Things that annoy me about online mum/parent chat groups on Facebook:
1. Persistent misspelling.
I'm not known for my mad spelling skillz, in fact I am slap dash with details and hide my poor spelling with even poorer handwriting. But these two repeated offendeders get on my nerves!
-"Admin, please remove this post if not aloud."
-"I'm looking for some advise"
2. Using the Facebook page instead of goggle.
-"anyone know a number for a local taxi company?"
-"anyone know what time Asda is open to on Fridays?"
-"anyone know of the dump is open today"
Just goggle it, it's quicker and it prevents the occurrence of this next one...
3. On the site you will find a variety of characters, some of which can be categorised and I am sure can be found internationally on any 'mums' site/Facebook/chat. For example;
Anyone know what time the dump is open at today?
Opinionated mum - I don't believe in dumps, all waste should be recycled or reused.
Overly helpful mum - I'm not sure, but it's only a 10 minute drive for me if you want me to hop in the car and go check?
Show off mum - not sure, we had a private company come into our home and sort all the rubbish out while we went and had a family spa treatment.
Obsessed with animal safety mum - I can hear a dog barking next door, should I phone an ambulance????
Off topic mum - bit off topic but does anyone know how to get tomato ketchup stain out of a shirt?
Me - goggle it.
4. Reselling items clearly bought in TKmaxx for profit.
5. Stating the obvious;
"Can anyone recommend a builder for a fairly big job? Someone trustworthy who will give us a good price."
Auk shit I was going to suggest Bob, but he's a thief and overly expensive.
6. Abuse of people's trustworthy nature and kindness.
These groups can be amazing places for emotional and even practical support. I have witnessed posts where a single parent has acquired a new property, however the property was totally unfurnished and due to her particular circumstances this person had very few of their own belongings. Within a few hours the group, through offering spare items from their own homes, had furnished the property sufficiently to allow the family to move in comfortably to their new home. People even offered to deliver items. It's a beautiful modern form of community minded generosity.
However I believe that there are cases when this kindness is abused. People look for stuff for free, bargain down prices when people are selling second hand items claiming their need due to personal circumstances only to then sell on the items for profit. Scummers.
7. Those flippin' glitter glasses, who buys that shite?
