i'm in bed sick today so listening to radio 2

they are about to discuss 'mumsnet' and whether they are nasty or nice lol

could be interesting debate

Amanda Holden has just come out and slated them

Amanda Holden hits at Mumsnet critics | Showbiz | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/390164/Amanda-Holden-hits-at-Mumsnet-critics)

Oooh Eeer! Sad to have missed that one.

Have very mixed feelings about Mumsnet. Once had a really upsetting time when posting for advice about a rescue dog we had to 'return' because he kept going bonkers and started snapping at everyone. Was made to feel like a dreadful human being (several posters were on the dog's side - Erm Mum's-Net? or Dog's-Net?!)

But I have learned not to post much re: CM issues, as there is always at least one parent on there with an axe to grind.

Very interesting seeing it from two different perspectives though - parent and CM.

I tend to steer clear these days - but did take part when Truss was one there a couple of months ago.

news came through about mrs thatcher so debate didnt really get going in my opinion

i never reply on mumsnet but am often saddened to see so much negativity towards childminders