That Mumsnet should drop the D?

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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 the most annoying thing of all is the bizarre way in which some posters say 'let's call them xx' when referring to an anonymous friend etc.

Yes, why not just put 'Lisa' or 'Steve' (with or without the inverted commas) - the 'let's call them' really does rankle. I think it's the same difference as ending the OP with 'discuss' as opposed to 'what do others think?'. And as for people who write 'dear reader...' (or should that just be DReader?), before imparting some nugget of wonder...

Because even when OPs put the fictitious name in inverted commas, they still get posters asking the OP if she has used their real names.

Because even when OPs put the fictitious name in inverted commas, they stillget posters asking the OP if she has used their real names.

Yes, fair point. Personally, I don't find it nearly as annoying if they put 'Lisa' and 'Steve' (not their real names) - but that might just be me.

It annoys me when people write "for context". Just tell us and have done with it!

Brilliant! 😂

Everyone, listen up..
You don't have to use the D. It's not the law and you can just say Husband. Why does everyone follow like sheep?

I don't! I write H, D, S etc. Cba with all the Dwhatever shit.

Dsheep 🐑

GP gets me everytime, I work for a GP so always assume doctor rather than grandparent then have to re-read as it made no sense the first time

Dsheep 🐑

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