To think MN posts should show the age bracket of the poster?

[WhiteNoiseBlur]

I think it would be really useful if the age bracket of each poster was included next to their username, e.g. WhiteNoiseBlur (35-45). Just so people’s opinions could be put slightly into context! What do you think?

I'm surprised, too. I think you have a point and I'm often curious, especially when it would be relevant to the discussion.

Sorry you've had such a rough time of it here, Mumsnet at its not-so-finest 😬

Was it?

Yes?! What power do you think I have to implement changes to this website? 😂
Side note - why are people so embarrassed by their age? Are you afraid to say you’re 18? 35? 65? Do you think so little of your lovely fellow Mumsnetters that they would judge your opinion on your age? I stand by the opinion that a rough age indication really complements a post.

Even shoes have ages?

If it's relevant on a thread, I will say how old I am.

If it's not, I don't.

In response to OP's last post, Yes, I do think that a substantial minority of MNers would dismiss someone's opinion based on their age.

Not in my view, but OP's entitled to say so.

Well, why are we all wasting our time pouring our hearts out to such a judgemental group of bitches then? Why are we sharing our thoughts with people who will judge us based on our age? What a shame that this isn’t an all-inclusive forum for women who support women of all ages.

I wish it was but from reading threads (especially on AIBU) there are a lot of comments that are dismissive of younger posters and even more negative assumptions about "boomers". I do mention my age sometimes when I think it might be relevant.

You've posted here a fair bit, so it can hardly be a devastating blow to find that the 8 million (approx) women you can interact with on MN are as varied as any other large group of humans.

If you want some place where all females feel obliged to #BeKind, go find one. This is traditionally where I'd say Nethuns is -> that way, but it seems to have fizzled out. Drowned in syrup, no doubt.

I think it's an utterly bonkers idea!

I do sometimes speculate about the age of contributors - can often spot those who are older because they are more laid back - been there, seen it all, got through it, know it will pass - and their advice to a younger Mum can really valuable because of that.

Now you have to guess my age!

What a shame that this isn’t an all-inclusive forum for women who support women of all ages.

You've posted in AIBU, @WhiteNoiseBlur . Not Chat, but actual AIBU - the most robust and direct area of the entire site. If you ask if you are being unreasonable to want to see everyone's ages you will be told in no uncertain terms exactly why that's a terrible idea.

If you want support, lots of other boards on Mumsnet can and do provide it. Coming into the most argumentative board and getting huffy that people argue is pretty daft.

I'm 72

Does it make a difference to you?

Oh, has Nethuns died? Personally I’d say it suffocated from bad spelling.