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The royal family

Unofficial Draft Guide to RFF

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MrsStarkey · 29/07/2026 20:26

Was I the only one that felt a little badly for the MN team member who tried to get our input in order to help build a guide for this forum recently? That didn’t go as planned!

Am in the only one who laughed about Justine’s “The Royal family forum
is deranged” comment and can take it in stride? That thread was definitely an example!

I am proposing we try again and help crowd source a guide. I just ask that we don’t be so RFF, and have a sense of humor while we do so. I’ll paste my draft attempt below. Everyone is welcome to contribute however they like.

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Rhaidimiddim · 05/08/2026 21:08

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My irony meter has just gone up to eleven.

simpsonthecat · 05/08/2026 21:12

One thing I find strange about MN is how some posters cannot get their head round the fact that someone might send them a PM/DM or whatever you call it. Or you might send one. Why not?
It's not always some nefarious collusion!

I have helped people out in the past and given something to a poster I didn't need which was a huge help to them. Without the PM facility, it would have been impossible.

You can't tell me that all the posters on here have never sent or received a PM! I just don't believe it.

savemydrawers · 05/08/2026 21:13

Waitingfortheotherfeather · 05/08/2026 18:37

OK I can see I am being referred to as a flouncer so I will respond to that.

To clarify I do think there has been bullying on this board when people were driven off.

What else do you call it when people have felt too intimidated to post?

Posters who shall remain nameless have pm’d me out of the blue because they felt genuine distress about it.

Mumsnet HQ can go through my pms if they want proof, I have also contacted them about it on two or three occasions in the last couple of months.

That’s it. I think it’s unfair Mumsnet HQ that I am being targeted here. It’s not just me complaining about it, the unpleasantness on the RF board has been noted and commented upon outside of this site if you care to look.

I am a genuine poster and I am not here to jeer at others and cause mischief like some.

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You've been targeted for months ??
But I only recall your name the last few days but could be wrong 🤷‍♀️
How can you be targeted if you name change?

savemydrawers · 05/08/2026 21:16

simpsonthecat · 05/08/2026 21:12

One thing I find strange about MN is how some posters cannot get their head round the fact that someone might send them a PM/DM or whatever you call it. Or you might send one. Why not?
It's not always some nefarious collusion!

I have helped people out in the past and given something to a poster I didn't need which was a huge help to them. Without the PM facility, it would have been impossible.

You can't tell me that all the posters on here have never sent or received a PM! I just don't believe it.

I assume you are referring to me as I said all this behind the scenes messaging is odd ?
I can tell you I have never received an MN private message or sent one. What is it they say ? Ask MN to look at my account.

jeffgoldblum · 05/08/2026 21:16

savemydrawers · 05/08/2026 21:13

You've been targeted for months ??
But I only recall your name the last few days but could be wrong 🤷‍♀️
How can you be targeted if you name change?

Pardon me! Months? , try 6 years , then I might muster some sympathy! 🤷‍♀️

simpsonthecat · 05/08/2026 21:19

savemydrawers · 05/08/2026 21:16

I assume you are referring to me as I said all this behind the scenes messaging is odd ?
I can tell you I have never received an MN private message or sent one. What is it they say ? Ask MN to look at my account.

I am not referring to anyone.

I don't care whether you have never sent or received one, I am just musing about it, that's all ! No need to take offence.

As I said, I helped someone out who was really stuck with something I didn't need and without a PM I could not have done that.

savemydrawers · 05/08/2026 21:24

simpsonthecat · 05/08/2026 21:19

I am not referring to anyone.

I don't care whether you have never sent or received one, I am just musing about it, that's all ! No need to take offence.

As I said, I helped someone out who was really stuck with something I didn't need and without a PM I could not have done that.

Of course you didn't. You just happened to highlight SOME.😂 Your musing includes you just don't believe it.

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Rhaidimiddim · 05/08/2026 21:26

simpsonthecat · 05/08/2026 21:12

One thing I find strange about MN is how some posters cannot get their head round the fact that someone might send them a PM/DM or whatever you call it. Or you might send one. Why not?
It's not always some nefarious collusion!

I have helped people out in the past and given something to a poster I didn't need which was a huge help to them. Without the PM facility, it would have been impossible.

You can't tell me that all the posters on here have never sent or received a PM! I just don't believe it.

Hoo, does that kind of thing constitute a cabal?

simpsonthecat · 05/08/2026 21:28

Sorry, I have no idea what your words or the gif means.

Don't know what SOME means.

savemydrawers · 05/08/2026 21:32

simpsonthecat · 05/08/2026 21:28

Sorry, I have no idea what your words or the gif means.

Don't know what SOME means.

Well you said SOME first . Why are you using words you don't know the meaning of ?

