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Long running sticky thread request

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SlightlyJaded · 14/03/2012 10:34

Hello

I started a thread (randomly) in relationships, because I am hopeful that there is a way for MNers in need to get some RL support from other MNers.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/1426504-When-you-need-a-RL-friend?pg=2

Is this something MNHQ could help with or support in any way?

Thanks

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garlicbutter · 16/03/2012 16:17

I'm failing to understand why this is a big issue to you, Wips.

If it works out wrong, it works out wrong. But we won't know just how right it may be, if we don't try, will we?

Was "twat radar" the part of my post you didn't understand? If so, that would suggest you don't spend much time in Relationships - which would also explain why you didn't understand my faith in the supportive nerve centre that is Mumsnet :)

SlightlyJaded · 16/03/2012 16:24

Wips - we take that risk every time we friend someone new. However we've met them.

If we spent our lives worrying about how we were going to extract ourselves from friendships before we'd even established them, we'd all be very lonely.

I understand your concerns but I don't agree with them, sorry

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StealthPolarBear · 16/03/2012 16:27

I do think this is a good idea but I have one particular concern. The rules of internet dating are let someone know where you're going etc, but the point of this is that people who have no one else can use it...

WipsGlitter · 16/03/2012 16:34

Fair enough. It's not a big issue, I'm trying to give some perspective and point out - helpfully I thought - some areas that would have to be considered before it went ahead. This is an open discussion forum, right?

But it's the semi aggressive tone of garlicbutter that makes me back off. If you can't see why this might a bad idea and even acknowledge the potential for it to go wrong then that's pretty narrow
minded... And you're hoping to befriend people and be supportive, but the minute your advice is questioned you get shirty?!?!!!

And we do take these risks when we make friends, but from what you are describing there is an inbuilt unbalance in the relationship from the start.

I dont really look at the relationships bit; again too much of peoples own bias come into what they are saying and too much "leave the bastard".

SlightlyJaded · 16/03/2012 16:36

Stealth there could be a board (visible only to MNHQ) where you post your meeting arrangements? And yes, should probably meet in a public place for the first few times.

But more than this - people on MN arrange to meet already - this isn't a new thing, so people are already taking those 'risks' now. I am just suggesting a place to go and register your interest when you need a friendly ear.

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StealthPolarBear · 16/03/2012 16:52

But that doesn't help really. If I tell DH I'm off into town to meet X at Starbuck's he'll call/come and look for me if I don't come back within a reasonable time. He'll call the hospitals and my parents. MNHQ are unliekly to do that. And I agree MNers meet up all the time, I just think this will attract a certain type of person.
That said, I think there's a temptation to only see the risks in such a suggestion. I would guess the risks are still tiny, and it's worthwhile.

thegreylady · 16/03/2012 17:27

I would love to add my name.
What a wonderful idea.

MichaelaS · 16/03/2012 17:45

could any of the concerns be addressed if the meeting was between 3 MNers rather than 2? that would give backup to the "befriender" incase it got too deep, and some extra protection to the "befriended" incase the befriender was an axe murderer lookign for a victim who wouldn't be noticed missing....

baskingseals · 16/03/2012 17:56

I think this is an execellent idea.

most people are good eggs - don't let the few who have their own agenda stop something as positive as this.

I would definitely like to add my support.

cupofteaplease · 16/03/2012 18:20

Lovely idea Smile. Well done you!

flippinada · 16/03/2012 18:45

What a great idea. Please add my name.

CelstialNavigation · 16/03/2012 22:17

Sounds like it could be v useful

Angelico · 17/03/2012 00:16

Great idea!

AnyFucker · 17/03/2012 12:37

bump (before it disappears off my Threads I'm On)

TequilaMockinBird · 17/03/2012 12:39

Great idea! Count me in Smile

Doha · 18/03/2012 22:31

me tooooo

jinsei · 18/03/2012 22:32

I think this is a great idea.

LordLurkin · 19/03/2012 00:46

Bloody fantastic idea. So many different perspectives already on MN, and so much support.

All in all I think this could work

SlightlyJaded · 19/03/2012 10:34

Any thoughts yet HelenMumsnet?

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garlicbutter · 24/03/2012 16:37

bump

strawberrypenguin · 27/03/2012 15:07

bump

SlightlyJaded · 28/03/2012 21:18

Bump

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HelenMumsnet · 28/03/2012 22:54

Hello. Sorry, didn't mean to look like we were ignoring you.

We are definitely discussing this and how it might work. But, given the amount of other Shiney New Bits (and Rebuffing of Creaky Old Bits) we're currently working on, it may take us a fair old while to sort it all out.

Please bear with us. Promise we won't forget...

AnyFucker · 28/03/2012 23:06
Smile
BIWI · 29/03/2012 08:19

While you're at it, Helen, do you think you could Rebuff my Creaky Old Bits?

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