Remaining anonymous?

😁

I need help, though, Marydoll!

I'm prepared to pay over the odds.
Will a tenner do?

If you take me to Rome, I could buy plenty designer factory overmakes for a tenner at the market, Calli. 😂

Rome it is, then, Marydoll

I need a makeover too, will they do that there?

I once went into a cosmetic shop in Rome (there are many) to look for a lipstick. The assistant offered to do my makeup, I was reluctant, ( not my thing), but DH encouraged me.
I did not recognise myself, it was a transformation!
I did come out €50 lighter!😂

I need to go there!!

You’re not the only one, Callistemon! Could we have a GN coach trip?

Rome it is! I could definitely do with a makeover. 😄

I’m in 👍🏻

Yes, a GN makeover 😁

Clothes, makeovers -- and perhaps a facelift--.

Unfortunately, no-one will insure me.😭
I could be your tour guide and use Zoom. 😂 I know where to find the bargains.

It’s strange isn’t it. I am happy to meet up with Grans as all I have met are lovely. I always use my real first name in PMs but one day I was in a group and someone asked if I was dragonfly46. Since then I have been very reluctant to post anything about myself, so stopped posting on the GM thread and in soops as someone out there knows me but I don’t know them.

dragonfly46

It’s strange isn’t it. I am happy to meet up with Grans as all I have met are lovely. I always use my real first name in PMs but one day I was in a group and someone asked if I was dragonfly46. Since then I have been very reluctant to post anything about myself, so stopped posting on the GM thread and in soops as someone out there knows me but I don’t know them.

Thats a pity dragonfly. I wondered why you had withdrawn. 💐

dragon, could you ask GN to re-start with a new username perhaps.
i can understand your reluctance to reveal more.

just tell them your cover has been blown, and you need a new persona to continue operations.

It’s been first names with grans I have met and I always put my first name in an email or pm. As time has passed I’ve become less concerned about anonymity than when I joined, 9 or so years ago now. Im grateful for regular email contact with three Grans who along with a Gran from my area have offered invaluable support to get me through some of life’s challenges. I guess I’ve experienced the positives.

Having said all that there can be downsides to openness. That sounds scary dragonfly. . Such a shame you feel restricted now.

Interesting reading , glad I started this thread!

There are a few people here who know my name etc

Haven't met up though but would assume those are the people I likely would meet up with

Unfortunately welbeck even under a different name they would soon know it was me if I posted on the GM thread for example and said where I was from. The annoying thing is that the person who asked me if I was dragonfly46 was not the person on Gransnet but was a friend of hers so it could be anyone.

Meet ups? What a great idea! But when where how?! Anybody with answers?

There is a forum under Meet-ups.

Goldieoldie I have sent you a PM.

dragonfly46

Unfortunately welbeck even under a different name they would soon know it was me if I posted on the GM thread for example and said where I was from. The annoying thing is that the person who asked me if I was dragonfly46 was not the person on Gransnet but was a friend of hers so it could be anyone.

Post under a different name and maybe not say where you come from.. so that we can continue to benefit from your wisdom and friendship

How lovely of you pascal30 I do still post from time to time on other threads but avoid those which describe what I am up to!

pascal30

dragonfly46

Unfortunately welbeck even under a different name they would soon know it was me if I posted on the GM thread for example and said where I was from. The annoying thing is that the person who asked me if I was dragonfly46 was not the person on Gransnet but was a friend of hers so it could be anyone.

Post under a different name and maybe not say where you come from.. so that we can continue to benefit from your wisdom and friendship

It's not about the name, but the way you write, your expressions, punctuation, etc, and your opinions, etc.

You can hide those deliberately for a while, and then you reverse, and someone 'outs you' - lol.

I wish I had remained anonymous- I was very naive when I joined. Too late, ah well.

It's not about the name, but the way you write, your expressions, punctuation, etc, and your opinions, etc.

A very good friend said she recognised me by my writing style!