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Cheeky fuckers Mumsnet edition

170 replies

Mookie81 · 10/04/2023 09:46

Coming from another thread about CFs that was massively derailed, thread derailment is at the top of my list of CF behaviour on Mumsnet.
What is yours?

OP posts:
Chucknee · 10/04/2023 09:50

Telling other people how they should have behaved in a situation despite the 'advisor' not actually being there at the time! See it all the time on MN.

We're all wittier when we have days to come up with a retort!

FetchezLaVache · 10/04/2023 09:51

Placemarking. Just put the thread on your watch list already!!

Bluegrass · 10/04/2023 09:53

Not reading the original post before launching in with some bullshit comment based on completely incorrect assumptions that had already been clearly addressed if only the fucker could have been arsed to read properly.

[and breathe]

Original poster
Mookie81 · 10/04/2023 10:03

FetchezLaVache · 10/04/2023 09:51

Placemarking. Just put the thread on your watch list already!!

This is in my top 5.

OP posts:
StylishM · 10/04/2023 10:05

Using any vaguely relatable thread topic to push an agenda... see the poster demanding all dogs be banned permanently & trans activitists spamming feminism topics Envy

ComeTheFuckOnBridgett · 10/04/2023 10:06

FetchezLaVache · 10/04/2023 09:51

Placemarking. Just put the thread on your watch list already!!

This is annoying! I see people do it on Facebook too! 🤣

custardbear · 10/04/2023 10:10

Meghan Markle threads where a MM lover spouts people can't say snitching negative unless you know her

Pringleface · 10/04/2023 10:11

People constantly posting non-AIBU threads in AIBU.

usernamechanged1 · 10/04/2023 10:13

Pringleface · 10/04/2023 10:11

People constantly posting non-AIBU threads in AIBU.

Yes!

Shoehorning their post to somehow make it fit.

AIBU to ask which shoes go best with this dress?
AIBU to not know where to post this?

StaySpicy · 10/04/2023 10:15

People not even reading all the OPs posts before commenting about something that was addressed pages before.

custardbear · 10/04/2023 10:19

*snitching = something

custardbear · 10/04/2023 10:20

Oh and people asking for peoples opinions then getting arsey with those who disagree with them and have valid reasons - 1,784 people disagree, 3 agree with you ... yet you still think everyone else is wrong!

hellypad · 10/04/2023 10:22

Posters who start a thread get hundreds of replies but never return.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 10/04/2023 10:23

People who spot a typo or error in a post and rush in to point it out, even when the OP is clearly distressed and needs support.

tinyblackcat · 10/04/2023 10:25

“What did X say when you asked them about it?”

Just needlessly pass ag.

Luckydip1 · 10/04/2023 10:25

People who start Tory bashing regardless of the subject matter.

Duckingella · 10/04/2023 10:26

Telling SAHM's to get a job especially if the children are in school.

Luckydip1 · 10/04/2023 10:28

Recommending a greyhound to everyone who is asking what dog they should get!

HavfrueDenizKisi · 10/04/2023 10:28

People who ask a question which two seconds in google would give them a definitive answer...

E.g. Does anyone know if Greggs are open today in Great Yarmouth?

Jellytotsburnmytongue · 10/04/2023 10:31

This one gets brought up all the time, but people who jump on threads just to say 'i couldn't possibly eat all that!' I bet in real life they can eat all that and more.

custardbear · 10/04/2023 10:31

hellypad · 10/04/2023 10:22

Posters who start a thread get hundreds of replies but never return.

This gives me the rage lol

MattDamon · 10/04/2023 10:32

OPs arguing/being nasty when responses aren't going their way. See also dripfeeding info later to try to spin things back in their favour.

custardbear · 10/04/2023 10:32

Reverse threads!

Highworth · 10/04/2023 10:33

People who raise a thread from the dead just to post a comment that has been made several times before.

PussBilledDuckyPlait · 10/04/2023 10:34

Bumping zombies - giving advice to an OP from 2010 about how to get a toddler to put his shoes on, when the toddler is now 15.