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AIBU?

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AIBU to think this is the best section on MN?

362 replies

shakethetree · 10/07/2014 16:13

Why do people keep moaning about it? - I love it!

If you don't like it hide the bleedin' thing, or even easier, just don't read any of the threads - there's 100's of other sections to moan about!

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AlpacaLypse · 10/07/2014 23:16

Despite the world famous Talk Guidelines, about three quarters of posters in AIBU seem to be in it only for the bunfight aspect. Someone upthread compared it to a redtop magazine - you know the sort of headline? - 'My new boyfriend shagged my best friend's mother in law AND her dog what shall I do???'

I haven't blocked AIBU from my Active Conversations (otherwise I wouldn't have found this and posted on it) but I do go very very bored of some of the utter inanities that are being posted atm.

Maryz · 10/07/2014 23:18

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Vintagejazz · 10/07/2014 23:18

Sienna if I reported someone I would remember it. Why would you come onto a thread and try and make out that a lot of the posters are nasty and then refuse to elaborate? Not very nice, in my opinion.

scottishmummy · 10/07/2014 23:18

Of course one recalls jist of posts,and nuance.just not names
Only the bulgy eyed and those a bit preoccupied recall the names,the who said what

Vintagejazz · 10/07/2014 23:19

It's a bit like shouting insults over a wall and then ducking down when anyone retaliates.

andsmile · 10/07/2014 23:19

shades of grey, shades of grey

settingsitting · 10/07/2014 23:19

Sienna. Well report some more.
It is up to you as much as anyone to report what you dont think is appropriate.

Vintagejazz · 10/07/2014 23:20

Well Scottish some of us report so rarely that we do remember the whys and wherefores. What's 'bulgy eyed' about that? I would have thought quite the opposite.

settingsitting · 10/07/2014 23:21

sm, if you manage to recall lists of posts, and nuance, you most definitely remember names!

SiennaBlake · 10/07/2014 23:22

You would remember every time you ever reported? You have a better memory than me then!

I don't recall saying a lot of posters were nasty. I'm not ducking down or looking for trouble either. I'm just pointing out that it is amusing to see some of those that complain about the nastiness don't mind dipping in and out of it themselves when it suits.

HaroldLloyd · 10/07/2014 23:23

Everyone remembers a few names.

I don't believe for a second they don't.

Bulgy eyes or no.

usualsuspectt · 10/07/2014 23:23

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MyFairyKing · 10/07/2014 23:24

Well, spit out some names at least!

HaroldLloyd · 10/07/2014 23:24

I often go onto a thread to say some of you are nasty but I am not saying who.

That's in no way looking for trouble. No no no.

scottishmummy · 10/07/2014 23:24

I don't recall lists,I recall all the jists,the themes
Useful when gorn to dawgs crew are moaning.to recall it wasn't all great in ye olde day
To recall the pram scams,secret narnia threads,the fake judge,moldies

Maryz · 10/07/2014 23:25

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Vintagejazz · 10/07/2014 23:25

Well I remember because I don't report that often Sienna. I tackle people myself on the thread. I don't just pop up on a general thread and make unfocussed remarks that tar everyone on the thread.

Cowardly and not nice!

scottishmummy · 10/07/2014 23:26

I love the randomness of aibu

HaroldLloyd · 10/07/2014 23:28

You must remember a few names, here and there. Come on.

HaroldLloyd · 10/07/2014 23:29

Fess up.

settingsitting · 10/07/2014 23:30

HL, That is goading. Because if whoever you are asking names names, that is against Talk Guidelines which you probably know already.

HaroldLloyd · 10/07/2014 23:31

I'm talking to SM so no it isn't.

Sorry to deprive you of a goad and all.

settingsitting · 10/07/2014 23:32

I am reporting you and others.

usualsuspectt · 10/07/2014 23:33

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HaroldLloyd · 10/07/2014 23:33

Ok. Thanks for letting me know.