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GetTrumpArrested · 07/02/2026 13:48

How long do you spend on your phones arguing with complete strangers about stuff that probably never happened?

Your time on this planet is finite.

I'm just about to delete mine. 😘

OP posts:
AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 07/02/2026 14:35

ProfessorRedshoeblueshoe · 07/02/2026 13:58

This is not an airport. You do not have to announce your departure.

But then how will these kind of people make themselves feel important!

Been here 11/12 years (can't remember exactly) under a lot of different names. It's not perfect, it used to be better back in the day but then so did a lot of things.

rainrainmorerain · 07/02/2026 14:38

I'm disabled. I know that my time on this planet is finite and I also know that a lot of stuff posted is simply made up. However. I can't fill my time more productively by working, going on a cycle ride, exploring the world or campaigning for world peace, so I'm quite happy to spend time browsing here, seeing pictures of cats, reading about parking wars and MIL problems. I also have picked up some useful tips on what to buy to help with issues caused by my disability.

So feel free to delete your account, but I'm keeping mine.

Luckyingame · 07/02/2026 15:09

ProfessorRedshoeblueshoe · 07/02/2026 13:58

This is not an airport. You do not have to announce your departure.

😁
Very good.

Scampuss · 07/02/2026 15:12

🚪

Splendidsupergreat · 07/02/2026 15:13

EmpressaurusKitty · 07/02/2026 14:15

I’ve made several IRL friends via Mumsnet, & learned a lot about feminism & cats. Good enough reasons to stay.

That's interesting. So you've actually met up?

Morepositivemum · 07/02/2026 15:14

I waste too much time in here definitely and yes the days I argue with people I definitely don’t feel in as good form but then I’d recommend taking a few days off or going onto some non aibu threads, I especially love style and beauty, pets and have found the money section life changing

thetallfairy · 07/02/2026 15:18

But what about the times when you have a genuine question and need help

When you are in a abusive relationship and too afraid to speak out?

When you are struggling to cope and have no one to give you a kick in the right direction?

There were so many kind people on here during some of my darkest hours

And I paid the support forward and shared the advice I got here to help others

Highlighta · 07/02/2026 15:31

ProfessorRedshoeblueshoe · 07/02/2026 13:58

This is not an airport. You do not have to announce your departure.

And here we are.

MN Bingo

pinneddownbytabbies · 07/02/2026 15:34

I'm not on my phone, I'm on a laptop and I quite like it on here. I spend the time reading about random hobbies, gardening tips, cat lore and recipe ideas.

I'll only argue with people if I think they need to be put straight. 😂

Pinkday · 07/02/2026 15:34

I'm glad of Mumsnet
It's this or chatgtp for me .

LemaxObsessive · 07/02/2026 15:48

ProfessorRedshoeblueshoe · 07/02/2026 13:58

This is not an airport. You do not have to announce your departure.

Since when do passengers announce their departure in airports?!

80smonster · 07/02/2026 15:51

Surely you need to be a bit more flouncy if you’re off?

Mysterian · 07/02/2026 15:52

Nooooooo! Not [checks OP's name] GetFlumpArrested!

They can't leave!!

Life will be meaningless without [checks OP's name] GetTrumpArmrested!!!

I can't go on!!!! There's no point in...oh, a shiny thing. Must go check up in the camping forum.

MakeYourOwnSunshine · 07/02/2026 15:55

Excuse me, I happen to like arguing with strangers! Have been known to do it IRL too. Less chance of getting punched on here.

Twiglets1 · 07/02/2026 15:55

What if you like arguing with strangers? 🧐

Nourishinghandcream · 07/02/2026 15:57

Flouncer's corner is over there.....👉

Have they gone yet?🤔

BambiDextrous · 07/02/2026 16:07

For the lurkers and the not-sures, please note that deleting your account will not result in your posts being deleted, too. You'll need to request posts deletions separately via MN HQ.

pinneddownbytabbies · 07/02/2026 16:08

We need to relish what we still have left. There will come a time when AI and ChatGPT are so busy talking to one another we won't get a word in edgeways.

MargaretThursday · 07/02/2026 16:10

Are you going to come back and tell you how liberating you find it, Op? 😁

EmpressaurusKitty · 07/02/2026 16:12

Splendidsupergreat · 07/02/2026 15:13

That's interesting. So you've actually met up?

Yes.

I think the real question here, @GetTrumpArrested, is what are you going to do with the time you previously spent arguing on MN? Are you going to spend it getting out & meeting more people IRL - maybe volunteering or joining a class?

Climbingrosexx · 07/02/2026 16:17

I agree (although you are probably not here to read this) I am sure it would be so liberating but then I go and see a post that draws me in and I think ok maybe next week 😂

Fancycrab · 07/02/2026 16:19

LadiDahnya · 07/02/2026 14:09

Isnt there a flouncers corner?
Yes its still there...just checked...

What is flouncers corner? I’ve always wondered about that…what is a flouncer?!

Mysterian · 07/02/2026 16:21

Fancycrab · 07/02/2026 16:19

What is flouncers corner? I’ve always wondered about that…what is a flouncer?!

Flouncer: Something that flaps as it bounces.

Fancycrab · 07/02/2026 16:36

Mysterian · 07/02/2026 16:21

Flouncer: Something that flaps as it bounces.

So flouncer’s corner is for dramatic people that get worked up about things easily?

ASometimeThing · 07/02/2026 16:39

Where is Flouncer’s Corner when you need it?

That was for people who (inexplicably) liked to announce their departure.