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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Are Mumsnet vipers evil?

97 replies

GoodieMcTwoshoes · 16/08/2024 13:03

Just that really.

I suppose it would partly depend on your definition of one.

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ActualChips · 16/08/2024 13:07

I am 🥰

TygerLyon · 16/08/2024 13:07

Of course 🐍

vodkaredbullgirl · 16/08/2024 13:08

No they just have a different view.

FuckThePoPo · 16/08/2024 13:09

Well the law says we should all be nice but see my username

NiceViper · 16/08/2024 13:10

I couldn’t possibly comment

GoodieMcTwoshoes · 16/08/2024 19:17

NiceViper · 16/08/2024 13:10

I couldn’t possibly comment

Lol! What are your personal ways of being an MN viper but nice at the same time?

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Tagyoureit · 16/08/2024 19:27

Just call me Villanelle! 😉

GoodieMcTwoshoes · 16/08/2024 19:32

villanetta :)

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Tagyoureit · 16/08/2024 19:34

GoodieMcTwoshoes · 16/08/2024 19:32

villanetta :)

🤣

Grazyna80 · 16/08/2024 19:42

Nooooo. Adorable.

user1471538275 · 16/08/2024 19:47

The viperdom of mumsnet provide a very useful service for those who are able to sort through a variety of opinions and information, some of which will not always be couched in 'be kind' terms.

Purrer · 16/08/2024 19:50

I think they’re just a bit pathetic. Grown women taking great glee in kicking people when they’re down (like you see on AIBU especially) is pitiful imo

boatyardblues · 16/08/2024 19:52

Purrer · 16/08/2024 19:50

I think they’re just a bit pathetic. Grown women taking great glee in kicking people when they’re down (like you see on AIBU especially) is pitiful imo

Perfect, just perfect. Nicely done. 😉

GoodieMcTwoshoes · 16/08/2024 20:21

Purrer · 16/08/2024 19:50

I think they’re just a bit pathetic. Grown women taking great glee in kicking people when they’re down (like you see on AIBU especially) is pitiful imo

I just think, haven't people heard of Jesus? There's all sorts of things that make me think the place is problematic.

For instance, relatives have commited some slight infraction and the OP is told/encouraged to never speak to them again etc.

And with myself, I still find myself almost joining the chorus to LTB if the husband is awful. But then I think I'm encouraging splitting up a marriage etc. So I try to just say 'he's awful' and then leave the OP to draw her own conclusions. I mean obviously if the husband is outright abusive, even verbally/psychologically etc, that's a different matter.

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DoubleCoatedDogs · 16/08/2024 20:27

"Haven't they heard of Jesus?" 😂😂

SocksAndTheCity · 16/08/2024 20:28

Purrer · 16/08/2024 19:50

I think they’re just a bit pathetic. Grown women taking great glee in kicking people when they’re down (like you see on AIBU especially) is pitiful imo

Well played 😁

GoodieMcTwoshoes · 16/08/2024 20:42

DoubleCoatedDogs · 16/08/2024 20:27

"Haven't they heard of Jesus?" 😂😂

I know people think I'm a self-parody but that's what it seems like. Grin Or they've heard of Him and rejected Him, I guess.

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Turophilic · 16/08/2024 20:44

Jesus? Nice bloke, useful at a party, made good sturdy furniture. Would recommend. 5/5

BIWI · 16/08/2024 20:46

To say anyone on MN is evil is a bit OTT, I think. Even if you are joking.

Although the reference to Jesus makes me think you were being serious, and not joking.

Justcallmebebes · 16/08/2024 20:48

I have heard of Jesus and I do aspire to be a viper, yes

RickyGervaislovesdogs · 16/08/2024 20:49

No, they have a different view. Might rip the band aid off.

vipersnest1 · 16/08/2024 20:55

I'm not sure about the religious connection, but yes - we are a nest of vipers:
Ready to come up with the uncomfortable truth.
Massively supportive to anyone in genuine need - and fiercely defensive of them.
But, also able to spot (for the most part) those who don't have a genuine persona.
(Having said that, AIBU is a world of its own - if you venture there, user beware!)

PreciousMahoney · 16/08/2024 20:58

Turophilic · 16/08/2024 20:44

Jesus? Nice bloke, useful at a party, made good sturdy furniture. Would recommend. 5/5

Wears nice sandals and produces good picnics with baguettes seafood and wine.

His dad was quite gullible though

CherryVanillaPie · 16/08/2024 20:59

No. People are far worse elsewhere on the Internet. I never realised how bitchy some men were until I saw how they behave online.

nestofvipers · 16/08/2024 21:00

NiceViper · 16/08/2024 13:10

I couldn’t possibly comment

Me neither 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