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AIBU?

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To sometimes wish MN was a closed shop? (Warning contains C word)

22 replies

Juniperdewdropofbrandy · 17/04/2013 22:11

After tonight I do anyway. I fucking hate it when such sensitive topics are tarnished by cunts. Angry

I know AIBU and it's impossible but I feel that way.

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aldiwhore · 17/04/2013 22:13

Without more information it's hard to say whether YABU or not.

It's a PUBLIC forum, so whatever you saying you are gifting it all and they can comment how they wish... for good or ill.

Bowlersarm · 17/04/2013 22:15

But isn't that the point of a discussion forum. That things can be hotly discussed, and that it would be unrealistic to expect everyone to agree with you?

HandMini · 17/04/2013 22:15

What do you mean by a "closed shop"? Only certain approved people are allowed to post? It is moderated (tho don't know how closely as I don't post/read regularly enough).

Juniperdewdropofbrandy · 17/04/2013 22:15

I know I was just spouting as so angry. It's a thread about a thread so don't want to say really but anyone who was on it will know.

I know it's PUBLIC.

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Juniperdewdropofbrandy · 17/04/2013 22:17

I mean no one else allowed in. Totally unattainable I know that.

It's not the agreeing. It's the trolls who constantly post crap and really insensitive stuff before being banned.

Impossible to stop them I was just moaning.

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Bowlersarm · 17/04/2013 22:24

But you can't just have threads where everyone is only allowed to agree with OP and all the posters. As you say totally unattainable. It can be very hurtful though and some comments can take your breath away with their total lack of empathy.

Juniperdewdropofbrandy · 17/04/2013 22:31

No these are the Trolls who get deleted quick sharp. You can't unread it though.
Anyway I was spouting with anger tbh.

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Startail · 17/04/2013 22:38

You are making no sense

hobnobsaremyfavourite · 17/04/2013 22:39

Would it be rude to ask what the jeff you arebon about?

hobnobsaremyfavourite · 17/04/2013 22:39

are on

Juniperdewdropofbrandy · 17/04/2013 22:43

It was a child cancer thread - trolls came on taking the piss.

When I said 'you can't unread it' I mean once you read it it's in your head.

Anyway like I said won't happen but I was spouting as so angry at them.

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StealthOfficialCrispTester · 17/04/2013 22:46

I'm not so bothered that I can't unread it. But I am bothered that, now it's been deleted, the op may think it was worse than it was iyswim. It needed deleting and I reported it. But I'd hate for the op to be reading back and thinking " what did they say" when it was complete and utter shite and bore no relation to the actual posts.
I may have also sent a "you fuckwit" pm, I'd like to point out for the record if I am banned that this if the first and only time I've ever sent an unpleasant pm.

AmberLeaf · 17/04/2013 22:53

Missed the thread you're talking about, but have just read 2 pages of a thread that made me think exactly this.

TeWiSavesTheDay · 17/04/2013 22:59

Yes. Absolutely feel like that some days - it's the trolls deliberately trying - not just to wind people up, but to really genuinely hurt them in the most personal way.

Fuckers.

Juniperdewdropofbrandy · 17/04/2013 23:32

Exactly Stealth. I reported them both too.

Anyway am off to bed now.

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HeavenlyYoni · 17/04/2013 23:45

Was it the one about baby Joseph?

Juniperdewdropofbrandy · 17/04/2013 23:47

Yes.

Night all.

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AnyFucker · 18/04/2013 00:13

I didn't see the thread, Juniper, but I can imagine

Try not to let the inadequate cunts drag you down x

WTFisABooyhoo · 18/04/2013 00:23

i didn't see the thread but i could tell what you meant from your first post. not sure why there was confusion.

as AF says. dont let them into your head. they are irrelevant. here to stir shit. no logic involved.

Juniperdewdropofbrandy · 18/04/2013 08:36

Thanks I know I just think they're cowards.

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ImTooHecsyForYourParty · 18/04/2013 09:10

Unfortunately, this is the nature of the internet. Many people are reasonable human beings but there are those who just LOVE the anonymity of it because it allows them to reveal their true selves. That which they keep hidden in real life because there would be consequences for them. of course there are those who are just as vile in real life but many more function reasonably out there but unleash the core of them behind the safety of a computer screen.

I have always felt that you see who someone truly is when you remove consequence (and also when you introduce alcohol, btw!)

It's quite scary to see behind the masks people wear.

Juniperdewdropofbrandy · 18/04/2013 14:04

Very true Hecsy.

At least with FB I can hide, delete or block.

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