To wonder what the hell Mumsnet is for?

[OnNaturesCourse]

Simply that really.

Would you say it's somewhere to ask questions, socialize, share news, voice concerns, or something else?

[ppeatfruit]

I've been on it for many years and IMO it's much more civilised now than it was. MN HQ seems to have got it together where the trolls are concerned.

[Ragwort]

I've learned a lot from mumsnet, I've been here over 16 years, I don't always follow the same sorts of threads - my DC is a teenager now so I'm not that bothered in all the angst over breast vs bottle/nursery schools/weaning etc etc ................. I enjoy reading other people's views, it has certainly helped me be a lot less judgmental.

Certain threads I avoid, but generally it's just great entertainment and good to 'talk' about issues that I wouldn't necessarily discuss in RL.

But I do think some people take it far too seriously, it's only words on a screen.

I don't like it if people 'tag' me, a journalist approached me for a comment yesterday which I thought was a damn cheek.

[OnNaturesCourse]

Because I don't think how often I post has anything to do with the question I raised... So I wondered if mumsnet was the place for my questions, or just general chit chat

[DiegoMadonna]

Someone said you post a lot, and you've admitted that you DO post a lot, so what's the problem?

[Christinayangstwistedsista]

There are so many people on here now that it is more difficult to recognize names

[OnNaturesCourse]

BabsGanoush

I tend to linger in the pregnancy, health and baby names. Occasionally pop into others to reply to posts but rarely start one.

[OnNaturesCourse]

IHopeYourCakeIsShit

I might start your title.. Just to see what follows lol

[BabsGanoush]

Post a lot? With all due respect, I don't recognise your user name. The only name I do recognise is MrsJayy.

[OnNaturesCourse]

arseholes and trolls. It is best to try and avoid the latter, although that is becoming increasingly difficult

I've been registered for about a year and even I've noticed a increase of people just being arsey simply because they can. I wonder if it's bored people with little else to do except pick fights online!

[OnNaturesCourse]

Well I guess everyone is different in how they deal with online comments. We aren't all thick skinned.

Cleared up that I'm using it correctly though, to seek support and have a chat (particularly at work it would seem lol) ... As I was genuinely beginning to wonder 😂

For those at work do you have the luxary of having it on PC or are you "allowed" your phones? When I was at work we had a no phone policy and school like security on the PCs so I was hardly ever on!

[Christinayangstwistedsista]

Its whatever you want it to be and you can post as much as you like. As with life, there are nice, smart and funny people and then there are the arseholes and trolls. It is best to try and avoid the latter, although that is becoming increasingly difficult

I also joins when I was pregnant ( ds is now 12) and I got lots of good advice so keep posting

[OnNaturesCourse]

Haha LanaKanesLeftNippleTassle that's really cleared it up!!!

[pictish]

I must admit that I also get a bit when a poster says, "this has really upset me and I'm sitting here in tears now" as well.

Of course it's not great to know that something you've said or someone else has said has caused hurt feelings or genuine offence....but at the same time, it's a bit naive to imagine that strangers on the internet are going to hold back in their opinions and spare your feelings. If that's what you want, speak to people who know and like you. It's not going to happen here.

[pictish]

It's mostly entertainment and chat for me as I don't use the site for advice very often, if at all.

You have to be thick-skinned about the snarky replies imo - remember it's not actually personal, they don't know you or anything about you. Brush them off as saying more about where they are that day, than being anything to do with you.

[namchan101]

All of the above.

[NinonDeLenclos]

I don't really understand people who get offended by comments on the internet tbh.

I couldn't give a stuff if someone was 'snarky' with me or not.

[sumsumsum]

To know that you are not alone - to have other women say we believe you and me too

[LanaKanesLeftNippleTassle]

Pass the time at work? and in the train
While watching sport, or in the rain.

Or with a twat, or on the mat.
Or eating cheese, or throwing peas.

Or in the car, or at a bar,
Down the gym, or wearing bras....

You can MN ANYWHERE!

(with huge, huge apologies to Dr. Seuss!)

[IHopeYourCakeIsShit]

It's all the above really I think.
It can be a bit hit and miss with advice though. I sometimes think if your thread titles are a bit boring they can be overlooked and it could be when you could really do with some help.
I often wonder if you are better off with a header of 'My tits fell off and killed next door's cat' rather than being truthful in the title?

[ppeatfruit]

I like it because there are sites that suit everyone. I'm an MOR type culturally and there's room for me and my ,almost, mainstream tastes on telly, etc. Nice to go on line to share with others who like The Archers, Strictly, GBBO etc.

[OnNaturesCourse]

Thank you Jay.

I'm not sure if the comment was snarky but it certainly hit home with me that way, but I left it as I know I'm a little hormonal and sensitive at the moment. Plus I didn't want a Mumsnet war on my hands... I've seen how things can get nasty on here.

I'm on here a lot but like you say it passes time and, most of the time, eases my worries and answers my questions.

[ThePeanutGallery]

and in the train

And when you've had a couple of glasses of wine and TV is boring.

[MilkTwoSugarsThanks]

1. It’s my preferred alternative to housework.
   
2. As habits go, it’s marginally less damaging than drugs or alcohol.

[ThumbWitchesAbroad]

I use it as a source of information, for the occasional laugh, to indulge my passion for "helping" people with advice, to connect with people, to share knowledge, and it's given me new friends.

I've been here for 9 years now, and despite the subtle changes in demographic - yes, I do feel that there are more "in your face" posters now than there used to be - I still stay because mostly I enjoy it.

I wouldn't necessarily post on my most sensitive issues though - the risk of being torn to shreds is too high. :(

[coddiwomple]

Pass the time at work? and in the train