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To not really like it when men post on here?

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Username91 · 15/08/2022 21:17

Just that really. After reading not one but two bullshit threads started by men in the last few days I’m just a bit sick of them posting on here. I love mumsnet. I’ve read interesting threads, hilarious ones, heartbreaking and sometimes infuriating ones and I just feel like saying ‘oh piss off’ every time a bloke sticks their neb in. It’s MUMSnet ffs. I know I am being unreasonable really and am a massive hypocrite as I’m not (yet) a mum myself haha and don’t actually contribute anything of value to this site myself but still….they get on my tits.

OP posts:
Paul85 · 22/08/2022 09:59

Sparklingbrook · 22/08/2022 09:56

Brook...i hope you have a nice day too 😆

Eww

😂

Sparklingbrook · 22/08/2022 10:00

When this next comes up we can link to this thread for examples of what not to do.

Paul85 · 22/08/2022 10:02

HinchcliffeandMurgatroyd · 22/08/2022 09:57

Just ignore the little twerp. He has been giving a master class in “this is the kind of man OP means” for two pages now.

Twerp?Do people actually say that?Again i dont think ive said much wrong here but we're all entitled to an opinion.

HinchcliffeandMurgatroyd · 22/08/2022 10:06

Sparklingbrook · 22/08/2022 10:00

When this next comes up we can link to this thread for examples of what not to do.

Yep. 😏

DillonPanthersTexas · 22/08/2022 10:12

When this next comes up we can link to this thread for examples of what not to do.

I think he is a cunning advertising campaign by JCB

picklemewalnuts · 22/08/2022 10:25

Man demonstrates how to be a total pillock.
People point out all the ways he's being a pillock.
Man doubles down.

Sadly for them, other men get tarred with the same brush.

Lunar270 · 22/08/2022 10:31

Paul85 · 22/08/2022 10:02

Twerp?Do people actually say that?Again i dont think ive said much wrong here but we're all entitled to an opinion.

I've been following the last few pages an there's possibly been a misunderstanding but there's no point in thrashing this out any more and falling into the trap I see all too often and winding people up unnecessarily.

Maybe you got off on the wrong foot but you're not going to make it better by continuously poking and prodding.

PercyTrevelyan · 22/08/2022 10:38

@Vapeyvapevape I came here to say same thing - PigletJohn on the property/DIY board is ace! Grin

Paul85 · 22/08/2022 11:01

Lunar270 · 22/08/2022 10:31

I've been following the last few pages an there's possibly been a misunderstanding but there's no point in thrashing this out any more and falling into the trap I see all too often and winding people up unnecessarily.

Maybe you got off on the wrong foot but you're not going to make it better by continuously poking and prodding.

I took the genitals and throat comment as a joke and laughed.I thought it was aimed at me but then im accused of laughing at some guy threatening her online.Im a bit confused so will leave it there as im clearly not welcome on this thread.

ReneBumsWombats · 22/08/2022 11:35

Ahh the get everyone to turn against Paul tactic

What tactic? I don't need "tactics". You're doing a great job of showing yourself up without any help from me.

You misunderstood? You didn't realise I was saying that I have indeed received these threats, and more, from men online and asking if you've ever had an equivalent?

Well, now you know. So what are you going to do?

ReneBumsWombats · 22/08/2022 11:37

DillonPanthersTexas · 22/08/2022 10:12

When this next comes up we can link to this thread for examples of what not to do.

I think he is a cunning advertising campaign by JCB

The construction equipment people?

Lunar270 · 22/08/2022 11:37

Paul85 · 22/08/2022 11:01

I took the genitals and throat comment as a joke and laughed.I thought it was aimed at me but then im accused of laughing at some guy threatening her online.Im a bit confused so will leave it there as im clearly not welcome on this thread.

No, I get it, genuinely but it's not been taken that way unfortunately.

A number of women here have had horrific experiences so is understandable that we need to be mindful. Obviously trolls totally aren't and are like bulls in a China shop but assuming you're not, stick around as I'm sure, like me, you'll be tolerated. That's as good as it gets and I'm happy with that!

876starlight · 22/08/2022 11:39

GCAcademic · 15/08/2022 21:24

There do seem to be some particularly unpleasant ones on the Relationships board at the moment who seem to have drifted over from some incel forum and are spewing their misogyny at vulnerable posters.

You’ve got it in a nutsell.

It was only the other day I posted something in Relationships and had quite a few men commenting on my decisions just to pull me down and make myself feel even worse about myself. It was totally unnecessary

HinchcliffeandMurgatroyd · 22/08/2022 11:40

Lunar270 · 22/08/2022 11:37

No, I get it, genuinely but it's not been taken that way unfortunately.

