why do people do this on mumsnet? What is the point?

[jasper]

I'm talking about this strike through thingy. I don't understand. Is it meant to be witty? Is it so you can say unkind things but pretend you didn't?

no need to reply, really. So unimportant but I have a lot of time on my hands today

Yes, I like the crossing out bits strikethroughs and those brackety things.....

I'm SO slow on the uptake but ? Are you meant to use two pointy brackets : > rather than ?

I've always gone for single ones. >

i always use single ones too.

Thank God it's not just me!

My fave ones read like this:

Just had a lovely cup of tea #shittweet

Always make me laugh...but then I am easily pleased :D

Often write things like:

Wish I could stop faffing around online and get on with my writing #procrastinating