Get rid of the crazees

All posts are genuine but some are more genuine than others.

Hells Bells! What's happening? This is turning into a witch hunt...

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Good grief ! Is it a full moon or too many E numbers ?

Unless GN does something about this there's almost no point in posting. There'll be no faith at all in the sincerity of any post. I suggest that GN let us post that we have suspicions about a thread.
If genuine the poster can respond. Knowing that we'll 'out' posters we suspect just might deter these idiots.

It is really sad when on another thread there is a genuine poster in despair and then there are these utter idiots posting rubbish “to get their jollies”

You do have to wonder what posting about fake issues gets people?

Life is complicated enough I don’t have time to conjure up titillating stories or drip feed ridiculous scenarios so where do people find time let alone the impetus to do so?

And what do they get from it?

I realise that support and comfort to other posters is very important on Gransnet, but surely there can be room for some out-of-the-ordinary, and even slightly risqué subjects? Why not?

I think the issue arises when there is an influx of out of the ordinary posts coupled with bizarre scenarios without plasible back stories .

We may be old but we’re not as green as we are cabbage looking as my gran used to say ?

Sadly though, many kind GNs respond with great support and advice and are probably being made fools of?

Exactly Lisasgran it’s so hard to see people spending time and energy helping someone whose taking them for a fool

Agreed Bluebelle

Okay, I am going to have to ask....
I am new here, have lurked, but just started posting.

What is wrong with, for example, talking about wearing a bra? I am obviously missing something, but I dont kniw what. We are all adults, most of us wear them at some time or other, so why can we not talk about them?
No one is talking about twirling tassels, so I just do not understand why grown up stuff cannot be discussed.

A bit stuck, so would appreciate the heads up on what I am missing ?

Nothing is wrong with it EllaKeat, I also don't understand why everyone is getting so suspicious about certain posters.

It’s not the subject matter .

It’s the perfect storm, unknown posters, strange subject material, aggressive posts .

This forum has been going a while , very little is ever new so we regularly get odd posts . After awhile you do get a feel for things that aren’t quite right .

Anyone remember the old "reds under the beds" thing?

Seems like the gang is expanding? And asking naive questions......

What gangLisagran ?

And do you not want new members Lisagran? I lurked for a long time before nervously joining in, but maybe should have stayed lurking......

If it was my naive question, then sorry.

Back to peeking out occasionally. As you were.

Oh dear, I fear as I am new I have been deemed a suspicious poster due to my content. If I’ve offended anyone I apologise sincerely. I’m in my fifties and I was brought up to have no fear about speaking about any subject under the sun as long as it’s not offensive. I made some genuine points about different aspects of the menopause (again genuine) & perhaps it’s my fault for having no issues around any subject I shared. This probably wouldn’t have happened on mumsnet which says something but hey ho onwards & upwards and apologies again.

Sanity is finally breaking through I hope). I daren't even say 'welcome' Vickixx, in case I get seen as an intruder. What a rotten introduction to GN for you

I’m with you EllaKeat. I fear in an ‘established’ community of people it’s only natural to be treated with suspicion initially & although sad it's also understandle. The regulars will have their pick & choice of people welcome to ‘join in’ One thing is for certain I’ve been knocked of kilter with a bad cold and fever & the forum has helped me take my mind of it. I only wish it had a better outcome. Please don’t take it personally. I know I don’t. My Grandchild is over to stay tomorrow so I better work on getting better.

Aw thanks Bohemian & if you read my posts you will see I’m actually very amiable and caring & honest to a fault ?‍♀️

People are welcome to be titilated if that’s their pleasure but it says more about them than me. I’d happily talk about the menopause and the various symptoms that can happen with oestrogen hormone surges that are not usual. I thought as women we would at least try to share in our experiences without being made to feel odd. The menopause is without doubt odd and it causes a lot of extreme symptoms for many and if mine is what I posted about don’t expect me to be ashamed. I’ve had one partner in life & we love each other & that’s enough for me. I’ve spoken about sex and the menopause to people in far higher places. ??

Far higher places ?