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Beswitched Tue 15-Feb-22 21:13:32

Really riled about this. A poster started a thread earlier today about bossy pisters trying to control threads. A lot of other posters agreed and said they too had often been made to feel uncomfortable, belittled or jeered at by a minority of posters.

A couple of posters then came on accusing the OP of stirring it and saying people should Name names. Other pisters quite rightly pointed out that this was inappropriate and against rules. The thread was then abruptly zapped as 'not being in the spirit...'

Concerned, I started a thread wondering about the zapping and requesting an explanation. Again a majority of posters agreedand also asjed for an explanation. Again, a couple of posters came on saying they didn't like the original thread, and also objected to my thread.

Once again HQ zapped the thread with no proper explanation. What is going on here!

MissAdventure Wed 16-Feb-22 14:50:24

Time to call time on this thread, I reckon.
They never do end well.

Honestly, come and have a chat elsewhere, shy or nervous posters.
smile

Nicegranny Wed 16-Feb-22 14:49:27

GillT57
I know it’s so sad when you think of the lovely undies we used to buy but thing’s are even more beautiful than ever now.
Still lovely memories ?

MichaelGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 16-Feb-22 14:48:46

Hi all. We'll have to take this thread down if it descends into guideline breaking personal attacks and rehashes of old arguments.
As always - if you have any concerns about a post or poster then please report directly to GNHQ. We're always fine to take a look.

FannyCornforth Wed 16-Feb-22 14:48:43

Blooming ‘eck! That was quick.
I didn’t even see that last comment

Nicegranny Wed 16-Feb-22 14:46:36

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GillT57 Wed 16-Feb-22 14:43:25

Oh dear, irony overload there Nicegranny Last summer, my DD was staying her for a few weeks, and I was outside pinning out some laundry. Her delicate frilly little lacy things were a distinct contrast to my Bridget Jones.

Nicegranny Wed 16-Feb-22 14:42:15

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Marydoll Wed 16-Feb-22 14:41:25

GrannyGravy13

I have a feeling that this thread will also be deleted.

It's certainly heading the way of the others.
Part of the problem is that some posters genuinely don't see that, what they they think is inoffensive to them is offensive to others.
Then when they are challenged, they are offended and take the huff.

BlueBalou Wed 16-Feb-22 14:39:40

Elegran

Maria59

Bossy posters can report threads they do not like and then they are removed.
Perhaps GN should refer to previous reports to check if its malicious reporting same for those members who are often reported

And others can report threads by bossy posters.

There is no need for anyone to hang around resenting being bossed about - just pull on your big girl knickers and either get in there and fight back or leave that thread and go and look at a different one. Bossy posters can't operate if no-one is cowed by them. To misquote another saying, no-one can bully you unless you let them.

Although perhaps you’re right Elegran, a few years ago there was one particular individual whose acerbic manner reduced me to tears, especially after she PM’d me to continue the malice.
I am certainly more resilient some days than others but surely no one needs to be downright nasty to anyone?
Bossy can go too far

Nicegranny Wed 16-Feb-22 14:33:12

MissAdventure

Ah, that's a lovely way of keeping your mum close. smile

I think so , she would have laughed at the thoughts that go through my head , spinnaker sheets, when did l ever fill these ?

Germanshepherdsmum Wed 16-Feb-22 14:31:04

Thanks rafichagran.

rafichagran Wed 16-Feb-22 14:29:51

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Germanshepherdsmum Wed 16-Feb-22 14:28:34

Really pleasant, nicegranny. A bit ironic to say that on this thread n’est-ce pas?

GrannyGravy13 Wed 16-Feb-22 14:26:14

I have a feeling that this thread will also be deleted.

MissAdventure Wed 16-Feb-22 14:25:19

Can we leave the knickers to one side for a bit?
(Puns abound!)

JaneJudge Wed 16-Feb-22 14:24:13

did we ever find out where the knickers were from?

FannyCornforth Wed 16-Feb-22 14:23:09

Oh dear

MissAdventure Wed 16-Feb-22 14:17:49

grin

Nicegranny Wed 16-Feb-22 14:17:35

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Beswitched Wed 16-Feb-22 14:17:33

Callistemon21

Beswitched
I wasn't being unkind when I laughed at your typo pisters
I'm always making typos or being miscorrected by autocorrect.

bossy pisters
I loved it ?

Hi

Don't worry. No offence was taken. I laughed when I read it back myself smile

FannyCornforth Wed 16-Feb-22 14:17:18

MissAdventure

Or briefs.

You beat me to it! grin

Nicegranny Wed 16-Feb-22 14:14:42

Yes my mum would find that funny ?.

Germanshepherdsmum Wed 16-Feb-22 14:13:11

Trollop not Trollope.

Germanshepherdsmum Wed 16-Feb-22 14:12:32

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Goodbyetoallthat Wed 16-Feb-22 14:08:41

Or even on top of thongs (things) ?