Gransnet. Should I Be On It?

I admit on a couple of occasions I’ve thought it’s not for me, usually after things have become unnecessarily bitchy, but I always seem to get drawn back, there are some lovely, funny, kind people here, just cherrypick your threads.

I often get no response to my posts, sometimes my posts seem to kill a thread stone dead!

I also find I can post something, it gets no response and then a few posts later someone says exactly the same thing and gets several responses agreeing with it!

I am beginning to think perhaps I am the only way who can actually see my posts!

For those upset at no-one responding to their posts, it happens to all of us. It's not personal! ?

Many of us read, but don't always have time to respond.
It doesn't matter to me at all if no-one responds to my posts, I don't expect them too!
We don't have to agree with or like posters , that's what it's like in real life. Sometimes it's better to keep quiet.

I have to agree with Maw, there are such a variety of characters on GN, that's what makes it so interesting!
I too am miffed at the stereotyping. I do hope the OP was meant to be tongue in cheek.

This proves why I prefer my dogs to most people...at least I know which end the shit comes out!

Chaffinch I am not sure what your point is- are you simply dismissing years of contributions by hundreds of women (and men) of massively varying ages on an equally massive variety of subjects as “dog loving Remainers who are anti- Monarchy “ (and no doubt have perms, elasticated waists, hate their DILs and feel hard done by because they never see their grandchildren whom they babysit eight days out of seven?
I am not sure whether I am meant to laugh but I sure as hell resent being stereotyped. ?

I think you should run for the hills - we're all mad!

We wear old lady clothes; we get nipple covers in the mail when we've sent for insoles, or mahogany chairs which we're compleedd to keep for 20+ years; we are often on the point of committing hara-kiri as a result of our OHs shenanagins; we live on toast and lightly poached geckos, we read norty books and some of us have absolutely no idea what Aldi is!

What's more, many of us wish think Brexit is just the answer to "What does an anvil do if you drop it on a chair?'

Join us and you're doomed!

"Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate"

Don't say you weren't warned.

I can do no more.

It's for your own good.

If you're still reading, it's already too late.

Many apologies - I meant Gagajo not Dinahmo

It was the o confusing me.

I voted remain
like having a monarchy
like dogs
have too many scarves
Shop in Waitrose (and Lidl!) Waitrose does have bargains, Dinahmo !
I knit and crochet therefore am not a with-it granny and am beyond the pale

What Eloethan said - you can't expect everyone to agree with you all the time, that's boring

So stay.

Pinkquarz, people rarely respond to my posts either. Particularly when I mention I don't live in the UK anymore, I don't get a response!

There are many quite vocal people on Gransnet who (a) want to leave the EU (b) are royalists and (c) dislike dogs.

I suggest that if you can't bear to hear opinions that differ from your own, you should join sites that only reflect your views and interests.

I voted to leave, still would.
Don`t hate the Royals, just the odd one or two.
Love dogs, cats, all animals in fact, but do prefer a dog to look like a dog, not a toy. Only have a cat these days.
Don`t shop at Waitrose, none near me, good old Tesco for us.
So do stay Chaffinch, you fit in as well as any of us!

I love that nanaK54 ....lovely line

It takes many different flowers to make a beautiful garden

Stay with Gransnet if you enjoy it. We don't all have to share the same views.

Keep off the contentious threads if you don't like arguments/animated discussions.

The Games are fun although there are Gransnetters who can't stand them.

Voted leave but changed my mind.

Very anti monarchy but don't hate the RF.

Like little dogs but afraid of big ones and corgis (nothing to do with HM)

If we all thought the same it would be boring and there would be no arguments discussions. That's what makes GN interesting.

Mmm, dare I say - we're all different

Half the time I think I shouldn't be on here because it seems to be full of right-wing bigots.

But then I see threads full of lefties like me and...

Waitrose, no thanks. Why pay more for the same food? Plus I prefer a green grocers etc.

I love dogs but can't have one. My cats would have heart attacks BUT my grandson would be over the moon with a dog!

Shopped!!

I've never been good with a scarf either.

I voted leave, and wish they'd get on with it.
I used to have a dog, but wouldn't have another. As for cats, no thank you!
I too like the monarchy.
I used to clean in Waitrose but I have never stopped there?

I try to steer clear of the political threads as they just turn into shouting matches.

Oopsminty

Yes, M & S food, better than Waitrose.

Sorry, but I really don’t like dogs, and I do own a lot of scarves!

2 out of 3 here as well. I adore dogs.

Not a natural scarf wearer. They look great on other people.

M&S for food

I'm quite new and don't post much.

But enjoy reading interesting threads like this one

Chaffinch, do please stay. I don't agree with all your views but I love the variety on Gransnet.
I am pro -EU.
I greatly admire the queen and her devotion to duty, but don't agree with a hereditary monarchy.
I don't mind dogs but detest cats.
I haven't got a Waitrose.
I like silk scarves but rarely wear scarves at all.
So I differ from you in many ways but I'd still like to read your posts.

Hetty

I don’t agree with your a, b, or c.

But I wholeheartedly agree, this isn’t an exclusive club, anyone can join, the more the merrier!

Chaffinch, don't go! We need a variety of beliefs and viewpoints on here or it will die of boredom. If everyone agreed it wouldn't be worth reading.

a. I voted Leave and still want to Leave

b. I have no interest in the Royal Family

c. I do like dogs and cats too!

I don't like Waitrose or silk scarves at all. I think a lot of Gransnetters are incredibly funny, not that they mean to be.

A significant minority talk out of the wrong body opening and it's endlessly amusing, I find! Do I worry about anything much? Do I question whether I belong here? Er, nope!

Do stay, we need a variety of opinions on here, not an 'echo chamber' as they say on Mumsnet.