Why do you come to Gransnet?

Interesting that there are several names on this thread that I don't recall ever seeing post before. That is just an observation I hasten to add.
Those of you that are fairly new and say you feel ignored. I have been here since a month or so from the start of GN and my posts quiet often don't get a response. I've just learnt to roll with it.
I? GN

I just like to see what interests other people and what they are concerned about.

Kupari wrote:
"I am well aware 2 or 3 people can be unpleasant , but I just ignore their posts, as I'm sure they only do it to get a reaction."
Same here. But I'm also interested in politics - try to leapfrog the arguments and make a point. Sometimes. but just catching up as I'm out of touch now.

Lara..... you will be scratching for real after a visit to The Argy ( Gaston has fleas.)

I like the relationships advice and experiences, health, style and beauty and I even like the politics stuff when there are robust disagreements, why not- I quite like a bit of banter occasionally, I don't think it should be all fluffy and non confrontational..

I've been on GN for a few years now, but can't remember why I joined, or when! I love it though. Mainly reading the forums to see what other people think about things.
I am mainly ignored but am used to that now, and figure it's my own fault anyway as I am boring. I don't like being contentious, generally, and discovered ages ago that some posters can be, er.. a little sharp, at times.
I think mainly, because I live alone, that I find comfort in knowing that other posters have the same problems and worries that I have, and reading about how they deal with this.
The posts I dislike most are when a well known person is criticised, sometimes unpleasantly, and I feel that as they can't answer back that it's unfair.
Mostly GN is fascinating and mostly you all seem lovely.

I am afraid I am a lurker but really only because I tend to look at GN in the evening and everyone has already said very articulately what I am thinking. I think the advice on the whole is very thoughtful and kind and it makes me admire the posters enormously. However, I know politically I do not feel the same as most of you (am pleased when WW, DJ etc post) but I love reading the political posts although I can see none of us changes our views. The Brexit debates have particularly fascinated me. I had foolishly imagined that as we heard more and more about the difficulties of leaving, people's minds would change but views seem to have hardened. So what I like about GN is the window it gives me into other people's minds.

Thank you, that's good to know

I'll thank you not to be throwing aspersions around about my Graham rosesared. we don't ant people avoiding the Argy Bargy because of his little passengers, do we

I have picked up some good tips about various things . I like recipe site and I like some of the competitions . Gransnetters often give me a laugh and sometimes make me want to cry .

I've only been coming on to GN for a few months and have been a bit surprised at some of the personal nastiness goes on between posters - I find it difficult to understand why anybody would bother to come on just to slag people off. I'm also aware that some posters have clearly known each other for a long time and seem to react only to each other's posts - are these the GN "royalty" somebody mentioned? But there are many others who interact with everybody and this is great. There is genuine concern for others from most of the posters and many who need a bit of support. I'd like to think we could all give support and ask for it if we need it, that's what I thought GN was about.

I like to read the general chat, it's good to know I am not alone in my thinking about various issues. Also I've picked up some useful tips along the way.
Best wishes to all Gransnetters!

Some of the user names fascinate me and I wonder how some of them came about!
In fact, some are extremely witty (wish I had thought of something witty).
A couple of the names I liked best seem to have disappeared from GN, more's the pity.

I enjoy reading the forum but when I posted recently asking for advice I was hurt by some posters cruel and harsh replies. I'll never seek advice on here again.

Oh dear Sleepyamber, don't be put off.

Sleepyamber Most of us are kind people. Please don't be put off.

The chat and camaderie.
Information and advice.

I just look at the threads GN HQ emails to me.

I prefer GN to Mumsnet because the discussions are generally more good-humoured and polite. I have been disappointed recently to see some posters being sharp and rude. Generally I think the site is great.

I've been here quite a few years although I don't post that often. Although maybe a search would prove me wrong there! It's interesting to see other people's points of view, although I find the political threads intimidating.

I do the occasional competition and apply for free books. I haven't been in the Cafe so maybe I should try that.

Try the Argy, you will be very welcome. We just say whatever nonsense comes into our head. It is so non judgemental, no nastiness.

Yes do come to the Argy Bargy Bar Sue. They're as mad as a box of frogs in there not me, of course but we're very welcoming.

I lurk in the Argy Bargy Bar. Can't keep up with the banter.

Lara - you asked if we recommended GN? I did only last week to my neighbour. She's having family problems so I told her to look in as she'd find her problems were far from as unique as she thought. Sometimes though the advise can seem harsh as other points of view are given. It's not dressed up with the face to face politeness you get from friends. Perhaps we could all learn to be a bit more gentle sometimes!

EVERYONE is welcome in the Argy. NFK Please come in, as we are gentle folk. We write nonsense and usually just pick up something from a previous post. We are running out of supplies, so if you or anyone else has anything to contribute, even non alcoholic items, we would be very grateful for any contributions. Even if your first post is just introducing yourself, that would be a start.

I come to read the stories about interaction with GC. I do not see mine as I smoke. They are not allowed anywhere near me even when I go through the not smoking for two hours, shower, put on clean clothes, arrive at the home change clothes again. Allowed to hold for two minutes till I go to kiss baby and baby is whipped away from me with the words " no one who smokes is going to kiss my baby". So I love the stories and also hope one day I might see an answer to my dilemma. I did stop smoking for nine months but no invitations to visit accepted so went back to it. I call it my only pleasure while looking after my husband with dementia. There are two GS now. Seen two and half year old three times and five month old once. They live half an hour away. Son works five minutes away. DIL mother lives five minutes away and childminds. Son brings them to her. I must have been an AWFUL mother.

Marnie, I am so sorry x