Starting threads with the word “so”

[annoyedatlandlord]

Why?

What?

So...

I was reading your title and thought I'd reply.

Some people may find it easier to type what is in their head, like they're chatting and opening up rather than writing it in a professional manner.

That is all. Nothing to add.

Starting threads with a single word. Why?

I’ve just had a look through the active threads list and not a single one began with So. It’s not exactly a common issue.

So ... 😆
I think it's maybe because OP writes the title and then they type like they'd speak.

Got something to tell you ...
So ... x y z

Not something which bothers me tbh.

So?

life

there you can have that. FOC.

long title post, then discuss is another annoying start.

Good afternoon,

I am posting to Mumsnet today in order to enquire as to whether or not my mother in law is being unreasonable. Thank you in anticipation of your response.

Kind regards,
Splatmouse
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On a par with starting a post with "Hey".

It's a conversational tone. Jeez, some people on here really need to get out more.

Conversational tones are not acceptable on MN. One must speak properly at all times, in cut glass RP only.

Starting threads without an AIBU in AIBU sub forum.

So, so what, do you just wanna start a fight?

🤷 different people 'talk' in different ways. Some more informally than others.

Bear with its a long post .....

I admit to being massively irritated by people starting conversations with "So". I don't know when it started being a thing, but suddenly everyone was doing it.

I can't say I have noticed it too much on here though, unless I filter it out 🙂

"bare with..." ;)

My Dad was giving out about DH doing it when we met 22 years ago.

Well. A large proportion of opening posts on Mumsnet threads are obviously written by AI (although this is very much stretching the meaning of the word "intelligence"). Evidently, the particular tool has beginning posts with "So" as a feature. Other AI tools begin them with "Well".

DD starts every voice note with it 😊

I've noticed it's something people younger than me do, but I quite like it - it sort of introduces an idea, or development, like "Well".

"Well, I'll explain our business strategy,"

"So, this is our business strategy"

I think all threads should start with "Right then, here's one for for ya" or "Er...guys...? a moment, if I may..." depending on how posh you are. I've emailed MNHQ to have them put it in the talk guidelines.