That Mumsnet should drop the D?

[PlinkPlonkFizz]

Adding D to all family, friends and pets is ridiculous! To see adults referring to their "DH" who has subjected them to assault or abuse is particularly nauseating. And DDog! FFS! Is it not just time to drop the D?

I think DDog is funny.

Oh is it that time of the week again……

It's funny when people say DF to mean dear friend but it could mean fiance or father. Gets super- confusing 😂

DCat is fine too

Mumsnet needs to change its name to parentsnet.

'Mumsnet' isn't really a thing. We are all individuals I'm not.

And I like it. Plus women often put H when he's being a wanker. Or 'notveryD H'.

How/where did it start?

Would be quicker to just write husband

The best I’ve seen is Dgekko

I think it’s funny!

But not as expressive.

I love when DD autocorrects to Dad, so you'll get stuff like "I was changing my Dad's nappy". Such fun.

I love DDog. It makes me smile.

Me and DP call the dog DDog. He has no idea why. He doesn't know it comes from MN

DSnake was good.

But "D" could also be dickhead?

Also see GF. Grandfather, goady fucker or gluten free?

Yes, for DH but never for DDog. How dare you!

It started way, way, way back with the first message boards such as ivillage

I like DDog- just wish DCat was mentioned more often.

Not expecting to read DMil though!!

I like DDog too 🐶

I get confused when I see GPs, do they mean grand parents or doctors?

I think that DH and DC are useful short hand. Much quicker to write ‘I went to the park with DH and DC’ than ‘I went to the park with my husband and children’.

I get confused with DS (3). Do they mean their 3rd child or that he is 3 years old?

My favourite so far has been DFish 😀

Funsponge! 🧽

Yes! I completely agree. It's absolutely ridiculous. (But sadly they won't.)

I love my DDog 🐶❤️.