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j07 Thu 17-Jan-13 22:50:03

Have you noticed that the threads that go on for the longest time and get the most posts, are the threads when gransnetters are talking about themselves?

Ana Thu 17-Jan-13 22:50:52

Aren't they all llike that? confused

merlotgran Thu 17-Jan-13 22:52:26

Does it matter?

j07 Thu 17-Jan-13 22:59:44

Just a little bit sad perhaps?

absent Fri 18-Jan-13 10:55:52

I'm not sure that is exactly how it works and I certainly don't think it is sad. Rather it's fascinating, revealing, reassuring, infuriating, touching and many other things.

Elegran Fri 18-Jan-13 11:09:38

When you chat in real life to a neighbour, you discuss all kinds of things, but the longest talks are about yourselves and what is happening to you and your families.

Movedalot Fri 18-Jan-13 11:52:18

I think you are right that some GNs do seem to talk about their own lives quite a lot but perhaps this is the only place they can do so. If it helps them then it is a good thing. Some of us prefer to keep the more personal stuff private. Each to her own.

It is different if they are just saying a little bit in order to show that they really do understand what someone else is going through though.

Marelli Fri 18-Jan-13 13:51:17

I agree, Movedalot. It can be a real comfort for those who really need to open up about things in their lives.

Ana Fri 18-Jan-13 17:03:21

Where's the Favourite Colour thread gone? confused

jeni Fri 18-Jan-13 17:07:41

Was just wondering that?

Elegran Fri 18-Jan-13 17:10:59

It has been deleted - by MNHQ.

Why not GNHQ? They can't STILL be on Christmas leave.

Movedalot Fri 18-Jan-13 17:12:38

Why?

Elegran Fri 18-Jan-13 17:12:45

So has the "My Aplogies" thread. I found out by going to "I'm On"

jeni Fri 18-Jan-13 17:14:45

Thought police?

JessM Fri 18-Jan-13 17:16:13

I heard a rumour that GN delete threads that are about other threads. Don't know if true or not.

j07 Fri 18-Jan-13 17:18:23

Least they could do is tell us why! hmm

j07 Fri 18-Jan-13 17:18:54

I feel like they've deleted my life's work. grin

Ana Fri 18-Jan-13 17:21:45

They used to give a warning that the thead would be deleted shortly. This seems ridiculous - no warning, no reason given. hmm

jeni Fri 18-Jan-13 17:28:45

Quite

j07 Fri 18-Jan-13 17:30:30

Join my rebellion threads #letemhaveit

jeni Fri 18-Jan-13 17:41:53

Done!

j07 Fri 18-Jan-13 17:42:41

smile

soop Fri 18-Jan-13 18:20:40

...now that I have the attention of you lot I'll try to put a smile on a face or two. Have uploaded a new pic of the wee man. HA!!! That fooled you. Stop the argie-bargie thingy and chill! I shall check on you all tomorrow. moonwine smile

Kali Fri 18-Jan-13 18:27:32

What a lovely child. You must be very proud smile

Grannyeggs Fri 18-Jan-13 18:37:15

soop flowers wee man is gorgeous.