Do you freely admit to being a mnetter?

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Just wondered if people generally keep it private that they use Mumsnet or not? Never heard any of my friends saying they use it and wondered if it's widely takes about it not really! Just curious to know what people do...

I do. It interests me how it quickly exposes casual misogyny. So many people instinctively assume that Mumsnet is shit because... mums are shit? Women over 25 are pointless? Something close to that. It's a litmus test for me.

I don’t talk about being on mumsnet - purely because I don’t want people I know to recognise it’s me when I’m asking questions anonymously on mumsnet! I know the chances of them reading a thread I make is tiny, but still…

Very true moko . As if a bunch of mothers could have anything interesting to say!
DP will sometimes say - why don't you ask Mumsnet if we need advice on something.

@NinaGonk

No I keep it quiet.

When I first started posting and starting threads I naively posted very identifiable info about my relationship ending. It was my only source of support so I did a lot of threads.

I later realised that any colleague on here would be able to spot me a mile off, cos I would talk about the same stuff at work. Creeped me out a bit thinking that they knew my private thoughts and emotions - like someone reading my diary.

I name change a lot now and think before sharing too much personal stuff.

I name change all the time for that reason. I also change small details of my AIBU. Sometimes I live in a flat and other times it's a semi detached. I have a son, two sons or all three are boys. I say my favour demanding friend looks after my dog sometimes when it's actually a cat so they don't recognise them self in my rant. I change my age a bit or where I live. Small things that don't affect the post's main focus but just enough for someone who knows me will say to them self, "That sounds like our Netty but if can't be cos she has two boys. Must be someone else going through the same thing"

Yes.. out and proud MN-er.
I like the fact that it is made up of people from everywhere and with a huge variety of opinions... some of which resound with me, some of which appall me..but that's life and people.

Yes, I admit it. Not embarrassed by it particularly.

Oh yes, but I definitely name change a lot!

Yes. I have a smattering of knowledge in every area, mostly due to Mumsnet. My sister doesn't have time to peruse these boards, but she does ask me to consult the oracle on occasion. (What shall I do if I have time to kill in London etc.)

Loud and proud! But would never reveal my username(s). I've found it invaluable, even just finding old threads of situations similar to what I am going through at the time. I recommend it to all new mums or those TTC.

@GTAlogic

No, it's like some guilty secret. If I mention something I've read on here, I always talk about it as being something I read about on the internet or that a friend was on about.

Me too 😂

Also, I joined a discord a couple of months ago, off the back of Mumsnet, and we have our first meet up next weekend. Hi guys, if you are reading 👋👋👋

Not a chance. I know a "famous" MNetter who was banned several years ago and she is one of the few people I have met who admits it. But she is a gobby one in RL too.

Definitely not since the trans hate took off. Not really before either except when explaining to people occasionally how this was the only place I was able to find solace in not being alone in really negative thoughts about my first pregnancy and about being a mother. Really helped me through it.

The only people I talk to about mumsnet are my nightshift team. On our break we sometimes sit around and I'll read some bonkers threads out. It gives us a chuckle & breaks up the night

I used to, but since my became so dominated by the anti-trans crowd I don't. I don't want people to think they represent my views.

[quote Albgo]@SarahAndQuack complaining about threads being derailed without a hint of irony - careful now or you'll have this thread removed to the dreaded feminism section you so deride.
Incidentally it's my favourite section of MN and I've not come across anyone with the insultingly simplistic view of TW you describe. [/quote]
Oh, if it's got better again I'm so glad! I miss real MN feminism so much and I haven't been able to go on the boards for ages.

Yes I tell people. I change my username very frequently so I don't worry about being recognised but I truly love MN and it has enhanced my life greatly so I recommend it to others.

And the feminism boards have radicalised me in the best and most positive way possible. So I owe a debt of gratitude there too.

No don’t mention it, though possible someone might see me at work. I name change quite regularly. I wrote stuff using one username that would be recognisable as me as an unusual medical condition. Very careful what I post on that name and to name change from it.

My OH knows I'm on here, sometimes I read posts to him, he calls it my "Cult" 🙄

I don't tell anyone it's my thing.

Although one friend does know. But i can't remember how but she's very nice. We don't know each others user names though.

I do not tell people, not sure why? I change my username constantly, change little details. I love it though and have done for a good 16/17 years, it's like a comfy armchair.

Yes but according to my mum and ex it makes me “sad”

No I don’t. The sad reason is that it is so derided as just silly gossipy mummies.

Yes. I quote MN as it were when I explain where I've heard or seen something. Only fair to credit the source and it's not something to be ashamed of. It's hardly Pornhub! But I do regularly name change so I'm not spotted. The anonymity is important.

Usually only dh knows and I do the 'oh I saw it on google' thing, except I asked for help a couple weeks ago asking for help with dhs best friends meal restrictions, and sent a direct link to his wife she's truly lovely though and I don't think she would sift through my old posts, she certainly wouldn't say anything if she did though.