To think that some regular mn's ...

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...are getting overbearing in their posts to the point that others are put off posting or feel they have to grovel/apologise for their posts because they expect to get flamed.

I do wonder why the type who responds 'Oh God not this again' bothers to contribute to the thread. If it's a subject you've held forth on ad infinitum go to a new subject and leave people who haven't discussed it before to get on with it.

I want to sing Kumbaya around a campfire! With s'mores!

Yes, YABU. Call it out on the threads. If someone's being nasty, let them know on the spot, Mumsnet icon or not.

Oh dear I hope I've not offended people. I've also only been a member for about 6 weeks.

I do see some people being blunt but it always just reminds me of Simon Cowell - rude but always has a point! And every panel needs one.

Wow how exciting I`ve been patronised by Hully, do I get my first badge now

Oh way to crush my spirit AF, after we held hands and everything I'm switching allegiance to Aitch, humpf.

Ill warn you if its gloves off Im pregnant and withdrawing from Citalopram so feeling particularly evil !

Hullykins !

Oh God not this again

AF - I heart you.

Anyone picking on AF - I don't heart you at all.

< slips belle that fiver I promised her >

oh shit maryz...I got hold of the wrong end of the stick didn't I ?

< goes back to read again >

yes, I did. I am sorry for that, honestly...

the way you phrased it did seem (in my few seconds of feeling a bit got-at) rather sarcastic...but I see I got it wrong

can I make amends with a Mini-Magnum ? I am afraid I have eaten all the almond ones, but I can offer you a white one...

I feel a bit silly too

In fact, this whole thread, and me coming on it to defend myself was ill-advised, tbh

< goes off to nurture air of mystery and zen-like calm >

< eats another Mini-magnum >

Yeah. Alot of bullying on here.

I can eat the chocolate off for you...< hopeful >

night x

I find it a bit childish when people are told to fuck off to Netmums. I always go on Netmums for local information. It is brilliant for local playgroups and places of interest etc. I don't get the animosity towards the site. IMO it offers something else. Why can't you like both sites? Why the competition?

I dont really go on their message boards so can't comment if that is the case but their local info is great. I come on here to chatter. I just don't see the need for the rivalry and it irks me.

As said, thread about a thread bad form etc, and I can't even be bothered to go and read that one.

What I just want to add though is that I've seen AF spend hours / days of her time supporting people having actual issues, so to come on here and slag her off without even bothering to understand how nice she is is really unacceptable, OP.

AF, you know you're great!

I know it too, sal

but thanks x

Still, this silly thread nice excuse to catch up with you - I'm avoiding relationships a bit for the moment (except where I really know someone), so missed chatting to you!