Own up ! Do you do this ?

I always try to be fair and understanding even with those who have opposing views. I cannot understand people who are intentionally rude or argumentative.

I am not anonymous, as have met up with several Essex Grannies.

I think I am myself on GN. At all times in real life I do try to be friendly and helpful tho I can and do stick up for myself.

I’m 70 and told I look younger. Possibly helps that I do have thick hair and a funky cut. However, I’d guess that I’m not as funky as I fancy myself to be. Especially getting a helping hand on steep steps etc.

But are you anonymous? I know I’ve been ‘outed’. And no, I’m not any nastier on line than I am in real life. Why be hurtful?

Probably nicer on here, so no I won't own up to being nasty anonymously.

I think maybe I am nicer online than I am in RL ! I certainly think I come across as more reasoned and sensible, as I have time to frame my thoughts.

I don't feel anonymous. I know at least ten Gransnetters having been to a variety of meetups over the years. I am just the same here as in real life.

No, I don’t do this.
I especially don’t like colleagues who send sharp/aggressive/snarky emails, when there is no need for such tone.
I really try to be pleasant and polite to everyone.
Equally I don’t like the tone of some of the GN threads, especially the political ones, so I avoid them.

I have never,yet, been purposely nasty, in any aspect of my life. And if I unwittingly upset anyone ,I would apologise. I think people who are anonymous and nasty are cowards

I try to be and hold a concern that the intent of the written word can be misinterpreted.

I try always to be pleasant and constructive. I think it's better to say nothing than to say something sharp as you never know how much sharp words might wound.