Isn’t it quiet? ?

Mawbe, you are my kind of woman!
I have tried funny topics not much response, Harry or Meghan posts where everyone turns on everyone else but are popular or posts raising a question and another punch up ensues.
I tend to have sporadic attempts when I’m feeling particularly lonesome but then disappear for weeks and no one notices.
Then there’s the posts which don’t seem at all real and are a scam but get taken at face value and people get taken for a ride.
Oh then of course there’s the posts which seem to be genuine people looking for help but you never hear from them again. You are left frustrated to know if things worked out but you can’t find out. It gets to the stage where you don’t bother offering suggestions or help.

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I just typed a post but it got lost!
Is that because someone else posted at the exact same time?

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MawBe your thread on spoiling film titles with one word entertained me hugely ! - and , yes , I did contribute. I am still laughing at some of them !

Try again

perhaps afraid to be shot down in flames by those who regard themselves as more knowledgeable or better-educated than others v

I remember naively starting a thread about a topic in the news when I first joined GN. It wasn't particularly controversial but I got shot down in flames by one poster who obviously didn't agree - it was a shock for someone new to this type of internet forum.

So I can understand why some retreat altogether; others develop a thicker skin or decide they don't care as they don't know these people in real life.
And I can understand why posters are hesitant.

Anyway, back to the OP - sometimes it's just nice to chat.

Remember the BT ads, it’s good to talk? Was that Bob Hoskins

i dont see how any one poster can be more knowledgeable than another about lifes experiences
arent we all different in that respect
yes just chatting

I guess I'm a shooter down...

In the last couple of days I posted on the Lady Magnet thread, answered a poster who was worried about a family member and shared a medical experience which I thought would help someone else.

But I don't mind a good old verbal joust when someone posts something as though it was gospel truth when its not, or if they post something quite extreme...

It doesn't mean I think you are less clever than me, or less educated. But I stand up for what I think.

This, exactly, Alegrias.

And then there is a very small handful of posters who will shoot down every single thread posted, every single post. That they would have accepted by other posters, but will shoot down because of the poster. It is so evident that everyone can see it.

I dont mind tattoos but I really dont like beards, I am sure it's an unreasonable prejudice but I just cant be doing with them.

galaxy
yes like dick strawbridge on that chateau programme

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Hi FannyCornforth
Just started a new thread on Chat. I'm always interested in what makes people tick.

Lillie

galaxy
yes like dick strawbridge on that chateau programme

Some beards are ok but I'm not keen on large bushy ones that look as if they could have yesterday's egg hidden in there
(I'm sure they don't!)

I have just googled him as dont watch that programme, its er interesting.

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Galaxy, hat is more interesting is that he did a similar series with his first wife and family but about their eco house (I think)

Heavens above!
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What have you been up to?!

muse I will take a look - I’m not certain what ‘making people tick’ means though

I watched some of those, JaneJudge but am not really interested in him and his second lot.

Jane hat is always more interesting

FannyCornforth

Heavens above!
Two deleted posts that I missed!
What have you been up to?!

muse I will take a look - I’m not certain what ‘making people tick’ means though

The things that cause someone to behave a certain way : the feelings, opinions, concerns, etc., that are parts of someone's personality?

How about posting your thoughts on this Manchester Evening News report about a Mumsnet thread? Both on the thread and on the fact that it seems to have been thought interesting enough to be quoted in the media.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/pushy-mum-chester-zoo-upsets-21257741

ElegranThe press (the DM in particular) often trawl MN for stories on what is considered slow news days.
They need human interest stories and it’s a lazy way to get em.
I do relate to the child free woman in the story.
And the way some people behave in zoos is disgusting!
So there’s my opinion

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