Is intolerance getting worse on GN?

Allira

MayBee70

But we’re careful not to disclose that publicly unless the poster has done so themselves.

But, in this instance, it was not public.

It was a 'welcome back, I've realised who you are' type pm.

So, is this a storm in a teacup? Another poster saying "hey, hello, I've sussed you! Welcome back!"
Or is it a troll who has found out who someone is and is threatening them in real life?

How bizarre- how on earth yould you know what a pm to me is all about? How?

But no, it was a pm that outed very personal information about a very personal matter, which sounded threatening, but very carefully done.

Allira

kittylester

Surely, as we have meet ups, it's not unusual for someone to know where another person lives.

Or, if people have posted a lot of information about themselves, even if they change their name, they perhaps make it obvious who they were when they return?

Is this this getting out of proportion?

I'm willing to be persuaded otherwise, but maybe if someone is coming back after a suspension they should have to say who they were before? It puts them at an advantage if they don't, surely? They can make reference to old threads and what others posted whilst remaining anonymous themselves. If their old name is unavailable, obviously they will have to choose a new one, but maybe not something totally different?

If someone just feels that they fancy a new start, perhaps after getting involved in a spat, or changing their mind about something about which they've been 'opinionated' (not an insult in my book ) then fair enough, but I wonder if the two situations are really comparable?

kittylester

Surely, as we have meet ups, it's not unusual for someone to know where another person lives.

Of course. But the information put in PM was never shared with that person, and has nothing to do with where I live. I recently posted in the pet Forum, very deliberately, information which made it clear about previous names. This info has never been shared with anyone, let alone the poster whom I have never met. So quite different

We do get trolls messaging us sometimes.

But usually they want to be our new best friend!

But, Claremont has said she lived in Leicestershire. So lots of us know where she lived.

MayBee70

But we’re careful not to disclose that publicly unless the poster has done so themselves.

But, in this instance, it was not public.

It was a 'welcome back, I've realised who you are' type pm.

So, is this a storm in a teacup? Another poster saying "hey, hello, I've sussed you! Welcome back!"
Or is it a troll who has found out who someone is and is threatening them in real life?

Sorry, I was replying - very slowly - to kittys post of 20.41.

MayBee70

But we’re careful not to disclose that publicly unless the poster has done so themselves.

But the poster has in this instance!

We also know what’s they look like kitty and possibly their personal email details. It’s a choice we can all make - or not. To go back to your original question, in my view - yes.

kittylester

Surely, as we have meet ups, it's not unusual for someone to know where another person lives.

Or, if people have posted a lot of information about themselves, even if they change their name, they perhaps make it obvious who they were when they return?

Is this this getting out of proportion?

But we’re careful not to disclose that publicly unless the poster has done so themselves.

Surely, as we have meet ups, it's not unusual for someone to know where another person lives.

Claremont

escaped

I've just had a 💡 moment! It could mean, " I know who you are" as a previous poster with a different name?
If not, just ignore me. I had too much at lunch, but when in France......... 🍷 🍷

No, no, I was publically 'outed' with my previous names long before. I do wish I'd never gave in to advice to change my name- and kept my original one. Jura.

This is very different.

If it is the same person, or couple of people, I think it might be considered stalking.

In which case it might be criminal - although I am unsure about SM law, but I’m sure GN know.

Claremont

Probably the most passive-agressive (or is it outwardly agressive), is receiving PMs with very personal information, never divulged on GN, which basically and cowardly mean 'watch it, I know who you are'.

Wow Claremont, that should be reported.

Allira

Caleo

I reported a post of yours , Allira, for misrepresentation.

Oh!! What did I say? What did I misrepresent?
😯

Absolutely nothing. Don’t let it worry your pretty little head 😂

You could go back to that if you liked it?

escaped

I've just had a 💡 moment! It could mean, " I know who you are" as a previous poster with a different name?
If not, just ignore me. I had too much at lunch, but when in France......... 🍷 🍷

No, no, I was publically 'outed' with my previous names long before. I do wish I'd never gave in to advice to change my name- and kept my original one. Jura.

This is very different.

AGAA4

Gen Z is talked about a lot in our family. 5 of my GCs are in it. I often send 👍 to them in my posts but they're still speaking to me.

Ditto!
Young whippersnappers that they are!

What does that mean anyway?
Oh, it's rude! I won't use it again.

Gen Z is talked about a lot in our family. 5 of my GCs are in it. I often send 👍 to them in my posts but they're still speaking to me.

X posts

It snacks 😋 😂

Allira

(Goes to look up which age group Gen Z is!)

We made the rules!
They can ignore them but they can't just come along and change them. Young whippersnappers!!

I'll ask the DGC.

DGC and also nieces and nephews supplied me with the information that they had heard about it/not heard about it.
I bet there’s been a survey with statistics on 👍, and we all know about statistics.

Now, I'll have you know that whippersnapper is offensive and disrespectful. It snacks of ageism. You're being very condescending. 😂

(Goes to look up which age group Gen Z is!)

We made the rules!
They can ignore them but they can't just come along and change them. Young whippersnappers!!

I'll ask the DGC.

Mollygo

Allira

😁

I would put 👍 but apparently that's seen as passive aggressive now. The rules keep changing, can't keep up.

Especially if you’re GEN Z, although some of those haven’t heard they’re supposed to be offended by 👍.

👍