#AD

[MintyT]

I don't know about you, but since the instamums posts I have really noticed the #AD on posts, and to be honest I had no idea I was so gullible. I loved the threads regards instamums and really think MN made a small change, well done us

@allaboardtheallergybus lol can't beleive it you took so long to pop over, say something ridiculous and then pop off for another 24 hours. See you tomorrow lovely. #dearmumsnet home of such strange people

Really,really was a coincidence

This thread was set up to discuss the use of #AD

That's what they all profess to be about.
Until anyone does talk about ads and then it's all "waaah, you're sticking to the topic stoppit"

I don't know about you, but since the instamums posts I have really noticed the #AD on posts,

job's a good 'un, then, surely? They're declaring them more. Seems strange for yet another thread if it's clearer that they are ads (which is what everybody wants in the first place.)

@CadyHeron
But we know deep down that it’s not about the #ads is it. The ads have been addressed. It’s their way of being able to obsess over these people I mean look at @MumofKids on that last thread wasn’t it Easter wk end? Hours and hours of endless comments about every tiny detail of these peoples lives yet they profess that they only follow them for the car crash viewings. It’s madness that they care so much. I guess it’s been another bank holiday weekend and they’re bored? either way it quite sad that despite the thousands of threads they still feel they have something to say.

But we know deep down that it’s not about the #ads is it. The ads have been addressed.

Exactly
It's like "I love them, I hate them, I love them, I HATE them!"
sorry,I've been on the Friends quote thread too much this bank holiday, but this (mis) quote from Ross seems apt

Ross? Sorry that should be Monica lol

@allaboardtheallergybus I think you'll find CadyHeron posted just as much, as did other posters. It's kind of you to notice, as I said at the time, I was post surgery, and sadly spent most of this week in hospital too. I post intermittently in between and have seen other posters about in that time. I find your obsession with other posters and trying to put people down a bit weird. Why were you stalking me? Did you not have anything better to do. Very strange behaviour.
I thought it was sad MOD posted that when everything had died down.

Stalking!! Haha says the woman who endlessly lists backdated posts about another woman. You still haven’t answered the question - do you actually follow MOD!

Seriously @Mumofkids it’s time you and the others took a seriously look at what you’re stirring up. If MOD feels that affected by the stuff she reads on mumsnet then so what, she’s human with feelings and it must be horrible to read. She was actually asking mumsnet to address their tactics and guidelines. I think you need a new hobby or something

@allaboard @cadyheron funny that if you agree with each other, the fact that one of you posted far more on the other thread than anyone else, is by the by, but you'll mock and put down another poster you disagreed with. All a bit mean girls? All a bit stalkerish? All a bit bullying?

I don't mock and put down, I'm just following the tone of the thread.

@allaboardtheallergybus for someone who is so concerned about people lying and bitching, it seems all you've come here to do is bitch and put me down. Plenty of people posted a lot on other threads and CadyHeron was a more prolific poster than myself.
I was someone who was very vulnerable and had suffered a huge loss last year, I found many of these accounts on Instagram inspiring and felt like these lives were achievable and just round the corner. I was completely inspired by one young, pretty mum who appeared to be so relatable and it made me feel that I could go into midwifery. I realise this was my own weakness, but the list of brands I put up, were things I bought or looked up or had no idea that were sponsors or paid partnerships or freebies. I genuinely had no idea. I felt like if I trained in midwifery then this lifestyle could be ours.
Now that is completely my mental health, but that lifestyle is not bought by midwifery 1/2 days a week, it's provided by being a social media influencer. I did not realise these people were influencing. I thought the recommendations were genuine. I felt duped and lied to. I'm not heavily invested in these lives, I've deleted most social media and rarely go on. I realise those in a better place may not have been so fooled by the whole platform, and I'm not holding accounts responsible but I admire the grace and attitude of some at engaging with their followers and becoming transparent and open.
Coming on here solely to shame people (so what if you are bored post surgery and post quite a bit while others think you should be enjoying Easter) and take the moral high ground by doing exactly what you are accusing others of doing.
Many #ads are still hidden in stories and there are many people bragging and flogging products.
I did post here after the #dearmumsnet because it seemed such an odd 'campaign' to get behind and the person taking the credit was not even responsible for the campaign and claims her area is mental health but doesn't recognise mental health issues bang in front of her.
I thought the comment to 'cream your knickers' was absolutely revolting and says more about you than myself. But hopefully after coming on here and putting someone down you feel a lot better about yourself and have a good day.

