Hello from GNHQ

Hi Soniagransnet.
The reason for meandering into chit chat about other topics was, I think, that there seemed to be no interest from GNHQ in our actual suggestions (as usual).

So now you've got to know us as a bunch of grumpy grans on this thread.

Well put FarNorth, thank you.
We are a lovely lot in the main, honest!

Having said that, we'll be removing some of the posts that refer to old fallouts/bans/threads - feel free to email us about any issues but this thread isn't the best place for them

And thereby stands the problem we are such little old ladies that we cannot possible sort ourselves out and ‘need’ a grown up to look out for us
Head in hands ?

? that exactly ???

Well no its nothing to do with age it's to do with being on an internet forum where you cant have a situation of anything goes.

“ Having said that, we'll be removing some of the posts that refer to old fallouts/bans/threads - feel free to email us about any issues but this thread isn't the best place for them. ”

I thought this thread was about suggestions for improving the site ??

Where are the replies to those suggestions?

I don’t go on Mumsnet so don’t know do they get such micro managing ?

It's much more problematic on Mn because its involved in some very contentious discussions and have people posting the discussions on Twitter, etc. The rules are therefore much stricter on MN in my view.

I suggest that GNHQ try not to be taken in by cliques complaining about cliques. It's just plain silly. FGS we are grown women!!!!!

I would suggest that, if there is one 'secret world' that there must be two.

One of my pet hates is people who are not honest and come back with 'clandestine' names, the same posting style but try changing their 'background'.

kittylester

I suggest that GNHQ try not to be taken in by cliques complaining about cliques. It's just plain silly. FGS we are grown women!!!!!

We may be grown women, but if people are being banned from posting because of board politics it's not a level playing field. Those wielding the banning axe need to know what is happening if they don't monitor the boards.

I never have a clue about cliques or what's going on as regards so-called 'bullying' and I'm on here several times a week, so if HQ wait for a report they will just be getting a snapshot of any interaction. Also, if lurkers are able to comment on contributors and get them banned, the system is never going to be fair.

Personally, I'd rather we were left to our own devices other than if something is posted that could make GN liable to prosecution, but if people are going to be banned for their behaviour towards other posters then I don't think it's silly for all sides to want to be heard.

kittylester

I suggest that GNHQ try not to be taken in by cliques complaining about cliques. It's just plain silly. FGS we are grown women!!!!!

Yes!

We may be grown women, but if people are being banned from posting because of board politics it's not a level playing field.
And that as well, Doodledog

Some must have their finger on the report button frequently otherwise GNHQ would not know about this, therefore if someone has a grudge then they could be influential in getting another person banned even if they themselves are not above suspicion.

GNHQ shouldn't be taken in by the number of Reports. That went badly wrong when they (and a few posters were taken in by a tr**l poster.

I realise that it makes me sound like an old fuddy duddy but we need lighter, more objective rather than reactive, moderation.

But everyone has a different opinion of what that moderation should be, that's why it's difficult.

Callistemon

^We may be grown women, but if people are being banned from posting because of board politics it's not a level playing field. ^
And that as well, Doodledog

Some must have their finger on the report button frequently otherwise GNHQ would not know about this, therefore if someone has a grudge then they could be influential in getting another person banned even if they themselves are not above suspicion.

I have to agree here. I wonder how many reports are made by posters holding a grudge against a particular poster, with the intention of getting them banned.

I sometimes feel the moderation is inconsistent, it depends on who reads the report, their experience, their interpretation of what has been posted and underlying issues HQ are unaware of. At least in a court of law, you are given the opportunity to defend yourself.

Some posters are very subtle and clever in their bullying, making sure they don't post anything contentious enough to warrant a warning.

I've felt a bit picked on over the last few weeks too on various threads and I always try and be fair

The problem being that the accusee will only receive the interpretation that HQ puts on the accusation.
They have no true right of reply.

I love your posts Jane if that's any help but I am a bit odd

What a faff it is to embolden a user name, those stars at the beginning and end ?

Galaxy

I love your posts Jane if that's any help but I am a bit odd

Would we be on GN if we weren't?

???

Oh what a blooming pickle
I hate all this reporting behind peoples back it feels like little kids running to the teacher If someone says something you don’t like, talk it through never go running to mother to sort out
I think it’s totally awful and I think it’s wrong that GN moderators encourage this back stabbing anonymous reporting

I enjoy your posts too JaneJudge, they are always, pragmatic, reasonable and empathetic.

NanKate I do find it a faff on my phone as I’m dyslexic and use predictive text. When I try to put a star ahead of the name, it then flags it as incorrect spelling which makes it hard to then add in the last star.
It’s a also a pain as it doesn’t actually tag the person, so unless they go back and check new messages on the thread they won’t know if they have been mentioned.