Gransnet today....Just my opinion.

Yes, great idea Alima go for it!!

Thanks for another chuckle, alima (another cos something on another thread made me chuckle too today; I've forgotten what already; passing chuckle-moments are the spice of life).

Not fighting wot just telling someone she's rude.

I do that too. Tell'em that's what I say!

Up straight, no messin'

Saw an ad recently for a book that looked interesting. The title was something like "Manners for Nice People who sometimes say F**k". I'm one of those

Love it, bags! Nowt like expressing yourself!!

I think I qualify too - as does my DGD aged 4. Took her Mum onto the playground and wanted to show her the prams that the reception class play with. She said that she and a friend had been naming them - that one is called George, that one is called Sam and that one is called The Fucking Pram - how random is that?! It has been the source of much hilarity as you can imagine!

There will be no age restriction in Hell's Kitchen Luckygirl. Your DGD is in!

Shanma . As many on here appear to suddenly feel they are in danger of being "accused of sneaking" the atmosphere on here seems very like that of what I have heard about the Mccarthyism era.

Nobody should feel guilty if they aren't.

But we do. Like at school when the teacher said we would all get detention if the culprit didn't own up.

I don't think saying a post is pathetic is calling anyone names to be honest. I think I get my posts put down now and then ( And I don't mean just these ones). It's a forum we don't have to all agree.

One thing you will not find from me is foul language, which seems to be springing up quite alot on here of late. Personally I don't like to see/hear it. I think it is a poor thing if one cannot express oneself without using a profanity.

I don't complain about it though because it is allowed, as is being able to say what one thinks about another person's post.

I'd much rather have an out and out swear word or clarity of one's feelings, than snide comments or sarcasm, which are often wrapped up in saying ^ it's just a joke^ .

I agree ffin so on that note, you talk a load of shit Shanma

Anya ! and

Why do threads have to turn into a childrens playground with the name calling and bickering! Grow up!!

Be careful Mumsy with holier than though posts, I'm in a particularly bad mood due to a horrible cold that I've had for a week and a non stop hacking cough. Not in a conciliatory mood and liable to bite back.

Sorry you're not feeling great Anya. I thought your response was pretty funny. Something about the timing I suppose. 'Its the way you tell them' as Frank Carson would say.
Lighten up Mumsy!

I'd rather have a short burst of foul language than a succession of snide remarks, too. There are too many of those bandied about, with their inherent unpleasantness inflicting more hurt than a brief swear word.

In recent months, a lot of veiled nastiness has been rife (and some open sneering) and I for one am quite sick of it. It has happened before, and will die down in its season, but it does not make Gransnet fun to be on. Surely that is why we post, to enjoy the company, not to put others down.

My attempt to lighten the tone has crash-landed - what else can my DGD say to raise a smile?! Can it get any worse?

Im not being holier than thou or need to lighten up thankyou.

Elegran, like you I too am getting sick of the nastiness and sneering on gransnet, ( it always seems to be the same posters every time!) theres no need for it and its spoiling the forums for a lot of gransnetters

Well said Mumsy.

How does the 'bickering' start?