Other forums.

But are they nice anno

Oh yes - we are all very supportive of one another. That's what it's all about.

One of my DDs uses netmums.. she says it feels less ' on-trend' and 'yummy mummy' than Mumsnet and feels other posters are more similar to her.

I use the Kintyre forum, also registered on Holiday Truths, but rarely visit there now, it`s gone down hill too much. Also another forum which developed from another packing up, and is limited to present membership.

I still can't believe I'm on this forum, much less any others. I was following a news article from Google news, which led me to a newspaper site, which in turn mentioned that Gransnet had just started as an offshoot from Mumsnet. I love being a granny so was intrigued enough to sign up and began to read the posts - and that was my downfall, because here I am still. My name is Grannyactivist and I am an addict.

(And no matter how messy it gets and no matter how many differences of opinion there are I cannot imagine leaving because at its best there is nothing like it!!)

Hear, hear, GA.

Grannynet seems practically dead these days. And yet it attracts adverts, which GN doesn't seem to.

I've belonged to a few expat forums (lived in the ME). They vary hugely over time, and usually it comes down to a handful of regular posters, They set the tone, and over time they move on/get banned/get bored, and the whole feel of the forum changes. One I still pop onto (don't post) has gone from vituperative to very boring in 2 years. Is GN any different, I wonder? (Don't think we've hit vituperative yet )

It seems to be as usual, that the grass isn't greener then?
I've always thought that lots of you were on other forums, and I could never find any that looked interesting, but obviously Granset is top of the pops!

I'm not on any other forums, and echo grannyactivist's last paragraph .
I've been here since the outset, having changed my name once.

I too echo what ga says! No matter what, GN is too much a part of my life to leave it.

When I was in the midst of breast cancer and all the chemo etc. I did use the Breast Cancer Care forum, and found it really helpful, provided I stuck with the section that applied to me i.e. undergoing treatment. Wandering into other sections for people worse off than me was scary, although I admired the posters immensely. But I could ask the sort of "Has anyone else...." type question, about silly things that were happening to me.

I am on Cloth Bum Mums, which is a forum for Mums who use reusable nappies (not the terries that we used to use but really pretty reusable cloth) because my DD is a WAHM who makes them. They are a great group of Mums who are trying to save money, and also not use disposables because of the waste issues. They are a very supportive group who occasionally have disagreements over certain issues but the people who run the group are quite strict and close threads if they become to argumentative, and also have a red card system for people who are trouble makers and they seem to have no problems with taking them off the forum. It is incredible how helpful these Mums are to each other, especially if they have lost a baby or have a sick baby or marital problems. It is a great forum and I love the fact that they accept me as a gran and chat happily to me and seem to appreciate my input too. I love it....

Ga yikes so are we an off-shoot of the ghastly Mumsnet? [pulls in horns emoticon].

Mumsnet can also be hugely supportive to members. It is so huge there is a lot going on there.

Well jo7 I can assure you Grannynet is very much alive and a calming place to be why do we always have to slag it off! It does put me off this forum!

I only belong to The Ship of Fools and post there once in a blue moon. I went to look at Grannynet. They come across as a lovely supportive set of people. The emphasis seems to be for those grannies who are very involved in childcare. It does seem sad that anyone should seek to denigrate another forum. As has been said here before, if you don't like it, and it's not for you, then then leave.

Have we seen you here before, Curlycut? The name rings a bell...

Yes Ana, we have seen curlycut before on the Friends That Depress You thread last October at 21:17:25.

On the 6th.

Happened on Gransnet. Lurked for a while. Liked the people and the attitude. Barged in. Haven't found the need for other forums. Do use Facebook, but that doesn't count does it?

I used to be on Age Concern Discussion Board and Chat but they closed them down but notice they suggest trying Gransnet did try a couple of Doggy Forum but they were very cliquey

Bruha their very cliquey on here!

I must disagree with regard to "being cliquey" I tend to think that there are just a lot of members who have been here from the start and made some good virtual friendships so are that bit more relaxed with each other,all members are welcome and it is good to see GN expanding everyday with new members,if some of the threads are not for you look and join in with something else that takes your fancy.I don't join in on some topic's but give my input on fashion/beauty/pets etc the lighter things in life really, and I tend to steer clear of confrontation but enjoy reading the input of others on these topic's as everyone is entitled to their opinion's surely.

I agree, glammanana Yes, you see the same names cropping up in some discussions, but that is because they are interested in those subjects or involved in those areas.

New voices with something to say are welcome, and only some of the people who post a lot are the "founder members". Stick a toe in the water on a thread that interests you - possibly saying "I am new here, but....." There are so many threads that you will find several that are for you. If not, start another. Someone, somewhere, will answer.

I like the friendliness on here and am dumbfounded when cliques are mentioned. GNHQ encourages and supports local meetups, so I and others have now met each other face to face, and will continue to do so. Regional/local forums and facilitators are being set up to enable Gransnetters to network and find resources for them to enjoy in their locality.

I refuse to apologise for networking with other women in my age range, and agreeing with any comments that reflect my own views. Divisive jabs at Gransnet members are irritating. Just because one or two people see things in a negative way, doesn't mean that's how it is. Cliques and gangs might flourish on other forums, but they won't get a toe-hold on here. If someone tells you there are cliques, ask for solid evidence. They'll struggle to provide it.