to think that not every man on mumsnet must be "dodgy"

[OpinionSeeker]

A thread on mums net to settle an argument about mumsnet...
DH thinks that if a man is on mumsnet then he must have an ulterior motive, to chat up 'mums' - he wants me to add that he thinks they must be devious. I think, perhaps naively that there are probably some genuine male parents, aka dads, wishing to discuss parenting issues. DH believes men should be on dadsnet.
Genuinely looking for opinions.

< adjusts flat cap >

you a thick Essex girlie, ry ?

I've got relations in Preston - they were always 10 years behind with London fashions, you know - still dressing like the Bay City Rollers in 1984 - I swear it's true - we loved them coming down to visit just so we could laugh at their clothes.
You've probably caught up a bit now though - now you have access to modern technology.

Ry, do not panic. You are being Addressed Directly by the Northerner.

I have telephoned with an old Oxford chum who is now lecturing Oop North, in Peterborough. He said to try this sentence.

'Ay oop. (this settles their nerves) Ah cannit onderstand yous. Hab thee a bit o t'Latin forra Lingua Franca? Why aye.'

Oi Fucker! I'm an Essex girlie.

I have redeemed myself by moving North. It's much prettier up here if a tad dull .

I heard they google ferrets up there! It's true, then?

I'm a rather intelligent London girlie - I've never actually been to Essex - managed to avoid that travesty.

An Essex girl now living up North? Oh Sarah - I'm so sorry - life has been so unkind to you geographically speaking

Psam..that is a Noo-castle accent

Nothing at all like my refined Manchester one, you daft apeth

Ry!

hehe sarah, you came good in the end, that goes in your favour

you is sound now, not 'angin'

alreet, our kid ?

Oh goodness. I think it's some kind of tribal battle cry.

Fascinating

Just back away a little.

Psam.

Aye oop AF, what's abaht? I like ferrets, I'd have one if it wouldn't snack on LittleDog.

Of course, this pretense only works for as long as no-one finds out the utter pile of shite town I grew up in

What's the wee humphy face for, Stratters?

Eww A Northern dog - >

I vote a change of forum name from Am I Being Unreasonable to Am I a Mithering Apeth.

YAAMA.

It has a ring to it

Ha ha - you know I hate the cup of tea thingy - you have to type 'brew'
How common! - I doubt they even use that word up North.
I refuse to type it.

I'm stuck as i'm from North Wales so i'm a Gogg but then moved to South Yorkshire so am i a Gogg (short for Northnerer in Welsh) or a Northerner or just misguided?