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AIBU to be upset about a facebook group

637 replies

Scienceawarenaturalparent · 13/06/2018 18:54

AIBU staying in a facebook group?

I have had a quick name change!

I'm a member of a large facebook group for natural parents who are also science aware. This group has been a fantastic resource and support network but its all gone wrong. The people running the page all have their own issues and are ganging up on other members for what seems like no reason.

I have thought long and hard about leaving the group because it seems like playground bullying but i just cant seem to do it.

They are great when you need your hand holding and will help you with any problem you could think of. They have a fantastic support network of Nutella addicts and people with difficulties like ADHD and depression I'm not sure there there is a better community.

BUT posting in it can be like stepping onto a nest of vipers. People having mental health problems can be kicked out for no good reason OR supported with people being sent round to check on them or taxis being called and paid for by the group when fleeing a husband. It just depends if you are in with the right crowd or not.

There are many LGBTQ members and there are a lot who are in relationships or who have experimented with eachother and this is causing tension on the group.

I cant seem to leave but i can't seem to stay and I don't even know these people in real life.

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niugboo · 14/06/2018 12:39

Closest yet. Although many ex members would disagree re who the vulnerable people are. The one who’s had her bank account filled up AGAIN and presented a bullshit version of what happened to further her own position probably doesn’t fit the bill.

TattyFrench · 14/06/2018 12:41

Can I get my bank account filled up please? What do I need to do? I've got 12 empty Nutella jars (that I drink wine from) that I'm happy to donate to the cause (whatever your cause is, other than being really weird).

niugboo · 14/06/2018 12:42

Also @sanptillidie there were no screenshots taken out of sanp. That was a lie.

sanptillidie · 14/06/2018 12:43

Gonna have to disagree on that one niugboo. Why not drop it now, eh?

MissBax · 14/06/2018 12:43

Hahaha this is the most bizarre thread. OP,
EXPLAIN MORE!!

ZionistShizLord · 14/06/2018 12:45

There's at least one person in the group, let's call her Victoria Sponge, that is going around the internet harassing a vulnerable person by endlessly posting snakes under her comments. Very bullying. Always going for the weakest

TheOrigFV45 · 14/06/2018 12:47

Can I join the group?

By virtue of the fact that I am not an unnatural parent (boggle) I must be a natural parent. I am science aware because I am a professional scientist.

I don't have a Nutella addiction though.

FizzyGreenWater · 14/06/2018 12:48

This is great although after the first 20 posts I just scrolled at speed

So much to learn. What is Nutella Parenting? If you're Science Aware surely you'd swap to that Biona hazelnut chocolate stuff?

Barbara is kicking herself for ever starting this.

niugboo · 14/06/2018 12:49

@sanptillidie would you if someone was lying about you? There were no screenshots out of sanp. That’s a lie. Quite simple. No one put anyone at harm. I have seen the post. All of it. I know what was said. The admin are full of shit.

And as for the snake stuff referenced above, that’s the kind of shit you’re supporting.

OkMaybeNot · 14/06/2018 12:49

Why not drop it now, eh?

Yeah, or else.

TattyFrench · 14/06/2018 12:52

Can you put Nutella in Victoria Sponge? I can make Nutella brownies.

Can I have my back account filled up now please? I've been waiting at least 10 minutes.

OkMaybeNot · 14/06/2018 12:57

Tatty you need to spend all your money on a tattoo first.

TattyFrench · 14/06/2018 12:58

Brilliant thanks OkMaybeNot, I'll go and do that now - thanks for the heads up. Can it be any design? Or something specific?

OkMaybeNot · 14/06/2018 13:04

You'll have to consult the elders, but a jar of nutella, inside a square with the words 'Barbara Knows' underneath should do nicely.

TattyFrench · 14/06/2018 13:08

I spent every last penny!

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aviculara · 14/06/2018 13:11

I think the issue is, not everyone has all the information. Except those with friends in both groups. ;) Trashing a woman who had a breakdown months ago and lost her children really is awful though.

I'd like to hear the other side. I don't like the idea of information being kept from us, but from what I've seen screencaps wise it tseems clear, unless I'm missing something vital. Feel free to pm me.

CadyHeron · 14/06/2018 13:15

Wish somebody would fill MY bank account up Sad
Maybe Barbara will? I hear she knows. Stuff.

Awholelottanutella · 14/06/2018 13:17

Relentlessly stalking someone across the internet posting snake emojis sounds pretty intense. Maybe they were trying to communicate something about Barbara? Perhaps they were warning about snakes contaminating Nutella?! Who knows?!

OkMaybeNot · 14/06/2018 13:18

Oh top marks Tatty Grin

IDontBowlOnShabbos · 14/06/2018 13:19

I thought you needed to sleep with the cult leader to get any money?
Thats what he told me anyway?

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niugboo · 14/06/2018 13:23

@aviculara I have no idea about anyone losing kids. I’m not in the group and haven’t been for ages.

Also common sense should dictate I can’t screen shot to prove I didn’t do something. What they’re saying exists doesn’t. The onus is on them to prove not me to disprove. Which they won because they can’t.

Dobby1sAFreeElf · 14/06/2018 13:23

Right so if I've read this all correctly Barbara has a sex toy called Terrence and uses nutella as a lube?

aviculara · 14/06/2018 13:29

There are references to people being given money earlier I'm the thread and digs at a woman whose not been in the group a long time. (Not sure who posted those tbh)
I've seen screencaps to support some of the things I've been told by admin. But if there is another angle im happy to hear it. Scientists will always change their minds when presented with evidence. Just now it looks like op flounced when noone agreed with her on the spycops thread, and that it's not anything to do with recent removals.

TattyFrench · 14/06/2018 13:31

Thanks OkMaybeNot, no pain, no gain. It'll be worth it to get my bank account filled up. I'm going to buy some Salty sandals and a new coat for the dog, maybe a new house and a donkey or two. I would have done it years ago if I'd realised! Rooky mistake.

TattyFrench · 14/06/2018 13:33

CadyHeron and IDontBowlonShabbos don't worry you can have some of my money, I'm expecting about £10m. As my dear old dad used to say "money's made round to go round".

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