to want defensive newbies to just "get over it!"

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I am neither a newbie or a member of the old guard but it seems to be there has been a massive influx of new names some of whom get rather defensive if anyone even mildly takes the piss in the usual spirit of Mumsnet. I love MN and won't be flouncing off just yet but it feels very different at the moment. I know things change and move on and I am all for that but there is a very different and rather touchy feel to it just now. Sort of reminiscent of lunch with my uptight MIL.

And now I think of it your post on this thread is a prime example of the sort of think I am talking about. Thanks for that.

"thing" .

Don't be sad southeatsastras its good to get out the rudeness. Prevents me saying it in RL even though I have started to say LOL instead of Laughing I spend to much time on here.

Eh this thread ping ping, the old people were so much more fun, it hurts. sob sob.
I've seen a few lately one slagging of peoples usernames.
I'm all for swearing though.

Jesus, am I going to look a complete twat by starting up yet another unsuccessful thread? Come on you prissy lot..

User names have always been slagged off, with gusto.

I do wish people would think about their AIBU threads before posting though. Some of them are clearly not being unreasonable but they post anyway. Alot of the time I just think you smug git, you know you're not, but you just want to wallow in your self righteous, pious, pc general goodness. Fark orf.

Late to pick up dd, not being defensive and not replying just being a shit mother. Apologies was looking forward to debate will check back in later.

I met a Mum at the swings the other day who invited me to join her Mum and baby group, I considered it until she said that obviously her children don't watch TV or eat chocolate. Then I decided I would stay and home with Mumsnet.

Its entertainment here, I can't be bothered with competative Mumming and there seems to be that creeping in here a bit.

ithinkimtallandblonde you will never get in a clique if you continue like that.

Ha ha Custardo's username thread was shit funny.

ithinkimtallandblonde lighten up man chill and enjoy the ride because before you know it your be a old timer and most likely moan about the newbies.

as for old people were so much fun. Cod was jokes without a doubt and some people on here were friends with her I am sure no one said it hurts though.

how old does a newbie have to be

I have been here a while, but didnt always post - i lurked and then i name changed a few months back

can i be in someones gang pleasssssssssssssssse?

IwishIwasamermaid - are you telling me that you let your children watch tv and eat chocolate? And you went on some swings with said child? Do you know how dangerous swings are?

Blondes, come and join the swearing gang - its seriously kicking off. Someone just said "cock satchel"

pingping - only one person is allowed in my clique. And that's me!

I told him to get out of the way of the telly.

LOL at get out of the way of the TV! ha ha

Im a newbie/oldie, joined last year, but havent posted for over a year.

Get over yourselves will ya, why would anyone give a flying fuck, what others want to discuss or not

Hairy Muff - I mean, fair enough Ha ha

Cock satchel ??

I'm off to swearing thread i'm irish and know some rude words but that is new to me.

Yeah.
Lots of boring, uptight, rude and defensive people.

Redirect them ALL to Bounty, Netmums, Crapums', Childfreebychoice, etc.....

Well, as a newbie I want all the old MNs to stop telling me how wonderful it used to be around here. I think its pretty damn good right now, thank you very much.

I am neither old nor new, I am a junior, but some of the oldies can be arses, and do the militant mn thing, and some of the newbies can be a little snappy, and sometime over sensitive, I was, and I am sure I will be all of those things, swings and round abouts.

just say what you think, and do your thang,and all will be well in mn land!

lol love your dh's lightbulb moment rhubarb he sounds a larf

whats a cock satchel?