What is Gransnet to you?

I joined GN at my dd's sugestion after the birth of dgd1
I had only just acquired a tablet and getting to grips with the tinternet
My husband had died some years before and I was rather isolated and lonely.
It has given me loads of new friends

I saw Gransnet mentioned in DH's computer magazine and thought it looked interesting (Boy! Has he regretted it since!) I like having a group of people to chat to. Something crops up on the news and my first thought is "I wonder what Gransnet will say?" And it can be very useful for problem solving because there's usually someone who's got the answer.

I think I initially joined out of curiosity, having heard about this new grandparents' forum, perhaps on Woman's Hour (?). The early days were a 'getting to know you' experience and many of us are still around. I've made a number of good friends including one dear friend whom we sadly lost several years ago. We celebrate each others' big events - so many new grandchildren - except for me - my youngest pre-dates Gransnet. I used to relish political discussion but it has become repetitive and, having stated my case, I don't stay to debate it. Same goes for religion - or non-religion in my case. I have given and received advice, most recently on a health issue. We've had a number of 'virtual' parties, but none quite rivalled the very first Halloween one after which at least one member ended up spending the night in a 'virtual' cell. Still have the broomstick. So to sum up, I've had fun and friendship as well as advice from Gransnet and long may it continue.

GN has meant more to me than I can actually put on here!

I have had help with re-writing my CV, untold support with my job hunting after redundancy, advice on cooking the swede that wouldn't die been positively "nagged" to go to the docs, given other sorts of help when it was so badly needed, (still in awe of those that gave it) loads of laughs, insight into others lives, stimulating conversation/debate, and more!

I like the variety of subjects discussed (I don`t join in all of them, avoid the ones that arouse contention), and also love the way Gransnetters rally round with support at times of need.

So many different reasons and experiences, all positive so I will definitely stick around. Looking forward to the virtual parties

And Gransnet wouldn't be the same without phoenix 's posts

Deedaa, ditto

Welcome, Mistyville, and I hope you stay with us! I registered when my pregnant DDIL said she supposed I'd be signing up. I'd never even heard of GN, but did so out of curiosity and have never for one minute regretted it. There are some lovely people on here as well as some awkward so-and-sos, who are actually the ones who keep us on our toes and make things interesting! I always regret any quick foray into the political and religious threads, but sometimes can't resist, against my better judgement. The Kitchen's not my sort of thing, but suits a lot of people. Some of the fun threads are just great, like the recent GN Olympics one. And there's all sorts of support and friendship to be found here. I wouldn't be without it

I found gransnet via a link that popped up when I googled information for issues I had regarding my mother's care. It was also the time of the Queen's diamond jubilee so I found myself contributing to a fun and games thread as well as a more serious thread on care for the elderly.

That's what's good about gransnet....You never know what's going to crop up on the 'active' list. There's something for everyone.

What everyone else has said!

I've been here since early on, having heard about gn on Breakfast. I have had loads of support for my issues with my mum and the Idiot, hope I have been able to help support people with their problems and I've laughed a lot.
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I've no idea what my phone wanted to say!!

Mostly, it's a place to chat with the many friends I have made through gransnet over the years.

It's a place to post on controversial subjects and to get a range of views from other people. It's a place where, because of that, I get to put my own views to the test or to establish what my own views are by listening to others.

It's the place that got me active on Twitter when we wanted to extend the search for Greatnan after she disappeared in France. That and facebook got local people in the Haute Savoie region out looking for her.

It's a good place.

GN has been a life-saver to me. I could not have got through the last year without the kindness of Gnetters and their supportive messages. I thought, five years ago, I was just joining a forum but it is much more than that

Just to add to my previous post on here. I recently started a thread on a legal issue that was bothering me and got informative, wise and supportive replies. I feel so much better about the situation now. The only place I have been able to get help. Thank you to those who posted.

I found GN when I was searching for porn sites, saw Gransnet and thought, granny porn, WOW.

Only joking -- honest, not sure how I stumbled on GN.

??? Oh you are awful Wobbly!

The range of subjects on here is marvellous I think. I do enjoy reading the threads. And often they are helpful too.
I must admit to being a bit scared of some threads and don't want to get caught up in controversy. So I stay silent even when I am longing to comment, for fear of being shot down! But generally GN is just great.

Oh do be careful, WB That kind of comment can come back in the future and bite you on the arse!

I was joking, which I'm sure was obvious.

Most of us know you're only joking and love your humour, but as Elegran has just hinted, there are always some.....

Er, are you allowed to say arse, Elegran

What a lovely post, Harri

X posts wobbly. The large majority on here know you're joking and love you for your humour, but there might be a tiny minority with large spoons,
For me, though, carry on joking?

I think arse is allowed, if bugger is. (subject of a different - possibly by now deleted - thread).

Oh well I've said it now, so I shall just have to don my lederhosen to protect my nether regions.

No offence intended.