Is anyone else like me ?

Not alone at all

No. I never recognise posters.

I don't think they remember what posters have written in the past, there are a few Miss Marples on here that search using the posters name to see everything they have written since time began, usually so that they can be pulled up on a detail or told off for not following their advice previously.

There are also Whattsapp groups, people that email each other and those that meet up so they know their ‘group’ better.

I'm the same BlueBelle a poster has to have a very distinctive style for me to recognise them. If a poster changes her/his user name I don't recognise their posts.
I think some people spend more time on here and carefully read each post.

It depends. I have a rubbish short term memory due to brain injury but can collect various random unrelated facts. I have got to know the posters in the ‘Good Morning’ and Soop’s Kitchen’ threads over the last few years and they have been very supportive through some tough times.

I was the admin for a disability charity’s FB group for several years and it’s true that you do start to recognise a poster’s style. You also learn to recognise troll posts.

I wouldn't know if a poster had changed her name, even if it was a more outspoken person.

The names I recognise/remember most are the ones that were around when I first joined years ago.

I don't usually get taken in by trolls

Someone on here (a 'known' name) once claimed I was stalking her in retaliation for a post she'd made.

I wasn't, and frankly, the idea I've got enough memory to remember what other posters have previously written about is laughable. I wish!

There are a couple of names on here I agree with most of the time. And a couple who I mostly disagree with. But that's after years of being on the site. Embarrassing actually, that I don't recognize more.

I recognise some of the more prolific posters' names but don't really notice their posting style, unless they tend to be generally rude or aggressive.

There is one poster who is always sweet and kind and a bit ditzy in a nice way. I think I might recognise her even if she changed her name.

I am like you BlueBell and am always surprised when others recognise style etc. Rather feel lacking in that respect bit am I bovered? Not really.

Yes same as you BlueBelle wander in and out, realise I have added something which doesn't necessarily follow what has been happening, which is why I mostly keep off the political threads! I do sometimes feel like Miss Marple when I see a problem and think who I know who has had a similar one.

I read the name first because it is written in bold above the post so is the first thing my eye sees.

I also find, having been on GN since inception, what 10 years ago? that I do recognise names that keep occurring, especially if they have a 'speciality', politics or, in relation to COVID, pedal unsubstantiated conspiracy theories.

But mainly I just recognise names. Over the years, with regular posters, i do recognise those with whom I seem to share a lot of opinions - and those, who for any reason, consistently disagree.

I am not good at recognising style, why should I when the first thing I see is the name.

I am interested in people, the names they choose and who they are - I have also made several good personal friends through going to GN meet-ups.

Sorry to hear that Blossoming. My son is the same after RTA.

I can recognise a few posters styles. They seem to have strong personalities and I quite envy them.
But I still get surprised when I think I know how someone feels about certain issues and then they say something and I realise I got it wrong.

I recognised one who got banned and then pretended to be a different poster, i.e different job etc. Their posting style was obvious, you just needed to mention the word teacher and they imploded.

I can't remember anything

Another nope here.

That is, I am like you in that respect, blueb. Never recognise people who leave and come back unless their name makes it obvious.

There’s only one poster I’d recognise ( although can’t remember her name now ? ) as I think she’s left?
Always on the politics board & ended most of her posts with an unnecessary nasty few words. So very recognisable.
Can’t say I notice anyone else from their ‘posting style’.

I often read then look at the poster and I do remember quite a few of the names of those who post frequently. There are a small number that I can recognise for their style, usually because of the tone & content (not too pleasant) of the response.