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AIBU to be a bit fucking sick of troll threads

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AnyFuckerForAMincePie · 20/12/2012 23:14

Another one goes poof. The "friend of boyfriend climbed into bed with me". Amongst many others.

Starting to wonder what is the point in posting anything supportive. To anybody.

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Moominsarescary · 21/12/2012 21:02

So was dinosaurs thread fantasy then? I've seen her around too (also high risk pg) and was totally taken in by it. Sad

The bf one I found quite plausible, hadn't thought about it being a set up but yes I know people who that has happened to so wouldn't have suspected a troll

AnyFuckerForAMincePie · 21/12/2012 21:03

it's ok to derail, brian x

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ILikeWhisperingToo · 21/12/2012 21:07

AF I'll let you into a little secret.
I am more of a lurker than a poster (festive NC at present) but, when I read a thread and see you're on it, giving blunt direct advice with excellent use of expletives I think "it's OK, AF is on the case - she'll see the OP right". Also, I can get too emotionally invested in things, so restrain myself from getting involved - but am reassured that someone is saying and asking and showing things that are -what- useful? Forthright? Honest? All those.

It's mainly the relationship threads and the odd feminist one - I think you give sound comments and have the best intentions at heart.

What I'm trying to say is, don't stop posting just because the population under the bridges are increasing - then they've "won" and your voice of reason will have gone to waste. You're thought a lot of, by me anyway and it would be a shame if this got to you.

Wow, very deep and verging on soppy - have a manly punch on the shoulder or two

Ifyoulike · 21/12/2012 21:14

^
AF, everything ILikeWhisperingToo said! Smile

Many a time I've read your responses on a thread and then re-read them because I found them very helpful for my own situations (even when I'm just lurking, rather than being the OP).

AnyFuckerForAMincePie · 21/12/2012 21:14

that tenner should be with you very soon Xmas Wink

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BrianCoxIsAChristmasPud · 21/12/2012 21:17

What ILike said too.

I do like it when somebody sensible comes along and saves me typing lots.

tries to ignore the ages I spent on my drawing earlier Wink

NotWankinginaWinterWonderland · 21/12/2012 21:20

YANBU

I fall for them very time. They have been at it for years! PITFuckingA

ILikeWhisperingToo · 21/12/2012 21:20

Er, we said £50?! Xmas Hmm

I'll settle for a fiver and a box of Ferrero Rocher Xmas Grin

P.S. I love this --> Xmas Hmm he's all "wtf have they put on my head?!"

Badvocsanta · 21/12/2012 21:24

AF...don't stop posting!
If people like you stop posting we are doomed?
Doooooommmmeeeedddd I tell ya!

AnyFuckerForAMincePie · 21/12/2012 21:25

heh

I am a bit skint this week

I have 5p until January (starts a begging thread)

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RacHoHoHog · 21/12/2012 21:28

I never spot troll threads, I do assume any - I am so poor - threads are trolls though.

Badvocsanta · 21/12/2012 21:29

Hmm....checks bag and purse...
I can send you the following:
Some lockets (look slightly manky) £1.20, some tissues (also look slightly manky) , 2 stamps and a lovely ikea reusable bag?

AnyFuckerForAMincePie · 21/12/2012 21:30

you are so kind x

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PacificDogwood · 21/12/2012 21:31

Glad to hear you sounding more your usual self today, AnyFucker Grin.

Brian's cunt made me come over all... faint like Xmas ShockXmas Grin.

So Rainbow's 'boyfriend's friend' one was real, but was deleted bacause Rainbow was a PBP? I missed the Dinosaur one.... Confused

Anyway, I don't get trolls either. But there are so many things I don't get: being unkind to animals, bumsex, Cadbury's chocolate, Doomsday phatasists - the list goes on and on. I have not had an on-line presence before MN (4 years or so) and I have just come to accept that just like in RL basterds can be anywhere. Except on-line you don't have the added info of facial expressions (cute as emoticons are) or body language.
So I stay wary.
And report - quite rarely actually.

Still lurve MN though

MaryChristmaZEverybody · 21/12/2012 21:31

What a load of sicophants sycofants brown-nosers Xmas Grin

It's true though

I avoid relationships because of the trolling, which is a shame - though I suspect my advice might not always be the best.

AnyFuckerForAMincePie · 21/12/2012 21:33

PD, I was a little tired and emotional Xmas Smile

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PacificDogwood · 21/12/2012 21:34

I like ILike btw

PacificDogwood · 21/12/2012 21:35

AF, I was 'emotional' last night too, but more in a "I luffs y'all" kinda way Xmas Grin

AnyFuckerForAMincePie · 21/12/2012 21:36

pissed ?

yeah

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BrianCoxIsAChristmasPud · 21/12/2012 21:38

What Maryz said.

wipes nose

Grin
BrianCoxIsAChristmasPud · 21/12/2012 21:39

AF I can contribute, to your fund:

a green penny, found in the garden earlier.
a stick of gum, dubious age - could be up to 6 months old (has loitered in a handbag that I rediscovered earlier)
2 'Day Rover' bus tickets from earlier this week

I am all heart me.

NotWankinginaWinterWonderland · 21/12/2012 21:39

Oh you are so not stopping posting !! Would you like a £10 Asda voucher?

It will cost me £10 to get there.... I gave my nephew 2 £10 ones.., I have one left. Who will advise me on my personal matters I put on display of thousands of people?

MaryChristmaZEverybody · 21/12/2012 21:42

I found a tenner in the washing machine today.

Is it mine, or should I interrogate the kids?

PacificDogwood · 21/12/2012 21:43

The only brown thing on my nose is chocolate tonight - teetotal tonight, me

I see all your pennies/vouchers/sticks of gum and raise you a Lindt christmassy teddy.
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Oops, now it's gone - I slipped and my mouth fell on it! Soz.

AnyFuckerForAMincePie · 21/12/2012 21:43

Oh, the community camaraderie is really tear-jerking

< blows nose on slightly soiled bog roll >

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