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Who do we think you are?

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berries · 01/02/2002 13:58

Ok, I've got to start this one now, as I was actually lying in bed last night thinking about it (v sad I know - insomnia was another present from the kids)
Anyway, what sort of mental images have you got of these people. I'll list mine now - no offence intended to anyone!
Mollipops - after your last post, it's got to be puff the magic dragon!
Pamina - chic city lady with dark curly hair (that's what you sounded like bc anyway).
Tigger - dungarees & wellies caked in mud - with a VERY large g&t in hand
Chanelno5 - tricky one this, as I misread your name initially & thought it was channel no 5, not nearly as upmarket I'm afraid, but now it's confused with a north sea oil rigger!
Ems - delia smith (sorry)
Lizzer - Bit like that lass from the boddies adverts (know the one I mean),
Anyway, that's my starter for ten, I'll add anymore I think of.

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MalmoMum · 09/02/2002 00:51

I have felt all along that there is not much difference between this thread and the School Playground Mothers' Cliques one: You can only join in if you have been here before; you can try and get yourself noted by remarking about someone else but that won't necessarily be enough to get you accepted.

Noone else seems to be uncomfortable with this thread apart from me. You guys who are regulars deserve some fun and banter. However, I am uncomfortable to watch this happen with commenting that you behaving in a very self selecting way. I think it's really horrid.

bossykate · 09/02/2002 09:09

er, malmomum, hello??

ChanelNo5 · 09/02/2002 09:33

Malmomum - I've got to say, I think that you're reading far too much into this. Nobody is being deliberately included or excluded, it's not being cliquey, it's just having a laugh!

robinw · 09/02/2002 11:47

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ChanelNo5 · 09/02/2002 12:49

robinw - Well said! BTW, I'm thinking about 'Robin's Nest' the sad 70's sitcom about a bunch of flared-trousered house-mates, not 'One flew over the cuckoo's nest' about mental patients, I wouldn't say that about you, mi luv, because I value your medical knowledge too much. I was only being silly because I couldn't think of anything else to say about 'robinw' (I don't think you really are a female version of Richard O'Sullivan , so don't hold it against me - You know that I'm only joking, don't you!)

Everything I have said about people was only a joke, there was absolutely no malice or cliquey-ness in it whatsoever. For the record, I don't consider myself part of a Mumsnet clique or a regular, as I don't think such a thing exists on here. I'll talk to anyone about anything and I've found that the majority of mumsnetters are friendly, easy-going, supportive and most of all GOOD FUN! It's nice to have a bit of a laugh on Mumsnet, and if people don't like this thread, then they don't have to look at it, there are plenty of others available . Anyway, I've said my bit, so I'll be off..................

janh · 09/02/2002 13:13

For the benefit of those still curious about Lisav - in Callie's list which includes Lisa in tweeds there is a physical description of someone else which fits her perfectly, but I will not reveal which.....

(And, no, I don't know what her new name is.)

Chanel, thanks for yours of me...bits of it are very close!

I've never really had an image of anyone here - except Tigger, in dungarees, as somebody else suggested - pity that's wrong! Hope your mouth feels better soon, Tigger, I had mine out years ago and it hurt like hell but didn't take long to mend, but then I wasn't working on a farm and being a mum at the time...

Tigger2 · 09/02/2002 13:58

My mouth is starting to feel a lot better, went out for tea last night and got completely..... well drunk is the only word, and feel rotten today. Went and looked at another puppy today, and she is lovely, makes me feel all broody again!.

I think this has been a brilliant thread and has made me laugh a lot, and not in the least "cliquey", good grief I don't think we could be put into that category!!, certainly not me anyway, I'm dafter than a brush most of the time!! but do have a serious side when required, like when dealing with the Department of Agriculture, you have to treat them like complete idiots, as most of them are and wouldn't known one end of a cow or sheep from the other. Anyway off just now, to get a load of straw with the lorry.

jasper · 09/02/2002 20:41

Robinw why do you tend believe medical info you find on the net?( I presume you use medscape etc.)when it has been produced by real life people of the type you presumeably distrust in the flesh?

Just curious. Not trying to start a war, honest!

robinw · 10/02/2002 07:19

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smew · 10/02/2002 11:16

I don't work for the government, honestly! I'm sorry if I have sounded like that, I just wanted to put the other side of the argument as I think it is not well represented in the general media. Please remember that, although I am a doctor, I am a mummy first.