NB needs to atop talking about mental health issues, she is doing far more harm than good.

NB has done a insta stories about #dearmumsnet - her ‘campaign’ aims are still as clear as mud. Though she does want us Mumsnet users disciplining.

'I don't mock and put down, I'm just following the tone of the thread.'

Precisely. waves Hello, no I'm not Cady, but hilarious that you're all flipping out that I seem to be her, and that I don't give a toss about the welfare of children and the repercussions of social media on their well-being. I have a couple kids myself, so I'm well aware that their anonymity is important. For my family, and for their well-being, and we have discussions about how to use it wisely.

Do I care about someone else's kids and their well-being? Nope. They choose to parent their way, and although I disagree with putting your kids out there on social media potentially without their consent, or using them for the brand... who the hell am I to judge their choices? That's their issue. I don't judge my friends and neighbours or even family in how they choose to guide their kids through life, so why would I care about a person on social media, regardless of how many followers they have? It's just bizarre.

Also, Cady is probably one of the few people on here that provides some rational perspective, so why does it irk you all so much that someone has a different point of view? Would you rather I say 'hell YES, these people are outrageous! Think of the children! God, they make me feel like crap, flogging all this stuff, it's not relatable! Arrrgh!'

I'm a bit tired of people telling me that I'm a jealous bitch and a bully on this thread. I genuinely don't think anything I've said on here could be construed as either of those things. I've stuck to the topic, haven't name-called, been pretty even handed with most of the names discussed. So why can't I give my opinion?

I honestly don’t get the point of her latest mumsnet bashing story. She’s highlighted a quote from Justine saying that mumsnet have been behind wanting better post natal care for women etc. and she’s getting anygry about it.

@Mumofkids

I think by what you’ve just explained - your loss, mental health, vulnerability etc is a clear example of someone whom perhaps doesn’t benefit from following these influencers on Instagram. And if for those reasons you have stopped you from considering going into midwifery then I think that’s a really sad state of affairs. The UK is crying out for midwives and nurses. There is a bigger world out there from instagram, I’m glad to hear you’ve deleted it from your lives although by the intense continued obsession with her I would argue hat perhaps you’re still very much active on it

@BinGOwings123 NB USP is being concerned about maternal mental health issues - if anyone else gets concerned too then she gets all pissed off cos it’s her concern, ALL HERS.

binGO I think she wants all the midwifery glory for herself.... not share it with Justine. Well, it's not even 'sharing' it as she pales into insignificance compared to MN

I need to know what exactly NB is driving at with her campaign. Could she not screenshot and post some of the comments she thinks shouldn't exist?

I think this thread was started about #ads. But then an instagram 'campaign' was started called Dearmumsnet. With numerous comments such as 'Ive never been there but it's full of bitches' and other insightful gems.

So I think we are fucking allowed to talk about it!

timetogetanewfence

so why does it irk you all so much that someone has a different point of view? Would you rather I say 'hell YES, these people are outrageous!

Yes, that's what you're supposed to do, don't talk sense goddamit

To post on these threads it seems you need to be doing this - (get with the programme lol )

• obsessively watch MOD and FOD. As car crash telly as someone said cos they don't really like IGers like those or because they're utter fangirls but won't admit. That's what it seems to be set up for, not "ad" Anything else you're a sock puppet, or you work for them, blah blah. Dispense with the sense and it seems anything goes. If a big name mentions they've been reading the thread, pap yourself and squeal "hello" but it's meant to be ironic really.