To ask why mumsnet has gone so quiet recently with covid-19 and hot weather?

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After a break for a while I'm back here and expected it to be super busy but seems quieter and the topics a bit more stale.

Are people just getting on well now in lockdown?

I think it is the good weather coupled with being stuck at home and everyone is getting on with those jobs that all need doing in the garden and house in springtime, if it had been wet than maybe more people would have posted.

It is also getting a bit boring on here and threads are all a bit the same, to be expected really though in the current circumstances

Because there isn’t much to talk about other than a global pandemic and I think a lot of us are sick of hearing, talking and living it. We are confined to barracks, aren’t going shopping, socialising, going to events or seeing relatives unless we live in the same house. This significantly reduces the things usually up for discussion. I don’t want to read any more ‘ Annoying/inconsiderate person in supermarket; can I go for 2 walks with the dog’ and other lockdown related threads. I’m done it’s it. I’ve got bugger all to contribute at the moment. If we have kids we also have less time to post as we are home schooling, working, trying not to go bonkers and when we aren’t doing any of these things, we are in socially distant queues outside Tesco waiting for bog roll.

@BrooHaHa: "That's really interesting- I didn't know the plural of ignoramus was ignoramus. I'd have gone for ignorami, were I forced to guess."
It is Latin so a far assumption but it's a Latin verb. Being used as a noun in English it follows the rules of English* so its plural is ingnoramuses.

I'll bore off now!!

• I don't speak Latin, I looked it up because I'm nerdy. Not going to pretend otherwise. ** Not that the rules are that reliable. Still, it's that unreliability that make it a fascinating language to study etymologically.

The whole site went utterly insane about halfway through March. I wouldn't be surprised if most sensible people just decided to give it a swerve until this whole pandemic is over, or forever.

It's been like who can fuel the most collective OCD and/or police state on here the last few weeks. I only come on once every few days to see if there's anything ordinary happening.

Most threads seem to descend into madness, even some CV threads start off quite interesting and about more general things rather than the rules, then people come on and start shouting stay at home then everyone just piles in and kills the thread

Why ?

You bored and need to discuss what your neighbours are doing with mumsnetters ?

They are having a life. I suggest you do the same OP

What break were you on OP? How long were you away for?

Yes I ate a prit stick.

ACE!

I am surprised that the tv addict / streaming section isn't getting a lot more threads

Strangely enough, Gin - I'm watching much less television. Surprised myself - I thought I'd be glued to the box, but I'm reading more and listening to the radio.

It’s not just MN that’s quiet. I’m struggling to find anything to say when I do Zoom chats with friends. My life has shrunk to a tiny, quiet bubble. I’m reasonably content but I’m not going to bore anyone else with the minutiae of my lockdown life. (Woke up, yoga, gardened, did jigsaw, ate nice dinner, went to bed, repeat).

Not much to talk about 🤷🏻‍♀️. Spending most of our days in the garden with the DC and I’m not sure anyone cares that I mowed the lawn and jet washed the patio yesterday (actually, I’d probably be berated for making noise in the garden when other people were trying to enjoy theirs quietly, and also for showing off about having a garden when some people are stuck at home in flats).
Life is pretty quiet for most people at the moment. And for those juggling home schooling/working from home and everything else, there’s probably not much time to post.

I also have not watched much TV but I guess that will soon change if it turns wet and chilly, though this summer will probably be glorious as we probably won’t be able to get out much, not like last year when it seemed to rain every weekend.

They are all making fun with local Facebook groups and doing lockdown better than anyone else.

Who wants to come on MN at the moment to be bitched at, judged, told you're virtue signalling. And then asked for money to help prop up the site.

I find myself starting to type a response then abandoning it for fear of someone having a go. I'd rather not bother.

It’s just a bit boring right now.
People asking stupid lockdown questions and then quoting #bekind when told they’re being a dick.

Maybe because there are nasty people on social media? I came here after a year off looking for help with a lonely teenager.
I’m also surprised that there isn’t more tips and advice. Maybe when we are feeling ‘delicate’ we deep our toes in and find keyboard bullies on here and go back into calling friends on Zoom!

Can you imagine the turn around when all this is over.......
'I miss my family so much' = 'my family are driving me mad keep coming round'
'I love my DC and spending time with them = 'thank fuck my brats are back at school.
'My neighbours have been so considerate during CV - shopping for me etc = bastard neighbours, parking over my drive way - inconsiderate arseholes'.
'Am I drinking too much if I have one glass of wine during CV?' Answer 'no, everyone is stressed, don't worry love' after = 'yes, you're a raging alcoholic that needs help immediately '

It's definitely quiet on here at the minute, so no idea why BMW6 was so rude.

Like others have said it's a lack of things to talk about, and quite a few posters have seen a new side to the site after Justine's begging thread.

Apparently everyone on my estate is too busy having 'best times' listening to a DJ blasting his set out from his back garden because it's not anti social at all to convey jungle and drum n bass to a 5 miles radius.

I wish they would all go and Mumsnet. It would definitely be quieter.

I think there is just not much going on in people's lives at the moment - and there are only so many threads that can be posted about shopping and annoying spouses/kids. I guess all the drama in people's lives is on hold. I spend less time on here as I seem to be busier than before lockdown as DC are at home full-time.

Also I've noticed lately that a fair few people are really bitchy on here, even to the most innocuous of posters, so perhaps that is putting people off posting too.

Also I've noticed lately that a fair few people are really bitchy on here, even to the most innocuous of posters

Perfect example, the first poster on this thread.

You cant see your screen if sat in the garden.

Very true TabbyMumz. I was trying to read magazines on my iPad yesterday and couldn’t.

Oh definitely Tabby, I have had some success with reading sites in dark mode, but as far as i'm aware this site doesn't have that option.

I think living life jut got more important than whinging about it.

Priorities have changed.