Just thought it might be timely to reflect on this:
A word about our philosophy
The thinking behind mumsnet is that by pooling knowledge and experience, parents make the job of parenting easier. Please bear in mind that issues to do with raising children can be very sensitive and that everyone has the right to make their own choices when it comes to bringing up their kids. As far as possible we would ask you to respect other people's right to choose, even if you disagree with them. After all, we all know how difficult this parenting business can be, and if there's one thing all of us could do with, it's some moral support.
Ummm - don't now all have a go at me for arrogantly self appointing myself as the conscience of mumsnet!
Its just that from time to time I have read brittle, quite caustic posts which have made me go 'ouch'. And not being holier than though - I admit that sometimes I have responded in kind when someone has pressed my buttons.
Am I overstating this problem. What does everybody else think?
Should we all just develop thicker skins and just get on with it?
(PS I am not getting at anybody specifically - so please don't think I am posting about you)