Where is Anya

Was it soontobe?

Yes mcem that’s who I was thinking of too!

It wasn't great nan I thought about but another poster who had 4/5 name changes and was able to quote from earlier posts by various people on all sorts of topics because She kept track of posts.

She also kept referring to her faith, the bible and 'keeping to the rules' to the extent that she regularly consulted GNHQ about whether or not rules had been broken!

I don't think it was at all like it sounds (although I didn't 'know' GreatNan); it was probably an aide-memoire if she was helping someone with problems.

Someone kept notes on other GNetters? ????

I don't think anybody thinks she would have used the information against people.If she knew where you were coming from she could answer you rationally. A few people on here are ready to jump on people without any real understanding of what they are saying. One of the pitfalls of not communicating face to face.

As far as I remember the late Greatnan said she kept a note on whatever was specific/troubling to a member so that she would know where they were 'coming from', so to speak. This sounded a reasonable thing to do as not all of use have a photographic memory. It was also a bold thing to say as it could be misconstrued, as it obviously is.

It irks me when people infer that she kept a dossier on members and would use it against them.

The woman is dead and not able to defend herself.

I don’t say anything on here that I don’t say on Facebook and in real life ?

I think greatnan used to keep a notebook so she remembered people and their history. I think greatnan was formidable without any help.

One of the original GNs who is no longer here used to keep notes on us

I know someone did say she could work out who people were in RL by some of the information they posted on here - but she did it as a warning to us all to be careful and not for any sinister reason.

All those of you who can't remember who is who imo have enough going on in their lives that they don't need to. It is only a forum after all.

One of the original GNs who is no longer here used to keep notes on us and when someone changed their name would work out who they were and then out them! I always thought it was very mean as presumably when people change their names they have a very good reason for doing so.

Greenfinch Nope, no name change!

Thanks Jalima glad someone remembers me from a few months ago when life became just too hectic to come on here.

Gee, thanks Nan

I have met Lemongrove in her previous life and I can confirm she has kept her friendly amusing persona in her new form. ?

I agree with finnochio about Twitter. It maybe takes a bit of time to get into but I've found myself 'following' all sorts of things and people. Eg last week I discovered a 'therapy owl' and that a dachshund club called themselves 'the sausage army'. My mind boggles at some of the innocent and interesting stuff I find out. There's excellent paintings posted and it's always good fun to read the captions some posters find for medieval manuscript illustrations. I've made Twitter friends and met up for coffee. I'd say don't write off Twitter. Persevere!

Nightowl said she was taking a break, but that was a long time ago - or it seems like it was.

I'm afraid I do have difficulty recalling many names except for those that were here early on when there were far fewer to remember. Now that people have name-changed I am completely lost as to who they may once have been. I know it's the nature of forums, but I do sometimes wonder about people who are missing - especially the ones I have actually met; but the truth is I often 'read and run' these days and with so many new names I can't keep track of who hasn't posted for a while.

I must admit I never remember who anyone used to be ( or still is in some cases.) ?

Yes I thought you did Lemongrove!

I don’t get on with a Twitter at all either Nfkdumpling
Sorry ffinoccio I just don’t seem to get it I don’t want to follow any celebrities and I don’t know any friends that tweet so no idea what I would do with it

Thanks Nfk
No BlueBelle I won’t bother telling you.
Several posters changed over the revelation that our threads were used in all sorts of places.
Some revealed their new names and some didn’t.

I don’t get on with Twitter at all.

Aha, I think I may possibly know who you used to be Lemon, but I wouldn’t dare say as there’s a very good chance I’d be wrong. So I’ll just accept you as Lemon!

Agree with merlot. GN has really changed.

I find Twitter much more interesting and amusing, with links to a host of interesting articles, beautiful photography, opinionated nonsense and wonderful art.
At the moment, it’s my preference over GN.

Lemongrove I have no idea who you were but don’t bother telling me as I won’t remember anyway