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Breastfeeding profile pictures- more than likely will cause a bunfight

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WhaleOilBeefHookedIWill · 30/04/2012 12:22

Im pro breastfeeding- 100%. But I really don't like seeing a woman with an exposed breast (and nipple showing) feeding her child as a profile pic. In a photo album fine, but for people to see that photo when they post on a friend of theres wall or comment on someone elses status with no choice but to see it is not right imo.
AIBU? (I know I am really but just wanted to muster up a discussion to distract me from decoratingwhile away the hours)

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goodnightdarthvader1 · 17/02/2016 22:54

Oh, wonder if she really is that desperate for attention or if it's some loser nicking photos off the internet and reviving zombie threads to start a bunfight... Not sure which is sadder, tbh.

goodnightdarthvader1 · 17/02/2016 22:55

Oh, wonder if she really is that desperate for attention or if it's some loser nicking photos off the internet and reviving zombie threads to start a bunfight... Not sure which is sadder, tbh.

Needfinsnow · 17/02/2016 23:05

Op I am so with you, I breast fed and I loved it. I wouldn't however post photos of me doing so..same as I wouldn't post pictures of when I went to bottle feeds (14 months). It's attention seeking and feeding into the "I'm better than you because I breast feed". A friend of mine posts updates every week of her massive nipples next to a sleeping child..and his weight gain and all the stupid hashtag rubbish. Why not just feed and get on with it without finding the need to share with Facebook who really don't care or want to see?

Sparklingbrook · 17/02/2016 23:07
goodnightdarthvader1 · 17/02/2016 23:07

Sorry for double post.

And: FFS, snow.

Sparklingbrook · 17/02/2016 23:08

We really need the zombie warning to stay longer.

Helloitsme90 · 17/02/2016 23:12

I'm breastfeeding right at this moment and it doesn't bother me but think it's a bit strange. Why feel the need to have it out there for the world to see. I personally wouldn't and wouldn't wanna see it on other profiles if I'm completely honest

MooPointCowsOpinion · 17/02/2016 23:16

Nearly got to the end of the first page before I realised its a zombie thread.
Fucking Vanessa.

PurpleDaisies · 17/02/2016 23:20

I think it would be better if zombie threads turned a different colour so it was really obvious they were started ages and ages ago. Maybe bogey green.

Thinnestofthinice · 17/02/2016 23:20

It would be in interesting to see how the baby in the profile photo will feel about it all in 18 years IMO. As usual no one even considers that. I'm on the side of attention seeking - in fact any oversharing regarding children fits that category to me. It is worrying to think how this generation of babies/young children will feel in years to come about how much of their personal early lives have been shared.

ColdTeaAgain · 17/02/2016 23:23

YABU

Even if they are doing it to "show off" who cares, it's about time seeing women breastfeeding became a complete non issue. This shouldn't even be a thread!

She may have it as her profile pic because she is proud and using it to promote breastfeeding. Or yes she might the attention and discussion it provokes since, unfortunately, it is still rather controversial. Or, shock horror, she might just like the photo! It really doesn't matter. It's not hurting anyone and it most definitely should not offend anyone!

ColdTeaAgain · 17/02/2016 23:26

Bugger!

Sparklingbrook · 17/02/2016 23:26

Cold this thread is from 2012.

Sparklingbrook · 17/02/2016 23:26

X post! Grin

PurpleDaisies · 17/02/2016 23:26

Given it was four years ago coldtea I doubt the op is still reading...

PurpleDaisies · 17/02/2016 23:27

Cross post x 3!!

ColdTeaAgain · 17/02/2016 23:34

Yep I feel a right belfie tit.

PurpleDaisies · 17/02/2016 23:35
Grin
blueturtle6 · 18/02/2016 10:19

Yanbu, I personally think it is possible to bf without showing to much on purpose, different when latching on or baby decided to come off and smile at random people. But to purposefully take pic and post is Hmm

ghostyslovesheep · 18/02/2016 10:21

Oh for the love of cheese Blueturtle6 why have you bumped this - it had died a death

it's a zombie thread!

NaturalVanessa · 18/02/2016 20:02

omg i'm really sorry if i did some sort of faux pas !
i'm a newbie & didn't know anything about bouncing up zombie threads & things ! I was thought it was a nice pic of me n Craig. It wasn't meant to be some big controversy or political point .
forgive a newbie.
thanks

goodnightdarthvader1 · 18/02/2016 20:04

Then why was that photo in The Express a year ago?

Peyia · 18/02/2016 20:08

Cue Miss Marple music Darth Grin

Thornrose · 18/02/2016 20:17

Belfie [shudder] I feel the urge to utter "whatever next!" Yes, I know it's a zombie thread but the term Belfie had thankfully escaped me until today. You're not the only one Sparkling Grin

Sparklingbrook · 18/02/2016 20:19

Is it belfie? I am wondering now if I have got it wrong and it's 'brelfie' with an 'r' which is actually worse.

This thread just refuses to die doesn't it? Grin