GTKY: TB Pet Peeves

jensavicci

tourqeyes said:

The whole girl crush thing is getting overplayed

Not possible! Girl crushes are NEVER overplayed.

knitsandgiggles

"Let's remember we're all hormonal." While this may be true, this isn't a good enough reason to go BSC on a bunch of strangers. Especially when they are just throwing out some truths. Mommy wars are lame and nobody wins.

cuntasaurusrex

PregsMcSnoozalot said:

aliletz said:

Certain people definitely let their personalities shine through on this board, and for anyone who feels like they aren't included, give it time. 

You are one of said people, madam

Ylvelill

People with no sense of humor

jensavicci

SMMFH to those who don't like "SMH". I stay SMH. It's become an involuntary reflex.

TugboatSheila

I hate "you're a flocking moron and I hate you, you dumb asshat stupid face" followed by "if you don't like it don't read it". Don't draw obvious negative attention to yourself on purpose by being a nutbar then tell people there is nothing to see.

alyssa719

Ugh, I don't even know where to start.  Basically @TQ (yes, I know you won't see I flagged you but I'm tired and lazy), everything you said and I would have a girl crush on you if that wasn't part of the aforementioned list.

In addition (to grammar/spelling/generalized hate) here are mine:

People who have to write out in every post that they're having twins - I see your tickers indicating this, and I've seen your previous 563 posts also indicating this because you write it out in every post.

Too much chatting about your bodily fluids... I don't want to think about your wad of vag mucus while eating a hamburger still makes me want to vomit.  I also don't care to be updated every 15 minutes on how big your cervix is/how many stitches you needed/etc when the time comes.

I've had to refer back to the abbreviations posting more than I'd like to admit... I can barely understand any of the nonsense and when you add run-on sentences to "U R Totes Ridic" style writing, I want to throat punch you.

Don't think that because I don't write enough to be mentioned that I don't know who you are and what you love titted on that post 3 weeks ago from that girl who was a total douche...

I never realized that mommy wars also refers to pregnancy wars.  Seriously, what works for me may not work for you and vice versa.  Give advice, but stop being like, "omgeeezzz you didn't do it my way so your baby is going to be fucked for life".  Get over yourself.

I understand some of us are new, some of us have had a long break between, and some of us have babies every week... that being said, don't look to interweb strangers for serious medical advice (ie. passing out in the shower) before talking to your doctor.

If you think a question sounds stupid (you titled your thread as "stupid question"), it probably is.  Don't get all sandy vag because we are "mean" to you.

On the same note, don't pretend to have a thread about something you don't in order to have an AW moment.  I also remember you and am not amused at the 10 seconds of my life I will never get back from thinking your thread was something interesting/amusing and was just faced with soul destroying disappointment.

katnipeverclean

alyssa719 said:

Ugh, I don't even know where to start.  Basically @TQ (yes, I know you won't see I flagged you but I'm tired and lazy), everything you said and I would have a girl crush on you if that wasn't part of the aforementioned list.

In addition (to grammar/spelling/generalized hate) here are mine:

People who have to write out in every post that they're having twins - I see your tickers indicating this, and I've seen your previous 563 posts also indicating this because you write it out in every post.

Too much chatting about your bodily fluids... I don't want to think about your wad of vag mucus while eating a hamburger still makes me want to vomit.  I also don't care to be updated every 15 minutes on how big your cervix is/how many stitches you needed/etc when the time comes.

I've had to refer back to the abbreviations posting more than I'd like to admit... I can barely understand any of the nonsense and when you add run-on sentences to "U R Totes Ridic" style writing, I want to throat punch you.

Don't think that because I don't write enough to be mentioned that I don't know who you are and what you love titted on that post 3 weeks ago from that girl who was a total douche...

I never realized that mommy wars also refers to pregnancy wars.  Seriously, what works for me may not work for you and vice versa.  Give advice, but stop being like, "omgeeezzz you didn't do it my way so your baby is going to be fucked for life".  Get over yourself.

