Is it really impossible to leave Gransnet offcially?

There is no reason you cannot create another name Cunco
And many do exactly that.

Hotel California...

Cunco glad you returned.
It’s easy to leave and delete your account if you want to.
No need to create a big thread about it.

Reply twelve tells you how. Why are you still here?

Bye Jura, for now ;) You know you will be back despite your higher moral code.

firecracker unnecessary
jura why? you always seem a reasonable poster well unless
I ve missed something (I usually seem ten steps behind) why not just ignore anyone making snide remarks of course I don’t know why you want to leave but I think it’s a shame when anyone feels they need to leave unless it’s life’s just got too busy
I hope you re ok

jura2 When I left, I had no intention of returning. I tired of the insults and, since there was a link to my real identity, I closed the account. As a result of leaving, everything was deleted.

I did not return for maybe two years. In any case, it was a considerable period. I was unaware of any rule not to return; and I can see no reason why Gransnet would want to banish me. If you wish to report me and Gransnet closes my account, so be it. It's their bat and ball.

Most of the banned have come back under another name

I'd love to know how people know this. If it's true I can't say I've noticed.

You are in control of your adieux, jura. Nobody will stop you if you want to leave GN. And, as you say, whether you leave for good or not is down to your willpower.

So this thread smacks of attention-seeking.

Are you actually leaving jura2 ??

Is it that someone has changed their name without letting you know jura? Is that what's irked you? What's upset you?

Not irrevocable is you are back here under a different name - against GN rules, surely ;)

I would like it to be Adieu - in fact.

Some years ago, I closed the account I had at the time. As NotSpaghetti has pointed out, the instructions are available in My Gransnet. It is relatively easy and irrevocable.

Etiquette is clear on the subject ''Username-changing

We discourage members from changing their usernames because we want everyone to be able to trust the relationships they build with others on Gransnet. However, you will be able to change your username once for sensitive threads. Alternatively, contact us directly at [email protected] if you think your current username is too identifying.''

and yet GN breaks the rules on a regular basis- and know that some people have changed names more than once. I would never do this as I totally agree with Etiquette re trust issues.

Is this goodbye or au revoir?

Most of the banned have come back under another name. I would never do that- it is dishonest and as Etiquette clearly says, leads to breakdown of trust. Some people here have had so many names- and it can take quite a while to cotton on. This question of trust is primordial here - especially when you have met people, or they know a lot of personal detail about you.

*did take a while.

Just read this:

How can I delete my account? I f you log in to My Gransnet you can delete your account from there. This will delete: email, password and, if provided, first name, last name, postcode, date of birth, grandchildren's names, gender and dates of birth, your gender, registration IP, private messages sent.

And here is the GDPR info:
www.gransnet.com/info/privacy-policy-faqs

I have had myself totally removed from elsewhere by contacting them and saying that I want a total removal according to my rights under GDPR regulations.
Even Bannatyne's removed me eventually but it dad take a while.

Yes Meryl- my point entirely. It is a waste of time and energy, and serves absolutely no purpose. So I am admitting to a lack of willpower- and when bored, a tendancy to return to GN. I would like this temptation to be taken away from me. For my sanity- and some of yours. lol. What is the point?!?

Well it must be possible as there have been GN's who've been banned by GNHQ so if you ask them, why can't they implement the same process?

Don't leave Jura. I enjoy your interesting posts from your part of the world.

Jura2
As someone who professes they 'want to leave' you made a pretty good fist with contributing to the Meghan and Harry thread not so long ago today.

You've just got to grit your teeth and go cold turkey! No sneaky peeks "just to see if there is anything interesting being discussed".