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mmathewson

I used to really enjoy reading all of the posts on the October 2012 Moms board.  I always read while I pump and it makes the time go by so much faster.  But lately, I've read so many snarky and flat out rude and mean comments that I'm not sure I want to keep reading.  I certainly will think twice before posting an honest question if mention of something like rice cereal, for example,  is going to result in people being called stupid, uneducated, etc.  It really seems to be just a few folks but some of you women need to get a life and quit being the "mean girls."  We are all adults and we are also all responsible for raising decent, respectful human beings.  Can we all please start acting like we will, no doubt, one day want our children to act?  We should have respect for others (yes, even others who have a differing opinion , who have not done the same research, or who may just for one reason or another do things differently than you!).  Wouldn't it break your heart to see your child being mean to his/her peers, calling them stupid uneducated idiots (referring to norry's comment from rice cereal post below) because they did things differently or had a differnt opinion?  Would it not break your heart if some other child did the same to your child?  Be a role model, please.   

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Oh, good, a call out. That's NEVER been done.

navyandviolet

hmmmm...

candaceleigh21

As much as I tend to agree with this occasionally, you truly are asking to get ragged on with this post.  When someone posts a question to a group of complete strangers (Especially about something controversial), they should expect to get A LOT of varying opinions that may or may not be too nice. 

mmathewson

why do you ladies act like this? 

rnbeth477

mbm1983:

The call out is kind of not needed in my opinion although i'm sorry you feel that way.

while i do agree making reference to someone being stupid is mean, it was squashed from the looks of it right away. You are now perpetuating the situation (my favorite word today?)

This is still the nicest board on the bump in my opinion except for maybe...ermm...nurseries and Baby gear. Never seen any controversy there. Perhaps someone should ask what car seat is best for their motorcycle on there and see if it stirs the pot?

*Rides off over the rainbow on my unicorn carrying a puppy*

I saw a post on another board when DS1 was a baby.  The person was asking for recommendations for a nursing cover that was flame resistant because she SMOKED while nursing!!! OMG!  You should have seen the flames from that one! Lol.

mmathewson

candaceleigh21:

As much as I tend to agree with this occasionally, you truly are asking to get ragged on with this post.  When someone posts a question to a group of complete strangers (Especially about something controversial), they should expect to get A LOT of varying opinions that may or may not be too nice. 

to be honest with you, i never knew rice cereal was so controversial until reading on this board (gasp, i didn't do extensive research!) and i would be willing to bet not everyone who posts on that topic (or some other controversial topic) knew it was so freaking controversial (seriously... rice cereal??).  i do not think it's fair that folks should EXPECT to get called names and be insulted if they ask an honest question that has been asked before.  if fact, maybe it should be flattering that these women ask their questions on the board.  i know it must be boring to read the some posts over and over... but maybe you could go do something else for a few hours and there would be new and interesting posts waiting for you when you got back.  just an idea. 

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candaceleigh21

I promise i am not trying to be one of the "mean ones" and personally I give my LO a teaspoon of rice cereal in 8 oz of formula every night but i just dont broadcast it because i know that Its a controversial topic so I just stay out of those conversations. I find many things uncalled for but this is the interwebs sista! Not everyone is nice unfortunately.

CnAnA

Hey Norry, how does it feel to be a mean girl?? ;]

OP... Just...sigh. Ok. Here's the deal. If you had scrolled down a bit, you would have seen the previous 86796363848 posts on rice cereal. You would have seen that it's a heated discussion. You would have seen it's not so much smiled upon on this board. You wanna feed your kid cereal? More power to you. Don't get your panties in a twist when we tell you it's not the best idea in most instances. Also, this whole "YOU DON'T KNOW MY LYFE!!!!!!!111" attitude isn't helping anything. Just saying.

Lexylove984

I agree we shouldn't expect name calling but I am not letting the few hinder me from my opinions. Seriously, it's cereal not like we're feeding our children dr. Pepper. 

