to think that, however well intentioned, favourite MNer threads can reinforce the clique-y image some have of MN and

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be hurtful to anyone left out.

And unfortunately, because of the large numbers of MNers, there are inevitably going to be lots of lovely lovely posters who don't get a mention. (btw, I would love to have a with all those who kindly mentioned me, annd loads more too).

Just my opinion.

noone ever taught you "if you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all" then ;)

if you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all

Oh come on. If that were true AIBU would die on its arse.

Ha ha! If everyone stuck to that, Fanjo, there would be no AIBU!

yes, and i myself would never post

"All this 'you're namechecked so you must be a saddo with no life to post so much' business does scratch my nips a little. Coming, as it does, from a position of such ignorance and crass generalisation and all.

Still, if it makes people feel better to make slightly bitter assumptions about others, I guess that's fine ."

Oh, that's not why I mentioned Saddos. I'm here all most of the time.

It's easy to slag off those who believe that these threads are silly and then label them as being jealous.
Some posters may actually think that these type of threads are actually 'silly' and somewhat desperate. Just my opinion.

ooh "desperate" as well..anything else?

would rather post on a "silly messing about " thread than be quite so nasty

This is why AIBU is entertaining - utterly irrational bunfights over sweet FA.

you are right Esta..imagine wasting time calling people "silly and desperate" just for having a laugh

Why are people getting annoyed just because i am giving an opinion.? It is just my opinion.

forehead..not annoyed..just think its a bit nasty to call people "desperate" for having a laugh.

I think anyone who gets upset that they're not name checked in a popularity thread needs to get out in RL more.

OMG. I agree with MrGin

< throws bucket of cold water on Fanjo >

ok, better get ready for work. Sorry for those I have clearly offended by being annoyed at someone posting mean-spirited stuff, that's where all the fun is innit!

not that I'm annoyed. Well, you know what I mean. I think.

Nothing wrong in desperation - desperation can lead to creativity and wonderful ideas - I'm often desperate for all kinds of things - that's why I'm a success. I'd hate to be in a permanent state of boring mediocrity.

only on MN could someone come along and call people "desperate" for having a laugh, and then people would come on and defend that view and have a go at someone who objects to it.

Just for having a laugh
Mmm. How many times has that phrase been used to excuse behaviour others find unpleasant?