I think it is time this was stood up to

[wishiwas21again]

I sent this to headquarters. If anyone wishes to support me great, if not well at least I tried

Hi there. It seems there is a certain amount of online bullying that happens on your website. Certain posters seem able to make very offensive comments and then either get away with it or if challeneged, they are viciously defended by their 'supporters'. I am sure this is not the culture you would wish to promote on your website and I feel tempted to report this elsewhere. I still believe that to say 'women who give up career choices they are stupid aren't they' should not be encouraged on your website where many SAHM post and do not wish to be labelled as stupid collectively. I would not make such sweeping generalisations about any group. Thank you for your time

and im not going to take yo seriously unless you are MNing from a bus stop

rubs forefinger and thumb together

Look, see that?...Thats me playing the worlds smallest violin for you OP.

It's the internet, grow a pair.

[gets out clipboard]
can we have a quick roll call to make sure we all got here safely from the other thread?

Scottishmummy? Check
Hobnobs? Check
Querty? Check
Vinegar tits? Vinegar tits?!

Oh FGS - Are you on about this AGAIN?

I don't start threads on AIBU because I know I cant take it!
However, I love reading the threads because they get heated.
If you don't like a bit of sport discussion don't post in AIBU

Or just get a life...

as it happens I have seen what I would consider bullying on MN.

But this was most certainly not it.

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

have mnhq answered yet,or are they too busy laughing

When you say report this 'elsewhere', OP, where exactly do you mean?

Your local MP? The serious crime squad?

Having a different opinion about SAHMS/working mums does not amount to bullying. I disagree with Xenia on virtually every subject under the sun, but I would never presume to bully her. Haven't got a big enough steamroller for a start

Kung Foo Don't forget about me!! I was there too!!!

and me

lol

I too have seen genuine, toe curling and horrible bullying on mumsnet (only once mind) - it was utterly vile and thankfully the protagonists fucked off to moldie land in the end.

But Xenia voicing her opinion isn't bullying. One thing about her is that she is always general, and never personal.

Sorry upahill.
[gets out clipboard and adds name]

Thanks for all the tips that oatmeal bath sounds lovely!

qwerty yes it was hideous, it was over 5 years ago, and I still get shakes and feel sick if I get an unexpected letter from work.

I ended up moving roles to get away from said boss, into a post I am not really qualified for and it has severly impacted on my work related condfidence, I lost my professional qualifications, as I didnt open any post for nearly 6 months so didnt pay my fees and I feel like a fish out of water looking for a new part time post mat leave, Im not qualified for the role I have been doing for the last 5 years, and I havent done the role I am qualified for for 5 years so work in that field would be hard to find!!!

Real bullying affects you in so many ways, emotionally, physically and often financially (as an adult), thinking a 1 off comment is bullying is nothing sort of a joke!

Brownpaperbag. Check

bag o'shite

be careful as bath may be slippery, hobnobs

spooky xpost

SHUT UP GETORFMYLAND YOU STUPID BLOODY IDIOT WHO HOLDS AN OPINION WHICH IS OFFENSIVE TO ME AND DON'T MENTION THE MOLDIES OR I WILL SUR YOUR ARSE AND REPORT YOU TO THE INTERNETS POLICE.

(please imagine this message is written in green crayon for full effect)

are you saying I am a bag o'shite, you bully

how does one "sur an arse" is it a penetrating wound

Bum. We all just got here. [packs up clipboard and heads off after hobnobs]

Can someone from MN royalty post links to the other threads so we can all keep up :)