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Lexylove984:

I agree we shouldn't expect name calling but I am not letting the few hinder me from my opinions.. 

And THAT is what will help people respect you. OP, if you are going to let my opinion about rice cereal (or any other topic, because really, I have A LOT of opinions) run you from the board, then maybe you are just too sensitive for the internet. Sorry. 

mmathewson

MrsNorry:

Lexylove984:

I agree we shouldn't expect name calling but I am not letting the few hinder me from my opinions.. 

And THAT is what will help people respect you. OP, if you are going to let my opinion about rice cereal (or any other topic, because really, I have A LOT of opinions) run you from the board, then maybe you are just too sensitive for the internet. Sorry. 

It's not the opinions, but rather the way some (such as you) choose to express them.  Would you act like this in person? 

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mmathewson:

MrsNorry:

Lexylove984:

I agree we shouldn't expect name calling but I am not letting the few hinder me from my opinions.. 

And THAT is what will help people respect you. OP, if you are going to let my opinion about rice cereal (or any other topic, because really, I have A LOT of opinions) run you from the board, then maybe you are just too sensitive for the internet. Sorry. 

It's not the opinions, but rather the way some (such as you) choose to express them.  Would you act like this in person? 

If one of my friends used the excuse "my parents/grandparents/etc did it and I'm fine!!11!!11" I would absolutely call them uneducated. Times change and so do recommendations.

elfchique

I love how this post is a combo GBCB and a call out. 

Mrs.G123

elfchique:

I love how this post is a combo GBCB and a call out.nbsp;

Ha!

Petunia844

Lexylove984

Times change and yes I had rice cereal in my bottle and no my lo does not have rice cereal. I slept on my side and lo sleeps on her back. I had a bumper in my crib and lo doesn't. My mom ate lunch meat preg and I didn't. She also used baby powder.. I listen to recs

 I feel confident in lo eating cereal and you don't want yours to that is fine. 

 I am glad we have an expert on the board. 

 Happy parenting! 

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Lexylove984:

Times change and yes I had rice cereal in my bottle and no my lo does not have rice cereal. I slept on my side and lo sleeps on her back. I had a bumper in my crib and lo doesn't. My mom ate lunch meat preg and I didn't. She also used baby powder.. I listen to recs

 I feel confident in lo eating cereal and you don't want yours to that is fine. 

 I am glad we have an expert on the board. 

 Happy parenting! 

 

mmathewson

MrsNorry:

Lexylove984:

Times change and yes I had rice cereal in my bottle and no my lo does not have rice cereal. I slept on my side and lo sleeps on her back. I had a bumper in my crib and lo doesn't. My mom ate lunch meat preg and I didn't. She also used baby powder.. I listen to recs

 I feel confident in lo eating cereal and you don't want yours to that is fine. 

 I am glad we have an expert on the board. 

 Happy parenting! 

 

well, i guess norry's kid is safe from rice cereal (whew!), but it looks like she'll have to learn manners from someone other than mom!  it's a shame you're so caught up in rice cereal that you can't be even remotely nice.  you sure you have friends in real life?  do you enjoy being an anonymous, online bully?  i'm thinking you must.  it might be tough to be a 4'6" bully in real life...    

pinkclouds25

mmathewson:

MrsNorry:

Lexylove984:

Times change and yes I had rice cereal in my bottle and no my lo does not have rice cereal. I slept on my side and lo sleeps on her back. I had a bumper in my crib and lo doesn't. My mom ate lunch meat preg and I didn't. She also used baby powder.. I listen to recs

 I feel confident in lo eating cereal and you don't want yours to that is fine. 

 I am glad we have an expert on the board. 

 Happy parenting! 

 

well, i guess norry's kid is safe from rice cereal (whew!), but it looks like she'll have to learn manners from someone other than mom!  it's a shame you're so caught up in rice cereal that you can't be even remotely nice.  you sure you have friends in real life?  do you enjoy being an anonymous, online bully?  i'm thinking you must.  it might be tough to be a 4'6" bully in real life...    

