To think GN is much more pleasant than MN?

There’s nothing to stop you scrolling through Gransnet, Soothed, and I hope you find it interesting. As you are presumably in your 20s, though, some of the threads on here might be irrelevant to your age group. Things like hot flushes, retirement homes and looking after grandchildren might not be topics you’d want to engage in. Are there any other sites apart from Mumsnet, which you feel is not for you,
that you could look at?

Meanwhile, do enjoy what you read on here.

Curious question: demographics are different and use of language on MN is quite creative.
Its interesting that you have chosen the pitchfork analogy - you may not realise that that phrase was used recently by a poster whose objectives were unclear.

Welcome soothed glad you’ve found us. I occasionally find myself on MN if I’m after a specific answer i.e good books for specific ages, picky eating etc. and, in the same way, I’m sure you’ll find lots of useful info on this site. I rarely post anything, but check in daily and often find myself reading threads which have turned out to be surprisingly involving! Lots of good humour as well (unless you happen upon a news/politics thread)!

Calipso

Curious question: demographics are different and use of language on MN is quite creative.
Its interesting that you have chosen the pitchfork analogy - you may not realise that that phrase was used recently by a poster whose objectives were unclear.

Yeah, I made an account about 2 months ago, then totally forgot about GN, and just really posted and scrolled here today, so I have no idea who that poster was!

I mainly used the pitchfork analogy as I had just been flicking through my childhood diary of wimpy kid books and there was this image of villagers with a pitchfork, I cannot quite remember the context but it stuck in my mind!

MN does have totally different slang/use of language, I also have realised they are quite liberal in the use of the word 'C***'!

NanaBabs1

Welcome soothed glad you’ve found us. I occasionally find myself on MN if I’m after a specific answer i.e good books for specific ages, picky eating etc. and, in the same way, I’m sure you’ll find lots of useful info on this site. I rarely post anything, but check in daily and often find myself reading threads which have turned out to be surprisingly involving! Lots of good humour as well (unless you happen upon a news/politics thread)!

Thanks @NanaBabs1 !

MN can be useful for some things (like whether to buy a shoe brand, makeup tips etcetera) , but the last time I asked for advice I was branded a hippie troll (advice on whether taking a bath with oatmeal helps with eczema!), so I am unlikely to return as a poster to be honest!

I like these threads with word games especially!

Bellanonna

There’s nothing to stop you scrolling through Gransnet, Soothed, and I hope you find it interesting. As you are presumably in your 20s, though, some of the threads on here might be irrelevant to your age group. Things like hot flushes, retirement homes and looking after grandchildren might not be topics you’d want to engage in. Are there any other sites apart from Mumsnet, which you feel is not for you,
that you could look at?

Meanwhile, do enjoy what you read on here.

Thanks @Bellanonna !

Some of the threads on here are irrelevant to me - but then again some of the mumsnet threads are too! (MIL troubles, fussy kiddos, dealing with schools etcetera)

I have found Womens thoughts forum and womens only forum to be quite nice too!

Netmums and babycentre are really mainly parenting/childbirth oriented, and tattle is VILE!

I quite enjoy MN, I think it can be quite entertaining. Favourite threads are Parking Wars and Guests Who Invite Themselves (often open ended) don't contribute to their stay and give no indication when they might leave. Also arguments that break out on planes, could be trains when another person demands the seat that the poster has already booked. All these come under the sub heading of "Cheeky F*****y" Other than those I enjoy the book threads, I have discovered some of the best and occasionally the worst books I've ever read through recommendations on MN.

Welcome to GN it's not quite as exciting as MN, I only ever post on non-contentious threads there.

I thought I was quite worldly but Mumsnet can still shock me.
A recent thread is a poor girl who doesn’t know who the father of her child is, it was quite graphic, you have to admire their honesty though.

I’m not on Mumsnet but read it sometimes, and although there are some very aggressive posters who make Gransnetters look like a basket of kittens, Mumsnet can be hilarious. Have you read Jimberly, I was crying with laughter at that thread?

Casdon

I’m not on Mumsnet but read it sometimes, and although there are some very aggressive posters who make Gransnetters look like a basket of kittens, Mumsnet can be hilarious. Have you read Jimberly, I was crying with laughter at that thread?

How anyone can think that jimberly is a good name idea is still hilarious

I don’t go on MN - what I read here about the language posters there use is enough to put me off, quite apart from the fact that I am in my 70s, not my 20s/30s/40s. I wouldn’t want to read the sort of post Sago has just described - and no, I’m not a prude.

Germanshepherdsmum

I don’t go on MN - what I read here about the language posters there use is enough to put me off, quite apart from the fact that I am in my 70s, not my 20s/30s/40s. I wouldn’t want to read the sort of post Sago has just described - and no, I’m not a prude.

If you think that post is unpleasant, you may just faint if you go on the 'sex' boards!

That’s why I don’t go there -what I have heard is enough to put me off. I am obviously not a MN person.

Sago

I thought I was quite worldly but Mumsnet can still shock me.
A recent thread is a poor girl who doesn’t know who the father of her child is, it was quite graphic, you have to admire their honesty though.

Dear Lord -- I had no idea that was possible.

Must ask our daughters' (ages 60s to 40s) opinions.

Norah

Sago

I thought I was quite worldly but Mumsnet can still shock me.
A recent thread is a poor girl who doesn’t know who the father of her child is, it was quite graphic, you have to admire their honesty though.

Dear Lord -- I had no idea that was possible.

Must ask our daughters' (ages 60s to 40s) opinions.

I didnt know that was possible these days either!

Surely they know of condoms and the implications of not wearing one!

I did look but the language was appalling, sure these mums must consider it acceptable.
I switched off Responder as every other word was found swearing, I know it’s got to have some swearing but not continuous, it shows a very limited vocabulary.

Allsorts

I did look but the language was appalling, sure these mums must consider it acceptable.
I switched off Responder as every other word was found swearing, I know it’s got to have some swearing but not continuous, it shows a very limited vocabulary.

They just use swear words as filler words!

What is responder? I hope you don't mind me asking, never heard of it!

I have never been on MN but we do get some nasty ones from MN on here but they don't stay long.

It isn't just woman who use GN men are here to. Not everyone is a grandparent but there are a wide range of threads to appeal to all ages.

Casdon

I’m not on Mumsnet but read it sometimes, and although there are some very aggressive posters who make Gransnetters look like a basket of kittens, Mumsnet can be hilarious. Have you read Jimberly, I was crying with laughter at that thread?

The Jimberly thread was hilarious 😂 I’m grinning now thinking about it.

I love mumsnet as much as gransnet, mumsnet can be very explicit!

I enjoy mumsnet - the direct answers and speed posts crack on are entertaining.
Their Archers thread always ace

I also enjoy mumsnet, some is of no interest, some is very entertaining there are some very witty posters, support for other women who are 'struggling' is wonderful.

I look at both and find gransnet much kinder in the replies. I feel sorry for some posters on mumsnet where there is often blame towards posters. One said she was in tears after one responder to a perfectly innocent thread. I did feel bad for her.

No idea, I don't use MN. But on the whole, GN is supportive, kind, and lighthearted where appropriate.