Hesitant about posting?

What I don't understand is why people cat make up their own minds on serious subjects. Clearly they have no belief in their own judgement.

Georgesgran

I love a bit of trivia, but at the moment I’m noticing a lot of light-hearted posts are jumped on and criticized by a few (but vocal) GNs - or is that just my perception?

Yes, I’ve noticed that on occasion, but I think the answer to that is to carry on posting anyway and ignore their unpleasant comments, otherwise they have won the day.

Georgesgran

I love a bit of trivia, but at the moment I’m noticing a lot of light-hearted posts are jumped on and criticized by a few (but vocal) GNs - or is that just my perception?

There are always some who enjoy causing trouble, wherever you go.

Lighthearted posts are great. Just, please, nobody start a "What did you have for breakfast" post!

Some of these tales are hilarious. Keep them coming 😂

I'm glad to say that we on GN are a lot more flippant, dismissive & blunt than similar sites! Thankfully.

Ziplok

Georgesgran

I love a bit of trivia, but at the moment I’m noticing a lot of light-hearted posts are jumped on and criticized by a few (but vocal) GNs - or is that just my perception?

Yes, I’ve noticed that on occasion, but I think the answer to that is to carry on posting anyway and ignore their unpleasant comments, otherwise they have won the day.

👏 👏 👏 👏

Oh and humorous too. At least we can laught at ourselves.
I'm an idiot & don't I know it. 😶

Yes, we need lighter moments, helps relieve the more negative bits.

So in keeping with the other funeral tales, here's another one:

A chap I used to work with had previously worked at an institution, and one of the residents there had sadly died. The chap and his colleagues had wheeled the trolley with the body on (suitably encased in whatever was used by the institution for these instances), and had wheeled the trolley outside for it to be collected by the undertaker. This being done after dark so that the transport of the deceased was less apparent to the other residents. However, the path was at the top of a slope, and someone had forgotten to put the brake on....
Cue something out of a TV comedy apparently, with staff chasing the trolley downhill, and luckily apprehending the trolley before a serious mishap occurred such as it overturning and depositing the passenger on the ground.

This is not my first hand experience, just a tale related to me by a colleague so possibly a pinch of salt might be appropriate, but made me laugh!

I think a bit of light hearted trivia does us all good. We all go through difficult times and sometimes a laugh or even a smile makes us feel a little happier even if only for a moment. If people don't feel in the mood for something light hearted then after glancing at the post there's no need for them to continue.

Laughter is often the best medicine.

Aely

Georgesgran

I love a bit of trivia, but at the moment I’m noticing a lot of light-hearted posts are jumped on and criticized by a few (but vocal) GNs - or is that just my perception?

There are always some who enjoy causing trouble, wherever you go.

Lighthearted posts are great. Just, please, nobody start a "What did you have for breakfast" post!

Toast and marmite

Yes, we need a good mix of threads. There will be be times when someone will take umbrage at a bit of fun. A couple of of weeks ago a Gamer was sharp with me over a light hearted remark I made. So be it.
My Dad loved Laurel and Hardy, just seeing them would cause him to start laughing. Their theme tune was his exit music at his funeral causing a good giggle.

M0nica

My memory of the hours following first my MiL's death and some year's later my sister's are sitting down and watching MiL's fvourite comedy programme and us all hugging and laughing out loud, and, after my sister's death, one of my other sister's cats getting their head caught in a sandwich bag as they tried to reach the crumbs aat the bottom and staggering round the kitchen like a drunk, until someone noticed and took it off. The laughter that engendered was such a relief.

Yes , absolutely this . After my mum died my sister and I sharing a room at the house we grew up in , laughed ourselves to sleep recalling funny family moments over the years . We'd had a very fraught few weeks and we'd cried and cried , it was a great release . Please keep uplifting with trivia or the difficult times will swallow us whole .

"Dost thou think, because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale?"

Well said Sir Toby

The past few months have been very awful for me, but the light hearted posts have lifted my spirits snd I've chuckled happily at the comments. I dont post often but do read GN most days, sometimes late at night when I can't sleep. I'm getting to know names and the posts are so interesting and diverse, please sll keep posting!

Another funeral story.

My 17 year old daughter came in the funeral car for mum’s funeral. She had been very close to her grandma. When we arrived at the church someone spotted a group of people carrying mum’s coffin.

‘Is that the Pallbearers?’ Someone in the car said.

‘What side of the family are they from?’ said daughter.

Cue laughter and a group of people going into church behind the coffin not looking solemn at all.

andrea67 hoping life gets better for you. Sometimes laughing through our tears is what keeps us afloat.

Yes, andrea67, welcome to Gransnet. I joined about a year &
a half ago I think? I haven't regretted it for a moment.
There's always someone to chat to, spar with occasionally & receive wise-advice from too. It's something to look forward to during a break in the day. 😊
I hope it makes you as happy as it makes me.

After my Mum's funeral, we went to the wake and I commented to her BiL (her sister's husband) that my Mum would have really enjoyed this get-together of family and friends.
He said he was disgusted with me for saying such a thing. I wasn't bothered because I was never that keen on him.

Yes, Mum would have loved it!

When I read your thread UtbB my first thought was of one of my favourite posters who is going through the worst of times.
I was thinking that she would be the first to say keep on laughing, enjoy life to the full…
And then there she was joining in your lovely thread and that’s why she is one of my favourites.
You too of course. You seem to have maintained your dignity within the family and we won’t tell if you don’t.
Love your tale about the vicar rolling in the wind Aldom, hilarious.

That was who I had in mind Laura
And yes she did post as I hoped she would.

Ziplok

Georgesgran

I love a bit of trivia, but at the moment I’m noticing a lot of light-hearted posts are jumped on and criticized by a few (but vocal) GNs - or is that just my perception?

Yes, I’ve noticed that on occasion, but I think the answer to that is to carry on posting anyway and ignore their unpleasant comments, otherwise they have won the day.

Absolutely. It can be made awkward for those who speak up, but I think it is necessary or the atmosphere becomes determined by a particular mindset.

I keep out of spats most of the time, but I have spoken my mind more than once, and there is no doubt that I have 'had my card marked'. I don't report* (regardless of what some may think) so I have not caused anyone to be banned, but it is clear to me that there is a perception that I was responsible for people I referred to as 'mean girls' being banned some time ago. I wasn't, so others must have shared my view of their behaviour. Their continued snide comments towards me won't stop me from speaking up when I feel it necessary though. I was the same at school - quite reserved, generally minded my own business, but would speak up for others against bullies.

If more people were prepared to speak up against those who pounce on others, maybe we would have fewer people saying they are scared to get involved in GN, and fewer lurkers.

*I did report an ex-poster who made a concerted effort to hurt others. I won't go into detail, as she no longer posts (AFAIK) but she caused a number of valuable members to leave, and was targeting others.

^When I read your thread UtbB my first thought was of one of my favourite posters who is going through the worst of times.
I was thinking that she would be the first to say keep on laughing, enjoy life to the full…
And then there she was joining in your lovely thread and that’s why she is one of my favourites.^
That's a lovely thing to say, LauraNorderr. Such compassion and kindness between those lines.
And your sentiments too, * Usedtobeblonde*.

Yes, I agree escaped.