Is there a similar forum to MN for men? And if not, why not?

[Multidimensionalbeing]

Because I think there should be.

I don't hate men though it will probably be suggested. I really don't. And I think the forum should be open to anyone who wants to use it for advice.

But....It's becoming increasingly strange around here. We've always had the 'what about the menz?' posters derailing threads talking about the harrassment or abuse of women by pointing out that women do it too..... Though it seems worse recently.

But now it seems that so many threads descend into accusations that men are treated differently on MN and often they are. But surely that's because it has a predominantly female membership? Who will see things from the female perspective?

It seems to me that it's causing division and bun-fighting among posters when I genuinely don't understand why there isn't a similar forum available for men?

Why not?

Why does a man join a predominantly female forum to then point out that they're not being treated like a woman? Or....just sit and watch as the women do it for them?

If there is no where else for them on-line then why not?

I'm sure it's possible.

I got called a man before

I think the poster was confused with the rufus bit

I could be wrong....it might've been the reindeer bit

And once someone got all over excited with themselves explaining that some women may not know that the posters name was actually a male character in The hitchhikers guide to the galaxy....he was a pillock

Just reminiscing...just remembering when pan was named after a drink

Pumperthepumper

dadsnet is just the name of a MN topic, If I post on it I am still posting on MN. Which seems to be what some here don't want.

Ah yes I was a bit dischuffed at be I g confused with the pangalacticgargleblaster person.. .when I am actually a Greek semi-deity. Forsooth the shame.
And often bèen mistaken as a woman. Here at least.

I know pannnn

It was funny...

I feel i have too many nnn in your name there

My eyes are tired

Have I typed 3 n's

'You've obviously not seen every post I have made then '

Well done, you've finally managed to locate an emoji that isn't an eye roll.

I think it was the hack thing a while back. No more Pan allowed.

Can't really get het up about males posting on MN or no. It's the same for all. Don't behave like an idiot and all will be fine. And don't lead with your willy.

Can't really get het up about males posting on MN or no. It's the same for all. Don't behave like an idiot and all will be fine. And don't lead with your willy.

Agree with all of that. Especially the don't behave like an idiot and all will be fine bit.

It's not men posting on MN I have an issue with. It's men posting on MN and doing any of the following:

1. Explaining female biology
2. Expecting their opinion to have more weight
3. Writing when they should be reading (Weinstein threads)
4. Trying to convince women that they should put up with shitty male behaviour
5. Complaining about feminism (or women actually)
6. Doing that thing where they faux apologise and pretend to be scared of women. That one REALLY fucks me off. Someone wrote, 'dons a hard hat' on here. When women are killing men in the numbers men are killing women, you will know fear. Until then it's words on a screen
7. Thinking if they disagree, it's because they know more rather than less

DH often asks, "what does MN think about x?" because he thinks this place is interesting and intelligent. He does less, "tell them all y" because he's not an arsehole. Be like MrPratchett. Actually always be like MrPratchett

Ah so Mr Pratchet is Just another male freeloader with a simple hive mentally analysis of MN...okay.....

‘simple hive mentally analysis’? Errrrrr what?

Or Pann MrP doesn’t assume he knows what’s best for women because he has the merit of possessing a penis?

Well instead of bothering to read or post himself he delegates you to. And enquires 'what does MN think..' like there's one mentality to be reported on. By you? And if it's a bit complex then you are expected to explain the arguments and nuances.

No. Don't be like MrP.....

1. That tone. That patronising, smug fucking tone.

God forbid husbands and wives should actually have fun talking to each other

Well instead of bothering to read or post himself he delegates you to. And enquires 'what does MN think..

Interesting! You have a point. How is it any different men asking the women to post for them "what does Mumsnet think about so and so issue?" and asking and posting for themselves?!
Surely this just shows that both males and females have just as much interest as each other in the site.

I personally think this site should have female only areas. It really wouldn't be that hard to confirm someones identity with a card transaction (have seen this on other sites and no money is taken)

That being said, I do think there is a lot of threads and info on here that just isn't female specific. My dp, for example, has used mn quite a bit when finding slimming world recipes. He will just Google what he wants and often there will be a link to a mn thread. He will still use it, doesn't matter to him where it is coming from. I couldn't imagine him actively posting on anything and he doesn't have an account, would probably auto link to mine (he only really goes on forums about gaming anyway)

I do think the stuff aimed at non parents is unfair. I joined mn due to the ttc area and then 'trending threads' popped up and I became a tad hooked to AIBU. If I see a thread related to parentingand I have some knowledge, be it my own experience as a child or knowing someone in a similar situation I will offer an opinion. I really don't understand the problem with that

StickThatInYourPipe

How does a card transaction prove your sex?

A tag that says "female contributions only " that an op could put on a thread would be really good.

Or one area called women only.

I am aware that we could not sex test all the repondants but it might discourage the male posters, charging in on their white horses and announcing that we should be happy that a man is now here to explain our periods to us.

It is funny though how many threads there are about men and their behaviour (mostly negative) and women feel amply qualified to explain their motivations and the provenance of the behaviour.

‘Lived experience’ generally only seems to be a ‘thing’ for women whereas the analysis of men’s motivations is a free-for-all.

larrygrylls

Most of the time though, its not even analysis, just stating a fact that this is why men do it.

Larygrylls well done for coming on a thread that is about being free of the constant opinions of men and turning it to a bitching thread where you and other male posters can complain about female posters.
Do you have any self awareness?

MongerTruffle It can prove your identity and so I assume that includes what gender you are as registered with your bank.

True,

Maybe you should recheck the thread title...