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AIBU?

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Original poster

to think that Mumsnet is more addictive than Crack Cocaine?

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longtimelurkerhelen · 02/02/2019 08:42

Not that I have a crack addiction. I have things to do and can’t tear myself away. Does anyone else think this?

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crispysausagerolls · 02/02/2019 08:44

YANBU

Siameasy · 02/02/2019 08:45

Yup!! I love reading about other people’s lives. I guess that’s always been the case - neighbours gossiping over the back fence type thing.

easyandy101 · 02/02/2019 08:46

You need better crack imo

MadauntofA · 02/02/2019 08:46

Yep, I deleted my app a couple of years ago but then fell off the wagon and reinstalled recently.

GnothiSeafton · 02/02/2019 08:46
Grin
MissionItsPossible · 02/02/2019 08:46

Yeah. I hear mumsnet has ruined lives, fucked people up, people promising their partners to leave it alone and how things will change now but they only just need one more hit of AIBU and before they know it they’re back on the slippery slope and secretly visit Chat and Classics.

DorisDances · 02/02/2019 08:48

I am recovering from an illness and Mumsnet has been a lifeline for me - keeping me in touch with real life and means i have avoided day time tv!

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longtimelurkerhelen · 02/02/2019 08:50

Yes I have a irresistible urge to read all the classics. Just discovered sex lube and fish slice. Actual tears and couldn't breathe trying to read it out to dh.

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MissionItsPossible · 02/02/2019 08:53

I hear you - I’m making my way through Oddest behaviour at someone’s house and I’m just 😱 reading them

snowbear66 · 02/02/2019 08:54

YANBU

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longtimelurkerhelen · 02/02/2019 08:54

@DorisDances I wouldn't recommend it for anyone convalescing from an operation, you could pop a stitch.

Hope you are feeling better. Flowers

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Babdoc · 02/02/2019 08:59

Absolutely, OP! I can lose hours on MN, engrossed in trying to help advise on people’s problems, enjoying the intelligent discussion of politics and feminism, laughing over the brilliant humour - all of human life is here. It’s a rich tapestry and terribly addictive. I’m glad I didn’t find it until after I retired, or I’d have been very distracted at work!

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longtimelurkerhelen · 02/02/2019 09:06

I’d have been very distracted at work! YES I find myself secreting my phone about my person and slipping to the toilets for a quick hit. Workmates probably think I have IBS now.

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MatildaTheCat · 02/02/2019 09:09

Agree, and I do it in secret which is even worse.

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longtimelurkerhelen · 02/02/2019 09:11

Agree, and I do it in secret which is even worse. Well I try to but I think the pig grunting snort sounds give me away. Grin

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Meangirls36 · 02/02/2019 09:16

YES I can't stop send help!!! Get in a right grump when theres nothing new.

enoughisenough2 · 02/02/2019 09:17

I’ve learnt on here through loads of posts relating to my life so yes addictive in a positive way not like Facebook ,instagram and all that crap

Meangirls36 · 02/02/2019 09:20

Just wish they would change the adverts up. Keep staring at the same picture all day. My partner hates it and rolls his eyes when I start talking about it. I am not a good story teller like an excited child. Could mumsnet not put some naice pictures up or a pretty background. Spent a year looking at Barbie effing sportswear.

user1493413286 · 02/02/2019 09:23

Very addictive; I will be forever grateful for it keeping me awake through many a night feed though.
Sometimes I have to take a break from reading the relationships section though as it can just make me really sad

EnglishRose13 · 02/02/2019 09:23

It helps me get through my day at work.

FlagFish · 02/02/2019 09:24

YANBU. I waste too much time on here!

Extraordinarytimes · 02/02/2019 09:26

@longtimelurker

Erm... I am sitting in the toilet reading this right now!Shock

Extraordinarytimes · 02/02/2019 09:27

On. I’m sitting on it.

TrackerBar · 02/02/2019 09:32

Yep. I love it here. Not tried crack cocaine. Is it any good?

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longtimelurkerhelen · 02/02/2019 09:32

On. I’m sitting on it. Come on admit it, you are now IN it after sitting so long your bum has shrunk from lack of sustenance and slipped inside and you are now welded together.

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