children in hospital, like trazzles, always folk ready to help. listen and hand hold and there are so many threads like this. I saw someone mentioned clutchingpearls earlier. Mumsnetters don't give up on folk, they don't post and forget, they stay, and they are around at all times of the day and night. Love and support, fabulous bloody vipers they are.

How many are turns are we allowed Helen?

The generosity of mners never ceases to amaze me - not just with materials things but also with their time and expertise, advice given freely

I wonder whether part of the problem is that many high-profile people who liked mumsnst would be unlikely to publicise that fact as they would draw attention to the fact that they're on the site and would risk their anonymity and privacy

I'm no one important and despite the fact I think MN is fab I don't go around telling anyone because I want to maintain privacy on here

I used the word wonder too many times in that post

MNHQ you get the drift

I came to MN after a miscarriage to try and make sense of it all, as I was struggling to talk about it in RL.

MN supported me through my two children's pregnancies, births, babyhood whilst I fought PND, and toddlersoms whilst I dealt with cards I hadn't foreseen being dealt.

On top of it all (all the tears/laughter/wisdom/debates/whimsical wonder threads) I found 11 wonderful women who are now very dear friends in RL on here, through a mutual love of canvas tents (sad drunkards that we are ;) )

People who just drop in miss the wonderful gems. In every pub there is the loud mouthed bore who everyone hopes will pass out soon so everyone else can get on with a fab night out - here AIBU is that twat, the rest of it is a wonderful place

I posted this week about feeling fucking suicidally depressed low, and I was overwhelmed with kindness and support. And today the postman delivered a book (which is why this is my first visit to MN today!) of Nancy Mitford's letters and a couple of DVDs from the famous and original atrocious cunt GetOrf. She is an angel of loveliness, and like so many of you here, the heart in a heartless world. Thank you .

Yes we will Piste. (For anyone wondering both my DS and Piste's DS went to Boppard, Germany on separate school trips-and actually came back!)

We believe Boppard is still standing........

You'll only be back for the gin, Pistey ...

We'll do it together Sparkling

How will we be when they leave home??

Oh yes, bless you and bless Boppard Xx