to think it should be ok to post on Brexit outside the Brexit forum?

[MuseumofInnocence]

Whenever anyone posts anything about Brexit, there is a cry of "there is a brexit forum". Strangely you never hear it about 99% of the other threads in here which could be moved somewhere else (Style and Beauty, Baby Names, relationships, books, etc).

I could have understood the objection to posting on Brexit elsewhere maybe 12 months ago, but we are in the midst of arguably the biggest political crises in a generation, and perhaps longer, which enormous ramifications, whether you support or oppose Brexit.

People can make a decision which threads they read if they want to, as Brexit threads are hardly well disguised.

So, AIBU?

“Funnily enough it only seems to be on Brexit threads that people come on to post “there’s a board for that”.”

Might seem like it, but it really isn’t

Surely if someone posts "take it to the Brexit board" the people who don't agree can just ignore them?

How in the name of fuck do you work that out, please?

huh? its really not that complicated to work out.
There are many posters on here who want it hidden whose posting history is recognisably pro- brexit. i dont think they'd deny it.

Surely if someone posts "take it to the Brexit board" the people who don't agree can just ignore them?

Yeah absolutely.

Plus it’s another way to make note of that sort of poster.

Might seem like it, but it really isn’t

As I said earlier, there’s 8 on the front page of AIBU that should technically be elsewhere. None of them have a “this should be in x board on them”.

Maybe they just haven’t got around it it yet

It's the biggest thing happening to us as a nation... many users dip in and out of Mumsnet like magazine they won't see or seek out Brexit.i think threads should stay here

This is the most significant thing to happen to the country in decades and most people just want to hide it away. If that's indicative of the feeling of the general population we should just cancel the whole thing, then people won't have to think about it!

Might seem like it, but it really isn’t

There's literally a thread in AIBU asking for advice on washer driers, and not a single person has told them to move it. In fairness, some people do suggest moving posts to relationships to get better advice as there are some really good people on that board.

YABU - it has all been regurgitated a thousand times, most Brexit threads are whine fests for remainers - best on the Brexit Board where they can all cry together.
^this

GhostofFrankGrimes This has nothing to do with not wanting a reminder of the "balls up" but instead because Mumsnet to me is a fun distraction. I choose not to debate politics with someone I don't know on an anonymous forum in the same way I wouldn't debate religion. Quite frankly one persons view does not need to be the same as others, neither person is wrong, it is simply their opinion and people have every right to that opinion without being belittled by people like you who have proved my very point.
JacquesHammer
I have transgender, feminism, trying to conceive topics etc all hidden because none are things I choose to read about. I actually can curate and tailor mumsnet to my needs and do so unashamedly just like on other social media platforms I only follow and join groups I have an interest in

If you don't like discussing Brexit just ignore the threads but don't expect other people not to talk about an issue that will affect every facet of life for a generation.

Maybe more people would suggest "take it to the washing machine advice board" if EVERY single thread went along the lines of -

Anyone who doesn't buy a Miele is a thick racist ignoramous who cannot understand anything and can't even give three good reasons for considering not getting a Miele.

Anyone who doesn't buy a Miele is a thick racist ignoramous who cannot understand anything and can't even give three good reasons for considering not getting a Miele.

First of all, this is, in my opinion, a misrepresentation of how Brexit threads go.

Secondly, I missed the memo about when MN became a place where no-one ever said anything a bit offensive, and especially not in AIBU

Yes, I'm fed up of reading about Brexit and other topics so have these hidden from my feed.
You have your opinions, I have mine - yet rarely can this subject be debated without it becoming a slagging match about stupid leaver's.

THIS

Fucking bold fail !

I have transgender, feminism, trying to conceive topics etc all hidden because none are things I choose to read about. I actually can curate and tailor mumsnet to my needs and do so unashamedly just like on other social media platforms I only follow and join groups I have an interest in

Absolutely. But an extension of that is not opening posts you have no interest in, right?

what are these three good reasons for getting a miele/brexit then?

this is a discussion board, ive always been surprised when people come on to discussion threads - wherever on mn they are - but dont want to 'discuss' anything.

JacquesHammer I opened, as this was a very specific question : to think it should be ok to post on Brexit outside the Brexit forum?
I have hidden the Brexit section, that action is rendered useless if people post everywhere about any topic. So for me, I think it's important to say that for me it is not ok to post on Brexit outside the forum.

However, the question could have just as easily been: AIBU to think its ok to post any topic anywhere despite it having it's own forum? and my answer would be the same.
Imagine someone trying to conceive, or heaven forbid has just lost a pregnancy/child and they do not want to see posts about choosing child names so they hide that particular forum. People ignore the topic and post wherever they like. Shall we just tell those people to suck it up, scroll past and not open? Or shall we allow them the freedom to edit and curate what they see and respect their decisions?

What about the people who post in AIBU wanting medical advice because there’s more traffic or those who want to know what Tenerife is like at this time of year because they’ll get more replies?
But if people actually posted in the correct place then those places would get more traffic because people would go there. As it is people don't bother and so they die a lonely death while AIBU becomes full of (very shite) baby names and food processors.

Imagine someone trying to conceive, or heaven forbid has just lost a pregnancy/child and they do not want to see posts about choosing child names so they hide that particular forum.

With all respect, in that scenario, it would be very difficult to expect to avoid threads about babies and children on a forum, where parenting is a big part.

Shall we just tell those people to suck it up, scroll past and not open? Or shall we allow them the freedom to edit and curate what they see and respect their decisions?

I think that is broadly the argument, yes, but they're not mutually exclusive. People can choose to follow particular topics, but it would be very difficult to rule out the possibility of seeing any thread (not reading, just seeing) you weren't interested in.

But if people actually posted in the correct place then those places would get more traffic because people would go there.

I think it MN wanted this, it would have to much more actively post thread topics, especially those in AIBU and Chat. Most threads are left to stay where they are posted. I'm not advocating that popular topics should be full of Brexit threads, but if they broadly fit, and they might do in Chat quite easily, I don't see the problem with it.

Strangely it's usually leavers who want it hidden

I wonder why? Oh yes, I know, it's because these threads are so fucking boring, nothing new is discussed and it's just a whine fest for remainers.

nothing new is discussed

Eh? That doesn't make any sense. It is quite the opposite, as it is a fast moving set of current events. All the votes in Parliament, companies choosing to relocate, preparation for no deal ...

as it is a fast moving set of current events. All the votes in Parliament, companies choosing to relocate, preparation for no deal ...
All of which are discused on the Westminsensers threads in the fucking BREXIT section.

MuseumofInnocence

So chat away with like minded people on the brexit board. Surely you’ll have a better conversation with people who are actually interested in brexit?
Trying to force yourself on the uninterested is a bit desperate no?

I wonder why? Oh yes, I know, it's because these threads are so fucking boring, nothing new is discussed and it's just a whine fest for remainers

and yet we can expect to see you on most brexit threads, with your same old contribution avoiding all questions or debate or discussion - just repeatedly making your little brexitting plop.

Exactly - chat on the Westminster threads, everything you’ll ever need to know over there. you even get told when the no: 10 cat has a shite.
Just stop boring the rest of us.

And fwiw, I have never reported a thread - any thread - for being in the wrong place.