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.

On reading through Dadsnet, I'm not surprised they join in with the rest of the site where all the traffic is.
I mean, if they posted a question in there the only thing that would answer is the deafening silence of the tumbleweed blowing through the posts...

Actually BlackForestCake I think I can. But then I surround myself with RL friends who tell me what I need to hear.

My Ex has always done this too. I've been a room where they've all been yelling their head off at each other about an issue in one breathe and in the next breathe have been hugging and saying goodbye to each other.

I had an issue recently which I discussed with friends. To which my friends told me in no uncertain terms I was BU & needed to let it go.

I see AIBU as the same virtual version of this.

That's why they stick their beaks in here Krytens

That's why they stick their beaks in here Krytens

See, to me, they're not sticking their beaks in.
It's a parenting site for parents. You can't have a parenting site for parents but then stipulate what parents can post and what parents can't.
What about gay parents needing advice? Are they sticking their noses in too?
I'm not on about trolls stirring up trouble. Obviously they need dealing with.

I'm saying that I don't appreciate their presence. Others might, that's fine. It's not a female only site, so my opinion is irrelevant. I'm still entitled to have it.

Men who pretend to be women here just to fit in are more than a bit lame.

Lol, have you still got the hump about that? I don’t pretend to be a woman, I just don’t think that possessing a pair of bollocks gives me any particular insight into life.
I particularly like MN (and stick around despite all the trolling) because it’s got the most interesting and intelligent posters of any forum that I’ve been on, and I like listening to them. I don’t contribute as much as I used to, but I read plenty of threads.

But you have a cock though huh, so your user name tells us

I suppose ‘Man’ is in there if you look hard enough too

I didnt know cockacidal was a man til the other day

I dont mind male posters obviously but i dont like it when someone is pretending to be a woman

I havent seen it much but there have been one or two that i remember specifically...they were going out of their way not to say anything that might 'give them away' it was just on the feminist chat board as well

I dont notice the sex of posters one way or the other on most threads

Not sure what you mean there.

I personally don't want blokes input on here. Doesn't mean Im a man hater either. It's a women's website.

It's a women's website.

No, it isn't.

Silverbell64 I agree completely.
I personally do not want a mans input either and it makes no difference to me if they are straight or gay.
I know that is not the rules of this site, does not mean I like it, does not mean I can change it.

They have Reddit.

I’m a woman without kids, I come on here to talk about style and beauty, politics, food, tv, relationships etc. I don’t go on threads to do with pregnancy or children but all the other threads are great. I love MN as it’s full of bright, witty and largely feminist, left leaning women. So, to those pp who say they don’t understand why women who aren’t parents would come on here, there’s lots of reasons!

To me it's a women's website for women. Of course it's not PC to say such but I don't give a shite. I don't want or need a male point of view when on here at all.

Just look at the adverts Krytens to get a glimpse of how the advertisers view the demographic on here. It's a predominately female website where a few men are welcome to grace us with their invaluable contributions.

It's a women's website.
It really really isn't! First it's not meant to be just for mums but most importantly You think the posters are women but how do you know???

@MNHQ really one of you should comment!

I don't want or need a male point of view when on here at all.

But you'll get them if you post on the internet asking for opinions. Anywhere. If you don't want to mix with males, why be on here in the first place?
Mums - parents.

Dads - parents.

BobtheFireman
It's the attitude that we should revere their input that pisses me off. Bow down to them. Oh how privileged we are to have a man in our midst.

this points to your issues more than all the men posting on here.

First it's not meant to be just for mums but most importantly You think the posters are women but how do you know???

Exactly!! Could be anyone. I keep being accused of being a man lately as I must not think like a proper woman or something.
Short of uploading a fanny photo aint happening- you'll all just have to know I'm female lol

I don't want or need a male point of view when on here at all.

What annoys me most is when the male poster presents their opinion as the opinion of all men.

Why should mumsnet comment? I know what is PC and what isn't and I don't agree with most of it. I said I "personally" see this as a woman's website and don't want to interact with men on here. If you want to that is your prerogative.

This seems to be the closest thing to a woman only site.

I wish there was one. I'd really prefer it.

Why should mumsnet comment?

To clear up the stance that Dads aren't welcome that some keep stating.
They ARE.

There are certain male posters on here that without naming them seem to love some of the female praise they get especially on the relationship board.
If I ever have a moan on there I always get a certain male poster shutting me down saying howe unfair I'm being to all the men out there whilst he female followers back him up.
This is meant to be a safe place where as a woman I can have a moan without some random man needing to have the last word.
Just waiting to be flamed now for being sexist.