GNHQ private forum for those not wanting to be on Facebook

I think you are over reacting about Facebook, I'm on Facebook and have never seen any links to Gransnet. There are 3 Gransnet groups the main one has only 43 members and the other ones are local groups with about 12 or less members. They are all closed groups, this means not open to anyone on Facebook, only members can read the posts or post you have to apply to join the groups and be accepted by admin. I wouldn't be worried about joining Facebook there are privacy settings so you can choose who sees your posts or not as the case maybe. There are also some lovely supportive groups, a Natter Chatter group and if you like knitting a Knitting and Natter group, all closed groups where you have to apply to join, easy just click on join group button. Hope this helps.

It would be Too Much Trouble...

no harm in asking but I suspect the answer will be 'no' as it would change the T&C's.

I think a small area which is private isn't too much to ask. If the site is trying to attract new members it would be a boon, rather than coming to a place full of disgruntled users refusing to open up about anything.

As am I, great idea.??

I am also 100% behind that idea.

So, its not "pearl clutching" to think that things posted here can be recognised elsewhere.

I would prefer that too - I left. and rejoined with another name as outed by someone with my first name. I hate seeing posts from here with a link on Facebook or Twitter.

Crossed posts with Auntieflo obviously my 'that sounds good to me' is in reference to OP

That sounds good to me

That would be good, but as someone pointed out recently, on another thread, when we sign up to Gransnet, it is in the terms and conditions that what we post becomes 'theirs'.

I would welcome that, as would many others, I think.