Why do you come to Gransnet?

Gosh I've never been aware of any 'cliques' apart from various sides in the political threads nor do I take non responses to comments or posts of mine personally. (That said I do resent the occasional uncalled for remark by the previously noted person) Sorry you've felt like that Bluebelle. I
I like the banter, TV chat, life problems etc. I've had good advice and great suggestions from other Grans.
Stuck at home after my TKR I never felt isolated and sometimes felt I'd been chatting to people all day. There are posters I've never met who feel like friends to me. The GN meet ups have all been extremely enjoyable.

I joined in the first instance on the recommendation of a friend when I needed help and advise when caring for mum. I received it in buckets and my new friends helped me so much when I'd felt I was fighting the system alone.

Now GN has become part of my life, from checking in with Mick first thing in the morning to wondering at the different viewpoints on the political threads (and sticking a oar in), lurking in the Argy Bargy cafe and dropping in on Soop occasionally and trying to return the support I received.

And I do try the competitions with some success. I dabble a lot!

Hi Jane. My new TKR is doing great - but the other one is being a real pain - how's your's?

Reading back a bit. I have to agree with Bluebelle and the others that it can be daunting when posters "talk past" you, but that can happen in conversation in a group, it just stands out more in writing. I find it happens most on the political threads where things are more heated and those with really strong opinions and more time tend to monopolise and get more shouty.

Why do I come to Gransnet?
To talk and blether and discuss with a diverse group of people. Totally unbothered if people appear to talk past me or if my posts are ignored (both are going to seem to happen sometimes to each of us, cue: shrug; happens in real life too); jotting them down is still an outlet.

I never ignore your posts Baggs! I suppose that's where a "Like" emoticon of some sort would be handy. Just a yes, I agree, get your point but don't have anything to add emoticon.

Yes, that's what I'd use a like button for too, nfk. Maybe the software to add one is beyond the remit and curent funding for Tech. Or perhaps HQ are worried that people would use it to 'collect' likes and so generate cliques.

I guess we could just use a ✔️ instead.

Yep, like that. A tick please Admin, just like Baggs just did! (I'd repeat it if I knew how!).

And a GN bag dangler or badge so GNers can greet (or avoid) each other 'Out'.

I'm the same as bags sometimes all I want to do is jot down my thoughts. Don't want or expect a reply.

Sometimes I just blather (I suppose that's my way of jotting down my thoughts) and really don't expect a reply.

Mind you I talk to myself all the time at home and at work. You wanna hear me doing accounts. " now where did I put that £70? Oh there you are you silly billy. What were you doing in petrol when you should have been in materials...."

Anyone listening in would think I was MAD!

Not sure about a tick (don't know how to do them anyway) would that not mean we would need a X too? It would be like being at school.

I think if you disagree with something you're likely to say why. I have used a but if the subject is serious that doesn't fit.

I agree that sometimes a smile isn't quite appropriate . I just wouldn't want it to turn into a like/dislike competition which could be quite nasty.

I m not a woose at all and I certainly don't expect replies all the time or anything like that I m not that egotistical I was just explaining how it felt at first and how reading others posts a lot of people leave or stay in the background for that same reason .....as in all walks of life there are some bigger characters some quieter some noisier some more sensitive That's what makes it a good site, once I had got my head round the fact it 'wasn't ' me' being out of tune I was ok

I enjoy the site enormously and post away with my thoughts whether anyone's listening or not on a daily basis

I still think it's abysmal it doesn't have an edit button

I think it is easy to feel overlooked on fast moving - usually political? - threads.

And i know lots of us have closed down threads but is quite disconcerting the first few times it happens.

All the support from people who I have never even met...thanks all.

Other than that I often sit quietly in the corner and browse through the threads.

Do miss the some of the older original posters and the silly virtual parties we used to have..

I have learned a lot on this forum, the collective wisdom here is great, thank you all.
I like to read the politics threads but rarely contribute, my knowledge and understanding is not good enough for that.
I was once 'jumped on from a great height' by one of the regular posters, I responded with a (in my humble opinion) a well thought out response to try and clear the air, but to no avail, hey ho perhaps she just didn't re-visit the thread.
I thoroughly enjoy all of the word games.

I too agree with Bluebelle about "being invisible" when posting, when you first summon up the courage to post, it's a bit disheartening when NO one acknowledges you.

I think it's like real life, some find it easy to chat and make friends, others struggle.

I too have had another go, and just post anyway, now and then, even if no one responds.

I do think there are, not exactly cliques, but groups of regular posters who always respond to each other, they've become friends, which is fair enough.

I know from meet ups and messages that there are many who just read the threads but never post.

We do know there is some ganging up going on, Rosesarered received a PM -sent in error to her - encouraging ignoring a poster , this is sooo playground

I enjoy the general chat and debate, occasional competition, and the recipes.

I'm relatively new to Gransnet. I like reading the posts people put up when they need help/advice with a problem. Its good to know you are not alone out there sometimes, and that other people have experienced similar problems. Don't like the political arguments though............!

I like to read others' views on topical issues, I've found useful information & tips from some comments, & I like competitions.

I joined Gransnet looking for advice relating to my mother's care. It was around the time of the Queen's diamond jubilee so there were some light hearted threads on the go which I found easy to join in with.

There were also regular ding-dongs often leading to deleted threads but that didn't bother me. Those were the days!!

What did annoy me was receiving PMs from posters thinking that as the new girl I needed advice on whom I should or shouldn't latch on to. All ignored - I made my own alliances.

There is often an air of, 'Do as I say, not as I do' but that doesn't bother me either.

I come to Gransnet for a bit of fun so I'm more likely to be found on the light hearted threads. I do offer support if I think I can be of use but there are others far better than I am at offering advice. That doesn't mean I don't care though.

All in all I think there is something for everyone.

Being a member of book club
To get advice and info
To help if I can on webchats when people ask for help or advice

There are more reasons, but you only said '3' !!

I have found some interesting articles on GN. I enjoy reading peoples responses to various posts. Have even posted asking for advice on two occasions when i needed it. People were very kind and supportive.

It's good sometimes to read that other people think/feel/do the same as I do. I've had supportive advice and opinions, but I don't post as often as I could because I'm another one who hates controversy.