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What has happened to GN just lately?

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Ceesnan Sat 19-Jan-13 07:59:46

It seems to me that the atmosphere here has changed recently, last month it was lovely and cosy with friendly remarks and a general feeling of goodwill and a willingness to support and comfort if necessary. Over the past two weeks or so there seems to have been a surfeit of sarcasm, sniping and school child accusations e.g. "I didn't start it, she did!" What on earth has happened? sad

Movedalot Tue 22-Jan-13 19:18:39

grace perhaps we share a friend grin my friend Jane posted the same thing.

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 19:18:47

BTW kali, was it you that was sorry to have missed the thing about Harry on the tv (other thread) If it was, I have found the video and put it on the thread for you. Don't bother to thank me. Not half as much fun as knocking is it? hmm

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 19:21:17

And how is that NOT making an accusation of bullying Gracesmum?! shock You have chosen this thread, at this point, to post it.

Kali Tue 22-Jan-13 19:22:38

If you've put that on a thread for me I've yet to find it, but now you've flagged it up I will go and find the link and say 'thank you J0 in advance.
You can be very funny, you've often made me LOL but today, sorry not funny. You are better than that. Truly.

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 19:23:29

Stop bloody insulting me! angry

Totally fucked off now.

You are a LOAD OF STUFFED SHIRTS.

Kali Tue 22-Jan-13 19:24:11

J0 I don't think Grace was talking about you.

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 19:25:07

I don't give a stuff what you think.

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 19:25:59

I find the "you are better than that" totally and unwarrantedly, patronising. angry

Kali Tue 22-Jan-13 19:26:43

What the hell are you talking about?

Faye Tue 22-Jan-13 19:29:18

jingle's, jingl, j07, J05 etc, etc humour is slightly sarcastic, but no harm meant type humour. It took me awhile to get her humour. She will step in and stick up for those who need it though. Some times she really makes me chuckle with her funny comments. Sometimes I wonder what is she thinking. She has nearly been driven off Gransnet in the past by those who will post about someone as though they can't see posts about themselves, some really believe she can't read this post because it is about her. She is a tough old bird. grin

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 19:30:03

19.22.38 - your post?!

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 19:30:57

Faye grin

Thanks for that (I think) grin

Ana Tue 22-Jan-13 19:32:47

Agreed, Faye. Gransnet would be a gloomier place without jingl.

Kali Tue 22-Jan-13 19:32:58

I'm still not sure what I've done to earn your wrath. I'm off.

Ana Tue 22-Jan-13 19:34:05

confused

johanna Tue 22-Jan-13 19:44:22

Ana
I am going to propose you for a position with the United Nations.
Also this thread is getting funnier by the minute.

Ana Tue 22-Jan-13 19:46:05

Thanks, johanna, but I don't think your proposal would be seconded! grin

gracesmum Tue 22-Jan-13 19:55:16

Right jo7 I thought it was appropriate to comments which have proved hurtful or upsetting not a specific accusation of bullying. The extract is based on bullying but I thought it was just as applicable in a situation where members felt moved to leave (but fortunately return in most cases!) because of either hurtful or aggressive remarks.
I certainly was not talking about you, but about a few members over the past couple of weeks who have thrown their weight around in a rude and aggressive manner.(Oops, I am going to be in trouble for that) Despite what you may think, I do not include you in that category so don't take offence please, where none was intended.
That's all.

MargaretX Tue 22-Jan-13 20:21:13

At the moment Jingle I'm trying to find thread you are not on........

glassortwo Tue 22-Jan-13 21:12:27

confused

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 21:35:55

Sorry gracesmum. I got that wrong.

Margaret I'll leave the floor to you. Good luck.

glassortwo Tue 22-Jan-13 21:50:02

I have had to come back and read that comment again. MargaretX ?

merlotgran Tue 22-Jan-13 22:09:44

Are we not allowed to go on lots of threads? confused

glassortwo Tue 22-Jan-13 22:11:31

Obviously not merlot shock

merlotgran Tue 22-Jan-13 22:20:31

I've found one. She's not on the Les Mis! thread.