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or are some of the posts on here today really harsh?

69 replies

charmum3 · 03/04/2011 19:02

ok this is mumsnet, yes we all post to moan, voice an opinion, vent or just ask for a bit of advice, there seem to be a good number of people who post down right vile responses. I am not talking about disagreeing with the subject matter, if you ask am i being unreasonable then you can expect a few yeses, but to be called a bitch and worse? AIBU to expect civil responses? i have an uneasy feeling that some posters are just on here to pick on others,

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gordyslovesheep · 03/04/2011 19:33

pmsl yes there are some right minging babies out there people - they need baby wigs and hair grips - will no one think of the children :(

BitOfFun · 03/04/2011 19:34

Lots of people are being vile on the "beautiful partner" thread too.

GypsyMoth · 03/04/2011 19:35

is there a link???

BeerTricksPotter · 03/04/2011 19:35

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Katy1368 · 03/04/2011 19:36

TiggyD LOL! Made me laugh out loud. But apparently if we do put hairclips on our young daughters heads we will turn them into bulimics so which is better - no husband or a husband but bulimia also?! And here's me thinking hairclips were hairclips!

gordyslovesheep · 03/04/2011 19:36

maybe we/they are all evil harpies who only got a bunch of daffs for mothers day, have daughters who refuse to wear bobbles and ugle husbands

StayFrosty · 03/04/2011 19:37

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Katy1368 · 03/04/2011 19:38

gordy - can't stop laughing now, which is bad as I am at work and must keep a straight face!!

doormat · 03/04/2011 19:39

plz tell me wat the fook yabu, yanby ans smug stands for....lmao at ungrateful "tat!"

Katy1368 · 03/04/2011 19:43

Ohh sorry was that me, was getting a bit annoyed with being called a princess, just shows how you can get drawn into these things. In my defence I am at work on mothers day and a bit grumpy about it myself! How do you put that embaressed face thing on your post!

catinthehat2 · 03/04/2011 19:45

are you sure you've been here for ages?

heliumballoons · 03/04/2011 19:48

OMG Ive name changed very recently. Hope I'm not thought of as a newbie twat. Grin

I have in the past posted genuine questions and been asked if I'm trying to make an issue out of a non issue?? Er no, thats why I asked, and clearly IABU Wink

YANBU to think some posts appear un necessarily harsh - but words on a screen are often misinterpreted as there's no tone to them iyswim?

BitOfFun · 03/04/2011 19:48

Did you used to get a lot of stick for your posting style, doormat? It sounds very unlike how I imagine Old MN Of Yore.

doormat · 03/04/2011 19:49

r u talking to me cat...yep i joined in 2003 but have been not on mn for past couple of years due to perwsonal reasons...now can someone plz tell me what they stand for lol

Mare11bp · 03/04/2011 19:50

Couldn't agree with OP more. Some people come on here for genuine advice and get savaged for it. Even if I disagree with a poster I always try to say it nicely and constructively.

Can't understand the lack of respect at times, and think people like this make it uncomfortable for others.

doormat · 03/04/2011 19:50

u mean the kisses bit of fun....nah i blame the world of fb for dat one lol...i evolved into a soppy sod lol

catinthehat2 · 03/04/2011 19:51

try this?

whomovedmychocolate · 03/04/2011 19:51

Really? I must be either used to you nest of vipers or looking at other threads Grin

catinthehat2 · 03/04/2011 19:52

"Even if I disagree with a poster I always try to say it nicely and constructively."

I bet people used to stick notices on your back at school saying " I am a smug twat, please kick me"

catinthehat2 · 03/04/2011 19:52

Do you think that will get deleted?

doormat · 03/04/2011 19:52

thx cat x

BitOfFun · 03/04/2011 19:53

Yes, the kisses, and the text speak. You very rarely used to see that on here. A bit more nowadays, I suppose, but not as extreme. I just noticed, and it seemed unusual.

catinthehat2 · 03/04/2011 19:53

no probly wobly

Mare11bp · 03/04/2011 19:54

Don't see that that's being smug, being respectful to people.........

doormat · 03/04/2011 19:55

bit its fb fault....i was even insulted today and it was said i a was a netmum...the shame lmfao