does it bother you that men use this site also?

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Sometimes very female skewed things are discussed and I can't help feeling slightly uncomfortable when I read: "Male perspective here..."

I'm sure I am BU but does anyone else feel the same? I am struggling to put into words why it bothers me but it does.

Of course Lupo

I've never come across you before but I'm sure you're lovely

The only men that I hate being on here are the stalkers: the controlling creeps that track down their partners posts.

Some men have been here for years. Some I don't even know or care about their gender. Not sure why they'd be an issue for anyone.

It doesn't bother me at all.

Sometimes very female skewed things are discussed and I can't help feeling slightly uncomfortable when I read: "Male perspective here..."

Actually on thinking about this more I don't like the "male perspective here" thing because I would never claim to speak for all women. One man doesn't represent the views of all men. But I don't mind male posters in general.

The problem is, we get a disproportionate number of MRAs trolling us at times, which can make you wary of male posters.

There are a lot of men in the world who hate places like mumsnet where women can talk to each other and get support.

There are a handful of men that post very enthusiastically in the Sex Topic. Which always makes me a bit

Well I'm a woman and I wouldn't log on anymore if men were banned. I have a husband and a son, we are all people.

Rather a man than a Daily Mail journo, unless of course he is a male Daily Mail journo and then he would not be terribly welcome.

No, it doesn't bother me. I think it's quite useful to counter the Mailite perception that MN is a nest of hormonal hysterical wimmin.

Yes, WelllErr. And it does have a subtle and corrosive effect over the long-term.

It wouldn't matter so much if the default position of the rest of the internet were to be woman-friendly but that isn't the case.

No it doesn't bother me. Though every now and then I wonder if my misogynistic ex might pop on here spouting his rubbish (which he often disguised as charm/the usual "my ex is crazy" story). I can sadly and scarily really, just imagine his version of our relationship and break up, which was beyond horrible and very abusive.

I think it possibly sometimes makes me more cynically inclined when a male poster complains about an ex for example.

Doesn't bother me at all its is for parents and non parents alike without gender.

I recognise a few posters as male and get the vibe some are without them having to stamp it onto any of their posts.

There is a type of posting style that tends to be new male posters that irks me but i can't articulate why.

Yabu

Sometimes men need advice & support or a laugh. Would you also exclude the women who don't have children?

Surely it's a good thing to be inclusive? Can't personally see how it would work any other way, nor would I want it to

Not in the slightest. The more the merrier.

yabvu.

Apart from mansplaining, and unnecessarily announcing they are a MAN when it has no bearing on the context of the thread (unlike here, where it's relevant).

Some of my favourite posters are men. Or I suspect they are.

I also hate the way that, as women, we are pretty much culturally required to affirm how pro-men we are.

I remember reading a book, by a woman, about counter-terrorist policy and women fighters. The dedication - by the author - was a long eulogy to her marvellous, supportive husband.

My friend pointed out was that the subtext was: 'I'm writing about women but I'm not a lesbian. I LOVE men. Just because I'm writing about women and think they are a worthwhile subject, that doesn't mean I can't form a relationship with a real man!'

Men are never asked to do this kind of pledge of allegiance to women.

Doesn't bother me that men use the site but I used to think it odd people who don't have kids come here but after being her a while I realise the site is more than just being a resource for parents.

If I am honest, I would think dh totally weird if he started posting on MN.

But other blokes - meh.

I am a bloke and many people on this site has helped me many times!

I have very little family ( no parents) so I can't ask for advice/ share achievements with them so when it comes to my child so I come here.. So many people want to offer advice and support its lovely!

It makes me uncomfortable that this site is not women-only, as some women post pictures of their children and I hate the thought that pedophiles have access to that.

However, men posting in addition to reading doesn't make me any more uncomfortable. (But that's only because the moderators here are good. I know some other sites allegedly for women, and they are overrun by males, many of whom are misogynists and give crap advice to women who need help.)

It makes me uncomfortable that this site is not women-only, as some women post pictures of their children and I hate the thought that pedophiles have access to that.

WTF?!

It makes me uncomfortable that this site is not women-only, as some women post pictures of their children and I hate the thought that pedophiles have access to that.

You realise there are female pedophiles?

i don't mind male posters but I love MN because it is very unusual in being somewhere where the default is a female voice, and the female perspective. I would probably like MN less if men were 50/50 here.

Bloody hell, Vestal, what a ridiculous piece of shit that post was

I hope to god you don't have sons, vestalvirgin