GNHQ please make it clear that these forums are public!

If you have more than one email address, you can register with GN from each of them. And No, I am not someone who does that.

Sometimes, on Mumsnet, the OP will say that they are a regular poster but changed their name just for that thread, as it is of a personal nature.

If they can cope, why can't we be allowed to?

charleygirl mentioned a friend who uses two names. How is this so?
Changing names is one thing, posting under multiple names is quite another.

GNHQ #needtobemoreontheball.

Prob. not enough staff.

It's funny isn't it that we can't change our names 'to build trust' but Mumsnet change names all the time. Maybe they don't need trust ;-)

We don’t allow members to change their usernames because we want everyone to be able to trust the relationships they build up with others on Gransnet.

so I would think it is not within the rules to have more than one identity.

I think GN relaxed the rules recently after the thread about FB and privacy, but only to allow posters to change their usernames if they wish - not to appear as three different posters.

GNHQ . Is it allowed for one poster to have multiple identities?

Is it against the rules I wonder?

If there was another one of me perhaps I could answer that question

Grannyknot I know what you mean - I'm often surprised to read something I wrote ages ago which I'd completely forgotten about

I don't think people should be allowed to have more than one Gransnet identity - it makes you wonder if there's a reason for them doing that.

I post less and less these days. The idea of one poster using multiple identities gives me the creeps.

I didn't think it was allowed, but suppose with different ipesses they crawl under the radar.

Like others, I can only cope, just, with posting under one name. I did not think that it was allowed. I personally know somebody who uses two names. I would be more confused than I am at present but that is not difficult.

minimouse even with just one of me, I sometimes come across something I wrote ages ago, and I think "I caaan't believe I wrote that!" So now I'm thinking of having a disclaimer on every post "That's my opinion today but it may change at any time in the future"

Just picked up this thread - am horrified to find out about FB - it will make people wary of what they reveal and will also reduce spontaneity.

Does she/he answer her/his own questions I wonder?

Gk "I'm currently agog at the poster who said (on another thread) that he/she posts under 3 different names!"

I'm even more agog that they don't confuse themselves with who said what! Perhaps they do! I know I would - I have enough trouble just being me!

Leticia I don't think a poster can do what you suggest, because of the Ts & Cs that we have signed up to simply by being Gransnet members.

On another note re posting - I'm currently agog at the poster who said (on another thread) that he/she posts under 3 different names! What a funny old world this is ...

If GNHQ are not going to do anything then I would advise the OP to start with 'this is for GN only and is not to be shared elsewhere'.

Thank you Grannyknot for raising this issue. I have found it to be a real 'eye opener' regarding what can happen to our posts.

I do hope that it doesn't fade into insignificance with time and that it resonates with new posters who like me were unaware of connections with other social media sites.

Think posters have put forward good suggestions regarding GNHQ highlighting warnings on the site!

I think it could be called globalisation.

Never forget there are just six degrees of separation from you and anyone on the planet.

There is a picture of me in the reception class at school out there on the internet - someone posted it on a historical site (historical??! - me?)
Thank goodness no names are attached as I looked completely gormless and bewildered.

Easy enough to do Fishpieplease.

Don't let that lull you into a false sense of security BlueBelle - odd things often come up.
I agree with Cherrytree59 - it is all to do with advertising revenue.

GN gives a cosy feeling.
People get lulled in to a false sense of security.

Think reality TV
The psychology behind is the same.

A few weeks in and the participants
(no matter how intelligent or media savvy) have completely forgotten that they are on TV and are being watched by millions!

GN needs to be out there.
A few Grans discussing the price of fish will not bring in advertising revenue.
It is a business that requires media attention.
The easiest way is through fb and Twitter.
You the poster may take umbrage that that The Daily Mail has lifted a site post,
but you can bet your bottom Dollar that GN ( the business) is more than happy with the exposure.

To GNers it is a place to discuss life. loves and problems.

I can only repeat to The GN owners/Management
It is a business (not a charity) on the worldwide stage.

Leticaia. I think your last but one comment is excellent. Simple,and surely very easy to implement.

Well I ve just googled First day at school as that's a recent thread and nothing at all has come up for gransnet !!!

I would be tempted to put it on Twitter if it didn't give away my identity! (As a warning) Rest assured that I won't.

A notice should be there under 'add your message here' saying that you must be aware that anyone at all can read your message and in fact GN may even link it on other sites.