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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To think some of you don't know how good you've got it

62 replies

TheMeow · 03/01/2011 00:31

on mn?

All these threads about spelling and grammar have made me compare the spelling and grammar of mn to other parenting forums.

There is one in particular that I'm not sure if I'm allowed to mention but I'm a member because some friends are and it drives me insane.

I'm very polite though and don't say anything because it would be wrong. Also apparently on this site you aren't allowed to disagree with anyone else or the thread gets locked.

You also aren't allowed to post about anything that could even vaguely start a debate.

And no one can spell.

Or apparently knows one end of a baby from another.

I love mn.

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BitOfFun · 03/01/2011 00:35

It's why I'm still here. Despite the tights...

adelvice · 03/01/2011 00:38

I'm also loving it over here compared to over there, I also really like the lack of tickers and having to see that woman's beautiful children half a dozen times an hour!

Although, I did find their local boards really helpful in locating all of the local weirdos and learnt the lesson early in motherhood that just because we have children doesn't mean that we have to be friends

ChaosTrulyReigns · 03/01/2011 00:43

I've been peruing other sites.

Fucking awful.

ChaosTrulyReigns · 03/01/2011 00:43

Like my spelling. Blush

ShoppingDays · 03/01/2011 00:49

YABU. It's not polite to comment on your own politeness.

TheMeow · 03/01/2011 00:51

I do have a ticker on that site Blush but only because I like seeing exactly how old ds is.

Also because of the post counts and "likes" it's really obvious I'm a relative newbie so I get ignored. And it really pisses me off when I am really helpful and knowledgeable and nice even though I really want to ask the op if she ever managed to keep a goldfish alive and no-one likes my input. Angry

At least here if you don't like me I will just get told so none of this passive aggressive "liking" business.

And I can't give Biscuit. Noone would understand the humour. They are very literal that way.

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UnderTheRadar2212 · 03/01/2011 00:51

Is spelling & grammar all we have to worry about then?

Lovely!GrinGrinGrin

Glitterknickaz · 03/01/2011 00:54

I know of another site very similar to the one described in the OP.
Don't think it's the same one, though.

TheMeow · 03/01/2011 00:56

It doesn't sound like "mumsnet" mixed up btw. I don't go there because I don't like the colours....

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ChaosTrulyReigns · 03/01/2011 01:07

Which one is the one your referring to?

Confused
ChaosTrulyReigns · 03/01/2011 01:08

Feck.
You are referring to?

UnderTheRadar2212 · 03/01/2011 01:11

Ha!

Your and you're................

My biggest bugbear..........

TheMeow · 03/01/2011 01:13

Am I allowed to say?

I won't get sued/beaten up/shot at dawn?

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ChaosTrulyReigns · 03/01/2011 01:13

I don't think so.

Confused
montysorry · 03/01/2011 01:14

Oh the rest are all bollocks! I couldn't say that for a start.

  • The one that sounds similar
-The one that sounds like you should wipe up your spills with it -The one that sounds like a shop you'd buy a newborn from.

Ive been here for 7yrs. Ive tried the rest but felt like I had absolutely nothing in common with anybody on any other site.

The ticker drive me nuts but the absolute killer for me is that the women are so fucking dull!

ChaosTrulyReigns · 03/01/2011 01:15

Wipe your spills?

TheMeow · 03/01/2011 01:16

BabyandBump is the one...check out the "baby club" it's my favourite place to go if I ever want to smack my head against a wall repeatedly.

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confuddledDOTcom · 03/01/2011 01:16

KellyMom is one of the worst for no disagreement allowed (and that includes not disagreeing with the site) when I'm bored I play "how long can I take to get kicked from KM?" the only rule is I have to stay polite and not deliberately be nasty (it's easy really just post about BLW)

I'm pretty sure I know the site you mean though, the fact most people on KM would know which way up a baby goes ruled them out. I'm sure similar threads could be posted on any forum though.

ninah · 03/01/2011 01:17

ever heard of RL? I'm told that's pretty frantic
though it might not decline well

ChaosTrulyReigns · 03/01/2011 01:17

Oh, I get my head-banging from Baby Names on the one that sounds like us.

Off to BabyandBump..........

Anyone recommend a great Bridezilla site?

montysorry · 03/01/2011 01:19

A brand that does so. Think Juan Sheet! Grin

MadamDeathstare · 03/01/2011 01:19

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ninah · 03/01/2011 01:19

'us'
man ....

MadamDeathstare · 03/01/2011 01:20

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PenguinArmy · 03/01/2011 02:16

Oh my, those emoticons are rather extreme. They made me gag (is that an over reaction at two blobs hugging?)