I understand some of us are new, some of us have had a long break between, and some of us have babies every week... that being said, don't look to interweb strangers for serious medical advice (ie. passing out in the shower) before talking to your doctor.

If you think a question sounds stupid (you titled your thread as "stupid question"), it probably is.  Don't get all sandy vag because we are "mean" to you.

On the same note, don't pretend to have a thread about something you don't in order to have an AW moment.  I also remember you and am not amused at the 10 seconds of my life I will never get back from thinking your thread was something interesting/amusing and was just faced with soul destroying disappointment.

I like you.

youreggoispreggo

ashleysyn2 said:

I don't like it when old threads get bumped. I get confused far too easily. Edited to complete my sentence.

Aw mannn I bumped an old Teen Mom thread because I thought it made more sense than having multiple Teen Mom threads! Not that Teen Mom threads aren't important or anything...

PenelopeSnuz77

I think it's super annoying when people comment the exact same advice as the previous 20 posters. I give out love tits for the posts I agree with to say "me too" instead of adding the same redundant shit as everyone else.

Maybe it makes me less recognizable, but if I have nothing new to add, I just don't add anything.

And ditto to grammar, lunch meat, et al.

TRS48

I hate stickies! They clutter up the page, IMO.

Ecomom17

sxymamakat said:

For me, bad grammar.  I have to correct my student's grammar on discussion boards all the time, it's not much to ask for a little basic proofreading.  I'm not asking for flawless dissertations, but it really needs to be intelligible if you want me to even consider reading through it.  Rant done. :-) 

*students'  (assuming you have more than one student)

Ecomom17

alyssa719 said:

Ugh, I don't even know where to start.  Basically @TQ (yes, I know you won't see I flagged you but I'm tired and lazy), everything you said and I would have a girl crush on you if that wasn't part of the aforementioned list.

In addition (to grammar/spelling/generalized hate) here are mine:

People who have to write out in every post that they're having twins - I see your tickers indicating this, and I've seen your previous 563 posts also indicating this because you write it out in every post.

Too much chatting about your bodily fluids... I don't want to think about your wad of vag mucus while eating a hamburger still makes me want to vomit.  I also don't care to be updated every 15 minutes on how big your cervix is/how many stitches you needed/etc when the time comes.

I've had to refer back to the abbreviations posting more than I'd like to admit... I can barely understand any of the nonsense and when you add run-on sentences to "U R Totes Ridic" style writing, I want to throat punch you.

Don't think that because I don't write enough to be mentioned that I don't know who you are and what you love titted on that post 3 weeks ago from that girl who was a total douche...

I never realized that mommy wars also refers to pregnancy wars.  Seriously, what works for me may not work for you and vice versa.  Give advice, but stop being like, "omgeeezzz you didn't do it my way so your baby is going to be fucked for life".  Get over yourself.

I understand some of us are new, some of us have had a long break between, and some of us have babies every week... that being said, don't look to interweb strangers for serious medical advice (ie. passing out in the shower) before talking to your doctor.

If you think a question sounds stupid (you titled your thread as "stupid question"), it probably is.  Don't get all sandy vag because we are "mean" to you.

On the same note, don't pretend to have a thread about something you don't in order to have an AW moment.  I also remember you and am not amused at the 10 seconds of my life I will never get back from thinking your thread was something interesting/amusing and was just faced with soul destroying disappointment.

Heehee, I love this whole thing.  You are hilarious.

Ecomom17

Ditto on the grammar/spelling.  Also not scrolling through some posts to see if your question's been answered and all the posts asking us to determine your baby's sex from your blurry u/s photo.  None of us are ultrasound techs and do not know how to read your u/s (unless someone on here actually IS an u/s tech)!  Even my brother who is an OB/GYN most likely cannot tell you your baby's sex from the photos I've seen posted.

Hmmm...it bugs me that some of you think it's not okay to post on, say, UO Thursday the day after.  Sorry, but I work 14 hrs on Thurs. and don't have access to a computer until Fri. afternoon.  Does that mean I can't participate?  Get over yourself.  

