Is it me, or is GN not so much fun as it used to be?

i still like it.

We could make it fun......

You first.

Although we'd only get the snotty email from HQ. . Sigh!

I think we are sorely in need of phoenix losing her knickers to lighten the atmosphere. Some of the threads do seem to get depressingly heavy and you feel you need a degree in politics or economics to join in.

I tend to agree.
There are a few contentious threads which "get people going" , but too often descend into entrenched attitudes and get heated, rather than friendly discussion. And (sorry, not getting at anyone) a bit of a tendency towards the backward looking reminiscing about playground games/favourite sweets/childhood experiences /long ago recipes etc which are so often the domain of the elderly.
The odd "strange" post which might or might not be genuine provides light relief from the more serious problems, but even these can sometimes leave me wondering whether they are a genuine or sincere request for opinions or just seeking a "Yes, dear" response.
I miss the jokes thread which I think Greatnan started and also her poems too.
And while I appreciate that people may like to know more about other members, I find the "How many/how often" type of thread frankly not my cup of tea.
So, I suppose it is up to us to start threads if what we see at present isn't appealing.

I do so agree about the tediousness of some of the 'how often...?' an 'do you remember...?' etc. threads, Alea, but they seem to get lots of replies so they must be popular!

We could do with a bit of a titter on GN
and a is just what I need at the moment!
Just I wish could think of something amusing !

I blame the weather. We all need some sun and warmth to cheer us up. Even Andrew Marr told the weather to 'man up' this morning. (It didn't work, or not round here anyway).

Some of the 'fun' threads used to start off in a serious manner and then degenerate into side splitting hilarity. That doesn't seem to happen now.

Shame.

I still have the occasional snigger. But I'm not naming the culprit/s

Even Andrew Marr told the weather to 'man up' this morning
I think the weather should 'woman up'.
It might improve then.

Some of the threads do seem to get depressingly heavy and you feel you need a degree in politics or economics to join in.
And you GET SHOUTED AT If you make a point with which some other posters disagree or which expresses popular opinion which you may have heard which is seemingly not popular on those threads.

That's why soop's kitchen is such a refuge for those of us who had a bruising encounter elsewhere on this site! There are some very dominant characters on GN.

I like a bit of peace and love myself.

I do find that sometimes it's important to stick a on the end of a post if it's meant to raise a chuckle.

The last thing you want is somebody taking it apart word by word and then explaining it back to you

Although that can be seen as laughing at your own joke which is even worse.

I do agree about the lack of light hearted banter.

"Some of the 'fun' threads used to start off in a serious manner and then degenerate into side splitting hilarity. That doesn't seem to happen now."

Probably because the miscreants (like me ) get battered.

Yes - or people saying 'adding a smiley doesn't make your post less offensive'!

Any jokes then anyone?

I feel GN has lost a bit of edge. Less zany and spirited. A bit more pazzazz might not go amiss. Although fairly quiet myself, I've always enjoyed the company of the more spirited and lively posters/posts.

Maybe too much moderation has suppressed lively engagement. ?

What should you put on the tomb stone of a mathematician?
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He didn't count on this . . .

Tell us a cat story phoenix
I agree with all of the above posts.

If someone from the 1950s suddenly appeared, what would be the most difficult thing to explain about life today? One answer: “I possess a device in my pocket that is capable of accessing the entirety of information known to man. I use it to look 
at pictures of cats and get into arguments with strangers.”

That's very good J.

I thought it was rather apt
and I was going to put a after it, but didn't want to be seen laughing at my own jokes (well, one I found amongst the entirety of information known to man again)

Sorry Alea for starting a how many thread! but it has proved very popular and given me plenty of ammunition next time my OH wonders why I need another pair of shoes.

I try not to take life too seriously and some threads do seem to be "you said and then you said" type thing, I just come out

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