To 1:52

You are quoting me. You are wrong and mean. You do not know me or my income or how much money I have from other sources. I am independently financially wealthy (over $100K per year) and will make a wonderful parent for many other reasons.

Anonymous wrote:I am single and do not have kids yet.
I am on here because:
* I am TTC via IVF/donor sperm (TTC thread)
* I am a Democrat (politics thread)
* I am a teacher (education threads)
* I like good food /restaurants and fashion/fitness (see those threads)
* I am a world traveler (traveler forum)

you are weird, wanting to be a single mon on very low income? How is that responsible or good for type kid.

Every single person here was once a CHILD!

Thank you, 00:08.

Exactly 00:08. I mean, Honey Boo Boo's teenage sister just gave birth to a baby so now she's a parent. You'd take her advice over a 35 year old non-parent who has nannied, babysat, and been an aunt for 15 years?

Anonymous wrote:That's all well and good, but I don't appreciate non-parents posting parenting advice on those specific forums, because you really have NO IDEA what it's like to be a parent until you become one. None.

I've heard this before and I think those who think this are just anti-social. Just because you don't have children does not mean that you can't opine about children. If that were the case then those who have never been an elected official should never comment on politics, those who have never been an educator should never comment on teaching, and so on. As with any topic, there is knowledge and there is experience. Yes, non-parents may be lacking in experience, but they may have knowledge that is useful that they can share. There are plenty of experiences from being a hands-on aunt or uncle to being a teacher, nanny, daycare provider, pediatric nurse, etc that can be useful in talking about raising children. In fact, I've met a number of non-parents who are significantly more knowledgeable and informed than many first time parents who have no clue.

You're obnoxious and condescending, PP. And you're also wrong. And lest you think I'm one of those non-parents, I'm not. I'm a father of twins and I had a some useful experiences before I became a dad that were worthwhile sharing. I've also learned a lot more since becoming a dad, but I would never discount someone's advice just because they were not a parent. My mother taught me to listen to everyone's advice and comments. Then sift through and find those suggestions that were useful and aligned with my way of thinking. But you never know when you need a plan B or plan C or plan D and if your original thinking didn't work, then you could again reference those previous experiences that were shared with you and pick something else. Knowledge is a useful thing.

I thought trolls were people who put up fake posts and then try to start fights for the fun of it? If that is what OP meant, then I get her question. I have no idea why people find that to be fun, but it happens all the time here. As for the off-topic forum, there was a time that people used that primarily to ask questions like, "Please recommend your electrician"- now it has turned into some weird cyber version of Jerry Springer. The train wrecks can be amusing to read, but I sometimes think 50% of the posts are fake- especially the "I'm a... ask me anything" threads like the one OP is referencing.

I came to DCUM after clicking on a link posted in another forum to an off topic thread. I didn't even know it was a parenting website for the first while. Read off topic and relationships forum mostly. Seemed like a general life board with all aspects of living.

This question is so annoying. One, people can look at any site they want. Doesn't make them trolls. Two, this site has multiple forums that have nothing to do with children. Can people without children post in the political forum or is that only for parents? Why are you posting in Off Topic? There's nothing of interest to people without children in the Off Topic section?

OP = totally lame

Come on, can't you people laugh at yourself?

dcum is an exceptionally amusing train wreck. Why would you blame the childless for getting some amusement at the hands of this site?

Anonymous wrote:These posters are rude b/c they're calling people out for trolling forums meant for parents, while the trolls harp on and on and then insist that they never, ever want children. Get a life. No, really. Go out and get a life instead of hiding behind your keyboard and living vicariously through others.

Who are you criticizing here? I'm confused.

These posters are rude b/c they're calling people out for trolling forums meant for parents, while the trolls harp on and on and then insist that they never, ever want children. Get a life. No, really. Go out and get a life instead of hiding behind your keyboard and living vicariously through others.

My sister discovered this site when she came for a visit. She laughed so hard at some of the posts that she almost peed her pants.

She doesn't live here, nor does she have kids, but I wouldn't be surprised if she trolls this site now and then after a glass or two of wine.

23:06 Agree!!!