Why did mumsnet zap my S&B thread while I was on the school run?

[TheFaceProject]

I posted yesterday for advice on which outfit to wear on a lunch date
next week, and along with some useful feedback on the actual exam
question, the thread took an interesting turn into a debate about
whether I was actually a man! In all honesty, DH and I were slightly
disappointed it wasn’t Friday night so we could watch it unfold with
wine and popcorn. I was slightly baffled this morning when I saw that
it has been zapped while I was on the school run!

It’s a little bit ironic, to say the least, that while I was juggling
the two children who I gave birth to, my thread was zapped because I
must be a man pretending. I am the first to admit that I have broad
shoulders and can look a bit boxy in some clothes. It was kind of why
I posted for advice! Due to lockdown and buying online, I probably
haven’t got the sizing correct and haven’t had the benefit of trying
clothes on before buying. There was some useful feedback which I
appreciated and thanks to all of you who complimented my (manly and
muscular!) legs. I am happy with how I look and more importantly my
daughter thinks her mummy is super strong and good at sports. That’s
important to us, and I hope she aspires to look more like me than be
warped by some online influencer who injects stuff into their rear
end.

In regards to the debate about whether I am a man or not… I truly
think the sleuths, who are so confident that I must be a man because
no woman could possibly have such veiny arms or be built like that,
should get out more! Maybe spend more time in places where women care more about strength and endurance than how delicate they can get
themselves looking with a coat of paint and a filter or two.

MNHQ – shame on you for silencing a mother of 2 who came on S&B
seeking advice because she was just a bit excited about having a
proper date for the first time in about 6 months after being locked
down with two young children.

And shame on you more so, because women come in all shapes and sizes, and this one is proud to look like I do, and shouldn’t be the one
being deleted.

Love your figure and attitude! You look great

@TheFaceProject

Thanks again everyone, I’m pleased that the net result of it all gave a consensus that women can come in all shapes and sizes!

@selfieelf I’m not going to post a picture of my face! I was deliberating about whether I should bother with any additional photos, but perhaps I will couple it with a thinly veneered stealth boast. Here is a pic of me more casual with (yet another!) new pair of boots. I’ve included a pic of the sole so it can be fact checked that I have size 5 feet! In all my manly ways, I also get paid like a man so can afford to wear Jimmy Choos on the school run!

Btw - what do I need to spray these with the protect against the rain?

I think you look fab. Your arms looked more toned than most women’s but I’d kill to have arms like yours rather than my slightly flabby ones! But having well defined arms does not make someone a man!

Deichmans shoe shop has a machine that'll waterproof shoes for you. They don't have to be bought from there as long as they're clean. As with anything, you run the risk of the colour changing, but I've never had an issue with it.

I salute you OP for coming back and calmly setting the record straight

Fwiw, I am fed up with the idea that to be feminine one as to be delicate or frail.

I have been told my shoulder are too wide and my biceps too bulky... For a woman

It's all bollox

Op, I have broad shoulders and think I look good in a short frilled sleeve - it sort of accentuates my slim but muscular arm.

I know we've moved on from the original thread and I didn't see the pics but I just wanted to say don't be put wearing frills.

Don't be put off wearing frills it should say!

I missed the way the rest of the thread went - but I preferred the first dress and just thought you worked out a lot more than me!

I think it was the ignorance of some of the replies that meant the thread was deleted.