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Original poster

for thinking that MN is full of grumpy women?

51 replies

goodnessme · 15/01/2010 18:55

Deep breath ? then post?

AIBU to think that we are all a bit grumpy? I?ve been around for a while (with a name change obviously) but don?t post often as I fear the wrath and backlash of grumpy women when I give my opinion.

Do I need to just ?grow a couple? or does MN just breed angry women???

OP posts:
bibbitybobbityhat · 15/01/2010 19:22

SEA - no! not made up . How very dare you?

Do you not believe I am an honest and honorable poster?

You still off the fags?

MrsMattie · 15/01/2010 19:24

Mmmm. Sort of get your point. I'm not 'angry' or 'grumpy' but I am sharp tongued, in both RL and online. Sorry about that!

Seuss · 15/01/2010 19:27

I'm a grumpy old cow.

southeastastra · 15/01/2010 19:29

yes! a year in april. aw didn't you at least flirt with him a bit?

bumbling · 15/01/2010 19:30

MN is an essential part of any sensible woman's coping kit. It's a cliche of some kind that you're cruellest to those you love most etc. MN is a lifeline for many, at least at times, for many reasons. It's all anon so who cares, well pretty much as long as you don't set out to hurt people, or be cruel to the vulnerable. On some threads like AIBU or general topics I'm happy to have one medium where I can just say exactly what I think, rather than edit it as i would in a social/work situation. The thing I find intriguing is how many people stay logged on for the fight, I say my bit and go, normally, maybe back once or twice. But I don't hang in there for abun fight, but some obv need/want to. So that means MN has a role for every kind of mum in every kind of mood.

I would never. ever be grumpy to mums/mums to be with questions or worries and go out of my way to always add to threads fwiw for some of those types when logging on.

If you don't feel happy in/strong enough for the contentious areas go somewhere safe, fashion, food, etc etc. Or just go back to what MN does best and give some kind advice to a new or worried mum or mum to be.

AliGrylls · 15/01/2010 19:31

If I am grumpy it is either because:-

a) BabyGrylls has kept me awake half the night;
b) DH and I have argued.

If I am grumpy on-line it is either because:-

a) I feel REALLY strongly about something;
b) DH has hi-jacked my computer and nickname and is posting as me (I keep on telling him to use his own but he feels he offended too many people on here before - so now he just offends them through me).

Original poster
goodnessme · 15/01/2010 19:32

So, are most people as sharp tongued in RL as on here then?
I am clearly too meek - maybe I can adopt another persona for MN and say all of the things I would be too polite to say in RL?

OP posts:
VinegarTits · 15/01/2010 19:33

I think you need to dig deep and find yourself a pair

Morloth · 15/01/2010 19:33

I am grumpy, I like it that way. Not everyone is "nice" or wants to be.

nickytwotimes · 15/01/2010 19:34

Personally, becoming a parent has made me more inclined towards grumpiness, partly through exhaustion and partly through having my patience tested to the very limit on an hourly basis.

Seuss · 15/01/2010 19:34

Go on - have a grumble!

scottishmummy · 15/01/2010 19:36

id rather have edgy something to say posters than huns and hugs.the so called grumpy post is really just verbose riposte.really rather have that than sanitised no fucking swearing or calling anyone a daft ole gimmer mummsy site

MrsBadger · 15/01/2010 19:40

actually we are all terribly nice and polite in everyday life and MN is our safety valve

goodnessme, get a new nickname and be blunt but witty

piscesmoon · 15/01/2010 19:40

'So, are most people as sharp tongued in RL as on here then?

Absolutely not!! I am very diplomatic and mind my own business-this is a chance to have a go at the people I regard as 'too precious'-generally if they post on AIBU, and they clearly are! Or they come up with some outlandish name to burden their DC (in RL I would stick to -'how unusual')

OrmRenewed · 15/01/2010 19:42
scottishmummy · 15/01/2010 19:44

dont be quivering gussety girl. all this oh my very gosh about is most limp and unbecoming

if you have been around for a while,dont you get the jist?get stuck in- have a laugh

Morloth · 15/01/2010 19:45

I may not actually come right out and say it in RL but you can bet your arse I am thinking it.

Isn't it funny than when a bunch of women get together and decide to speak their minds they are labelled as grumpy, and hormonal and angry. Or maybe we are just standard women who like to let off steam?

roxy12 · 15/01/2010 19:47

I am Happy but i do get grumpy when people are grumpy with me!

Alot of mumsnetters are grumpy!

Cicatrice · 15/01/2010 19:52

I am grumpy, but in RL I just have to put on my game face and get on with things.

You have to let it out somewhere.

thesunshinesbrightly · 15/01/2010 20:48

I am not grumpy

Just a bit mentally unstable.

bibbitybobbityhat · 15/01/2010 20:49

SEA - this is the truth: I had my chance, I didn't fancy him. I've never fancied a blonde man.

insertexpletive · 16/01/2010 08:23

I am loving everyone having an opinion - grumpy or otherwise. Agree that it does get a little too heated sometimes.

nancydrewrocks · 16/01/2010 14:51

Actually I think MN is full of a lot of intelligent dry witted woman who frequently make me spit wine on the keyboard.

No one wants to read a thread full of "Aw hun can't believe your mil is such a bitch that she wont drive 300 miles to babysit on Friday night..and why should you let here stay. Take care babes "

LittleMrsHappy · 16/01/2010 15:23

Im the same as I am in RL, only more sensitive.

In here they are words on a screen, until someone makes it personal x but even then I get very grumpy then chill lol x

BoysAreLikeDogs · 16/01/2010 15:27

the opposite of grumpy