To think christmas brings out the worst in MNers

[pixiepotter]

I have been shocked at the ungrateful, ungracious, brattish and sometimes downright rude thoughts and actions of some.
People whining because friends have not handwritten a message in their cards, the cards are not special ones for 'dear sister at christmas' etc.
People complaining the presents others have given their children are too cheap, too expensive, too big , too small, too pink.Relatives treading on toes or not rotating their whole world around the posters baby miracle.Posters moaning at relatives living overseas not visiting long enough or timing their visits round their PFB's naps, posters not being prepared to put themselves out for the comfort of elderly immobile guests,hosts being resentful of stepchildren being there when it isn't their turn, needing collecting and dropping off.Horror at being asked to contribute to christmas food costs.Brattishness about presents from OHs and presents OH has bought on behalf of children.

[Upcycled]

What do you think of my thread then OP?

[ApocalypseThen]

I agree with you, OP. There are some shockingly selfish and self absorbed people who appear determined to do as much damage to their relationships as possible and moderate and control their children's contact with everyone to a damaging degree. Personally, I think there are quite a few who could do with the gift of counselling next year.

[StarsUponThars]

Bag humbug thread about a lot of threads OP. I'm on MN too much a lot, and generally see a lot of kindness and support. I also second what others have said about MN giving people the opportunity to let off some steam.

Happy Christmas .

[AnyFuckerForAMincePie]

I think all the shitty xmas threads are posted by people who are shitty 52 weeks of the year

Ignore them, and look for the good ones. Posting a goady, moany thread like this just takes attention away from the people who really need some support. Go find a few and help them in some small way. There are a couple right here on your shitty thread so it should be quite easy for you to find your way

[TheRealAmandaClarke]

Is great
It's especially great at Christmas

[BasketzatDawn]

well, I'm a mumsnetter too - and I'm calm, happy, enjoying my 'simple Christmas' day with my immediate family around me, and theyare content too, and I am, I think, posting nicely .....

[AnyFuckerForAMincePie]

hello Amanda

Happy Xmas x

[CarpeVinum]

Merry Xmas AnyFucker!

[AnyFuckerForAMincePie]

Merry Xmas, CV. I see you have been a busy, busy girl on some other threads. How marvellous

[PacificDingbat]

Happy Christmas, AnyFucker!

I have to be honest I don't think that threads like this add to the general feeling of goodwill to humankind, does it?

Ignore the whingers and moaners (and yes, of course they are no different any other time of year) and spread festive cheer wherever you go.

Mulled cider, anyone?

[TheRealAmandaClarke]

Merry Christmas.

[AnyFuckerForAMincePie]

Happy Xmas, Dingbat.

[AnyFuckerForAMincePie]

I enjoyed typing that

[PacificDingbat]

Recent NC after I did a dingbatty thing on here... .

At least I have insight in to my condition

[AnyFuckerForAMincePie]

Whatttt ? I don't believe you ! Never !

[AnyFuckerForAMincePie]

Everybody is a dingbat sometimes

[PacificDingbat]

I started an ill-advised thread and got a pasting.
The path to hell is paved with good intentions

[AnyFuckerForAMincePie]

You don't say !!

[PacificDingbat]

No, you wouldn't know anything about that kinda thing, would you?

Good to see you back

[Theodorous]

I sort of agree but surely the whole point of being part of an internet community is to be able to sound off and let of steam. We had a Syrian friend for dinner because she has literally nobody left, in the last year she has lost her entire family. That's not to say that being stressed over the time the crackers are pulled is selfish, everything is relative. I am seething having just fostered a beautiful GSD pup whose British owners dumped her on the busy highway last night before they left Qatar because "it's Christmas so some sucker will pick her up" hopefully her leg will heal and she will learn that not all people are so fucking nasty.

[AnyFuckerForAMincePie]

Me ? Not a thing. Uh-uh. No way.

[ouryve]

I've seen loads of lovely threads, pixie. People sometimes just need to let off steam or think out loud when things get on top of them, though.

[MsUumellmahaye]

hi anyfucker, welcome back xx

[Theodorous]

Although nativity play threads should be exploded under controlled conditions.

[PacificDingbat]

You're not wrong there, Theo