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simpsonthecat · 05/08/2026 21:39

Some posters, OK. You were referring to my first post not the one you actually quoted and replied to, I get it now... OK????

Honestly, no one on this thread can have a conversation it seems to me.

Just carry on picking my post apart. I was only making a point that all PMs aren't bad.

savemydrawers · 05/08/2026 21:46

simpsonthecat · 05/08/2026 21:39

Some posters, OK. You were referring to my first post not the one you actually quoted and replied to, I get it now... OK????

Honestly, no one on this thread can have a conversation it seems to me.

Just carry on picking my post apart. I was only making a point that all PMs aren't bad.

Nope sorry - your post with SOME was right above my post. It was the one I responded to . See attached. 🧐

Unofficial Draft Guide to RFF
simpsonthecat · 05/08/2026 21:57

Right, this is the last time I am replying to you because this is getting beyond weird.

You have a problem with my post(s). That's fine. Up to you. No idea what is wrong with me saying 'some posters'.

I haven't a clue what your beef is and what is wrong with the word SOME.

I'm outta here now because this is ridiculous.

I might come back if the thread normalises. Have a good night.

jeffgoldblum · 05/08/2026 22:02

Rhaidimiddim · 05/08/2026 21:26

Hoo, does that kind of thing constitute a cabal?

Oh okay @Rhaidimiddim , you can form a cabal with me! 😁

jeffgoldblum · 05/08/2026 22:03

savemydrawers · 05/08/2026 21:32

Well you said SOME first . Why are you using words you don't know the meaning of ?

I have not one ! But two dogs who look exactly like that! ❤️

LipglossAndLies · 05/08/2026 22:05

MrsStarkey · 05/08/2026 19:53

It’s a little more than obvious sometimes. Like when someone contributes nothing to a thread but to demand others get back on topic, then appears anytime someone dare stray, and repeatedly tells others to mind the rules, misinterpreting even MNHQ posts in the thread.

Doesn't equate to they reported a post though you are only making an assumption. 🤷‍♀️

Rhaidimiddim · 05/08/2026 22:09

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savemydrawers · 05/08/2026 22:09

jeffgoldblum · 05/08/2026 22:02

Oh okay @Rhaidimiddim , you can form a cabal with me! 😁

Is that a sort of Mexican drug cartel?

savemydrawers · 05/08/2026 22:10

simpsonthecat · 05/08/2026 21:57

Right, this is the last time I am replying to you because this is getting beyond weird.

You have a problem with my post(s). That's fine. Up to you. No idea what is wrong with me saying 'some posters'.

I haven't a clue what your beef is and what is wrong with the word SOME.

I'm outta here now because this is ridiculous.

I might come back if the thread normalises. Have a good night.

Are you trying to draw a line under it or agree to disagree? 😂😂😂😂
" beyond weird" aka yup you were wrong !

jeffgoldblum · 05/08/2026 22:11

savemydrawers · 05/08/2026 22:09

Is that a sort of Mexican drug cartel?

Of course! But instead of drugs ….its cheese! 🧀

jeffgoldblum · 05/08/2026 22:12

Ladies! We are not trying to write a thesis! , we are all just travellers on this board!

Rhaidimiddim · 05/08/2026 22:14

jeffgoldblum · 05/08/2026 22:02

Oh okay @Rhaidimiddim , you can form a cabal with me! 😁

You and I may be allies in the RF wars, but I hold that the David Hedison version of The Fly was far superior to your namesakes's. This might be an insurmountable obstacle to cabillung.

BemusedAmerican · 05/08/2026 22:14

@jeffgoldblum I didn't see those 2 posts until after they got deleted, but you are consistently unreasonably singled out.

I was staggered about a year ago to find out that someone was complaining about my RF comments on reddit. They also criticised some other very reasonable posters. Cie la vie.

jeffgoldblum · 05/08/2026 22:16

Rhaidimiddim · 05/08/2026 22:14

You and I may be allies in the RF wars, but I hold that the David Hedison version of The Fly was far superior to your namesakes's. This might be an insurmountable obstacle to cabillung.

That is fine Rhaid ! , it’s actually my least favourite Jeff film!! 😳 , have not watched that one in years!!

simpsonthecat · 05/08/2026 22:17

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FFS tell me how I tried to be clever. Go on. Tell me.

Tell me why I need a comeback for saying that not all PMs are bad? And for illustrating why in a polite way. What is wrong with that? It was just a conversation.
I haven't flounced but I refuse to be attacked for using the word SOME.

If you are insinuating that I am some sort of paid person with a shift I will report your post.

I just made a point that not all PMs are bad. How awful of me. I have to say I agree with the poster who said that posters get driven off. This is totally what is happening. This thread leaves a horrible taste in the mouth.

Cue lots of stupid gifs and back slapping between you all. Go for it. It'll keep you all busy till the early hours... enjoy!

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