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If you think GN can get a little heated.....

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Greatnan Mon 07-Oct-13 16:30:09

.....you should read some of the expat forums. Most of the protagonists are men. The arguments are sometimes ridiculous. For example, one person says Britain is rubbish and life in France is perfect. Somebody else replies that their life in France has been disastrous and they can't wait to get back to Britain, which is wonderful. If I try mildly pointing out that both countries have their good and bad points, and you don't have to hate Britain to enjoy living in France, I get jumped on from both sides!
And the political arguments can get really vicious, with personal insults flying around.
I have fallen foul of one member who is an ex-policeman and gets very annoyed whenever I mention some news story about police corruption or incompetence, misogyny, homophobia or racism, even though I always point out that the majority of police officers are probably perfectly honest and fair. He always says the offences are only 'alleged' and goes very quiet when they are found to be true. As an ex-teacher, I just feel sad when stories appear about rogue teachers, but I don't take them as a personal insult. He also objects to my atheism and left-wing views. I have to enjoy that I quite enjoy jousting with him. If I couldn't take the heat, I would stay out of the kitchen! However, he has been responsible for several members leaving the forum, especially women.

I find Gransnet to be a haven of polite, kind, intelligent people, mostly women, with a scattering of some very nice men.

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thatbags Wed 09-Oct-13 22:15:14

There does seem to be a majority on this thread that thatjings is lovable smile

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thatbags Wed 09-Oct-13 22:11:15

Majority about what anyway?

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thatbags Wed 09-Oct-13 22:10:47

Not that I'm aware of, galen.

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Galen Wed 09-Oct-13 22:06:11

Bags is there a majority on GN?

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j08 Wed 09-Oct-13 21:50:52

smile Thank you Harri.

Big fat slobbery kiss.

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thatbags Wed 09-Oct-13 21:46:21

I've never worked out what the majority agree about, sel. Do tell. Then I can decide whether I do or not.

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harrigran Wed 09-Oct-13 19:44:39

harri loves you too jingl smile

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Sel Wed 09-Oct-13 19:41:37

ceesnan I think gransnet is supportive of those with personal problems. Outside of that I think unless you agree with the majority it's not pleasant, I'd struggle with 'interesting' frankly. Hostile possibly grin

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Ceesnan Wed 09-Oct-13 19:34:26

I don't think that pleasant is the word I would use greatnan - interesting would be a better adjective possibly.

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j08 Wed 09-Oct-13 19:08:27

I'm going to the pub soon, to get my dinner. I will think of you munching on your muesli Abs. smile

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j08 Wed 09-Oct-13 19:05:55

I don't believe you haven't got a sense of humour Absent. I'll bet you have really.

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absent Wed 09-Oct-13 18:56:49

No you won't. I don't have my breakfast until seven – another five minutes. This thread does seem to have turned into a junior school playground however. Sweet! smile

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j08 Wed 09-Oct-13 18:52:31

blush I wish I hadn't started this.

We'll put absent off her breakfast. grin

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Gagagran Wed 09-Oct-13 18:49:38

Just seen this - can I join the love jingle club too? wink

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j08 Wed 09-Oct-13 18:36:59

Just one finger Absent.

You just got up? smile

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petallus Wed 09-Oct-13 18:35:38

Thank you j08

I love you too!

I might get a bit envious sometimes because you are so popular though! grin

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j08 Wed 09-Oct-13 18:35:17

shock Norty Galen!

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absent Wed 09-Oct-13 18:34:03

What was the emoticon you suggested jangly? Was it fingers down the throat?

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Galen Wed 09-Oct-13 18:33:10

Are you sure it was an o? It might have been another vowel?

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j08 Wed 09-Oct-13 18:32:18

Mwah!

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j08 Wed 09-Oct-13 18:31:38

You can join in Petallus. I definitely love you.

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Ana Wed 09-Oct-13 18:31:24

You been down the pub again, jingl? grin

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j08 Wed 09-Oct-13 18:30:44

I missed an o out there. I think it was an o.

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j08 Wed 09-Oct-13 18:30:07

Do you love me Galen? smile (You can call me rse)

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Sel Wed 09-Oct-13 18:25:56

Yeah I like you j08 ( I don't feel able to call you jingl as I'm relatively new here) smile You typically make me laugh and you don't take crap from anyone. I do remember a guest blog, can't remember on what, but there were pictures of the blogger (bloggess?) and you questioned her clothes/colour combinations and I remember laughing so much. Priceless.

Many other priceless moments too - you are Little Miss Naughty with a great heart.

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