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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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OkMaybeNot · 13/06/2018 20:26

I think so Leah!

Oh shit, check ouy the new members with the cult names.

This is so bizarre.

Oswin · 13/06/2018 20:26

Oooh shit. This thread better not get deleted.

AstoriaStormborn · 13/06/2018 20:26

YANBU. Sometimes people can get very attached and invested in FB support groups, and feel like you've really made friendships with people in the group.

It can really hurt when you discover the group isn't what you thought it was, and you see people you liked and cared about behaving in really spiteful, vindictive bitch ways.

Its OK to be upset but if its really upseting for you then leave. Plenty of other, better sources of support than that vipers' nest.

niugboo · 13/06/2018 20:26

It’s called science aware natural parenting. It’s got about 1100 members and is basically an online cult with two borderline psycho leaders that regularly rip people off with their drama. You’re better off out.

OkMaybeNot · 13/06/2018 20:27

Oh my god!

Namebot · 13/06/2018 20:27

I left that group because despite being science aware they don’t apply science to biology Wink

BangPippleGo · 13/06/2018 20:28

I'm so intrigued...

CaitlynsCat · 13/06/2018 20:28

I bet this is like 'I fucking love science', when they, er, don't actually know any fucking science.

rainingcatsanddog · 13/06/2018 20:28

SANP apparently. (I'm assuming N P is for Natural Parenting)

Zoflorabore · 13/06/2018 20:28

Watch all of the requests to join after this thread Grin

off for a nose myself

OkMaybeNot · 13/06/2018 20:30

OP, can you explain the Nutella?

Pinguine · 13/06/2018 20:30

I am desperate to see this group but can't find it anywhere?

MyDarlingWhatIfYouFly · 13/06/2018 20:30

If you don't like it leave and get a life. In that order.

Esarosa · 13/06/2018 20:30

No

HarshingMyMellow · 13/06/2018 20:30

What is science aware natural parenting? Confused

Cheby · 13/06/2018 20:30

This is a very weird thread.

Whattheactualfuckmate · 13/06/2018 20:31

Wow Shock some of the members of it on here being arsey 😂

Fuckedoffat48b · 13/06/2018 20:31

I'm pregnant and I have been looking for some of the suitably bonkers parenting groups to while away the time.

I joined the local La Leche League FB group and it looks annoyingly sensible and supportive.

Gonna check out science aware natural parenting….

niugboo · 13/06/2018 20:32

You can’t request to join. It’s a secret group.

Nutella thing is because they love Nutella. And saltwater sandals.

ikeepaforkinmypurse · 13/06/2018 20:32

Please anyone get us out of our misery!

What's a natural parent and what does Nutella have to do with anything!
Google is not helping...

ShirleyPhallus · 13/06/2018 20:32

I can see it but there are no posts since 25 May?!

Oswin · 13/06/2018 20:33

I tried to find it, but the one i found only has a few posts since 2017.

CaitlynsCat · 13/06/2018 20:33

ooh a secret group of cultist nutcases.

are there any cultists who haven't drink the koolaid and can share some of the batshit craziness?

please?

screenshot?

wizzywig · 13/06/2018 20:33

Whats sanp? Like san-pro? Natural parenting? Science aware? Are you all doctors/scientists/science teachers?

HarshingMyMellow · 13/06/2018 20:33

This is all I can conjure up at the moment.

'For the greater good'

AIBU to be upset about a facebook group