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AIBU to wonder why people without kids are on mumsnet?

253 replies

Workingmummyguilt · 17/02/2019 18:37

Just that really, noticed recently lots of posts from people where poster says they don’t have kids/don’t want kids/ no plans to have kids etc and just wondering why, then, they are on the forum in the first place. Not saying they shouldn’t be , hey whatever floats your boat and wouldn’t tell anyone what they can/can’t do , just I don’t really understand why you’d want to be ...

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Ghanagirl · 17/02/2019 23:17

@Workingmummyguilt
YANBU but it’s been asked before and posters get really defensive.
I wouldn’t post on a dog owners forum because I don’t own a dog but the amount of posters who complain they don’t like children and insist their animal is equal to a toddler.
I think it’s odd.

FissionChip5 · 17/02/2019 23:20

My point Claw is that yes Mumsnet if for everyone but why not change the name and be more truthful

Because it’s a successful brand.

iloveruby · 17/02/2019 23:22

Came for the feminism, stayed for the feminism and the regular bunfights!

EverybodyLovesRaymond · 17/02/2019 23:25

It''s that successful. My friend who works with the public in a really good job and I told her I come on here told me to stay away and she advised all her ladies she helped through work to avoid like the plague.

BedraggledBlitz · 17/02/2019 23:28

I think the more valid question is "why is it called mumsnet" when penis beakers and pom bears are of universal interest.

YouBumder · 17/02/2019 23:28
Biscuit
Ghanagirl · 17/02/2019 23:36

@ResistanceIsNecessary
Your also mean how is that OP’s fault

FissionChip5 · 17/02/2019 23:41

My friend who works with the public in a really good job and I told her I come on here told me to stay away and she advised all her ladies she helped through work to avoid like the plague

And? Confused

EverybodyLovesRaymond · 18/02/2019 00:01

And? It's not an appropriate name for a forum that wants to discuss everything. Also my friend advised her ladies not to come on here as it's not good for them with the amount of opinionated horrible people.

pinkgloves · 18/02/2019 00:07

Also my friend advised her ladies not to come on here as it's not good for them with the amount of opinionated horrible people.

Off you fuck then cunty chops. Grin

FissionChip5 · 18/02/2019 00:08

It's not an appropriate name for a forum that wants to discuss everything

..yet it’s one of the most active forums in the uk.

Also my friend advised her ladies not to come on here as it's not good for them with the amount of opinionated horrible people.’

People daring to have opinions, the horror!

“Ladies” makes me want to vomit.

Bloomini · 18/02/2019 00:09

didn’t say I was concerned, just interested that’s all. I hadn’t realised it was so varied and I genuinely would not personally have signed up to it prior to becoming a mum myself. I guess I was just trying to understand what brought people here that’s all,

If you "hadn't realised it was so varied", how did you manage to find AIBU to ask your offensive question then?

I don't buy your sob story or your OP. Is it really beyond your comprehension that other people on the internet can somehow find topics and chats of interest on a forum for different reasons than you? Hmm

HellonHeels · 18/02/2019 00:09

"advised her ladies" what the actual fuck?

SachaStark · 18/02/2019 00:12

I suspect that changing the brand to "Womensnet" would likely attract more trolls than ever, due to the sheer amount of hatred towards women (you can even view the internalised misogyny in the language on this thread- "opinionated" women, i.e. How very dare a woman express a dissenting voice).

PickAChew · 18/02/2019 00:12

[yawn]

FissionChip5 · 18/02/2019 00:13

I suspect you’re the type to post shite about unicorns, happy momma=happy bubs and ‘live laugh love’ decals, EverybodyLovesRaymond

ShottaSheriff · 18/02/2019 00:16

Give me strength. Again. Yes, YABU, if you can’t see past the word ‘mum’ in mumsnet. Have a little think about the forum and the content, and you might have a lightbulb moment....

It is a pretty vile place with more than it's fair share of idiots these days, I'd have to agree with that. I met some lovely folk years ago, but I can't imagine seeking any advice or support now.

UrsulaPandress · 18/02/2019 00:19

Bless.

Play nice everyone.

Putitdownnow · 18/02/2019 00:42

I want to think there are only about 50 people on mumsnet but they keep changing their names and it's just a secret place for the few.

Shocked to hear there are thousands on here.

Go away, this is my private safe place. Go on, shoo shoo

pinkgloves · 18/02/2019 00:56

Vile place full of idiots? I've seen so much kindness on here recently.

WaterBird · 18/02/2019 01:06

This site has one of the best book recommendations, where one can get them live rather than just auto-generated from Goodreads (especially when most of your peers don't read what you do). Though my first post was to get relationship help. Definitely can't get good You-Tube or FB advice for that!

Nothininmenoggin · 18/02/2019 01:24

Bloody hell this is a scary place sometimesShock

IDoN0tCare · 18/02/2019 01:27

Gosh the men are getting their boxers in a twist tonight, aren’t they?

HelloDarlin · 18/02/2019 01:34

I joined to gain insight into family life / having children / giving birth / being married / being a mum.
MN has been a real eye opener to me. Lots of things that mummy friends wouldn’t talk to me about.

whatwouldyoubelikeat28 · 18/02/2019 01:39

I'm an aunt and a godparent and a friend to littlies - and I hope to have my own. Did I have to push one out myself to want to talk to other people about all the varied issues on here.
Also, I find the trial-by-internet very interesting - it is interesting to me see how people think about current topical issues - even if they are not the opinions i hold or value - good to check in with the rest of the world.