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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

celebgran Tue 22-Jan-13 19:05:12

i was not referring to you Movedealot sorry my turn to say no offence meant!
o dear going have gin and tonic now!!!

celebgran Tue 22-Jan-13 18:57:25

having hugely stressful day! just dont need any more, not suprised Cheelu got fed up!!

saying no offence meant is not really on why say it in first place?

I have been waiting 3 months for my dermatology appt and sorry dont find it at all funny.

celebgran Tue 22-Jan-13 18:55:19

yep glad I not had time to log in til now today if this is way gransnet is going!!

gracesmum Tue 22-Jan-13 18:46:39

There seems to have been a bit of tail chasing today - glad I was out and hope that it is all over! smile

yogagran Tue 22-Jan-13 18:36:37

Sinking tennis balls phoenix - what's that all about?

Anne58 Tue 22-Jan-13 18:35:35

Agapanthus Yes.

Ana Tue 22-Jan-13 18:31:21

I knew what you meant, jingl. And yes, I thought your comment was funny, because everyone does seem to feel they have to add their 'signature' to the birthday/get well/sorry the goldfish is off colour virtual card. It's human nature, but still a bit comical.
There again, I don't know how I'd feel if I were celebgran confused

Anne58 Tue 22-Jan-13 18:30:39

It goes back to what I said about 4 lifetimes pages ago about communications without a face or a voice, very easy for messages to get muddled or misinterpreted.

Off now to consider posting about beds being invaded and sinking tennis balls.

As you were, ladies.

agapanthus Tue 22-Jan-13 18:29:52

Could someone please clarify.. Is Jings the same person as jo5 and JO 7. If I put this on another thread please forgive.. I can't find it!

soop Tue 22-Jan-13 18:15:50

ditto janeainsworth I honestly feel that jings meant no harm. Just saying...

janeainsworth Tue 22-Jan-13 18:12:32

j07 Please don't give up your efforts to keep Gransnet amusing.
#notbeingsarky

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 18:07:59

scratch that last bit

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 18:07:37

what she thought

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 18:07:16

I did say that! grin Now I'm asking what CG thought I meant when I said it. hmm

#buggering off

Anne58 Tue 22-Jan-13 18:05:57

But I though you DID say "No offence" to Celebgran j07 !!! (confused now)

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 18:02:54

Why would I have come on and said "no offence meant" to you Celebgran? What do you think that meant?!

Movedalot Tue 22-Jan-13 18:02:49

But it passee over my head, I didn't know whether you were being sarcastic or you thought I was J07. I just wanted clarification in my drugged up state. No accustations for hurt involved. sad

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 18:01:38

Sorry to repeat myself with the "lighten up"

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 18:01:12

The sarky thing was meant for me, not you, Movedalot. I was being slightly mocking. Not cruelly. Just a bit of jokey mickey taking.

Lighten up! hmm

And don't be so ready to take offence where none was meant.

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 17:58:56

Oh for heaven's sake. Lighten up a bit! Can't you manage to understand a little bit of frivolity? Yes, even a bit of harmless sarcasm? There was no intention of hurting anyone.

Oh keep Gransnet boring if you will. [shrug]

Movedalot Tue 22-Jan-13 17:58:26

Well I prefer to give her the benefit of the doubt and if I am wrong then so be it. If you think my comments are unnecessary that is a shame. I think you will find that there are lots of unnecessary comments on GN but that doesn't mean they are not valid.

celebgran Tue 22-Jan-13 17:56:02

no it is quite clear Jo7 is being rather nasty really!

not sure why, but surely you can busy yourself with other threads without making unnecessary comments.

Movedalot Tue 22-Jan-13 17:46:11

Not sure what your latest meant jo7 (dim drugged day) but just in case of doubt I was not being sarky, I genuinely thought you were being nice. smile

celebgran Tue 22-Jan-13 17:42:00

well Jo7 that is what this is all about showing interest and supporting each other may you dont think that way?

j07 Tue 22-Jan-13 11:26:27

Ah!

grin #beingsarky