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New Topic Idea: Unsolved Mysteries

108 replies

Mimmy352 · 03/09/2023 19:48

Hello! I’ve been advised to post this here, but given the popularity of my unsolved mysteries thread, I figured it might be a good Topic to add to Mumsnet.

The overall “goal” would be to discuss the unsolved crimes, disappearances, and other mysterious happenings in the world. There is potential that these threads could raise awareness for certain cases, but I would hope everyone remembers that these threads would be for discussion purposes only.

What would everyone think? Is it something you’d like to see?

Original Thread Here: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4886377-whats-the-scariest-unsolved-mystery-you-know?page=1

What’s the scariest unsolved mystery you know? | Mumsnet

Whether it’s personal or well known, which unsolved case makes your brain sound like dial up?

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4886377-whats-the-scariest-unsolved-mystery-you-know?page=1

OP posts:
BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 03/09/2023 22:48

Yes, yes & yes.

TheFormidableMrsC · 03/09/2023 22:56

Yes, I would be really interested in this. The current thread is a fascinating read.

Chickenmumsticks · 03/09/2023 22:57

SemperIdem · 03/09/2023 20:03

I would like to see it.

I think particularly with missing persons cases, it’s important they’re remembered and talked about, these kinds of cases can be solved most unexpectedly even after a long time has passed.

The Somerton Man and The Boy in the Box cases have both been solved this year after many decades of being cold cases!

The Somerton Man has been solved???

off to google! Wow.

TheFireflies · 03/09/2023 23:11

Yes please

TurquoiseThings · 03/09/2023 23:12

Yes, interested!

SemperIdem · 03/09/2023 23:18

Chickenmumsticks · 03/09/2023 22:57

The Somerton Man has been solved???

off to google! Wow.

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WhileMyGuitarGentlyWeeps · 03/09/2023 23:20

It's a YES from me!

MrsBungle · 03/09/2023 23:24

It’s a yes from me please!

ComeOnThenFanny · 03/09/2023 23:30

I would love this as a topic. And I'm now off to read the original thread.

Oldsu · 04/09/2023 00:05

yes please

PostMasting · 04/09/2023 00:41

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OneFrenchEgg · 04/09/2023 02:16

I think the posters claiming it's for altruistic or empathetic reasons are kidding themselves. Some people are fascinated by true crime and there's enough communities out there (I read it myself) without the need for another one to 'keep the memory alive' or 'jog someone for the tiniest helpful detail'. If MN introduce one let's not kid ourselves it is not to serve morbid curiosity, fascination with 'what could have happened' or grief tourism.

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Jiasmummy · 04/09/2023 04:12

Yes

Hippywannabe · 04/09/2023 06:32

Yes!

ItstimeToMoveagain · 04/09/2023 06:35

I don't see why not, as it is they just end up in all different topics. There's one about Jill Dando in chat atm

Sally2791 · 04/09/2023 06:48

Yes please, fascinating

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Mimmy352 · 04/09/2023 08:19

ItstimeToMoveagain · 04/09/2023 06:35

I don't see why not, as it is they just end up in all different topics. There's one about Jill Dando in chat atm

I’ve noticed this myself. The threads already exist on the site, so it might be a good idea to have one place for them. At least then if someone doesn’t want to see that type of thing, they can hide the entire topic

OP posts:
Blanketsburg · 04/09/2023 08:44

Yes, I think this is a good idea.

dottiedodah · 04/09/2023 09:53

Yes I would like to have a thread on this please

Starlia · 04/09/2023 10:00

Yes please!

prelovedsweetie · 04/09/2023 10:10

Yes on balance I would like to see this as a topic

NonMiDispiace · 04/09/2023 10:24

Yes

BIWI · 04/09/2023 12:46

CountessWindyBottom · 03/09/2023 20:49

I'd be really interested in this. Think it would have to be heavily moderated given you'll have some idiots trying to suggest Lucy Letby is innocent and derail threads with their fanciful assertions. If the thread topic stays true to what the OP intends it to be then it would be brilliant and so interesting.

But Mumsnet is not a pre-moderated site. So you could have all manner of posts/posters. It's up to posters on a thread to report to MNHQ.

I think this is a terrible idea.

Very much 'tricoteuses'. Awful and ghoulish.

BoreOfWhabylon · 04/09/2023 13:08

Agree with @BIWI and others. If this happens then it will be like the Sex topic all over again, all sorts going on and most of us unaware (as we have the topic hidden) until the brown stuff hits the fan.

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