Come on HQ!!

Lisagran, ?

I think GN is in more trouble than it realises.

I agree Jane10. Let's hope they are continuing to read this thread and taking our comments seriously. If advertisers were getting twitchy back in the day over controversial posts, then heaven only knows how they'll be reacting now.

I totally agree with the previous comments.
Recently, all the joy has been sucked ofof GN, by some unpleasant posters, (I think they may be confusing GN with MN ) and fake threads.
I too am surprised by some deleted posts, yet other posts, which insult users are left.

I am so glad you don’t honk gonegirl - sauce for the goose?

No, I don't actually 'honk', although I haven't had my bath yet. ?

I (ocassionally) 'think'.

HQ - why have the (unnecessary) rude comments to nanaandgrampy on the Husband home for two weeks not been questioned / deleted? And similarly rude comment to Mawbroon on another thread yesterday? Seems to me posters - new and old - are being treated differently. This site needs to be a safe place for folks to share their opinions and advice and receive support if necessary - and at times have a laugh. Not a place you feel you have to gird your loins to enter!

Can't believe this! I don't honk for on moment there are many trolls on here. Maybe a few posters who don't like to step outside their own twee little version of Gransnet.

I agree with what has been said. It does seem some posters make a comment and when someone else disagrees with that comment immediately take umbrage and complain they are being bullied. If someone disagrees with a comment I make I am more than happy for them to say so and I wouldn't resort to insults in reply

I just avoid threads that look like they're re family or personal problems. Not ideal or fair to genuine posters but I'm just not for getting involved. I think GN is in more trouble than it realises.

Succinctly put Maw. Exactly how I feel these days. Though I'm getting to the point where I need to be fortified by something a little stronger than a mug of tea

I agree Maw

I have found myself taking a deep breath before, fortified by a mug of tea, I dare venture onto GN.
It used to be like meeting friends for coffee but now it is more often like walking into a slightly hostile gathering where silliness is indulged and you have to tread gently before the”tone of your comment ” has you outside the door.

oldbatty yes, it's a business.

Does this site generate income ie are people being paid to run it?

I'm with you there kitty. It is getting beyond ridiculous now, with established, long term members having their comments deleted left, right and centre, and being summarily ticked off, just for doing what GNHQ should be doing but aren't. And meanwhile the trolls schoolchildren are taking over with impunity

This site is no longer a pleasure to visit, it's nasty, vindictive and, quite frankly, bloody hard work.

Oh dear, I'm worried to read that some members who's posts I always enjoy are considering leaving. There are some who's posts seem to be a deliberate attempt to goad.
GHQ please help to maintain GN the way we know and love it.

I am posting less and less as GN is becoming an unpleasant place - I still visit but not as often. I have no problem with vigorous debate what I don't like are the nasty school ground comments.

It gets to be hard work ploughing through the trolls and No pleasure at all.

What annoys me is that back in the day we were told that the reason certain regular posters were banned was because advertisers were getting their knickers in a twist over controversial postings which made sensitive lurkers reluctant to post.

I thought it was hogwash at the time and I still do. Some members who are no longer with us would spot a malevolent newcomer in a flash and see them off with a sharp retort. We've now been reduced to having to choose our words carefully or we'll be the ones in the ejector seat.

No wonder long term posters are now thinking of leaving.

Please don't!!

I agree with all the previous posters. What is GNHQ going to do about it?

I agree kittylester and Lisagran It's such a shame that genuine posters are starting to feel there's no point in being part of GN anymore

It’s an uncomfortable place at the moment. I’ve had fairly low key comments deleted, whilst new posters have made - what seem to me - to be quite challenging, rude, provocative comments, which have not been deleted. Bored HQ / inside job?

I want to leave here but my family are here

It's still the holiday season, I guess. Perhaps they're all still celebrating...