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why can't there be a "Trump" section? Sick of Trump threads in AIBU

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TeaCake5 · 20/02/2017 12:58

Just this really. Why are Trump threads being allowed in AIBU? Needs a board for people who are obsessed with this "topic" or should be in politics/news?

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ToastDemon · 23/02/2017 20:40

There is precisely ONE Trump thread at a time. And it's probably one of the funniest, cleverest and most relevant threads on MN at the moment.
MN HQ please don't move it to a less trafficked section.

TheClaws · 23/02/2017 09:45

I certainly can't see AIBU overrun with Trump threads? It's just one or so at a time, isn't it? That's hardly taxing. I find the number of MIL threads at any one time hugely irritating, but I don't complain about it. Hmm

MercyMyJewels · 21/02/2017 16:09

There are lots of threads not in the 'right' place.

There is usually only one Trump thread running at a time. These Trump threads are clearly titled, As you evidently need some advice as to how to navigate Mumsnet, here's a hint: don't click threads you are not interested in. You will find that solves your problem.

But btw the Trump threads are very valuable, hugely informative and funny - Thanks Ami et all

BridgeRiverTower · 21/02/2017 15:59

Doesn't bother me at all.

amispartacus · 21/02/2017 15:56

I notice you haven't started any threads in site stuff asking about other topics being in the 'right' place.

IF threads are in the 'right topic', that means that people have to actively search them out.

OTOH - being in AIBU and Chat opens it up and spreads awareness.

That's the same argument used for other important topics.

This is important. It's far more important than parking threads. MN offers a great opportunity to spread awareness, discuss issues, contact MPs and to be informed.

An informed population is far better than an uninformed population. Hiding topics away 'in the right place' means that people can stay uninformed because they don't come across it.

At least on AIBU and Chat, people can see things and choose to become engaged.

SoupDragon · 21/02/2017 15:37

why aren't they moved to politics?

Why don't you just click hide?

AuntieStella · 21/02/2017 15:21

When I rule MN, there will be a regular 'use the topic' day (or week, even) where all spurious AIBUs (and all other misplaced threads) will be moved.

SilenceIsBroken · 21/02/2017 15:13

Why is it Trump threads you're objecting to specifically? As I already mentioned, there are loads of popular house keeping questions, far more than Trump. Why not ask for them to be moved?

RufusTheSpartacusReindeer · 21/02/2017 15:06

For the same reason that

Aibu re parking, mil, children, feminism etc

threads aren't moved i would imagine

TeaCake5 · 21/02/2017 15:02

soup - that is what I am saying - why aren't they moved to politics?

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SoupDragon · 21/02/2017 14:24

There is no need for a Trump topic, they should just be in
Politics.

I've only ever seen one at s time anyway, just click Hide and your problem is solved.

elQuintoConyo · 21/02/2017 14:21

There could be a World's Leaders section with a subsection for 'special cunts' Grin

RufusTheSpartacusReindeer · 21/02/2017 12:43

And they are pretty much the only ones i look on Smile

RufusTheSpartacusReindeer · 21/02/2017 12:43

Agree that there is no need for a trump section

Getting a bit fed up with some people insisting that threads need to go in the right sections

Aibu and chat would cease to exist

TeaCake5 · 21/02/2017 10:27

Whats the point of having sections if no one is guided by them? So people with diy questions should post them in the sen section then?

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elQuintoConyo · 21/02/2017 10:25

Donald, is that you??

Spudlet · 21/02/2017 10:23

Make AIBU great again! By keeping it to probably made up p&c parking bun fights. As God intended. Wink

Ooooor you could just read the p&c threads and not the Trump ones. Just a bought!

amispartacus · 21/02/2017 10:21

Does it bother you that people are discussing Trump and the rise of the far right on MN?

Why does it bother you so much?

TeaCake5 · 21/02/2017 10:18

I don't give a shit what you post just use the relevant section ffs.

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amispartacus · 21/02/2017 10:15

But your last comment reveals the real nature of this site stuff post.

amispartacus · 21/02/2017 10:13

Brave and life changing for you no doubt

If you aren't affected by the rise and influence of the far right, then you have nothing to fear.

Some of us are affected and worried. HTH. Feel free to engage in a Trump thread if you want. They are open to all people. Just be prepared to use actual facts and evidence. Not FOX news

TeaCake5 · 21/02/2017 10:04

ODFOD seeing everything as some huge conspiracy. Oooo have you signed a petition about trumps visit? Moaned about it on an echo chamber of mn? Brave and life changing for you no doubt.

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amispartacus · 21/02/2017 09:59

TBF - there wouldn't be so many Trump threads IF he hadn't been so controversial in his first month.

So many things to discuss.

VintagePerfumista · 21/02/2017 09:55

Here's a thing- it's not obligatory to open every thread y'know.

I'd sooner engage with people who want to talk about Trump than people who want to talk about pushchairs and toileting habits of 18mth olds any day personally. So I don't open the others, I use that there arrow button that lets me go past...

amispartacus · 21/02/2017 09:54

Of course some people on the internet have an agenda to try and hide discussions so people don't engage and aren't informed.

Just saying

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