Seriously? What is wrong with you? 

mmathewson

AmyB0708:

mmathewson:

MrsNorry:

Lexylove984:

Times change and yes I had rice cereal in my bottle and no my lo does not have rice cereal. I slept on my side and lo sleeps on her back. I had a bumper in my crib and lo doesn't. My mom ate lunch meat preg and I didn't. She also used baby powder.. I listen to recs

 I feel confident in lo eating cereal and you don't want yours to that is fine. 

 I am glad we have an expert on the board. 

 Happy parenting! 

 

well, i guess norry's kid is safe from rice cereal (whew!), but it looks like she'll have to learn manners from someone other than mom!  it's a shame you're so caught up in rice cereal that you can't be even remotely nice.  you sure you have friends in real life?  do you enjoy being an anonymous, online bully?  i'm thinking you must.  it might be tough to be a 4'6" bully in real life...    

Seriously? What is wrong with you? 

Yes, seriously. Is there something wrong with what I said? Is there something wrong with you? Why shouldn't I call it as I see it?  I thought I was free to post my opinion, no matter how it might be perceived?  This is the internet!  If you can't beat 'em, join 'em??

Mrschica

mmathewson:

MrsNorry:

Lexylove984:

Times change and yes I had rice cereal in my bottle and no my lo does not have rice cereal. I slept on my side and lo sleeps on her back. I had a bumper in my crib and lo doesn't. My mom ate lunch meat preg and I didn't. She also used baby powder.. I listen to recs

 I feel confident in lo eating cereal and you don't want yours to that is fine. 

 I am glad we have an expert on the board. 

 Happy parenting! 

 

well, i guess norry's kid is safe from rice cereal (whew!), but it looks like she'll have to learn manners from someone other than mom!  it's a shame you're so caught up in rice cereal that you can't be even remotely nice.  you sure you have friends in real life?  do you enjoy being an anonymous, online bully?  i'm thinking you must.  it might be tough to be a 4'6" bully in real life...    

Too far op. pretty sure your comment is more bully like than anything Norry ever said to you. Now go away.

milkandhoney77

I agree this board has taken a definite turn for the worse. There used to be a lot of nice, mature, helpful ladies but they apparently would rather spend time with their LOs then hours and hours on end trolling internet message boards. 

Lexylove984

It's okay, don't let her get to you. It's not worth it...Its just rice...not a life cause..

lovinluke

Can't we all just get along??! lol I really enjoy being able to ask fellow mommies certain questions and being able to vent to people who understand.

Since everyone is giving their opinion...I have one! I don't believe there is any reason for someone to be rude to someone else about asking a question or for someone giving their opinion.

Annnnd...way back in the day before the internet was at your fingertips or there were countless books about parenting etc, parents did what they felt was best for their child. My parents turned out okay...DH's parents turned out okay. Hell, his GRANDPARENTS are 70 years old and they are kickin' like no other! Grandma grows one hell of a garden and is out there every day...she cooks every single meal, sews, knits. She's pretty much like Superwoman.  But no one knows your child like YOU that's why I will always do what I feel is in the best interest of my sweet, adorable, and HEALTHY baby girl.

With that being said, my LO takes baby cereal in her bottle for her reflux and it is great! It makes me happy to know that something could help her! It's not enjoyable to see your LO suffer and I think we can all agree.

bellre

tevagirl

mmathewson:

MrsNorry:

Lexylove984:

Times change and yes I had rice cereal in my bottle and no my lo does not have rice cereal. I slept on my side and lo sleeps on her back. I had a bumper in my crib and lo doesn't. My mom ate lunch meat preg and I didn't. She also used baby powder.. I listen to recs

 I feel confident in lo eating cereal and you don't want yours to that is fine. 

 I am glad we have an expert on the board. 

 Happy parenting! 

