BBC presenter allegations.

We have no idea that it's 'out of character'. Famous people let you see what they want you to see.

Today's headline urging the presenter to declare himself is almost farcical. Can anyone imagine what would then happen to the person concerned, their family and freinds? Jeremy Vine feels others are being tainted - but only by those with nothing better to do that indulge in wild speculation, based upon a complete lack of factual truth. Nobody is obliged to read social media, if it is upsetting them. If this had been my child the matter would have been reported straight to the Police - certainly not the Sun newspaper, as other posters have said also.

GrannyGravy13

NanaDana GN is a discussion Forum, posters discuss and ponder on what is behind the headlines

You are not obligated to take part.

Don't patronise me, just because I happen to disagree with you, GrannyGravy. You're not obligated to take part either, but I would never feel the need to tell you that. Your condescending reminder to me that "GN is a discussion forum, where posters discuss and ponder on what is behind the headlines" is totally superfluous to requirements, as that is exactly what I'm doing. However, unlike you, I'm not rude enough to suggest that someone I don't happen to agree with should simply go away. Not much of an argument, is it, or even a credible attempt to disprove anything I've said?

Good post, LovesBach. Agreed.

Kandinsky

*Just to let you know that at least one GN member is unhappy with the way the forum is being used*

I really think you should hide this thread, it seems to be upsetting you a lot more than it should.

Take a break.

I'm not upset, thank you Kandinsky. Just incredibly disappointed with my fellow human beings.

NanaDana around this time yesterday you accused another poster of being rude to you and you said that you had decided to leave the thread.
Don’t let it bother you so much.
(I’m not being patronising, by the way)

NanaDana

GrannyGravy13

NanaDana GN is a discussion Forum, posters discuss and ponder on what is behind the headlines

You are not obligated to take part.

Don't patronise me, just because I happen to disagree with you, GrannyGravy. You're not obligated to take part either, but I would never feel the need to tell you that. Your condescending reminder to me that "GN is a discussion forum, where posters discuss and ponder on what is behind the headlines" is totally superfluous to requirements, as that is exactly what I'm doing. However, unlike you, I'm not rude enough to suggest that someone I don't happen to agree with should simply go away. Not much of an argument, is it, or even a credible attempt to disprove anything I've said?

I have never been rude or patronising to you or anyone online NanaDana

I haven’t attempted to disprove anything you have said.

I have pointed out that all GN members are free to post or not as they see fit.

Kate1949

We have no idea that it's 'out of character'. Famous people let you see what they want you to see.

So true - as has been proven time and time again with certain previously popular 'celebrities'.

FannyCornforth

NanaDana around this time yesterday you accused another poster of being rude to you and you said that you had decided to leave the thread.
Don’t let it bother you so much.
(I’m not being patronising, by the way)

"Don't let it bother you so much" is not patronising? Stop kidding yourself, because you're certainly not kidding me. You're also obliquely suggesting that I should leave the thread. Ditto. Sorry FC, but you're on the same page as GrannyGravy, despite your disclaimer to the contrary. And I'm certainly not "bothered". Nevertheless, I ain't going anywhere as long as Walt Disney productions continue to populate the ongoing fantasy. A balanced discussion, eh? Or would you prefer I just roll over and agree with you? Not going to happen. .

Yes indeed Blondiescot. It's called 'show' business after all.

Blooming heck NanaDana, you have got a wasp in your wig.
I don’t know what this ‘different page from GrannyGravy’ is all about.
I don’t remember disagreeing with anyone on this thread.
I’m just enjoying the discussion.
You must be too, in some way or another

Why would I want you ‘to roll over and agree with you’?
I don’t care what your opinion is.
But through bitter experience, I know that it’s better to stop engaging in a thread if it’s affecting me that much.
If you think that’s patronising, I don’t care about that either.
It was just a bit of advice.

oh, the infighting among posters is quite something!

NanaDana
GranyGravy couldn’t patronise if her life depended on it, she hasn’t got a patronising bone in her body, but if that remark was directed at me, oh yes 😄

Lemsip I’m not fighting with anyone

Blimey!!!

I have never been on a different page due to highlighting something published by the Guardian online, a first for everything.

I’m confused about the page thing too, GGravy, I don’t know whether I should be yours or on one of my own.
I thought that I was on the same one as Doodledog and Iam64 but I’m not so sure now… 📖

MerylStreep

NanaDana
GranyGravy couldn’t patronise if her life depended on it, she hasn’t got a patronising bone in her body, but if that remark was directed at me, oh yes 😄

Thank you

I am not rude or patronising in real life, and I strive to continue that online.

Still going I see and has now deviated into infighting. Quelle surprise.

I should just like to add that people of any age can be vulnerable. Addiction isn’t just about drugs and someone can be addicted to risky behaviour, especially if they aren’t being their authentic selves. They can also be taken advantage of by a younger person. Anyone in the public eye that believes it’s ok to reveal their identity to someone on one of these sites is incredibly trusting and naive.

I find this case (what I know of it) incredibly sad and just hope there isn’t a tragic end to it.

NanaDana

nanna8

Thread still going- amazing!

Yes, a staggering example of the infinite capacity of certain mindsets to be able to conjure up complex scenarios out of diddly squat.

What exactly is meant by certain mindsets NanaDana?

It sounds incredibly rude.

Oh - and GrannyGravy is not patronising.
She is always pleasant even if she disagrees with other posters.

Urmstongran

🤣

Urmstongran 😂

Agree tickingbird

Love the cartoon Urms!
Thank you for posting it.

Grammaretto

Why are we hearing about this salacious drivel?
In other news: China has invaded Taiwan.

Oh no 😥 😲
Our friend's family are all there

Callistemon21

Grammaretto

Why are we hearing about this salacious drivel?
In other news: China has invaded Taiwan.

Oh no 😥 😲
Our friend's family are all there

I can't find the news about it, 😥
Is this true?