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Get rid of the crazees

(88 Posts)
oldbatty Sat 29-Dec-18 18:41:17

Please HQ, step away from the Pinot and crisps and do your job?

Vickixx Sat 29-Dec-18 19:01:54

Oldbatty, would you mind explaining? I’m fairly new and I’m not even sure what this is relating to or am I being naive about forums like this having never been on one before. What am I missing here?

Chewbacca Sat 29-Dec-18 19:03:58

100% agree oldbatty, enough is enough.

Beau Sat 29-Dec-18 19:17:26

Vickiexx, some posts are deemed to be 'not genuine' and at the moment there are a couple of strange subjects under discussion. One is not allowed to suggest they are not genuine otherwise your post gets deleted for 'troll hunting' which is against the forum rules. I find it easier to assume that all posters are genuine, however odd the subject matter.

Chewbacca Sat 29-Dec-18 19:22:17

That's right beau, spot on. There has been a sharp influx of new members who have a keen interest in pubic hair; breast muscles (and the lack of) and their sex lives (and anyone else's). Bleurgh....

EllaKeat Sat 29-Dec-18 19:25:59

Everyone boames school holidays, but i reckon these are adult numpties.

Sad.

They should be pitied really, and I would. Except I would risk a ban for troll hunting.

phoenix Sat 29-Dec-18 19:26:01

I'm less concerned about some of the new posters who are starting threads, than the comments posted on some existing threads by people who seem to have either an attitude problem, or some sort of agenda.

Or should that be "AGENDER" ?

EllaKeat Sat 29-Dec-18 19:26:28

They even BLAME......... oh Lord...

Vickixx Sat 29-Dec-18 19:29:28

Thank you Beau. In my ignorance, having never joined chat groups before, I thought people here were all genuine posters and even the most intimate of subjects could be discussed with sincerity, especially concerning the menopause. I now realise people could be open to exploitation when disingenuous people infiltrate threads,or start what could be considered dubious threads,whether intentional or not. Again, food for thought indeed.

Vickixx Sat 29-Dec-18 19:30:37

Chewbacca, that’s just Mean!

Vickixx Sat 29-Dec-18 19:31:54

It appears bullying doesn’t stop at the school gates!

Vickixx Sat 29-Dec-18 19:33:51

If you can’t deal with sensitive issues do not read or reply to the thread and let those who have no fear of intimate discussion remain that way.

oldbatty Sat 29-Dec-18 19:35:15

The definition of bullying is when an individual or a group of people with more power, repeatedly and intentionally cause hurt or harm to another person or group of people who feel helpless to respond.

janeainsworth Sat 29-Dec-18 19:38:33

Vicki You should know that anyone can access the posts on GN - you only have to be a member if you want to post anything.
By all means discuss ‘intimate issues’ but be aware that your comments might be seen by trawling journalists and end up on the pages of the Daily Mail and other unsavoury organs.

Chewbacca Sat 29-Dec-18 19:39:10

You have not been bullied Vickixx, not by me, nor anyone else to my knowledge. Just as you are free to post on any "sensitive issues", I am free to post my distaste of them.

Vickixx Sat 29-Dec-18 19:44:13

I’ve absolutely nothing to hide and would gladly share my menopause symptoms with the daily mail if it helped other women. Actually sex after the menopause is a trending subject nowadays and there’s nothing distasteful about it.

MawBroon Sat 29-Dec-18 19:46:37

But it may not be interesting (except to you)

Vickixx Sat 29-Dec-18 19:47:17

I hope the daily mail would be interested in my faith in God too which again I’d gladly share, or am I not worthy having spoken about the s word & dared to mention bras. Laughable if it wasn’t so sad.

Vickixx Sat 29-Dec-18 19:48:45

MawBroon, not according to the majority of replies!

MawBroon Sat 29-Dec-18 19:56:13

Dont flatter yourself. I have read them too.
Why do these bonkers threads start at the weekend?
hmm]

Vickixx Sat 29-Dec-18 20:07:29

Carry on with your games MawBroon. It seems to be the extent of your depth.

MawBroon Sat 29-Dec-18 20:10:37

I think,you misjudge me vickixxx
In the immortal words of George W Bush “Do not misunderestimate me” grin

Dontaskme Sat 29-Dec-18 20:14:03

phoenix and Ellakeat I like to use CAPS at times to express something!! Is it me????? shock

mcem Sat 29-Dec-18 20:18:12

* vikki* I suggest that as a fairly new poster, you don't introduce yourself by lambasting posters who do actually know what they're talking about.
Ignore well-meant warnings by all means, but don't complain when your sharing of intimate information is smeared all over msm for purposes of titillation rather than support.
And yes, you are being naive but do carry on.

oldbatty Sat 29-Dec-18 20:18:57

God, the Menopause and Bras coming soon. It's a fantasy tale by a wanna be writer.