Siggy GIFs!  They bug the crap out of me!  GIFs in a post, fine.

Also, I'm kind of sad that apparently I'm not memorable, either.  I do my best to be supportive, give helpful, pertinent advice, and learn about y'all.  I don't post a lot of my own discussions because, well, to be honest, I've been through this before and kind of know how it works so I don't have too many questions but I enjoy helping those who do.  And I appreciate the support I've gotten here!

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hgtvmom

beff12 said:

Please enlighten me. What does that even mean?? I looked in the abbreviations thread long ago and it either wasn't listed or wasn't being used much so I didn't pay attention.

"Shaking my head" - it annoys me too!!



Thanks!! I kept thinking it was "suck my..." But couldn't figure out what the H was!

Ecomom17

LiteraChick said:

Again, I wasn't suggesting anyone I didn't list wasn't memorable. I shouldn't have singled people out. Won't happen again. 

Aw, I don't think any of us were actually taking it that seriously!  Hence the wink.  I'm pretty sure I couldn't list all that many of you off the top of my head (in fact when I'm tagging someone I always have to scroll up to one of their posts to make sure I'm spelling the name right)!  Sorry we took the joke too far (at least I think most of us were joking)!

SweetTamale38

eortman said:

My biggest bump pet peeve to date is the suggestion to include ticker warnings on the loss board and the ttcal board. I never felt welcome on those boards because I have two healthy living children. I understand it is meant to protect people who might be sensitive to being exposed to children but really?

When I was so much younger and had two losses back to back, I was one of those people who would cry at the sight of a baby and then scowl at the sight of a teen mom smoking with a big ol' pregnant belly who didn't seem to understand that pregnancy was not to be taken for granted.  It was really hard -- but I was part of an infant and pregnancy loss board back then that helped me get through it, and knowing that others had successfully delivered babies was encouraging to me.  It took time to get past the pain and see the possibilities. 

Then as I got older with two growing children -- having a subsequent loss would be met with the comment of, "Oh, well at least you have two kids at home."  Geee...that takes all the pain away!  Thanks!

I think I was trying to make a point -- oh, yeah -- my point was that we have to grow through these stages of healing, and your presence, experience, and wisdom on loss is a gift to others going through it, even if they are in too much pain to see it at that very moment.  Eventually they come around and realize that it was good for them...so I hope their painful reactions won't keep you from participating in those boards.  You have a lot to share with others.  

SweetTamale38

I think The Bump should have an option on each post or reply to turn off your signature for that instance if you'd like.  I think it's odd when someone is answering a serious post about a loss or something tragic by giving their condolences and prayers, but then just below your tender words you have some goofball GIF twerking a sandwich with a dinosaur or some geek rolling their eyes or something.  Yeah, that feels real sincere.  I know you really mean those kind words, but the snarky diva tossing her hair below your words negates your sentiments!   

Oh, and I know I don't have anything memorable in my signature line, but I hope you guys will get to know me anyway.  Thanks.

cookieinva

aliletz said:

God damn I cannot get line breaks on either cell or iPad to save my soul.

I had to start actually typing them in on my ipad because the chunks of text were killing me. I think it is making me post less because it is such a PIA.

Skeemer

LiteraChick said:

Overly long quote boxes with one sentence replies. Can't you just quote a couple of lines or a username? 

@LiteraChick - *raises hand* GUILTY! Quote boxes & editing are hell for me! I will work on my skills because I've even managed to annoy myself doing this. *sigh*

TugboatSheila

You know, this thread reminds me that when I first joined the Bump  I felt like there were so many forum faux pas' to make that I was terrified of posting. Every time I posted, I kept thinking someone was going to tear me apart. I mean that has less to do with you and more to do with my own issues....

