To use mumsnet secretly

[WiganNorthWest]

I don’t tell anyone irl that I’m on here. Not sure why, probably because mumsnet has a bit of a bad reputation in my circles/is thought of as a bit embarrassing/petty and transphobic. Do most people admit to being on here/ talk about it with friends and family. I’ve never posted anything I’m ashamed of
Yabu- I’m a proud mumsnetter
Yanbu-I’m a secret mumsnetter

Also-how would you feel if you were ‘outed’

For me it’s a great place on many levels, and I use it a lot and direct others to it too. For a variety of reasons, but because it’s got a wealth of support and information for a wide range of people on a wide range of subjects/issues.

Apologies if any of my comments has contributed to an argumentative tone on this thread (but tbf it is AIBU so it’s to be expected).

Last comment on one particular issue: I’ve no problem at all with any decent individuals nor with inclusivity, but I’m not going to apologise for being vehement about safeguarding women’s and children’s lawful rights and protections which are necessary and entirely justifiable and were extremely hard-earnt. I’d rather we don’t have to fight that fight all over again, that’s all. And I’d very much rather we don’t have to have a couple (or more) of generations of vastly increased (and entirely avoidable) harm and danger to women and girls, and vulnerable young people of both sexes, before we figure out that in some situations sex segregation absolutely must prevail. That is not a hateful position to hold, and my saying it does not constitute vitriol.

*but mostly because it’s got a wealth of information and support...

Never mind that stating fact is not hateful, nor bigoted, nor vitriolic. Argh I always forget to finish my statement completely before I post!!

🌻🌻🌻 to everyone, enjoy this rest of this beautiful spring day!

Well said, @Ninkanink.

I have been off all social media for years now and came across mumsnet recently. I keep it to myself, Sometimes I’ve read threads to my partner and yesterday he asked me what is this site I talk of. I’m not telling him, it’s my place to moan about him he can’t see haha .

I'm not secretive about it. There are some very wise and witty women on here, which is particularly useful when you're not seeing many people in real life. Also, DH likes my updates on the best threads of the day.

MN is my only venture into social media, if thats what it is. The odd glance at twitter, facebook, reddit, Instagram and so on have been more than enough to make me cringe and wonder why on earth people wish to share so many intimate details of their lives with the world. I don't understand it and yes, I'd be embarassed to admit to using any of them. MN is innocuous by comparison and not embarassing at all.

I'm forever citing Mumsnet as the source of my knowledge. Never heard of MN having a bad rep. I'm not one to give a fuck what others think of me anyway (except the Chosen Few!). Transphobic