 

well, i guess norry's kid is safe from rice cereal (whew!), but it looks like she'll have to learn manners from someone other than mom!  it's a shame you're so caught up in rice cereal that you can't be even remotely nice.  you sure you have friends in real life?  do you enjoy being an anonymous, online bully?  i'm thinking you must.  it might be tough to be a 4'6" bully in real life...    

Honestly, I think this makes you the anonymous online bully. 

Mrschica

bellre:

we have a winner! 

Sillygirl85

amelianickel:

I agree this board has taken a definite turn for the worse. There used to be a lot of nice, mature, helpful ladies but they apparently would rather spend time with their LOs then hours and hours on end trolling internet message boards. 

Wow. You know if you feel that way there are other places you can go to get advice.

IAM3Bs

meganole25:

amelianickel:

I agree this board has taken a definite turn for the worse. There used to be a lot of nice, mature, helpful ladies but they apparently would rather spend time with their LOs then hours and hours on end trolling internet message boards.nbsp;

Nope. They all moved to the Facebook group.

Yup.

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armcgill

mmathewson:

MrsNorry:

Lexylove984:

Times change and yes I had rice cereal in my bottle and no my lo does not have rice cereal. I slept on my side and lo sleeps on her back. I had a bumper in my crib and lo doesn't. My mom ate lunch meat preg and I didn't. She also used baby powder.. I listen to recs

 I feel confident in lo eating cereal and you don't want yours to that is fine. 

 I am glad we have an expert on the board. 

 Happy parenting! 

 

well, i guess norry's kid is safe from rice cereal (whew!), but it looks like she'll have to learn manners from someone other than mom!  it's a shame you're so caught up in rice cereal that you can't be even remotely nice.  you sure you have friends in real life?  do you enjoy being an anonymous, online bully?  i'm thinking you must.  it might be tough to be a 4'6" bully in real life...    

Keep in mind that tone can often be misinterpreted and so some of the "snark" is in fact not meant to be. As far as your above comments, you, my dear, took it too far. 

CnAnA

mmathewson:

MrsNorry:

Lexylove984:

Times change and yes I had rice cereal in my bottle and no my lo does not have rice cereal. I slept on my side and lo sleeps on her back. I had a bumper in my crib and lo doesn't. My mom ate lunch meat preg and I didn't. She also used baby powder.. I listen to recs

 I feel confident in lo eating cereal and you don't want yours to that is fine. 

 I am glad we have an expert on the board. 

 Happy parenting! 

 

well, i guess norry's kid is safe from rice cereal (whew!), but it looks like she'll have to learn manners from someone other than mom!  it's a shame you're so caught up in rice cereal that you can't be even remotely nice.  you sure you have friends in real life?  do you enjoy being an anonymous, online bully?  i'm thinking you must.  it might be tough to be a 4'6" bully in real life...    

w
What. The. Hell. This is how you're gonna win the love, respect, whatever of the board? How does it feel to be such a complete assshole?

ktbee33

HOLY SH!T BALLS!!!! I spend one afternoon out and this is what I miss.  Op, come on! It's the internet! While I might not agree with how all the opinions are delivered you can't get your panties all in a twist. You went WAY too far.

JSabs09

amelianickel:

I agree this board has taken a definite turn for the worse. There used to be a lot of nice, mature, helpful ladies but they apparently would rather spend time with their LOs then hours and hours on end trolling internet message boards.nbsp;

Hahaha agreed

terri_doula2010

Dear OP,

Never visit Sept12. Mrs.Norry is considered one of the sweeties there.

Also, DON'T MESS WITH OUR BUMPIE OR WE MAY MESS WITH YOU.

That is all. 

kbbgg

LOLZ.

blindvictory

Norry being called a bully is, quite possibly, one of the dumbest things I've ever seen on TB. And I have seen some seriously stupid crap. Lame callout, OP.

Come back to S12, Norry, my dear. We love you there.

rarazz

anitalynn:

::yawn:: This is the best O12 can come up with? Norry, you will forever be a S12 mom. xoxo

this. Muah we love you on S12 Norry.