A number of women here have had horrific experiences so is understandable that we need to be mindful. Obviously trolls totally aren't and are like bulls in a China shop but assuming you're not, stick around as I'm sure, like me, you'll be tolerated. That's as good as it gets and I'm happy with that!

You won’t be “tolerated” much longer if you make a habit of that “the poor women took it amiss because they’re over sensitive because rape” bullshit.

What was said was perfectly clear to anybody with any level of reading comprehension.

ReneBumsWombats · 22/08/2022 11:42

Paul85 · 21/08/2022 21:31

If in reported every horrible post ive read id be here for months ..Sorry about the abuse you have received.Lets end the conversation there.Have a nice week.🙂

And just a cottonpickin' minute. If you didn't realise I was talking about real threats that I've received, what's this heartfelt "sorry about the abuse you have received" that you gave here, after I told you it wasn't funny?

What were you referring to, if not the abuse I'd just told you about?

HinchcliffeandMurgatroyd · 22/08/2022 11:43

ReneBumsWombats · 22/08/2022 11:42

And just a cottonpickin' minute. If you didn't realise I was talking about real threats that I've received, what's this heartfelt "sorry about the abuse you have received" that you gave here, after I told you it wasn't funny?

What were you referring to, if not the abuse I'd just told you about?

Good point.

This is like being back in an office in 1995, and they wonder why we like female spaces?

Paul85 · 22/08/2022 11:48

ReneBumsWombats · 22/08/2022 11:35

Ahh the get everyone to turn against Paul tactic

What tactic? I don't need "tactics". You're doing a great job of showing yourself up without any help from me.

You misunderstood? You didn't realise I was saying that I have indeed received these threats, and more, from men online and asking if you've ever had an equivalent?

Well, now you know. So what are you going to do?

Another strange post .How about just ignoring eachother?

Lunar270 · 22/08/2022 11:49

HinchcliffeandMurgatroyd · 22/08/2022 11:40

You won’t be “tolerated” much longer if you make a habit of that “the poor women took it amiss because they’re over sensitive because rape” bullshit.

What was said was perfectly clear to anybody with any level of reading comprehension.

Not saying that at all. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt that he (not she) got his wires crossed. I'm not suggesting @ReneBumsWombats was at fault.

As I said above, I've read the last few pages and he's clearly got it wrong but am not sure he's trolling. But will see.

Lunar270 · 22/08/2022 11:51

I've been wrong before!

ReneBumsWombats · 22/08/2022 11:51

Paul85 · 22/08/2022 11:48

Another strange post .How about just ignoring eachother?

You're free to leave the conversation any time you like.

But why not answer the questions first?

Sparklingbrook · 22/08/2022 12:00

Im a bit confused so will leave it there as im clearly not welcome on this thread

And yet back they come...

HinchcliffeandMurgatroyd · 22/08/2022 12:06

Lunar270 · 22/08/2022 11:49

Not saying that at all. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt that he (not she) got his wires crossed. I'm not suggesting @ReneBumsWombats was at fault.

As I said above, I've read the last few pages and he's clearly got it wrong but am not sure he's trolling. But will see.

Yes I think we are all VERY well aware that he is indeed a he and not a she.

Why do you think I need that pointed out to me?

Paul85 · 22/08/2022 12:10

ReneBumsWombats · 22/08/2022 11:51

You're free to leave the conversation any time you like.

But why not answer the questions first?

I didnt read the message properly and wasnt laughing at you being abused by men online.I dont agree with that behaviour at all and i genuinley enjoy reading this forum.Im not here for a wind up or to upset anyone.I realise i wont be everyones cup of tea and people wont agree with my opinions.If i unintentionally offended you then im sorry.

Paul85 · 22/08/2022 12:12

Lunar270 · 22/08/2022 11:49

Not saying that at all. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt that he (not she) got his wires crossed. I'm not suggesting @ReneBumsWombats was at fault.

As I said above, I've read the last few pages and he's clearly got it wrong but am not sure he's trolling. But will see.

Thanks.You're right im not a troll but ive posted on the wrong thread clearly

Lunar270 · 22/08/2022 12:14

HinchcliffeandMurgatroyd · 22/08/2022 12:06

Yes I think we are all VERY well aware that he is indeed a he and not a she.

Why do you think I need that pointed out to me?

Sorry I should've been more clear.

I mean that I think he got his wires crossed. I wasn't suggesting that she @ReneBumsWombats was in the wrong.

That was in response to your comment that “the poor women took it amiss because they’re over sensitive..."