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AIBU to Worry that Mumsnetters Can be Too Mean and Judgemental?

158 replies

LizzyELane · 22/04/2016 19:49

I first posted on MN several years ago (under a different name) to ask other mums what they thought of a difficult relationship situation I was in. I literally had nowhere else to turn. The replies I had were many and varied but the negativity I received over a pretty reasonable subject was unbelievable. It put me off to be honest. I'm not some do-goody prat and I like to spout off at the best of times, but sometimes reading the highlighted posts on here makes me think of how when we are all in shops and our trolley or basket bumps someone else's and we all fall over ourselves to say 'oops sorry' , but then when in our cars protected by the metal and distance we shout and swear and let rip at the slightest thing!!

Are there any kind Mumsnetters out there who can restore my faith in MN that we are here to support each other and not be evil or nasty? Constructive/helpful comments or constructive criticism is different to just being mean. BTW I'm not a fluffy wetty, I just hate pointless negativity!

OP posts:
PortiaCastis · 22/04/2016 20:52

Grin cunt - curious

EmpressOfTheSevenOceans · 22/04/2016 20:53

Look on the bright side, OP. Honey hasn't immaced your thread or dyed it blue.

CaptainCrunch · 22/04/2016 20:53

It was actually me who started the cuntfest.

MrsVamos · 22/04/2016 20:54

No panic Honey.

Its just GG being a pussy.

NeedACleverNN · 22/04/2016 20:55

When it comes to google though, I don't think anyone dares to google anything honeydragon posts. Not after her African penis cover thingy

MrsVamos · 22/04/2016 20:55

I LOVE a cuntfest.

See, op ? This is MN being helpful. Sort of.

MrsVamos · 22/04/2016 20:56

Google dragon butter.

Dare you.

Leigh1980 · 22/04/2016 20:57

I have the same problem OP. I'm really kind though and don't have a bad bone in my body yet get used as a scapegoat a lot and get ripped to pieces with every thread I start on MN for some reason.

NeedACleverNN · 22/04/2016 20:58

I did.... A long time ago on a different thread you posted...

HoneyDragon · 22/04/2016 20:59

It's still on top of the wardrobe on the hallway Need and yes you started the cuntfest

HoneyDragon · 22/04/2016 21:00

I reckon you're safe on this one Leigh.

MrsVamos · 22/04/2016 21:01

Me ? I've never told anyone to google things before I don't think ?

Sparklingbrook · 22/04/2016 21:01

What sort of things are you starting threads about Leigh?

NeedACleverNN · 22/04/2016 21:02

I'm tempted to start a thread asking if IBU to hate peas in my pot noodle...but I'll bet I'll get people screaming that I was unreasonable to have a pot noodle in the first place

HoneyDragon · 22/04/2016 21:03

Peas in pot noodle piss me off too.

AnotherTimeMaybe · 22/04/2016 21:05

It's like Jekyll and Hyde , same posters react differently on AIBU than anywhere else
AIBU is fantastic for a rant and that's all, not for relationships and really important stuff
I have to say though other than the green cunts you do get some brilliant advice here pretty often I'd say!
Don't let this put you off MN Wink

MrsVamos · 22/04/2016 21:05

Pot Noodles are comfort food.

I loved the Sweet n Sour ones. Don't see them much anymore.

Dried flat peas belong in hamster food. Not Pot Noodles.

NeedACleverNN · 22/04/2016 21:06

Thank you!

They are so not needed

I try to find as many as I can before I put the water in but the little green bastards stills manage to sneak their way in

summerdreams · 22/04/2016 21:07

I've been on mn a lot lately used to visit the pramature birth and pregnancy boards before my son was born and the advice was invaluable and the childrens health has also been really informative over my sons rare blood condition.

When I became unwell a few months ago I started venturing in to aibu and some threads go on for weeks and I've started to get drawn in allthough some are still to aggressive for me haha.

Mumsnet has got a lot of people on it and things relating to births, babys and rare health problems ive found people are extremely supportive but controversial subjects get very heated.

As someone else said hide the threads you dont want to see but don't give up on mn yet Smile.

MrsVamos · 22/04/2016 21:08

I do that too, Need.

Bash the noodles to bits, weed out the peas, then I can eat my PN with a spoon.

Yum. Smile

Sparklingbrook · 22/04/2016 21:10

I have never had a Pot Noodle. AIBU?

NeedACleverNN · 22/04/2016 21:10

The don't taste as good as they used to though!

F

NeedACleverNN · 22/04/2016 21:11

Scuse that random f Confused

And never sparkling?

You're probably not missing much anyway

HoneyDragon · 22/04/2016 21:11

Very Sparks.

I like the Rib ones and I still passionately miss Pot Rices to this day.

Sparklingbrook · 22/04/2016 21:12

I have had a Fray Bentos pie though.