Extended Mumsnetting

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It is the accepted norm for most Mothers to stop Mumsnetting at around the same time, 6-7pm. Many others like to carry on until slightly later, 10 or 11pm.

But, there is a group of Extended Mumsnetters who don't conform to society's normal guidelines for internet usage and go far beyond the recommended 12am shut-off, Mumsnetting up to the time of 3, 4, even 8am.

Whilst most mothers would balk at such extended internet use, claiming their computer was primarily designed for their husband, these Extended Mumsnetters say it carries benefits.

"After 1am, you get the drunks coming back from the pub," says one EM, who admits she has Mumsnetted well past dawn. "They type a bit dodgily, but often you can get them to admit embarrassing stuff without name-changing."

Then there are the Tandem Mumsnetters, who have two screens open simultaneously so they can refresh threads faster.

The World Health Organisation recommends every mother Mumsnets if at all possible, and supports the local Internet Cafes that help new Mumsnetters overcome problems logging on. But there are some groups of people who believe Extended Mumsnetters are weird. "I tried to Mumsnet when I had a baby, but it was so tricky at first," says one vehement opposer. "In the end I gave up and read the Daily Mail. My kids are thriving."

lol @ MN doula, and what would one of those look like then Mars?

Thank you so much I shall do that.

Do you have a number for LaTechieLeague?

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Has anyone managed to successfully dreamMN?

I think they does need to be clearer information out there for peopole who are struggling to MN.

There was a while when my MN was a bit slow and I struggled to get enough, but I found opening two tabs and switching frequently between them soon allowed for the threads to build up and chat to be more free-flowing.

I agree information needs to be more readily available. I was given very bad advice and did briefly flirt with DM while continuing to MN as well (hangs head) when really I now know that all I needed to do was a MN moon.

Has anyone mentioned topping up?

What did you all use for toughening up your Mnet fingers. I had no idea it would hurt so much. MNHQ said walk around all day with your gloves off and let the air get to your fingers. Fine for them to say but I've got a teenager in the house. What do I do if my 16 year old brings a friend home and I'm strutting around the house without my gloves on?

Swedes, you don't need to toughen up! If you're getting the angle right, it shouldn't hurt at all.

I just wanted to add re my last post, that i'm not endorsing any particular supplements to be used in addition to MN. I was just simply suggesting a few different ones. There are many out there, it is up to personal choice which you use.

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A couple of times I tried EMNing and stayed on it past midnight, but to be honest I didn't feel comfortable. Mostly it was people sharing pictures of scantily clad men and typing things like 'phwoooaarr chekc tihs out laydees!'

I felt dirty. I talked to my dp about it the next day and I decided to just do what feels right and I realised it's OK to admit that I can only handle the pre-midnight chat.

Maybe one day I'll try again but I have to build up my tolerance to alcohol first.

Boco, i agree, a glass of wine really helps one letdown and get a good flow

Bloody hell Cod, that is Hard core MNtting! I'm allowing the air to get to it tonight, out in the garden. It's ok, there is no-one here to see me in the way. I can't be offending anyone. Being bitten to buggery though. I need some kind of ointment or creams for this kind of extreme MNting. Any advice greatly appreciated...

in this way... ( the rawest, most natural way to MN IMHO. )

Yes Cod. It would be wrong for people to call you a fraek.

Boco, it is your right to MN for as long as your are comfortable that needs defending. I certainly don't think there should be laws against it. I hear in Scotland there is a law protecting MNing but only until 9pm. I think this just does not go far enough. What kind of message does that send to EMNers????

Don't you think that you can DM anywhere? I find that there is a limited amount of places where MN'ing is acceptable. Actually I heard in Scotland it's illegal to prevent someone from MN'ing in public places

I'm glad you've heard that too slur.

i need to ask advice on the best way to stop mumsnetting. does a sudden flounce get the trauma of separation out of the way in one go, or is a gradual "dont post, don't read" policy better? my main worry is that i've come to rely on mumsnetting to sleep - do you think singing and rocking gently would have the same effect?

Actually you'd be surprised in how many places you get frowned on for reading the Mail bu tpositively cooed over if anyone spots you mning

but then I do live in a rather lentilly liberal university town...

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No puppy, sudden flounces can be traumatic and are rarely successful, often only lasting hours or sometimes minutes.

It's much better to do it gradually. Cut down one hour at a time, maybe skip a morning session or an afternoon session or just cut out your drunken sessions. Gradually you'll start to adapt to real life interaction, you'll recognise things like faces and voices and gradually be able to use limbs and leave home.

Rocking and singing are a marvellous substitute - at bedtime and also when out and about but feeling the pull of an internet cafe. Distraction is key, try and find something to amuse yourself like a fun snack or activity, sing and rock until the feeling passes.