Not in the spirit of Gransnet

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

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.

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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.

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

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 ?

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.

I think if you’re a regular poster ( with strong opinions on whatever subject you’re talking about ) you’re likely to have a few issues from time to time, especially on smaller forums where everyone stands out more. There will always be cliques & people who appear to dominate threads, but on the whole, I’ve never come across anything too bad, & find gransnet a very friendly supportive place in general.
Real life can be worse! I was in the woman’s institute for a few years & couldn’t believe the fall outs & gossip that went on.

You could have said rather loudly, in case anyone was watching 'I'm just pegging yours out dear' as you hung out your Bridget Jones undies GillT.

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Smileless2012

You could have said rather loudly, in case anyone was watching 'I'm just pegging yours out dear' as you hung out your Bridget Jones undies GillT.

Good idea . I just hid mine on the inside with t shirts and stuff on the outer

MichaelGransnet

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.

Please let's not get into personal attacks, this started as a polite thread, descended to amusement, I understand about the knickers GillT
I would not like to see this thread deleted as it will just go the way of the others,and I think most posters are being polite and stating their thoughts in a reasonable manner.

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I couldn't care less if anyone has screen shot anything I've said.

It's a public space, anything posted is fair game.

" . . . . but surely no one needs to be downright nasty to anyone?"
Very often, a poster who is being downright nasty to others is incredible quick off the mark to complain when someone else says something that they don't like. You'd think that either they would be tough enough to take it on the chin and smile, or that feeling it from the other side would show them how unpleasant it is to be sniped at for even existing.

Well, well done to the ladies who have tried to make a joke out of a subject which is very far from amusing.

I fear this may be me. I did, and still do, find the word ‘pisters’ amusing but I was not mocking the typo. I make plenty of those myself! It’s such a perfect name for a group of old grans for several reasons.

I definitely don’t belong to a clique though, I’ve been a misfit all my life.

MissAdventure

I couldn't care less if anyone has screen shot anything I've said.

It's a public space, anything posted is fair game.

It is OK, MissA. The poster said that she had "photo shopped" something, which is a completely different thing from a screen shot. After being worked on with Photoshop, anything you posted will be unrecognisable.

Blossoming Facebook is full of pisters. Also boasters and shitsters.

Elegran

Blossoming Facebook is full of pisters. Also boasters and shitsters.

True.

Ah ! Screenshot that’s the word l was looking for. Thank you

I gathered that's what you meant.

Are you referring to my mum’s knickers or someone else’s?
There seems to be some talk about a gift of knickers that l may have missed.