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LilyGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 05-Aug-21 14:41:14

Hi all

We think that it'd be good for us to get to know each other a bit more.

We at GNHQ are here to moderate the site, look after our users and ensure that Gransnet is an inclusive and supportive community. We're post-moderated, which means that we rely on reports to let us know what's going on. ​Our aim is to respond to every query we receive, so please don't be afraid to get in touch.

We're also keen to listen to feedback about site functionality, so tell us what you think - we'll always pass feedback on to the relevant team(s) for discussion, with the promise of making Gransnet better and more efficient for all users. If you've got any ideas for improvement then please share them below. Changes at the back end of the site do take time, but we're more than happy to keep you updated during the process.

Please feel free to introduce yourselves by replying below (or send us a hello privately via email/report if you prefer).

P.S Every time you hit the report button, an angel gets its wings (or a troll gets booted off site). <repeatedly clicks report button>

MerylStreep Tue 10-Aug-21 22:40:57

BlueBelle
It probably makes a boring job a little bit more interesting.

FarNorth Tue 10-Aug-21 23:33:45

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'.

I haven't noticed that but it wouldn't particularly bother me unless the person was being insulting or offensive and then they'd get reported again.

I've only ever reported one person, btw, so long ago I can't remember what it was about.

Doodledog Wed 11-Aug-21 01:34:19

If someone has been banned, or left because of ill-feeling, they aren’t likely to come back and announce their old name, though. I don’t see that as dishonesty so much as discretion.

LilyGransnet (GNHQ) Sun 15-Aug-21 09:03:41

FarNorth

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.

Hello

We're sorry if that's the impression we've left - it's quite the opposite! We want to improve the site for everyone, and are taking note off all the suggestions to pass over to our development team. Sadly, it'll likely take some time - but we wanted to get started on the things people really wanted to see, so that Gransnet is a brilliant place for everyone.

FannyCornforth Sun 15-Aug-21 10:53:22

Thanks Lily
I think that we all know the score.
No jam today…
What I’d absolutely love ❤️ would be the voting facility that MN has for AIBU threads.
That would really get more footfall on here!
I see that MN has been refurbished; I was rather hoping that we could inherit the old MN site

Chewbacca Sun 15-Aug-21 11:12:40

LilyGransnet whilst were grateful for your assurances that out requests are being taken seriously and being passed on to decelopers but may take some time to implement, please can I draw your attention to a request that was made over a year ago and has still not seen fruition? Iam64 and several others, asked for a Feminism chat section, just like the one on Mumsnet. We were assured that it could be done but, a year later, and no sign of it. Please don't assume that just because the majority of us here are grey haired and retired, that we don't want to discuss feminist issues in a designated space. Can we have that space or not please?

Mollygo Sun 15-Aug-21 11:32:17

The prompt action about the Holiday thread should reassure all of us that GNHQ is awake on Sunday mornings. Shame in one way. I really did want to know about Curlysue.

Chewbacca Sun 15-Aug-21 11:41:01

Well, one thing we do know about Curlysue is that she has a weird SIL that snoops on her phone and stalks her on social media, poor woman. I hope she closes her registration on GN down and re registers under a different name. Look out for a thread entitled "My SIL is a nosey control freak, what should I do?"

FannyCornforth Sun 15-Aug-21 11:41:29

Chewbacca that’s interesting re the feminist sub-forum.
A few months back, a poster suggested a ‘Scam’ sub-forum, and it was up and running within a day.

Chewbacca Sun 15-Aug-21 11:48:53

Odd isn't it FannyCornforth? Iam64 and I campaigned several times for it and received assurances that it was doable but nothing happened. I can't see why it's such a big ask - there is a Feminism forum on MN that has 2 sub forums and they're well accessed and posted on. I know that a forum for black MNetters was asked for, and was set up within days, so why can't we have a Feminism space? hmm

Doodledog Sun 15-Aug-21 11:54:35

And as she was someone who requested the Feminism space, can we please have Iam's access sorted out?

Chewbacca Sun 15-Aug-21 12:04:09

Indeed Doodledog. Iam64 has been locked out for far too long, we need her back asap.

Callistemon Sun 15-Aug-21 12:06:36

Chewbacca

Indeed Doodledog. Iam64 has been locked out for far too long, we need her back asap.

I agree.

We miss her sensible, balanced views.

Mollygo Sun 15-Aug-21 13:20:49

Chewbacca

Well, one thing we do know about Curlysue is that she has a weird SIL that snoops on her phone and stalks her on social media, poor woman. I hope she closes her registration on GN down and re registers under a different name. Look out for a thread entitled "My SIL is a nosey control freak, what should I do?"

Except that the OP was called Curlygirl, which was what made me query it in the first place. Just seemed a chance for somebody to be nasty, but it could’ve been real.

Chewbacca Sun 15-Aug-21 13:27:26

Hope so Mollygo I wouldn't like to think that anyone really does have someone like that in their family. smile

kittylester Sun 15-Aug-21 13:56:04

Who is this Iam64 of whom you speak doodle?

LilyGransnet (GNHQ) Sun 15-Aug-21 14:01:24

Chewbacca

LilyGransnet whilst were grateful for your assurances that out requests are being taken seriously and being passed on to decelopers but may take some time to implement, please can I draw your attention to a request that was made over a year ago and has still not seen fruition? Iam64 and several others, asked for a Feminism chat section, just like the one on Mumsnet. We were assured that it could be done but, a year later, and no sign of it. Please don't assume that just because the majority of us here are grey haired and retired, that we don't want to discuss feminist issues in a designated space. Can we have that space or not please?

This will be chased up first thing tomorrow morning - will keep you updated.

FannyCornforth Sun 15-Aug-21 14:30:08

Will you be looking at Iam64s problem too, please Lily?

Doodledog Sun 15-Aug-21 17:38:56

kittylester

Who is this Iam64 of whom you speak doodle?

She's the one who's been doing the midnight dancing. It was on the news last night. I've phoned her solicitor and he's going to see if she can have internet access in her cell, but it will add to Iam's bill, so she wants to be sure she will be able to post on here before she signs for it.

MerylStreep Sun 15-Aug-21 17:43:13

I could have sworn I’ve read these same reply’s from HQ many times over the years ?

FannyCornforth Sun 15-Aug-21 18:03:12

Meryl I am relatively new here, but I am already aware of the tradition

FarNorth Sun 15-Aug-21 18:47:28

No, Meryl, I think you must be getting a little confused in your old age.
I'm sure that hasn't been happening. smile

DanniRae Sun 15-Aug-21 19:37:44

Sorry if this has already been mentioned because I haven't read all of the thread........Why have we hardly got any competitions for us to enter? I am not interested in going onto MN to get involved in theirs. I used to love entering GN competitions and even won one........A lovely hamper!
Explanation please smile

FannyCornforth Sun 15-Aug-21 19:43:18

DanniRae It’s all to do with companies’ advertising budgets, nothing to do with GN or even MN.
Everyone is skint these days, so no freebies / prizes

MerylStreep Sun 15-Aug-21 19:45:27

Fanny & FarNorth
Oh shit!!! Not another memory fail??‍♀️
I’ll stick to knitting shreddies ?