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Hi Purplepixie I’m sorry you feel this way about the morning thread. I remember you mentioned me as you found something I said amusing and it’s very true that it’s nice to be remarked on, but I never expect it.
I like to check in and say a few things as it helps me believe I actually exist, living alone during lockdown!
I have always kept a diary or journal, but now seem to just use Gransnet (and it’s safer...)
I’m not a morning person at all and am very impressed by the very early risers full of activity, I drag myself around sluggishly first thing and sometimes don’t have much to say but find the minutiae of peoples lives fascinating. That’s the key, being interested in other people.
Keep painting and posting.

An OP from a poster who complains that she’s being ignored ( when she’s not) and doesn’t reply to the kind people ( not me)
who have taken the trouble to reply kindly and give a welcome.
Oh the irony.

Whoops, posted that without refreshing to see if it was answered.

foxie to make names bold put one of these * either side of the name with no gaps.

Grandmajean

Hi Foxie 48 - I love the idea of a "like" as it shows your post is appreciated but avoids the need for long winded replies to everything !
There are instructions underneath where you add your message to tell you how to do bold.

yes I agree with this! a like button would be god as I could have just liked your post

Foxie48
Asterisk * then the name/ word then the asterisk at the end.
No spacing after / before the asterisk.
Just give it a try. If it doesn’t work, try again ? what have you got to loose, it’s only us ?

Hi Foxie 48 - I love the idea of a "like" as it shows your post is appreciated but avoids the need for long winded replies to everything !
There are instructions underneath where you add your message to tell you how to do bold.

I can understand if you want an exchange with other posters, I suppose you'll have to seek out the threads that might provide that. There are lots of threads where people are asked to post something (like their favourite song) and this results in endless replies but no responses to any of them. You rarely get a personal response on those threads. Political threads yes, sometimes a heated debate takes place and you often get a response there. When people ask for advice there are lots of replies but few responses. So it often depends on the type of thread and whether it requires any discussion.

I'm also fairly new, I think it's a pity we can't "like" a post as I often agree with something and would like a quick way of showing that. Generally, I've found people friendly though I've had a few, who have not really read my post properly and been very rude. However, I think that's just social media! I also don't know how to make someone's name bold on a reply!

Oh Jane - I'm sorry; I must have missed it.
Yes, I don't get the nasty pm thing either. I know that it does happen, but only in very odd circumstances.

Fanny I sent you a PM this week and you didn't reply

But why are people sending nasty PMs? this comes up quite a lot doesn't it?

Hello PurplePixie

Thank you FannyC.

Usually ignored, and had unpleasant pms. Some very clever and informed posters who give me insight to many subjects, but some miserable old women who disagree with everything just for the sake of it!

Hello PurplePixie
Come back and chat to us!
You've had lots of replies here.
I'm very surprised that you have had nasty PMs. I should think that I get up a few people's noses, but no-one has been unpleasant at all.

Sundaze I wouldn't take that personally - I don't think anyone looks at the Welcome to Gransnet thread tbh.
It's best just to start your own thread about something and do a short introduction perhaps.

You get out what you put in, I think.
Be polite and friendly; don't lose your rag; and respond to posters who do take the time to reply. That's my advice anyway.

Hi Purplepixie I am fairly new too and , though I don't find the GM posts at all unfriendly , I do think there are some posters who "know" each other well and they respond to their posts.It is difficult being new but I seem to remember a welcome from Blossoming and Marydoll commented on something I wrote. I also had helpful advice from another poster who noticed that I didn't know how to use the symbols for naming a poster so that the name appeared in bold. I haven't experienced any nasties but am too wimpish to post on a "controversial" thread.

People may disagree with what you say or not reply so you could think it is cliquey and unfriendly especially on political subjects which many have very strong intransigent views on.

If you are in trouble, however, you will find most are very supportive and sympathetic.

I post on good morning thread some days don't always get acknowledged probably because what I have posted doesn't require an answer. I have emailed people sometimes with a question and have had some very helpful answers from them ??

Purplepixie
You had 30 replies when you posted a pic of one of your paintings. Not bad going I would have thought?

You can’t make reference to every poster especially if you don’t join in till late morning, but the thing is to read everything and possibly make a general comment unless something really strikes you as needing a mention. I thought I hadn’t seen you recently, Purplepixie, so keep pegging away.

I have been on GN right from the start, but can still kill a thread stone dead!
The Good Morning thread was a good place to start, so I am sorry you haven't felt welcome. I suggest to try again giving brief information about yourself and the day's weather. Showing concern or interest in others' problems or happy events could be a way to be noticed.
Please persevere, we are mostly nice people. A visit to Soop's kitchen bearing virtual cake is another place where there is only support, never an unkind word. Good luck!

Hi Purplepixie, I posted on the Welcome to Gransnet thread in March, but didn't receive any response .
Hey ho, I'm not going to take it personally, I'll just pop onto a topic if I've something to add or ask.
It can be hard being a newbie - a bit like being a new kid in class! I think the more you post, the more other posters will remember you.

Is the idea of a thread purely to be acknowledged, to await someone replying?
I read the GM a bit like the entries from someone's diary.
When people describe their weather and their plans for the day, why does this need to be acknowledged?
It's just interesting, that's all.

I don’t find it unfriendly but I find most of my posts are ignored so it all sounds pretty normal purplepixie

I ve never had any luck on the Good morning thread I ve tried a few times to get onboard but my good mornings are rarely answered and I do find that a difficult one to get involved in, as I presume it’s the same people most days who are familiar with each other so I don’t try any more
I just keep posting away and sometimes it feels you’re talking to yourself but hey ho
I hope you don’t get any more nasty PM s I ve never had that problem

Purplepixie, I am horrified that you think the GM thread is a gang and unwelcoming to new posters.
We were all new members on it at one time, but I have found Mick's thread to be nothing but welcoming and supportive. Once you have posted a few times, people recognise your name.
We would be on GN 24 hours a day, if we replied to every post.
I have had a few nasty and hurtful PMs in my time, I just report to HQ, block the poster and that's the end of it.
I certainly don't expect people to respond to my posts, it's an anonymous forum and GN is huge now, compared to when I first joined.
I have made a good few friends over the years, but it's definitely a two way thing.

Of course, I am quite chuffed when someone does!

I love the Good Morning thread.
Sometimes people respond and sometimes not. Same with me. Some days I have time to loiter and take in all the posts and others I have to just scan through.
I don’t think I have seen cliquiness , just sometimes those who have been on the thread for a long time obviously get to ‘know ‘ each other.
It’s certainly been lovely to see others sharing the joy of our new DGS over the last few days.