Hey ladies! First off I know my username may not be changed from knottie with a bunch of numbers, so no need to point that out in the comments or send me the link to the discussion to change it. Second, I’m glad I only used this app to see how my kiddo compared to the size of a fruit in my belly. Because once I figured out how to join the community page of this app and talk with other women due around the same time as me I was completely unwelcome by the other members of this group. And, I have seen it’s just not me but many other women who have finally figured out the app come on here and only receive rude comments from a group of women who would like to keep this little group exclusive for some reason I cannot understand. From what I understood this discussion group was suppose to be a resource for us and a place of support. Instead, the “regular participants” have chosen to be catty and judgmental. Our due dates are right around the corner so this page will be irrelevant soon. But maybe in the future the people who have chosen to be unwelcoming and negative, will learn to treat others with kindness and spread positivity on the internet. Just something to think about.
Re: Attitude of the June 2018 Moms
Like, omg, it’s so catty that you’re close with your best friend and don’t love when strangers barge in to use you as google without even introducing themselves!
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Cool story bro.
Off to cry myself to sleep, Internet Stranger.
Huh?
BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18
I don’t really understand why you’ve been around since February and are just coming out of lurker-dom now to try to remediate our behavior.
June18 is not the only board that has established protocol. Organization is essential on a site like this, as has been pointed out before. There is a a reason we have a READ THIS FIRST thread, amongst others, designed to acclimate those who are new. Newcomers always have the option of seeking out information about how this is "supposed to" work. All of us "regulars" have done it, so we kinda expect others to do so, too. If someone has three days (I think) after setting up their account before they can post, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect them to look around and familiarize themselves with the forum(s.)
If they do not, I also do not find it unreasonable to redirect them to the specialized threads, if they seem to want to be included in our community, or to respond with some irritation when people ask questions that strangers are not qualified to answer. Why should any of us provide answers to questions we may not have the answers to, especially when we aren't invested in the person asking? They have a right to ask, we have a right to respond however we choose (even if it's "mean") just like you have every right to point out how catty and judgmental you think we are.
Before creating this thread, the 2 times you decided to contribute to this community were to announce the sex of your baby, and to add info to the spreadsheet. I don't see you introducing yourself, or offering any support/advice at all, other than for us to be nice. Maybe you can be the change you want to see on this board.
However, I have to give credit where credit is due. You are an A++ troll*. It takes real dedication, time, and commitment to reply to each of us and go find examples of what you consider to be the problem. It is too bad you didn't take the time to read the "Read this first" board, intro, and become a part of this community way back when you joined TB, you probably would have been a great member. Instead, you've chosen to wait until nearly June to come here and tell us how awful we are. Congrats on that positive attitude!
*Sorry June 2018 friends...I know I'm just feeding the troll, so here's a noodle gif.
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