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AIBU Topic specifically for Coronavirus

98 replies

Sparklingbrook · 07/01/2021 15:20

What do you think? Free up actual AIBU for the petty gripes of old, get rid of the AIBUs relating to the pandemic?
It could have the voting and everything!

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BIWI · 07/01/2021 15:54

Oh yes please! So many of the AIBU threads are actually hiding Coronavirus threads. Most of them not even asking AIBU.

Great idea @Sparklingbrook

BlackberrySky · 07/01/2021 16:00

There already is a Coronavirus board. I have hidden it!

FlibbertyGiblets · 07/01/2021 16:00

Haha I came on here to say ey yup me olde mucker Sparklers mentioned this the other day and ain't it a good idea, yes please, and then see that in fact me olde mucker Sparklers has indeed started this thread! @Sparklingbrook

DramaAlpaca · 07/01/2021 16:01

Another vote for yes, with posters strongly encouraged to use it.

Either that or MNHQ move everything coronavirus related into the correct topic like they did at the beginning. I suppose that would involve a lot of work at their end, so a specific topic would be better.

UpShutTheFuck · 07/01/2021 16:04

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, pleeeeeaaaaaase.

AldiIsla · 07/01/2021 16:04

I assume they'd have to be reported by users before being moved over? Rather you than me but it's a good idea.

I see there's now a covid free zone too. What's that for @MNHQ?

Shall we just have two boards, Covid and not Covid?

SoupDragon · 07/01/2021 16:05

What's the point? People will still post wherever they like and posts will still get left there so that "lots of MNers can benefit from the discussions" or something.

Unless threads are going to be moved every time there is little point.

Of course if threads are moved every time it's a great idea!

SoupDragon · 07/01/2021 16:06

I see there's now a covid free zone too. What's that for @MNHQ?

Apparently it's where posters should go to be corralled if they don't want to see coronavirus threads all over the boards.

freezedriedromance · 07/01/2021 16:07

We've already got one. People just don't use it or post in AIBU for "traffic."

WitchesBritchesPumpkinPants · 07/01/2021 16:10

@BlackberrySky

There already is a Coronavirus board. I have hidden it!
Yes, but not an AIBU sub topic with voting. Which is why a lot of posters are putting Covid stuff on AIBU

I personally don't care, but sparklingbrook does and she's a giid egg, so her wish should be granted!

Plus I do think there are a lot of people on here who are struggling and need to be able to zone out and avoid Covid threads which they can't do when they're mixed in other topics. I'm sure people could cope without enabling voting in their threads, but they don't seem to want to consider it🙄

SoupDragon · 07/01/2021 16:10

@freezedriedromance

We've already got one. People just don't use it or post in AIBU for "traffic."
We don't really as it doesn't have the voting option.
Samcro · 07/01/2021 16:12

yes please.
I am so bored with the zillion threads about keyworkers.

tappingintherain · 07/01/2021 16:26

Can't MNHQ simply add the voting feature on the already-created coronavirus board than make a shiny new board for the same topic?

LilyMumsnet · 07/01/2021 16:31

Hi all

We hear you and appreciate the suggestion. We will discuss this and get back to you. Flowers

Sparklingbrook · 07/01/2021 16:34

TBF the answer is generally 'yes, very' to any CV AIBU question. But at least people that enjoy the silliness of AIBUs about other stuff wouldn't have to look for it in amongst all the CV petty gripes. Grin

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Octoblockswim12345678swim · 07/01/2021 17:21

I'm in support of this idea!

Samcro · 07/01/2021 17:21

Maybe people just need to start lots of non cv threads.
I almost miss the paying for seats on plane ones.

DramaAlpaca · 07/01/2021 17:23

It would be good if AIBU was fun to read again Grin

KatieJaneGreen · 07/01/2021 17:32

Good idea.

I avoid all coronavirus threads so definitely would like to see this happen.

SoupDragon · 07/01/2021 17:34

@Samcro

Maybe people just need to start lots of non cv threads. I almost miss the paying for seats on plane ones.
What's a plane?
Sparklingbrook · 07/01/2021 17:37

I miss the reclining seats on an aeroplane threads. Have all cats self isolated because I've not seen a 'cat poo in the garden' thread for ages. No 'shoes on or off in the house' threads as nobody is allowed visitors. No dogs running wild and invading people's picnics. Sad

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BIWI · 07/01/2021 17:38

This time last year we were in South Africa, enjoying the sunshine.

Seems like a century ago.

I'd love to be getting on a plane to go somewhere hot right now.

Sparklingbrook · 07/01/2021 17:39

@BIWI

This time last year we were in South Africa, enjoying the sunshine.

Seems like a century ago.

I'd love to be getting on a plane to go somewhere hot right now.

Would you recline your seat though? Grin

My nephew was about to be born this time last year. I have seen him 3 whole times. Sad

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Samcro · 07/01/2021 17:40

Lol soupdrqgon i meant airplane ✈️

paxillin · 07/01/2021 17:40

There aren't nearly enough competitive hygiene threads. Towel washers or sheet changers must be otherwise engaged.