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LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 07-Jul-20 11:27:47

Hello, GNHQ here, (waving a white flag).

We need your help. As many of you have probably noticed the conversations over the past few days have been increasingly tense. The questions posed have been so interesting and worthy of debate but so often the conversations have derailed and turned into personal attacks (the veiled ones can be particularly unkind). We hate deleting threads when people have taken time and effort to contribute and it must be equally wearing for you all to wade through mean-spirited posts. We'd really like to get back to conversations that include debate/disagreement but that also show a bit of respect and consideration for other posters even if you disagree with them.
Thank you for reading. smile
GNHQ

Rufus2 Mon 13-Jul-20 13:18:20

Still, it seems to be good natured now.?
Lemongrove Is that why everybody seems to have lost interest? hmm
OoRoo

Chewbacca Fri 10-Jul-20 22:04:26

Lauren still looks like a teenager doesn't she? And David Tennant just gets better with age!

Callistemon Fri 10-Jul-20 22:02:33

That was great!
Lauren doesn't age, does she grin

lemongrove Fri 10-Jul-20 21:54:50

Goodness gracious me.....this thread is set to run and run.??‍♂️
Still, it seems to be good natured now.?
I like David Tennant too!

Chewbacca Fri 10-Jul-20 21:45:53

Brilliant Maw! grin I do like David Tennant.

MawB Fri 10-Jul-20 21:37:27

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pmiYew3gUw

Callistemon Fri 10-Jul-20 21:27:09

I'm not bovvered but you never know.

Chewbacca Fri 10-Jul-20 21:23:28

We're probably all banned from entering the US of A.

Are you bovvered Callistemon? grin

Callistemon Fri 10-Jul-20 21:06:07

toscalily

GG13 & Rufas grin Gagajo, I have this image now of a Trump Bot, beavering away in the background whenever he is mentioned, probably flags a red light up somewhere too just so he can add it to his "fake news" list!

Some posters have obviously not read the thread.
I don't mean anyone I have seen posting on here.

Oh, I think so, toscalily
We're probably all banned from entering the US of A.
Pro tem anyway.

etheltbags1 Fri 10-Jul-20 20:26:28

I agree too, I mean no harm to anyone

GagaJo Fri 10-Jul-20 18:23:35

The reason they gave once was that it left them open to libel. The other deletions have had generic messages.

toscalily Fri 10-Jul-20 15:27:09

GG13 & Rufas grin Gagajo, I have this image now of a Trump Bot, beavering away in the background whenever he is mentioned, probably flags a red light up somewhere too just so he can add it to his "fake news" list!

Rufus2 Fri 10-Jul-20 15:11:36

Good Evening threads if you just fancy a chat
FarNorth Thank you very much for the free plug! smile
"Chat" is really what it's all about, no nastiness, no grudges!
Obviously, it has a strong Aussie flavour (like me for instance!), which naturally is of no interest to some members, but we like to think of it acting as a conduit for the exchange of news in these troubled times and of course it's free and open to all.
Thanks again and Good Health.
OoRoo

Lucca Fri 10-Jul-20 15:10:10

Chewbacca

Surely by now, even his most ardent admirers and supporters must be regretting that he was voted in? If he does have supporters in the UK, I'd imagine that they don't admit it due to embarrassment Lucca! But, there's nowt so queer as folk.....

I just thought I got a hint of support for tangerine tornado other day but maybe wrong.....

GrannyGravy13 Fri 10-Jul-20 14:51:05

Rufus you may be correct ???

GrannyGravy13 Fri 10-Jul-20 14:50:18

My condolences Aldom ?

There are lots of kind people on GN give it a go ??

Rufus2 Fri 10-Jul-20 14:47:57

am jumped on so often I am beginning to think I must have been a -trampoline in a previous life
GG13 So that's why so many posters are hitting the roof!grin

GillT57 Fri 10-Jul-20 14:47:00

Aldom please do not confuse the boisterousness of the political threads with other threads. Many on here will testify that they have received much kindness and a great deal of help during their darkest hours. The political threads are not for the faint hearted, but some of us do enjoy robust debate and are also capable of empathy and kindness on other matters. Please stay and join us, and I am so sorry to read of the loss of your son. flowers

Chewbacca Fri 10-Jul-20 14:33:51

Surely by now, even his most ardent admirers and supporters must be regretting that he was voted in? If he does have supporters in the UK, I'd imagine that they don't admit it due to embarrassment Lucca! But, there's nowt so queer as folk.....

Callistemon Fri 10-Jul-20 14:33:28

GrannyGravy13

Jane10

I've just been threatened to be reported to GNHQ. Sigh. I won't be be bludgeoned into agreeing with posters that disagree with points I wish, and am entitled, to make. Judging by the sympathetic PMs I'm not alone but others are afraid to agree on the forum for fear of being jumped on.

I am jumped on so often I am beginning to think I must have been a -trampoline in a previous life!?

Oh dear.

The Norty Corner is getting over-crowded.
Move along please, make room.

Callistemon Fri 10-Jul-20 14:31:35

I must check to see if mine was deleted.

his Trumpiness grin

Charleygirl5 Fri 10-Jul-20 14:29:54

Chewbacca certainly not in this country- his supporters thankfully are a long way away.

Lucca Fri 10-Jul-20 14:29:30

There are trump supporters on GN I reckon but not brave enough to admit it !

Chewbacca Fri 10-Jul-20 14:16:54

GagaJo

Interestingly, everytime I make a comment about Trump it gets deleted, while anyone can say anything they like about Meghan Markle. Why are GNHQ scared of Trump? Has he got a blanket ban on social media comments, threatening legal action?

I wonder if they'll delete THIS comment?

Good grief GagaJo; if posts about his Trumpiness are going to get deleted, they'll have to have someone poised with their finger over the delete button for a very long time! I've not seen a supporter for him ever! grin

GrannyGravy13 Fri 10-Jul-20 14:06:38

Jane10

I've just been threatened to be reported to GNHQ. Sigh. I won't be be bludgeoned into agreeing with posters that disagree with points I wish, and am entitled, to make. Judging by the sympathetic PMs I'm not alone but others are afraid to agree on the forum for fear of being jumped on.

I am jumped on so often I am beginning to think I must have been a -trampoline in a previous life!?