Then I joined another forum  and it's just a massive shitdump of words and bandstands and horror that I find myself fleeing from it and returning to the bump for some sort of order.  I cannot stare at the first page of posts on other forums and see 50 of the same discussion, I cannot look at another "gender determining ultra sound" at 9 weeks and I really cannot handle one more thread about "Guys. GUYS. What's with all the negativity. Let's all lick each other's butts and get along and don't post if we don't have something nice to say." It's like calling someone out from a different thread without actually tagging them or commenting on that thread so that you can be like I WASN'T TALKING ABOUT YOU, I'M JUST SAYING.

And yes, I'm the bitterest one in the neighborhood. 

Salsera29

Seriously, I don't have time to Bump for 2 days and I miss all this bitching? So lame. 

I agree with everyone.

alyssa719

funnibunni80 said:

LiteraChick said:

I HATE, maybe unreasonably, people who don't use an avatar or anything in their siggy. 

I guarantee I will never remember you if you do not, which sucks because I'd like to get to know you lurkers. I respect anonymity but pick something chicks!

We are all in this together! Our lives are going to change in July! Let's get to know each other, so please give me something to remember you by!

Edit: On a sidenote, I feel like I'm starting to get to know certain girls on here like @mrscurlygurl @ghostof5letters @boraborababy @alilitz @funnibunni81 @Funnibunni80 @tealowl @bpaws @birthjunkie13 @loislayn @jensavicci @cakebatter27 and these chicks, I didn't have to double check their names because they make an impression and it's because of their contribution! 

(sorry for the momentary post highjack @tealowl)

FTFY!  I feel special since I was remembered... mostly.  

This. AW. Also perhaps she really meant a different bunni, there are like 3 bunnies here.

singingirl96

I hate it when people change the font to comic sans or change the size of the font...  ugh!  That gets my goat.

ghostof5letters

jessa8907 said:

gwennie357 said:

Well, I was just coming by, way late as usual, to see if I could get in on the mucus plug pic texting action... and then I realized I don't post as often as some of you do, and that probably comes off as intensely sad/creepy.

So I'm just going to say that I agree with at least 97% of these pet peeves and then head on back to the dork table.

FWIW I totally recognize you.

ETA: The subtle cues in this mean I'll send you my mucous plug photo!

I recognize you too!

Also Jessa is one of my most favorite people here. 

cuntasaurusrex

ghostof5letters said:

jessa8907 said:

gwennie357 said:

Well, I was just coming by, way late as usual, to see if I could get in on the mucus plug pic texting action... and then I realized I don't post as often as some of you do, and that probably comes off as intensely sad/creepy.

So I'm just going to say that I agree with at least 97% of these pet peeves and then head on back to the dork table.

FWIW I totally recognize you.

ETA: The subtle cues in this mean I'll send you my mucous plug photo!

I recognize you too!

Also Jessa is one of my most favorite people here. 

Seconded. 

ETA:  sometimes being recognized isn't a good thing. 

cuntasaurusrex

gwennie357 said:

aliletz said:

ghostof5letters said:

jessa8907 said:

gwennie357 said:

Well, I was just coming by, way late as usual, to see if I could get in on the mucus plug pic texting action... and then I realized I don't post as often as some of you do, and that probably comes off as intensely sad/creepy.

So I'm just going to say that I agree with at least 97% of these pet peeves and then head on back to the dork table.

FWIW I totally recognize you.

ETA: The subtle cues in this mean I'll send you my mucous plug photo!

I recognize you too!

Also Jessa is one of my most favorite people here. 

Seconded. 

ETA:  sometimes being recognized isn't a good thing. 

Thirded and also same to the quoters. And also, @aliletz, I keep meaning to tell you... I just assume that you make that Jan Brady face after everything you say... and I want that to be true because I have so much love for it. 

Not too far off...

cuntasaurusrex

I think I might start posting my faces instead of long drawn out responses.  I feel like they say more than my words usually can anyway.

ae234

@SuperTinkerham When you call your DH/SO 'Mister'.  I don't know why but this makes me irrationally annoyed.  I call my DH 'hon' IRL but you won't see me referring to him like that on here. 

runrinserepeat

Dammit, am I going to have to start posting more so that people recognize me and I can sit with the cool kids?

