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Original poster

I’m getting really fed up of my posts being deleted.

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WellingtonBootilicious · 22/05/2025 21:15

I say nothing inflammatory. No rascism, no sexism, no xenophobia. Because that is not me, I would never.

So why are my posts being deleted? I’m adding to the discussion. Sometimes I may question if a pp is being deliberately stupid… is that a legitimate reason to be deleted?

How thin skinned are we supposed to be to use this website? It’s becoming pointless even bothering to make a post.

I made a genuine post about about how knife crime is a serious problem within major cities. Low & behold, it’s been deleted. I made some genuine points in the post, ones that could lead to a positive discussion. I’m starting to give up on MN, no other website is policed to this extent.

I agree that hate crimes should be deleted. Of course. But I have done nothing of the sort.

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RampantIvy · 22/05/2025 21:39

@WellingtonBootilicious where are you from that saying "are you stupid" isn't rude?

Because it is rude in most of the UK.

Barrenfieldoffucks · 22/05/2025 21:39

Honestly, in nearly 15 years I don't think I've ever had a post deleted, and I've been a part of many a heated discussion. To have this happening repeatedly makes it sounds very much like a you problem.

myplace · 22/05/2025 21:38

WellingtonBootilicious · 22/05/2025 21:36

Really?

Well perhaps I am in the wrong. It’s was never meant as an insult or personal attack. It’s something that is thrown into conversation to make someone reconsider their stance.

I would genuinely never report someone if they asked me if I was ‘stupid’.

Seems incredibly high school.

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Yes, a childish insult when people don’t know how to argue or disagree in a civil way.

HansHolbein · 22/05/2025 21:38

You are a twat = personal attack
Are you a twat? = not a personal attack as such but is inflammatory

ChocolateGanache · 22/05/2025 21:37

How can you not know this is rude op?
I may well think to parrot your phrase right back at ya. If it wouldn’t get me deleted…. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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WellingtonBootilicious · 22/05/2025 21:36

myplace · 22/05/2025 21:33

Your turn of phrase is being interpreted as an aggressive insult.

That’s a really bullying term round my way. I would never say that to someone’s face, it’s really rude.

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Really?

Well perhaps I am in the wrong. It’s was never meant as an insult or personal attack. It’s something that is thrown into conversation to make someone reconsider their stance.

I would genuinely never report someone if they asked me if I was ‘stupid’.

Seems incredibly high school.

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House0fBamboo · 22/05/2025 21:33

Are you stupid? is rhetorical and is a way of calling someone thick. It's deliberately inflammatory and insulting.

myplace · 22/05/2025 21:33

WellingtonBootilicious · 22/05/2025 21:31

Thank you for replying to my post.

Can I ask what part of my posts were considered to be personal attacks?
I’ve since noticed another of my posts was deleted on the same thread.

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Your turn of phrase is being interpreted as an aggressive insult.

That’s a really bullying term round my way. I would never say that to someone’s face, it’s really rude.

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WellingtonBootilicious · 22/05/2025 21:31

LilyMumsnet · 22/05/2025 21:25

Hi OP,

Thanks for raising this. Your posts were removed because they broke our talk guidelines.We do not allow personal attacks and our aim is to keep the boards civil.

We encourage you to repost without personally attacking other users - especially if you have points you'd like to raise on the thread.

Thank you for replying to my post.

Can I ask what part of my posts were considered to be personal attacks?
I’ve since noticed another of my posts was deleted on the same thread.

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WellingtonBootilicious · 22/05/2025 21:28

WhatANightForADance · 22/05/2025 21:20

You should email mumsnet to discuss it if you don’t understand. If you are basically calling posters stupid, then yes, mumsnet will see it as a personal attack.

Personally I think mumsnet should delete more and on the rare occasion I’ve been deleted, I can say I’ve deserved it. 🤣

Really?!

I honestly don’t know why my posts are being deleted?
Asking someone ‘are you stupid’ is a deliberate turn of phrase where I’m from.

It’s annoying if I’m being deleted for that one sentence. I’m often adding, what I think, to be a legitimate part of the argument.
I’m never deliberately insulting or personal.

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LilyMumsnet · 22/05/2025 21:25

Hi OP,

Thanks for raising this. Your posts were removed because they broke our talk guidelines.We do not allow personal attacks and our aim is to keep the boards civil.

We encourage you to repost without personally attacking other users - especially if you have points you'd like to raise on the thread.

WhatANightForADance · 22/05/2025 21:20

You should email mumsnet to discuss it if you don’t understand. If you are basically calling posters stupid, then yes, mumsnet will see it as a personal attack.

Personally I think mumsnet should delete more and on the rare occasion I’ve been deleted, I can say I’ve deserved it. 🤣

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