IS this the only dads net there is just an add on???????

[happy4eva]

Is there not a special websites for dads like mumsnet or nannet???????????

The earlier posts could have been written in Latin. It's the way we like it here. Slow and thoughtful...

Hi Hassled. Yep, it's about you, for shame.

Since time is standing still here, how will you tell, VoD?

Hey guys,

New poster, soon to be dad (1st time), just wondering how accomodating thr mums here are, other forums have proved particularly hostile.

Fine, so long as you don't talk with your winkie.

Avoid saying "As a man..." unless it's absolutely relevant. Don't feel you have to explain things to "The Mums" all the time. There's always a chance you're talking to a top physicist, lawyer, mechanic, or something.

Really? advice is 'don't underestimate women'? lol

Seriously though, I left another board because male opinions weren't welcome, not just by a few but by the majority. Theres only so many times you can be called racist, sexist, homophobe, transphobe, and even a peadophile before deciding not to bother any more.

I literally just want to discuss stuff that pops in my head over the next few weeks as I venture into becoming a father for the first time, I may be safer staying in the dadsnet section for a while... (Hillary I know your reading this lol)

PS there is absolutely nothing I could explain to mums about being a parent, I dropped a doll on its head at 'Baby craft' yesterday FFS

Hello FifaFater

There was a similar thread recently. Thing is, most usernames you don't know whether the poster is male or female - it doesn't matter.
Once upon a time I was MarkGruffalo and was taken for a bloke for a while (I'm a woman). I thought Tiggy was female for ages.
It does not matter. It will only ever be an issue if you make it one by acting like a special snowflake. If you say I'm a dad/husband and then proceed to slate the mother of your kids, you will need a hard helmet....if your issue/problem is reasonable and others think you are being piled on just because in your OP you say you are male, there are plenty of objective posters who will always point out gender bias.
In short, don't be a dick < this would go for any newbie, irrespective of biology.
There is also a Newbies Corner somewhere. When is your baby due? Looking forward to it or nervous as hell?

Sounds like a good start. An older male friend admitted to dropping his baby daughter on her head in the bath when I was feeling glum about dropping my baby son. His daughter is in her late 20s and in a professional job. He did ask me not to mention to his wife, as he'd never owned up at the time. As my Dad said at the time, babies are more robust than you think.

Don't patronise/talk down to women.
HTH

Don't worry, FIFA. I'll hide this, as I've already hidden the other thread upon which you've been hostile. It's a big board and life's too short.

Avoiding saying "As a man..." is the main advice. You're saying that your opinion is worth extra because you're male, which in most cases is wrong.

Hi Kimmy

Not nervous... TERRIFIED!!! I am only 37, nowhere near ready lol.

It's a strange feeling of fear, excitement etc...

Due in 1 week, I'm trying to convince it to stay in until maybe March!

You sound like my mum on my first day of school, my teacher upon leaving school, my driving instructor, and mentor before first interview 'Don't be a dick' tends to be advice that follows me everywhere hahaha

You will not be called a transphobe on here, there are many concerns re trans activists. (I might call you a transphobe but I am in the minority on that issue). But what on earth have you been saying to be called all those things? That's five opinions too "ist"
Go on, then, spill. MN tends to be more liberal than conservative but there are robust opinions on every issue.

This tread has been going years, surely the ops ddcs are in college by now?

Well, I am a mum and I was a teacher and I have a few years and three kids on you. Don't be a dick is advice I give to all my kids.
You do realise I will advance search you now to see how much of a dick you are? (in regards to the other poster). I will happily chat with anyone but have zero tolerance for time wasters, trolls or hostility. But will give you benefit of doubt til I have seen what the why.
One week to go. Wow. You ought to be sleeping, watching movies, cooking and freezing batch food, massaging your wife's feet and chilling.

And when people disagree with you don't start telling them how to behave nicely.

Like on the thread you're on in the feminist section.

And don't fill up this thread too quick. At this rate we'll need to start a new one in around 2035.

Back rubs are the order of the day/week/month/year...

So I had the gall to highlight that 'Make America Great Again' isn't a new slogan, but a rehashed one from Reagan, Clinton etc...

And then highlighted the countries that had barriers/fences/walls...

So despite me not supporting Trump, and actively trying to stop people from jumping on the bandwagon and victimising him internationally aiding his campaign within the US, those 2 comments were enough for me to be racist, sexist, homo...

PS noone disagreed with me, I hadn't posted an opinion on anything, however I cannot and will not leave attacks on character of myself (not this occasion) or anyone else needlesly and ignorantly.

however I cannot and will not leave attacks on character of myself (not this occasion) or anyone else needlesly and ignorantly.
Good for you. You're like Jesus and Batman rolled into one. Never leave a remark uncountered.

Sorry. Am back. Gamergate. Meh. Would need to research it.
Trump. There's some interesting threads on him. I take the Drumpf John Oliver view. Post brexit though I wouldn't underestimate him, despite what the polls say. The disenfranchised won't necessarily vote and many might vote for him who wouldn't admit it in a poll.

What do you mean Tiggy? Can't tell if thats meant to be playfull or your just being offended?

Kimmy

Ye so gamergate I thought would be a nice inro as I am clearly a femenist on this issue, and as a gamer would love to get some issue resolution within the domain of abuse in online gaming... thats not going as planned lol

Trump cannot win, it is almost statistically impossible right now, there is like a 4% chance at this stage (Not that i'm ruling out the impossible).

However a fool the guy is, his campaign manager is a genius, and he's run a superb campaign!