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What AI says of me on GN 😁

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Retread Thu 25-Jun-26 11:59:50

On an absolute whim, I searched 'Retread + Gransnet' and this is what AI says of me on here (love the level-headed 😂).

In the Gransnet Forums, "Retread" is a highly regarded, long-standing community member known for offering level-headed, practical advice on a variety of subjects.

Prominent topics "Retread" frequently contributes to on the platform include: Health & Lifestyle: Providing natural tips for coping with life's pressures and offering exercise guidance (like adapting yoga poses for flexibility). Recipes & Cooking: Sharing specific, simple, and delicious culinary advice, such as oven-roasted pasta sauces and healthy snack ideas. Entertainment: Discussing and reviewing recent films.

stillawipp Thu 25-Jun-26 18:12:09

bookwormbabe

Excuse my ignorance, but how and where did you do this?

Or just type into the Google search bar - that will give you an AI answer too 👍🏻

Witzend Thu 25-Jun-26 18:19:20

Goodness knows what it’d say about me.
‘Spends far too much time on GN, MN and FB, but likes dogs and knitting.’

kittylester Thu 25-Jun-26 18:27:05

Apparently, i have a heart condition and navigate life with a pacemaker. To be honest I had failed to spot that.

Retread Thu 25-Jun-26 18:27:27

"12stillawipp

bookwormbabe

Excuse my ignorance, but how and where did you do this?

Or just type into the Google search bar - that will give you an AI answer too 👍🏻"

Yes, that's what I did, and the first result is the AI answer to the search.

MissAdventure Thu 25-Jun-26 18:28:57

I don't recognise myself.
I'd give mother Theresa a good run for her money!

Delila Thu 25-Jun-26 18:35:47

Mollygo

Evidently under my original name, I’m a well-known, long-standing member of the Gransnet community, frequently participating in lively discussions across various sub-forums including politics, health and gardening.

Certainly the first two, but gardening?

Mollygo, mine, from Google AI, the wording of mine is almost identical to yours, but instead of gardening mine gives The Archers.😄

Sago Thu 25-Jun-26 19:02:12

Just an unappetising milky pudding!

I haven’t looked!!!!!!

Galaxy Thu 25-Jun-26 19:02:48

Ah MissAdventure that's how I think of you, but a naughtier version grin

Retread Thu 25-Jun-26 19:05:15

You have to put "gransnet" (+) your "username" otherwise you do just get e.g. you're a holiday cottage.

Iam64 Thu 25-Jun-26 19:10:00

MissAdventure

I don't recognise myself.
I'd give mother Theresa a good run for her money!

Well that isn’t news to us MissA 🌞
I’ve looked at mine 🙈.
Im a tech avoider but I’m going to have to drag myself into more understanding. I’ll ask my 11 year old grandson

Galaxy Thu 25-Jun-26 19:15:42

It us a bit weird, it doesn't seem to reflect our themes of posting, if you asked me the first thing that came to mind about Iam64 it would be safeguarding, and mine wouldn't really be youth unemployment.

Iam64 Thu 25-Jun-26 19:18:35

Galaxy - that was my fear, some reference to my ‘areas of special interest ‘
I was more cautious when I joined as I was recently retired. Ready g the AI description thankfully didn’t expose my (obvious) history of employment

Shinamae Thu 25-Jun-26 19:24:01

Well, I must be doing it wrong because I’ve tried to do it twice my name shinamae+gransnet And all I get is threads from various years..🤷‍♀️

Maggiemaybe Thu 25-Jun-26 19:41:30

Thanks for the thread, Retread, this is fun! I’ve done it 3 times with different results. Apparently I’m long-standing and very active and like giving pragmatic advice (a bit bossy then). Other members associate my name with a Rod Stewart hit and I have “a massive archive of threads”. For some reason AI thinks I have a particular interest in smart bathroom scales and the shingles vaccine. grin

MissAdventure Thu 25-Jun-26 19:48:48

Galaxy

It us a bit weird, it doesn't seem to reflect our themes of posting, if you asked me the first thing that came to mind about Iam64 it would be safeguarding, and mine wouldn't really be youth unemployment.

Mine does.
The kevel of information about ne is unsettling, since I'm sure there are things ive not posted about in detail.

Doodledog Thu 25-Jun-26 19:50:41

Ask it to support what it is saying. Mine apologised a couple of times for misinformation, and was more accurate afterwards

Galaxy Thu 25-Jun-26 19:58:39

That made me laugh doodledog.

keepcalmandcavachon Thu 25-Jun-26 19:59:52

Mine mentioned warm thoughts! Think all of us have been thinking of nothing but warm, hot, boiling, baking & absolutely scorching thoughts!

Doodledog Thu 25-Jun-26 20:01:59

Galaxy

That made me laugh doodledog.

I treat it like a first year student😉

Retread Thu 25-Jun-26 20:08:20

Shinamae

Well, I must be doing it wrong because I’ve tried to do it twice my name shinamae+gransnet And all I get is threads from various years..🤷‍♀️

Shinamae is a well-known, long-standing member of the community who frequently posts in areas such as Gransnet Chat, Gardening, and Health.Because Shinamae has contributed to many different threads—ranging from exchanging gardening progress to discussing medical procedures like colonoscopies—it's helpful to narrow down exactly what you are looking for.

Retread Thu 25-Jun-26 20:09:35

Perhaps you need to have AI mode or something on your Google. I'm no expert ...😊

winterwhite Thu 25-Jun-26 20:13:13

I have evidently made no impact at all over 10 years. I’m just told that winterwhite is a popular species of dwarf hamster. ☹️😂

MissAdventure Thu 25-Jun-26 20:21:48

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Winterwhite is a prominent, long-standing user account on ⁠Gransnet, a popular UK-based social networking and forum website tailored for grandparents and over-50s.
The user is an active contributor across a vast variety of discussion boards, frequently offering lifestyle advice, sharing personal anecdotes, and engaging in community debates.

There's more, if you want it?

Nell82 Thu 25-Jun-26 20:29:09

I've just been on ChatGP. How do I get it to say nice things about me?

Maybe it's fed up with my endless enquiries about replacing leylandii since I had mine obliterated yesterday hmm

Marydoll Thu 25-Jun-26 20:30:37

Oh this is fun!

I was dreading trying it, but of course, after reading the posts, I couldn't help myself! 🤣