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MN is a load of shit and all the posters are full of it

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ConnieDescending · 30/04/2007 17:07

I came here as was fed up of the fluffiness on other parenting websites, the tickers, the over moderation of swear words and forceful opinions, the constant calling for hugs, the 'huns' etc

But you know what after spending 6 months here I'm heading back to those parenting websites where normal people frequent and will put up with the overt 'nicey nicey ness.'

Whats so great about MN? You all go on about it all the time, its freedom of speech, its being able to get seriously involved in debates, etc........well yes there is that but pretty soon the 'parping' becomes duller than the 'big (((((hun)))))'. And what the lack of moderation means we can write 'fuck off'...???

I would love to read a thread without cod being mentioned - fgs, you're like a load of playground kids desperate for attention from queen bee by mentioning her name!

Then there's the food threads where a normal conversation never occurs without 'fruitshoots are crap' or 'lentil weavers' thrown in...........so boring now as is the debate on what is crap and what is not, who gives crap and who does not and usually ends in people saying parp and fuck off. FGS, how anyone can read these threads again and again is beyond me.

MN is a place where you can't say you actually think the SMA emblem looks like a mother cuddling her child without attacks, you can't ever be on the middle ground of something.

On MN the newbies, a term I hate are generally are viewed as a lower species and treated with disdain, people whos opinions are less important or valid.

On MN those who shout loudest, post longest and are the rudest are the most regarded.

On MN, there are a group of mother judging all the other mothers as inferior to them and setting ridiculous standards.

On MN a topic such as weaning invokes 500 posts of pure drivel and arguments

Then there's the new AIBU threads which are just so fucking annoying and pointless.

So I will go back to my fluffy parenting forums where people are pleasant, normal and all are there for genuine reasons.

I will give up my freedom of saying fuck off.

MN is shit

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JodieG1 · 30/04/2007 17:25

I've been here for some months but I really like it here. Other forums are over moderated really and it's annoying. I like being able to say what I want. I've never understood the flouncing though, if you're going then just leave, no need to announce it especially if you namechange to do it.

Boco · 30/04/2007 17:25

'On MN the newbies, a term I hate are generally are viewed as a lower species and treated with disdain, people whos opinions are less important or valid.'

Ohohoho my god. I joined mumsnet 2 months ago, and i never noticed that i was being treated with disdain and my views ignored! I'm coming with you!!

I agree with you a little bit about food threads, they can be a little repetitive and hysterical, but generally, that's not my experience at all, there are lots of very funny clever and interesting people.

Have you seen Cod about though? Do you think she likes me? She's well cool.

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ConnieDescending · 30/04/2007 17:25

I don't hate swearing, it seems just because we can say fuck off, we do say fuck off.

Oh and I wouldn't have bothered to write a thread if I wasn't going to read the replies and discuss.

But so far, most of the drively replies have backed up my position with the exception of SP and MB

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FioFio · 30/04/2007 17:25

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Blandmum · 30/04/2007 17:24

I disagree, what happened for me, has happened for lots of other posters.

Off hand I don't know of any other news group that tracked down a poster and sent round an ambulance as the poster was suicidal.

Mile for maude

The wok that misdee has done on raising awareness of organ transplantation. The support given on the depression board.

And the special needs board

The help given to student teachers.

Even at its most trivial the help with kids homework!

There are times when it seems abrasive, but other times it is solid gold. And it has been like this for the many years I have been posting

paulaplumpbottom · 30/04/2007 17:24

I think you are hardly being kind. You can't critise people for being impolite and then start such a nasty thread.

yaddayah · 30/04/2007 17:24

yackety could you kindly post again so i can appreciate your name in all its glory

unknownrebelbang · 30/04/2007 17:22

Me too Fio.

Tutter · 30/04/2007 17:22

oh sp, you must tell us ewhat your dad did to get banned from the r4 site

MrsBadger · 30/04/2007 17:22

Call me dumb, but which 'rah rah go Mumsnet' attitude? Am not being facetious, just don't quite know what you're getting at.

SmileysPeoples · 30/04/2007 17:21

I've flounced silently a few times.

Less embarrasing when you come back that way

FioFio · 30/04/2007 17:21

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mishw · 30/04/2007 17:21

If you detest it so much why bother coming back on here to check replies.

You hate MN - fine. No-one put a gun to your head and made you read it. And no disrespect to Cod but who is she/he?

You also say you got fed up of all the fluffy ones, why not go and start your own non-fluffy, non-judgemental, non-swearing, no stupid drivel etc website. Good luck

unknownrebelbang · 30/04/2007 17:21

Respect to MB though, amongst all the wit.

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ConnieDescending · 30/04/2007 17:21

With respect MB, I agree with some of what you have said. There has been great kindness to people in need.

I am talking just about the general feeland backbone of MN and it is not a kind place.

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SmileysPeoples · 30/04/2007 17:20

I think alot of what she says has some truth, but from what I'm told most internet talkboards go like this (from radio4 from which my father was banned to sporty ones). By which I mean have a kind of accepted view and seemingly non threatening issues developing onto personal attacks. Oh and flouncing.

I take their word for it, I have neither the time nor inclination to find out.

Some should do a study on the psychology of it. (they probably have)

I personally can'y stand the 'rah rah Go Mumsnet' attitude though. Just don't get it.

Sometimes it's great sometimes it's crap. I don't want to buy the uniform.

Unfortunatelty though as DB seays it's damn addictive crap.

yacketyblah · 30/04/2007 17:19

Oh goodie, I'm stuck at work til nine and fancied a show.

emsiewill · 30/04/2007 17:18

Surely this is a wind up?

munz · 30/04/2007 17:18

yes yack - well could be a goodie - shove up girl!!

unknownrebelbang · 30/04/2007 17:18

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night

I hate to go and leave this pretty sight

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye

I leave and heave a sigh and say goodbye -- Goodbye!

Can't anyone flounce in silence????

nailpolish · 30/04/2007 17:18

tutter where is the thread?

i still cant think what his name is

MrsBadger · 30/04/2007 17:18

[hands yacketyblah the Butterkist]

Dinosaur · 30/04/2007 17:17

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fannyannie · 30/04/2007 17:17

yacketyblah - yes get your popcorn out, and a nice bottle of Coke (or perhaps Fruit Shoot ) and sit back and enjoy the ride (I unfortunately have to go and cook dinner and bath the DS's.......(

apeainapod · 30/04/2007 17:17

lol - the dogs!!!!!!!!

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