In thinking it's got a bit out of hand?

[MiniMonty]

Perhaps you can translate this:

Seeing as how the VP is such a VIP, shouldn't we keep the PC on the QT? 'Cause if it leaks to the VC he could end up MIA, and then we'd all be put on KP. This from a XL who doesn't have ED with 3 DCs (one FER) and DF who has AD which might see him BB within months.

Can't anyone just spell and say what they mean without attempting to make everything into an acronym?

If you want to "share", gain opinions and support then I'll suggest a cliquey and oblique secret language is perhaps not the best way to go about it.

Comments?

This use of acronyms is fundamentally changing the nature of what MumsNet is all about - it's making it into a clique where only some can read, post to and understand the rest. I don't think that's what you were after. Maybe you should look into it...

But it's always been the Way of the Web, it's nothing to do with MN as such. And it's definitely not 'cliquey'.
Surely, once you've read a few posts, here and elsewhere, all becomes clear(er)?

If you really think the Acronym List isn't extensive enough, then ask for that to be reviewed. You won't change the system, it's universal now.

Or you could just ask the poster what they mean if you don't understand.

Dear Internet,

Please stop using acronyms.

TIA

oh bugger

It isn't a Mumsnet thing it is an Internet thing. I've been using forums for 10 years and prior to coming to MN 3 years ago had always used such acronyms.

Mumsnet has some that are unique, just as other forums do.

HTH

usual nyd.

There are threads, about once a month, often from newbies, complaining about MN and the acronyms used here.

Thy're not difficult, there's a list of the commonly used ones, people will explain the unique ones (not many).

Claiming there is a "majority" who don't like them is a nonsense.

And if you want a site with different posting norms, there are plenty of others; or you could found one which you think will be more attractive.

Sometimes I make up acronyms for fun and post them. Then they get repeated. Then I forget myself what they mean.

Please won't somebody think of Foucault?

I've never understood the need to call my children DC etc on here.

Why is there a need for acronyms on Mumsnet?

The only time I really get confused is when I don't know if someone's DF is their friend, father or fiance. Or if someone is talking about their General Practitioner or their grandparents. Context is important!

I do like ODFOD but haven't figured out how to work it into RL conversation yet.

YABU.

the only one i haven't been able to work out from context is PFB.

i'm quite good at working them out without asking but if you're really stumped just ask someone.

it's not a secret code to make people feel left out it's just the way people chat on here.

PFB = precious first-born.

I've been confused at times too. I remember posting about 18 months ago (in Relationships) about my then-partner and getting a barrage of LTB. I had no idea what that meant - so I asked! It's not difficult. It doesn't show you up as stoopid or anything.

Why the fuss?

Thankyou Heartbroken

i was thinking along the lines of P=precious and B= baby, the F threw me off.

Most of the acronyms make perfect sense, but I just can't grasp HTH. WTF is that about? Is it just 'a noise', or is it an actual acronym?

Well, I sort of think you are not being unreasonable ... sure, there's a list of acronyms, but sometimes people throw in acronyms that aren't on the list ... and one has to try to work out what the OP means. ISCWTO ... ('I sometimes can't work these out'). Just saying ... [ducks].

There was a thread the other day when the OP had mentioned that something her 'DF' did was a bit yuck - another poster (assuming she meant Dear Fiance) said "presumably you give this man oral sex" in a reply.

It turned out the OP meant "Dear Father" and the thread went a bit off course from there! (was v funny at the time, honest!).

Acronyms can be dangerous!

HTH stands for "hope this helps."