A small dilemma

Me too Gally even though sometimes I'm

Me too, Gally.

Well Anagram I did actually call him a french w.....l . I hate confrontation so now I just take care of what I write and keep my observations neutral (ish)

Gally, how on earth could anyone think calling Sarkozy or anyone else a weasel was racist? I'm actually shocked by that - it's absolutely ridiculous . It really is very sad that people are discouraged from putting forward their views, however controversial (not that yours was!), by put-downs from those who disagree.

I considered changing my name some time ago but didn't in the end. It's perfectly obvious to anyone I know who I am and for that reason I don't enter into too many personal details, although there are lots of things I would like to discuss on GN but feel I shouldn't. I also, since I was accused of being racist (for calling Sarkozy a weasel!) don't enter too deeply into any political discussion or anything that may cause offence to either me or anyone else . I may yet change my name but we all have a certain way of expressing ourselves and I'm sure people would realise who I was eventually. Sad, but as we are open to all and sundry, it's probably best to keep schtum.

Of course not....! [quick look behind shoulder emoticon]

But we're not paranoid - not us

Yes...it had crossed my mind!

Unless it's already happening Anagram..........

I think that would be the point at which GN would become chaotic and a bit worrying, NfkDumpling!

A couple of friends I know are on GN. But they know me really well so would probably guess my identity anyway. Is it possible to have a second ID where you can be happily anonymous and controversial?

Golden It's easy to change your name and you only have to make your profile invisible to other Gnetters and noone will know who you are.

I do worry sometimes that when people post very frankly about their families and friends that they are identifiable to the people they are posting about.

GoldenGran If you click on "My gransnet" (top right) then click on "preferences" read the first paragraph and the last sentence says "If you would like to delete your Gransnet registration completely, please go here" and you click on the word"here".

Hope that helps x

But I don't want to change again because i have settled into my identity.

I had a different username for a few months but it was basically my own name and when I wanted to say something controversial and rather confidential I changed it.

Now I do not feel I am absolutely anonymous. Everyone knows I am on Gransnet and I think one of my GC has guessed my id.

No, absolutely not Anagram

I changed my original username by e-mailing GNHQ and they did it for me. I was going to take part in a thread about care homes and realised my username could identify me.

I cautiously agree, but not if it's just to confuse people, Grannyeggs!

I think it's a good idea to rehatch now and again.

I have said enough on my profile and various threads to make me identifiable to anyone who knows me, but so far no-one has 'outed' me.

Of course it make sense, Annika.

I also do not 'broadcast' myself as being on here, its not that I have anything to hide, but I feel I can really say what I feel without hurting anyone I know (if that makes sense)

I'm happy to share freely with real and virtual friends. Have always been "outgoing" and not likely to change the habit of a lifetime. For those who think differently, to change your online persona is simple. Go to contact us and things will get sorted in a jiffy.

Oh dear, I am sure if anyone on here knows me they will easily be able to identify me! I don't really care about the anonimity but if I suddenly disappear you will know I have transformed into something indefinable because I have something to say which is too controversial to own up to.

I once wrote to a very specific publication and the editor called me to ask if I would prefer to be 'name and address withheld' because of what I had said. I told her to go ahead but when it was published I got loads of calls telling me what I good letter I had written. Clearly there is no place for me to hide