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j08 Wed 28-Aug-13 08:54:23

Is this a forum for normal everyday women of the 21st century, or a cosy little space for older ladies straight from the local church hall and with their own sweet reminisces of finishing school or, at the very least memories of the school hockey field and sewing lessons with the nuns?

It would appear that under the new regime, in the soon to be absence of the slightly more broadminded Geraldine, we are not allowed to use even the most inoffensive of Anglo Saxon words. Like FUCK.

Are those amongst us who came here from anything goes Mumsnet supposed to have turned into virtuous beings overnight? How? Why?

Is n' t it ageist to allow younger women to swear, but not older ones?

hmm

j08 Wed 28-Aug-13 18:52:34

The smile was for Charlotte. As encouragement. #dontbeshy

j08 Wed 28-Aug-13 18:51:19

The smile was for Charlotte. As encouragement. #dontbeshy

j08 Wed 28-Aug-13 18:49:29

Well when…… Perhaps she will. If I keep trying. smile

Ana Wed 28-Aug-13 18:44:00

What's that supposed to mean, bluebell? Or is it just another of your sarky remarks?

bluebell Wed 28-Aug-13 18:42:46

Oh Ana- and there used to be SO many!! Have you got a theory?

Ana Wed 28-Aug-13 18:34:02

Well it's certainly true that there are very few men left on Gransnet now!

nanaej Wed 28-Aug-13 18:31:28

Don't be afraid nonu Women's Centres are nothing to be firightened of! Just bunch of women enjoying themselves!

whenim64 Wed 28-Aug-13 17:57:43

Sorry, didn't intend it be heavy, but Charlotte isn't talking to you on here?

j08 Wed 28-Aug-13 17:55:42

I am. On here. (And it's not a grievance! Don't be so ^heavy hmm)

Nonu Wed 28-Aug-13 17:54:03

I am not very keen on the "^Womans Centre^" expression I am afraid !

j08 Wed 28-Aug-13 17:53:52

Charlotte, are you the C from the Oldie Borum? (The one who suddenly started all those random threads one afternoon without getting the clearance message from Geraldine. #such fun. wink

whenim64 Wed 28-Aug-13 17:52:39

Jingle if your grievance is with Charlotte and her email, couldn't you sort out your differences with her?

j08 Wed 28-Aug-13 17:50:22

And how the f hecketty-doodah do you spell that name?

Anne58 Wed 28-Aug-13 17:49:02

Oh alright then Ariadne , the sun must be over the yard arm somewhere!

j08 Wed 28-Aug-13 17:48:32

I bloody was referring to wolves. It was on a carboncareful thread. And tbh, I felt really bad afterwards. Sorry carbon.

Look, I got up this morning, went to check emails, and there was the message from Charllotte, and it really got my back up. The OP on here was a direct response. Like it or lump it.

Quoting Jess, "GN is like a women's centre".

That is a truly awful idea.

Nonu Wed 28-Aug-13 17:46:29

LIZ G , Don"t you be worrying, just be your nice normal self . X

Ariadne Wed 28-Aug-13 17:20:14

wine wine wine

Elegran Wed 28-Aug-13 17:16:52

I shall bring some Chelsea buns with me. I assume no-one dislikes sultanas? Two of my weird children won't eat them.

thatbags Wed 28-Aug-13 17:15:57

Oh, but it was gagagran who made the last batch, not me.

Elegran Wed 28-Aug-13 17:15:35

Can I bring my darning, Soop? I have sixteen moth holes to mend. See Today I have been . . thread for the saga. There are also moth holes in other things. I have not been diligent in keeping the little b*****s out.

thatbags Wed 28-Aug-13 17:10:33

Good idea, soop. I know I mentioned that slippery slope arguments aren't logically defensible, but that's a plain statement of fact not an accusation so have a bunch of flowers as well, lizg. The apricot flapjack is really good.

soop Wed 28-Aug-13 17:08:29

LizG drop into the kitchen for a brew and some of Bags flapjacks - if there are any left. You're assured of a warm welcome. smile

kittylester Wed 28-Aug-13 17:05:02

Good post LizG smile

LizG Wed 28-Aug-13 16:35:53

So far this week I have been accused of going down a slippery slope and resurrecting old hurts. Neither were intentional but sometimes being on the receiving end of Gransnet Wrath can be very difficult as I have said before. Maybe I am just plain over-sensitive but perhaps others could try to be a little more sensitive. Why does every discussion have to end in a heated and angry manner?

I also mentioned recently that I don't know what I can or can't say any more: if I disagree am I wrong; if I agree am I wrong? I like a discussion, may even have some valid points to raise and yes, I do swear loudly but not in print. Oh yes and just to set the record straight, I am neither right nor left but very middle of the road. Promised myself I wouldn't join in with any contentious issues for a while; pity I didn't listen.

Thank you to those GN'rs who offered brilliant advice on my family matters I really appreciate your terrific input.

Ana Wed 28-Aug-13 16:11:58

Shh...! You'll get this thread deleted too! shock