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(58 Posts)
jinglbellsfrocks Wed 08-Jan-14 22:28:52

Why does Gransnet have to be simply a "soft place to fall"? (to quote some idiot song)

Surely we are all big people and know enough to expect differing views when we post our problems on an open forum? It seems to me that the most innocuous, slightly disagreeing with the main trend, views are being stamped on at the moment.

I know the stock answer from HQ is "we are here to make people's lives easier", but I find that patronising.

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 09-Jan-14 09:48:39

I wonder if they are just so busy setting up webchats and the like that when anything at all is reported, the easiest thing is to click the delete button?

Surely Not?!

No. I am sure they give it loads of thought.

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 09-Jan-14 09:52:36

And what would happen if, there being such a seemingly large number of people encompassed by the "GNHQ" thing, they disagreed. Are there huge rows in the background along the lines of' "That was ok! You should have left it!" and "No! It was that crabby old bat again"?

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 09-Jan-14 09:53:16

Imagination running wild again. hmm Will away to the jobs list. smile

Riverwalk Thu 09-Jan-14 10:23:50

jingl a number of posters expressed shock at Caz's comment, including you!

Nonu Thu 09-Jan-14 10:24:06

Have noticed Mumsnet have posted £2.5 million profit over the last year .
Nice work if you can get it eh ??
grin

Nonu Thu 09-Jan-14 10:24:48

Very true River .!!

Agus Thu 09-Jan-14 10:26:38

Considering withany's DH's reasons and actions in his decision to desert her, doesn't suggest to me he did this to get away from her for some peace, as you stated.

Agus Thu 09-Jan-14 10:28:18

My post was to caz

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 09-Jan-14 10:38:33

Err - excuse me Riverwalk! Did you not see the grin I posted after the shock?

I found an aspect of caz's post humorous. As it was meant to be.

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 09-Jan-14 10:39:39

That answers you as well Nonu. Get yer emoticons sorted out! hmm

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 09-Jan-14 10:42:37

Are we not allowed harmless little jokes Agus? Withany sounds to be quite enjoying this now.

Withany, perhaps you would feel less bitter if you gave yourself some space to grieve over what has happened to you.

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 09-Jan-14 10:44:23

Right, I've got me threads muddled up. But I expect withany will see this.

newist Thu 09-Jan-14 10:52:08

Are we to be protected from ourselves?

Ana Thu 09-Jan-14 10:57:24

From others' scepticism, apparently...hmm

KatGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 09-Jan-14 10:59:11

Hello. Just to say we've posted here.

Anne58 Thu 09-Jan-14 11:35:21

Jingl I can't see how anything that withany has posted shows bitterness? Quite the opposite in fact, I get the impression that she is applying a fair bit of PMA to the situation she is in.

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 09-Jan-14 13:07:18

Have googled PMA. Quite sure you didn't mean what came up.

sunseeker Thu 09-Jan-14 13:14:29

I think phoenix means positive mental attitude - but I sure you knew that jingl

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 09-Jan-14 13:16:53

Had no idea. You are very clever. smile

NfkDumpling Thu 09-Jan-14 13:25:03

Precision Metalforming Association?

glassortwo Thu 09-Jan-14 13:34:57

Pencil Makers Association?

Anne58 Thu 09-Jan-14 13:41:01

Whilst I fully understand that different people will read different things into a comment, and in any written communication it is not always possible to get the "the tone of voice" that may have been meant, if the comment posted by caz had been directed at me, I would have been both offended and upset.

But then, perhaps I'm a sensitive little soul who should not be allowed out without a minder and a soft fluffy blanket.

Ana Thu 09-Jan-14 13:47:58

I feel sure that withany could have ably defended herself against any perceived criticism/scepticism contained in other members' posts.

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 09-Jan-14 13:51:40

We are old people on this forum Ana. We need cosseting and protecting.

#ageismaliveandwell

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 09-Jan-14 13:54:59

Production Managers Association.

They don't come posher than that!