My pet peeve lately is that this board is so boring. IDK what it is. I recognize a lot of the ladies here and like some of them. But I just can't get interested in most of the crap that's posted.

Also, I don't really care that you had a great appointment and heard the heartbeat on the doppler again, there is no need to create a SS brand new thread for that.

kmawb

Ecomom17 said:

 

Also, I'm kind of sad that apparently I'm not memorable, either.   

Don't worry @Ecomom17, you are memorable to me!!  :x

ETA: pretty much all of my pet peeves have already been stated. 

So the only thing I have to add is for those who are on iPad/phone etc and want line breaks type in < b r > < b r > (without the spaces) and it will give you the equivalent of hitting "Enter" on a computer when you post. YWIA.

ghostof5letters

Ecomom17 you're totally memorable goofball. You make my heart go pitter patter when you throw the scientific smack-down. 

sparkleboot

I just noticed this thread and am going to reply before reading all of the responses (one of my pet peeves).

 

1. Grammar Examples: "I would have went"; "I use to go to the gym everyday"; they're/their/there; you're/your; run-on sentences and WALL OF TEXT

2. I hate when people refer to disposable diapers as "sposies"; this is rampant on the CD board. 

3. Anytime someone champions SAH since they don't want their baby to be "raised by a stranger". GTFO.

4. Twenty tickers that all say the same thing. 

Lola825

jessa8907 said:

kleMcK said:

Dammit, am I going to have to start posting more so that people recognize me and I can sit with the cool kids?

My pet peeve lately is that this board is so boring. IDK what it is. I recognize a lot of the ladies here and like some of them. But I just can't get interested in most of the crap that's posted.

Also, I don't really care that you had a great appointment and heard the heartbeat on the doppler again, there is no need to create a SS brand new thread for that.

I agree with aaaaalllllll of this.

P.S. I totally recognize you too. You can sit at my table.

Mmhmm. I'm having trouble finding creative ways to comment when most of the posts are so repetitive. Not to throw anyone under the bus but we had two posts yesterday about belly buttons?! And the past few days about 489 newb posts. I don't think I've opened a single one.

knitsandgiggles

I'm surprised we didn't have more nt scan drama on this board. We skipped that and moved right onto sex predictions using only 12 week fuzzy ultrasound pics.

Edit - because see is not the same as sex. FU autocorrect

katnipeverclean

I'd also like to add that the ultrasound/synogram post on the front page is making me irrationally angry. WTF is a synogram? Is that like a synonymous sonogram? I. Just. Can't.

cuntasaurusrex

Has anyone mentioned rehashing things people have already said over and over again just so they can feel like they're part of the funny/cool/whatever group that is harping on one person, or just included, or just to see themselves talk?  Because for example, pertaining to the sonogram thread, I THINK SHE HAS A PRETTY GOOD IDEA OF WHATS AVERAGE NOW.  This also goes for the broad who thought that her anniversary was a good reason to skip a family wedding (andohwaitihadalosstoo) thread, none of us needed to read 453 replies saying the same.  goddamn.  thing.

BoraBoraBaby

I feel like we haven't had any birth month battles lately. Should I go to October and stir up some shit? I agree with a lot of previously posted pet peeves (PPPPs) but I had to add something.

katnipeverclean

aliletz said:

Has anyone mentioned rehashing things people have already said over and over again just so they can feel like they're part of the funny/cool/whatever group that is harping on one person, or just included, or just to see themselves talk?  Because for example, pertaining to the sonogram thread, I THINK SHE HAS A PRETTY GOOD IDEA OF WHATS AVERAGE NOW.  This also goes for the broad who thought that her anniversary was a good reason to skip a family wedding (andohwaitihadalosstoo) thread, none of us needed to read 453 replies saying the same.  goddamn.  thing.

Unless it was about cake. I can always talk more about cake.