Locking a thread

Hi there

Funnily enough we have discussed this at length recently at mumsnet HQ and decided against it -namely because we just don't think it would be effective - people could just as easily start
another thread and it may even be counter productive as it would put the poster at the centre of attention and all of a sudden everyone's talking about why the thread's been frozen etc etc
Talk has a habit of self policing and very often people will resolve things themselves - what's more people often get to appreciate an opposing view during a heated argument so it's a healthy thing. We are a discussion site so we want to encourage discussion and difference of opinion, albeit in as civilised a manner as possible.

We're always grateful to the wonderful folks who intervene with calming words when things get really bad - so many thanks to many of you for that!

Hope that answers your query SD

OK thanks

I didn't post on that thread as I don't have strong views either way and my experience is not usual.

DS was fed by drip, then tube fed ebm.

Oh it kicks off; people fall out; it blows over. Life's too short for getting all aerated and flouncy. I didn't post on the thread as I could quickly see where it was going and I couldn't be bothered. Sometimes I will throw my hat in the ring but I just didn't feel like it this time

Unfortunately I gave them the reaction they wanted. I am not falling for that one again

Kangamummy,

I'm sure you haven't offended anyone. There was a thread entitled something like 'why don't young mothers breastfeed' where a couple of posters said some aggressive and incendiary (probably not spelt that right) things which were very upsetting to other posters

I would like the right to personally bar people that don't agree with me please, tia

I agree with you hmc. That is not the reason I come on mumsnet for and shall know in future to steer well clear!!!!

Also against locking threads. Think people should just vote with their feet and avoid those threads if they find them irritating / disturbing.

I like, Jampot am really confused

What is happening?

PLease fill both of us in it is very difficult to follow.

If I have posted and upset anyone without realising I am sorry, I hope not

I have made a promise to myself never to get involved in one of thos threads again.
It is a complete waste of my time and energy.
I though I left all that behind in the school playground. Finished!!!!

what thread are we all talking about please?

They do this on Handbag forums and it doesn't help matters. It just goes quiet or other threads are started only to be flared up again and time and time again it's the same old stuff.
Not capable of debating with respect for others point of view.
Not really any answer to how people use these forums or show some decorum,I fear?

Noooo! Those posts are a red rag to a bull. They set off my Mumsnet Tourettes! I'd implode if people could lock threads. It means someone would always get the last word!

Ah thanks goobledigook, I like you too
I may venture off now and again then

Hmm, who would decide when a thread should be locked though? Personally, except when it's a troll, nothing winds me up more on here than "Can people stop posting on this thread" posts.

not meaning you soupy .. just came up against it recently in a very bald 'you have no right to comment' way on a different thread to the one you're talking about .. made me momentarily apopletic

IMHO There are too many people already acting as gatekeepers and telling you when and where you are allowed to post .. makes me slightly

Oh, BH, don't!!!! I like you and I don't really go on the SN ones!

thanks ff, and tbh I think your breasts are lovely too, just bigger than mine for which I will be eternally {envy]

Why can't we just have a barney now and then?

I know what you mean though Soupy - even though I was posting on 'that' thread (because someone really did piss me off and I'm not one to sit back and take it) I have to agree it just needs to die but people keep posting and so I just have to retaliate!!!

Ditto fio (apart from your breasts, i meant everything i said about them)

Me too Fio. I haven't the energy to carry on with this playground cr*p. Shall stick to the sn threads in future.

and sorry for whoever I have insulted, whatever i have wrote/typed has been in jest. i have too much crap going on in my own life to be bothered with upsetting anyone on here...for the record

okay then

hurumph!!