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lafergar Thu 17-Jul-25 16:22:26

I'm leaving, please don't respond by sniping.

This is just for myself to draw a line under things and move on.

Nobody is listening, the prejudice and misinformation is off the scale.

Kind Wishes to one and all , especially anybody struggling with low mood and isolation.

Thanks

Mollygo Fri 18-Jul-25 00:13:49

No Mt61.
lafegar in her OP said she’s leaving again.
Then argymargy. put a comment and others put what argymargy said
and then others continued without having read that lafegar was leaving.
So if you read the OP and understood that lafegar was leaving, there’s nothing to worry about.

nanna8 Fri 18-Jul-25 00:26:09

I hope you feel better soon, too. Best to avoid a place where there is sniping and nastiness, it doesn’t help. Might I suggest not going to the sections on politics or similar, just stick to the lighthearted threads ? Good luck and best wishes 💐

Crossstitchfan Fri 18-Jul-25 00:31:46

In my opinion, leaving is your best choice. You have been unhappy and a little bit touchy for some time.

OldFrill Fri 18-Jul-25 02:20:43

Crossstitchfan

In my opinion, leaving is your best choice. You have been unhappy and a little bit touchy for some time.

Maybe take your own advice.

BlueBelle Fri 18-Jul-25 06:24:50

Well as usual I ve missed any previous drama to make Lefargar feel unhappy or unheard so I m not sure what this is all about but it’s always sad when someone already struggling feels invisible but I can see from the last few posts there is snipiness all around

Anyway I wish you better days Lefargar

Kandinsky Fri 18-Jul-25 07:15:30

Well she was right with the ‘no one is listening’ considering quite a few think a completely different poster has left grin

petra Fri 18-Jul-25 07:32:19

Shelflife

I wish you well argymargy and yes, you can always return to GN - I hope you do!
Good luck for the future.

Mt61
The post above posted by Shelflife caused the confusion for some.
Argymargy never said she was leaving. She was sympathising with the OP.

argymargy Fri 18-Jul-25 07:35:13

Kandinsky

Well she was right with the ‘no one is listening’ considering quite a few think a completely different poster has left grin

🤣🤣🤣

keepingquiet Fri 18-Jul-25 07:41:21

I once did this on a social media group. I said I was leaving and stated my reasons. Then, I kept getting notifications from people harassing me because I left!

I won't do it again.

Allsorts Fri 18-Jul-25 07:46:09

I left for two years, sometimes good to have a break. Used different name on return,

Luckygirl3 Fri 18-Jul-25 07:50:47

The thing to do is just slip away from threads that have lost the plot and join in those that are interesting or jolly. Political debate can get heated and strong views are inevitable but no-one has to stay on any thread.
There is lots to enjoy and interesting debates to join in, but no obligation to stay on any thread.
There are some splendid people on here, so perhaps best not to throw the baby out with the bathwater!

kittylester Fri 18-Jul-25 07:54:44

I haven't noticed any drama recently but I am hopeless at looking at names anyway.

Baffled why anyone would announce that they are leaving (unless they are flouncing) rather than just disappearing. Unless they are making a point.

kittylester Fri 18-Jul-25 07:55:32

Good post Lucky.

Chocolatelovinggran Fri 18-Jul-25 07:55:47

I'd like to welcome you back when and if you are ready, lafergar.

dragonfly46 Fri 18-Jul-25 08:00:07

Sorry to hear you are leaving lafergar. I very rarely post these days but I do read what is said and quite understand why you are going. A post above says it all!

escaped Fri 18-Jul-25 08:27:03

BlueBelle

Well as usual I ve missed any previous drama to make Lefargar feel unhappy or unheard so I m not sure what this is all about but it’s always sad when someone already struggling feels invisible but I can see from the last few posts there is snipiness all around

Anyway I wish you better days Lefargar

Ah, I think I've sussed it now ...... she has been around under various other names, so it's been confusing.

escaped Fri 18-Jul-25 08:28:29

Well said, Luckygirl.

Mt61 Fri 18-Jul-25 08:47:00

Ahh thanks Petra- thought that was a little confusing. 🙏

Mt61 Fri 18-Jul-25 08:51:08

Thanks mollygo- I read that it was Lafergar that was leaving (😔), then got slightly confused by the other posts. 🙏

Boz Fri 18-Jul-25 09:06:04

Social Media is not a platform of truth and honour; you will get your views opposed for a variety of reasons.
I think to announce a departure is taking it all too seriously.

Kandinsky Fri 18-Jul-25 09:16:02

Agree. Boz

Half the stuff you read is made up nonsense. Even on here I don’t believe quite a few threads. Some are definitely a work of fiction, which to me are obvious, but people get sucked in so easily.

The politics board is a different ball game. Enter there at your own risk.

rafichagran Fri 18-Jul-25 09:18:00

Chocolatelovinggran

I'd like to welcome you back when and if you are ready, lafergar.

Yes me too.

BlueBelle Fri 18-Jul-25 09:19:04

I think Lefargar wants people to know she’s been made unhappy whether it’s because people have been snippy or whether she feels unheard I m not sure. I am notoriously bad at remembering who s who, or what was said to whom really I am not very astute at stuff like that, it goes in one ear and out the other, some people seem to remember such fine details I wish I had that sort of brain, so i ve no idea who or what has upset this poster and I don’t think she’s going to expand.
An announcement only! so no one can put anything right which is pointless really
If someone has upset you, say and at least they can say explain their views and you might see things a bit differently, or you might not but there would be closure this way it’s all just left hanging
Anyway as I said before good luck in the future snd I hope life improves Lefergar

rafichagran Fri 18-Jul-25 09:27:41

I don't think Lafager flounced she made a statement of how she felt, it was respectful and she wished everyone well.
I am glad she did one last post as I often wonder about posters who just stop, a good example was Biglouis
I wish you well Lafager

GrannyGravy13 Fri 18-Jul-25 09:27:50

escaped you are correct in your post at 08.27.03