As for medical information on the net - it's great and I use it a lot. However, there are a lot of rubbish sites as well and a lot of incorrect, sometimes dangerous information. The ones you have mentioned are good, I also like PubMed for references and Cochrane database has really good overviews of lots of subjects. Lots of the medical journals have their own sites too. I really like the fact that patients are so well informed, I think it helps a lot. I would recommned taking a copy of what you've found to discuss with your doctor so that you both know what you're talking about.

robinw · 10/02/2002 14:04

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smew · 10/02/2002 18:29

I'm a bit puzzled by the comment "There aren't very many doctors who would put the anti-government line". My opinions are based on my assessment of the available medical literature on a subject and on my experience - I couldn't give a flying what the government think and it certainly wouldn't influence my clinical practice if I disagreed. Yes the government impose financial constraints on what we can do but they don't tell us what to think. I find it rather odd that you might think that, except that you clearly don't think very highly of doctors.

jasper · 10/02/2002 23:54

love doctor Hilary - but even lovelier is Dr Mark Porter who used to do watchdog healthcheck. He can watch my dog or check my health any time..

Tigermoth1 · 11/02/2002 12:00

Malmomum, I have only just read your message. Sorry this thread has made you cross. Can I make one point about the following complaint of yours:

"you can try and get yourself noted by remarking about someone else but that won't necessarily be enough to get you accepted."

I can't tell you the number of times (hundreds!) I have posted a comment, tip, opinion etc on here and had no reply or acknowledgement whatsoever. I certainly don't think it's my right to expect an acknowledgement anyway, but there are times when I have spent an hour of my time on a single post, without getting any feedback whatsoever - and I don't mean a 'thankyou tigermoth' - I mean some continuing discussion of the issue raised.

Look on these threads and you will see how often that happens to old and new, frequent and occasional contributers alike. And sometimes it's the newer contributers who don't acknowledge a response - perhaps their internet access is limited - who knows? Anyway, it's definitely not just the 'more seasoned' contributers who do not reply to newer people.

Yes, the more you post, the more you are known - that's just logic, isn't it? It certainly IMO doesn't guarantee people will be queueing up to 'talk' to you, though.

Marina · 11/02/2002 12:07

Well I was going to ignore Tigermoth's post but I am forced to agree that she is right, it does happen to us all, MalmoMum, and I do know from experience it can be disappointing and off-putting sometimes. I find it helps me to focus on the times when a posting has had a good response, like the International Mums one, maybe?

Lil · 11/02/2002 12:32

What a fun thread, is this the right place for me to admit to feeling a litle peeved about the new and very chatty Lill joining mumsnet under nearly my name Lil!!!! we seem quite different and confusion could abound (espec. re: MMR thread!!!)

Should I change my name to "Essexgirl whose become fond of farmers thanks to Tigger and knows tons on breastfeeding thanks to Eulalia nearly always agrees with Croppy, Enid, Joe1 and Tigermoth, who still remembers Pamina being preggers and is really hoping Bugsy,Hmonty et the rest of us waddling 2nd timers have an easy time of it this time round"

Help needed!

Batters · 11/02/2002 13:01

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Lizzer · 11/02/2002 13:01

Yes, well put Tigermoth (have I ever ignored you? ) I was wondering how to address Malmomum's concerns as I can see your point on clique-ness to some extent. However, when I first came to Mumsnet I never looked on it as cliquey at all, and when light-hearted threads such as these appeared from time to time I looked on them with curiosity and a way to learn a little more about the other posters. I think threads such as these bring through individual's sense of humour (or lack of it!) and personality better than a straight discussion on say potty training or injections. I don't think (or maybe I'm wrong) that anyone who hasn't been mentioned will not sleep tonight because of feeling rejected on here??! As tigermoth says it sometimes feels strange when no-one picks up on your comments but hey, such is life....

Enid · 11/02/2002 13:30

i have to admit I have found mumsnet cliquey on occasion. But I think emotions run so high here, offending people is just part of the territory! I've taken a deep breath and just ploughed on regardless and I'm beginning to feel much more 'at home'...

jodee · 11/02/2002 19:17

Isn't it just the nature of this kind of 'impersonal' conversation (I don't think that is really the right word) that sometimes postings go answered? I mean, if you were talking to a person face to face and asked a question you would get a direct response, even if it's 'I don't know' but if you ask a question on Mumsnet and get no response, it's not that you are being ignored but no-one has the answers. Plus we all lead busy lives - we don't always have the time to sit at the computer and compose a message.

I'm sure no-one is deliberately cliquey; I've never found that to be the case. I posted a jokey message earlier on this thread basically saying 'oi! don't forget little ol' me!' but I know I wasn't missed off deliberately

robinw · 11/02/2002 19:34

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callie · 11/02/2002 19:58

Robinw Are you really a doctor??
I thought you distrusted them?

jasper · 12/02/2002 02:21

Is Trust me I'm a doctor the one with Dr Phil (Hammond?) with the red hair? I like him too, he is very wity.
Watchdog as a programme absolutely drives me crazy, i don't know why I torture myself by watching it.
Robinw my experience of doctors is that they are very much aware of the MMR arguments, and are extremely annoyed at the media hype!

robinw · 12/02/2002 07:16

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callie · 12/02/2002 07:36

Errr! But are you a doctor?? Robinw. You said in your post you were a doc.