HTH and other passive aggressive phrases on MN

[Seymourscat]

Why do people continue to say HTH in such a horrible way? . Along with ‘use your words’, a more recent addition to the lexicon of MN cliche PA phrases. Also add in ‘you sound jealous’.

’use your words’ is just embarrassing. Grown women talking to others like toddlers. I wonder if they cut up their husband’s food for them too.

and “You’re Welcome” and “did you mean to be so rude”.

Someone did throw the “did you mean to be so rude” at me once, a simple response of “yes, I did” deflated them nicely.

Because, frankly, it’s often merited. Usually by an OP furiously resenting people in her life for not reading her mind, and asking ‘Why can’t they x?’ and ‘Why do they do y?’ when opening her mouth and communicating clearly would solve the problem.

In a recent thread someone ended their response to my (pretty mild) comment with HTH.
It is the only time on MN that I’ve felt able to take the time to post again to correct their appalling grammar.
HTH…for fuck’s sake, death is too good for them!

I've been here on and off since we were struggling with toilet training DS2 and he's 22 now.

I don't think anything's changed. It's always been helpful for a practical problem, and downright aggressive for anything "chatty".

Despite my long experience, I'm still surprised when I try to start what I think is an inocculous conversation about something that I'm aware doesn't really matter, but might be a vaguely interesting chat. All that "what's the problem?" Or "was it worth a thread?". Maybe, maybe not, but if you're not interested, scroll on by.

Oh. I use HTH when I hope what I've written helps. Have I broken some unwritten rule?

Inocculous is a fabulous word! 😅

Alright babe
OK hun

Was it worth a thread is a big peeve. No one forces you to read it and by posting on it you float it.

Yet still an incredibly patronising, condescending and childish way to say it.