What is the average age of mumsnet and gransnet ?

I was on both until recently, mumsnet for over 10 years.
I can't be doing with it now, so many responses are just plain nasty.

Although I am way too old for Mumsnet I do prefer it except for the bad language.

What’s with the Karen business? Never heard of it here.

muffinthemoo

I found mumsnet absolutely infested by Karens, especially AIBU.

I’m not down for the competitive mothering and sly digs culture either.

I see others have responded to this demeaning, derogatory, toxic and entirely unnecessary comment.
So while I hardly need to I feel unable to let it pass unnoticed.
Sly digs may be undesirable, explicit vitriol I can do without too. ?

Just because we are grandparents doesn't mean we should all have the same opinions. We're just people and are going to be just as varied as any other 'group'. I hate the idea of being categorized, my opinion on issues is neither young nor old. It's just one person's opinion.

I'm on both & feel the same. I've just turned 53, my eldest dgd will be 13 in August, then have dgd nearly 6, dgs nearly 5 & dgd who was born in March.
I had my first dd at 20 & she had her first dd at the same age. Sometimes I feel like I'm "in between" especially seeing as I'm unable to work & where I live if you have pre-school kids or are over retirement age then there's loads for you to do. If you're a betweener then you're stuck in the house all day! ?

Am just reading the wet concrete thread now on Mumsnet - the story about do not use the toilet on page 5 has me in stitches! www.mumsnet.com/Talk/mumsnet_classics/4243854-I-ve-ruined-the-floor-and-feel-so-stupid?pg=5

@Maggiemaybe The wet concrete thread was hilarious! Like several others have said here, I'm on both MN and GN. I'm mid 50's and don't feel out of place age-wise on either one. They both offer different points of view and it is so easy to add your opinion or just pass by if a thread doesn't suit you or pique your interest or if you just don't feel you have anything valuable to add to the conversation. I don't always "fit in" as I'm an American, in America but love hearing other peoples point of view and being exposed to all the issues people deal with in different ways elsewhere in the world or the same way as I do. And a lot of the threads are downright entertaining! I sit here literally loling!

I know it's flung about as a derogatory term but it does annoy me, it's such a shame.

Apology accepted Muffin

Glad to hear that, Muffin

I know exactly what it is like to have one's forename misappropriated...

Callistemon

My relatives and my friends called Karen can come and infest my house any time, lovely people all of them.

I think using a woman's name to denote a nasty person unpleasant muffinthemoo.

I also have many friends named Karen, none of whom behave like Karens.

I apologise for the offence given and will no longer use the slang term in this forum.

Here, here Callistemon.

My relatives and my friends called Karen can come and infest my house any time, lovely people all of them.

I think using a woman's name to denote a nasty person unpleasant muffinthemoo.

I found mumsnet absolutely infested by Karens, especially AIBU.

I’m not down for the competitive mothering and sly digs culture either.

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nanaK54

I enjoy both Gransnet and Mumsnet, I am 66

Same as me, I am on both and am 66. I also spend a lot of time on a Mercedes forum, hence the nickname and over the years have made some lovely friends on there

I'm 51 and neither a mother nor, obviously, a grandmother. I started on Mumsnet but found it too crude and sweary for my tastes - which is odd given I can swear like a docker on occasion, but I do try to refrain from doing it online. I only ever visit now if I hear of a particularly funny topic that has gone viral. Grandsnet is more interesting to me, particularly the political topics - its always been an interest of mine.

I am 57 and like GrauntyHelen am on Gransnet and Mumsnet A quick glance at both tells me told me Gransnet is more varied and therefore interesting and Mumsnet more informative with simple tips for food defrosting and what cream to put on a particular ailment!

I'm 59 and on both sites under different names. I feel more at home on this site, but admit that it gets a bit dull at times for me. Perhaps because of the time difference, and I usually go straight to Active topics, so get a lot of games which I ignore. Most of the heated debates are put to bed by the time I can read them.

Some of the mumsnet topics are definitely entertaining, but I don't have much to contribute. I am learning some new language...

Years ago we had a Canadian women's forum but it was closed because it got too big and hard to manage. It was run by a magazine, and they felt like they were losing their focus. I really miss it, and as much as I love GN, I feel a bit misplaced at times. I can read but cannot comment on politics, etc. I have learned quite a bit though (better understanding of Brexit), and often will look up locations mentioned here in the good morning thread.

I haven't seen the OP reply... and you don't say really what demographic you fit into. I think GN is a fairly good mix of all decades over 50, but the retired members have more time to comment so perhaps are more dominant.

I'm 56 and on both Gransnet and Mumsnet

My youngest son is nearly 30 , and my eldest grandchild is nearly 27 ...... young mum n grandma , older mum and average grandma I think .I read both of mn and gn , but only what interests me

I joined Gransnet last year I'm 49 now but have been a Grandma since 37!
I felt a bit like a fish out of water on here at first but it's a bit like squashing onto a packed bench you soon begin to spread out a bit.
I'm Generation X and no offence intended but i feel BabyBoomers views and experiences often a polar opposite to my own.
The same with Mumsnet - the Y Genners are just not me.
But you get settled in and i feel more comfortable now on Gransnet.

I’m in my 60s but feel in my forties I’m told I’m a cool Nan, I don’t have the traditional views of a typical 60 year old or have or do the typical activities. So to me I think a lot depends on your views and outlook on life rather than a number.

I’m 54... nanny to 2 gorgeous granddaughters... I switch between MN & GN... I ignore anything political.. have learned quite a lot from both forums. Although some on GN are very opinionated ?

Hi I'm 57 and have recently joined Gransnet, (first post) I'm also on MN and just lurk and read up on topics of current interest. I joined GN as thought I'd be ready for when my daughter has her 1st baby in December!