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Today I call a strike on this forum. Whaes for us ,damn few, an they are all deid

(158 Posts)
jollyg Tue 10-Nov-15 12:43:55

We have not got a profile page

We cant edit.

We dont have a posting list, [who posts what where] available on many other sites.

GN entices with books, freebies from the publishers.

Sadly we are being bought for a mess of potage.

Owners dont give a tuppenny toss what we do as long as their coffers are filled, and not a sweary word from me YET

Alea Wed 11-Nov-15 09:36:33

grin How to antagonise the entire population south of Gretna plus a few north!!! But taking the chance in case anybody else is flummoxed (love that word)

"Here's to us Carruthers!
Oh, I say, absolutely!
Not a lot of chaps like us, what, what?
Damn few, old chap, and sadly no longer with us.
Chin, chin, old boy!"

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 11-Nov-15 09:44:13

Totally confused at that.

The original poster got her message over. That was the important thing. hmm

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 11-Nov-15 09:46:20

"Who's for us? Damn few. And they are all dead".

What's flummoxing in that?

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 11-Nov-15 09:47:06

Healthy cynicism I would say.

ninathenana Wed 11-Nov-15 09:53:29

Am I the only long time (couple of months from the start) member who doesn't enter the competitions ? To be honest I never think to look. I did randomly receive a book once but didn't do anything for it.
The profiles page doesn't bother me but I really would like an edit button. It saves adding another post as a PS and you can reinstate the words that your device decides you've got wrong ! This occurs when you press post so despite checking I end up having to post again with a correction.
Having said all that, thanks Cari & Co. I love GN <3

loopylou Wed 11-Nov-15 09:56:42

Clearly I'm easily flummoxed jingl smile
(and I have a headache) sad

ninathenana Wed 11-Nov-15 10:00:05

PS gringrin
If you go to "I'm on" on the mobile site it shows you the last post and who it's from on each thread. Also useful if there's several pages as it takes you straight to the last page if you click on the last post.
I'm sure most of you know that anyway.

Elegran Wed 11-Nov-15 10:24:00

If you're gonna quote, quote. "Whae's for us?" is not the the same as "Wha's like us?"

Disnae maeter tae youse yins wha hae niver kent whit it means onywey, I jalouse!

WilmaKnickersfit Wed 11-Nov-15 11:17:17

jing if I had a profile page you'd find out I was female, but not how old I am. My location might be on it, but it would depend on what I can type in the box - it won't be the town where I live. Disagree about the Edit button. It works every where else. wink

jollyg Wed 11-Nov-15 11:27:57

Interesting range of comments.

How many folk here use the mobile version?

How many laptop/desktop?

It seems HQ panders to mobile users, whilst Im sure the vast majority are on the laptop/desk versions.

Im fed up reading HQ promising to make the site more user friendly, and nothing happens, one member begged on her hands an knees for profiles, [she is quite disabled].

Personally I dont give toss for 'free' gifts. No one sets up a site and expects to get zero reward.

How much is Facebook/Twitter worth?

Katek Wed 11-Nov-15 11:30:25

Jalouse......my mother and granny used that all the time, Elegran. Edinburgh born and bred both of them

WilmaKnickersfit Wed 11-Nov-15 11:32:43

I use the desktop site even when I'm on my tablet because I'm not keen on the mobile site. Maybe I'm missing something and should give it another try.

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 11-Nov-15 11:33:01

Oh come on! Why would anyone beg on their hands and knees for profiles?!!! confused grin

Ok jollyg. I reckon you've made your point now. They are a small team on GN. The biggies behind Mumsnet most likely don't read this. So, save yer breath to cool yer porridge, och aye! smile

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 11-Nov-15 11:34:34

I reckon we should petition for Car, Luce, and the others, to get a pay rise.

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 11-Nov-15 11:35:01

Cari. Not Car. [hmm

Alea Wed 11-Nov-15 11:35:08

Does anybody, other than disgruntled*jolly g* truly, actually care?

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 11-Nov-15 11:36:10

I use the mobile site to put pictures on. Seems easier from there.

loopylou Wed 11-Nov-15 11:39:15

hmm
Ok, here goes:
Don't use mobile
Don't use laptop, I use mini iPad
How does GN pander to mobile users? You have no idea who uses what so on what basis is this statement made?
_you're fed up with HA promises - I have absolutely no recollection of any user that has begged on her hands and knees for profiles somewhat melodramatic isn't it?
You don't give a toss for 'free' gifts ...... so? I personally like the opportunity to win something!

What the hell has the value of Facebook/Twitter got to do with your post and GN?

It appears the majority of posters on here are more or less satisfied, me included!

smile

loopylou Wed 11-Nov-15 11:41:54

Actually Alea I don't give a monkeys grin
I just think OP's incredibly presumptuous to think she's speaking on behalf of me/the majority.

High five for the GNHQ!

Alea Wed 11-Nov-15 11:55:57

And will it irrevocably damage advertising revenues if I <whisper> that I take no notice of any advertising?

Galen Wed 11-Nov-15 12:27:14

*US OLD TIMERS LOVE YOU GNHQ LOT*cupcakewine

Elegran Wed 11-Nov-15 12:44:33

It is like the old "Palace of Varieties" - chiefly, ladies and gentlemen, yourselves!

It is those who post who make the forum what is it.

loopylou Wed 11-Nov-15 13:03:56

Pretty lonely strike me thinks jollyg!

WilmaKnickersfit Wed 11-Nov-15 13:39:16

Alea no, I don't care either. wink

jollyg Wed 11-Nov-15 14:15:53

03 Oct a member wrote

CariGNHQ
May I with all due humility, on blended knees (ouch) beseech you to kick tech in the perineal region to get profiles working again?

Now , will someone please help me up?