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Lampooned for not using "correct" pronouns

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VinegarTitz · 16/02/2020 22:12

I signed up today for a bit of advice after reading this site since pregnant with my first child a few years ago.

As is my normal writing style, I used non gendered pronouns to refer to my other half and me.

I was expecting some robust responses but I was a little surprised that instead of commenting on the issue I raised, I got a load of grief about not immediately identifying myself as a woman and my husband as a man even though, having read the OP back, I think it's pretty clear.

What's the dealio? I understood that MN was supposed to be supportive, not discouraging and obnoxious towards women!

OP posts:
RufustheLanglovingreindeer · 16/02/2020 22:24

What DuLANG said

What were you asking about?

CaptainKirksSpikeyGhost · 16/02/2020 22:24

So you posted this in feminism because?

DuLANGMondeFOREVER · 16/02/2020 22:19

There is a phenomenon of ‘reverse posts’ and Men’s Rights Activists posting ‘Gotchas’ on Mumsnet.
People are sick of having time wasted by disingenuous posters. A new name, a memorable one that sticks out, will arouse suspicions (Cell Block H fan? Grin)

Now you are here, why not ask us?