Ok - I tend to waffle (sorry) so skip to questions if you are a bottom line type of person
so I’ve popped on here a few times over the years (usually sent by google) just to search specific kids questions and it’s been very helpful. But I’ve never used it regularly until about a year ago. Can’t remember why I ended up finally creating a user name and starting to post - someone need help and I knew the answer - but then I started commenting and joining in with AIBU’s and ‘fun stuff’ too!
Now I’ve discovered that it’s a whole community, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading the classics too eg/ Penis Beaker, and Little Korean Lady, and am now starting to ‘get’ some of the in-jokes like ‘Pearl-clutching’ …
BUT tbh, I’m probably spending too much time on here now!
(Eg/ I’m far too invested in the Parcel Stealer saga going on atm, and I get genuinely anxious about some of the posters in abusive relationships, or the recent one helping her sisters neglected kids. It’s also quite frustrating not knowing the ending to most of the stories)
So I now recognise I’m going to have to restrict my time on here and get on with my real life…
ALSO -
I have had to name change several times, when I’ve started to worry about divulging too much personal info (eg/ about kids, sex life, work) - I’m careful with each individual post but anyone who knows me doing a search on User name and looking at a combination of replies would’ve recognised me.
So at first, I just had 2 names - and used one when replying in the Sex or Relationships board, and the other for everything else. Then I wanted to ask for some advice on a particular problem (which involved giving some personal info) so I created another name just for that, etc. Rinse and repeat
Now I’ve lost track of which name I use for what… !
So BOTTOM LINE
I love it here, but need some help with my addiction (!) / how to use this site in a healthy way,
and I’m also nosy. Thought it would be interesting to see your answers, thank you for reading and being bothered to reply!
QUESTIONS
1/ how often do you look at MN? And how often do you ‘join in’ ?
If you pop on and off a few times per day/week - can you estimate total time?
Anyone else find it a bit addictive?
2/ Do you just look at active/trending? Or do you have favourite boards? Which ones?
3/ How often do you change your user name? Is it just when asking sensitive questions, or do you ever consider that sometimes your advice could be outing too?
4/ How many people in real life have you talked to about MN? Do you know many other people that use it? (and I assume you don’t know their name)