Gransnet strapline - we would love your thoughts

[CariGransnet]

Gransnet, sister site to Mumsnet, has a new look and is now looking for a new strap line to match. We'd love you to help us choose it if you can. First a bit of myth-busting (in case anyone hasn't yet ventured on):

1. You don't need to be a gran (just as on MN you don't need to be a mum)
2. For those falling into the right sort of age bracket - roughly 50+ - it works really well alongside MN (they're very different. Both is good!)
3. We're firm on two things - 50 isn't remotely old, and even if it were age is no barrier to pretty much anything.

The most popular suggestions so far have been the following (below) - but we'd love to know your thoughts - and indeed any alternative ideas.

Gransnet - for warmth, wit and wisdom

Gransnet - a bit older, a lot wiser

Gransnet - older, wiser but definitely not quieter

Many thanks
CariGransnet and LaraGransnet

Ageing is inevitable, growing up is optional

Do you're saying gransnet isn't for old people. (Though the name "gran" to me shrieks "old") then you've referred to age in most of the suggested strap lines.

Which is it?

I think MNHQ should just admit they've come up with a donkey of an idea with Gransnet and let it shuffle off.

I'm early 50s with a 12 year old daughter. I feel more at home here and don't want to hang out (virtually) with 70 year olds discussing their ailments. The 70 years olds I'd want to hang out with (virtually or in RL) would fit right in on MNHQ so why exile them?

I also don't want to be told how shit I look and what special measures I need to take now I'm 50+ to stop me from spooking horses.

The very concept of Gransnet is ageist - it's no wonder so many old people feel isolated when they're segregated in this way.

Warmth wit and wisdom is better than the patronising ones

But on what've basis are you saying that being 50+ means you're more likely to have warmth, wit and wisdom? It's just so condescending.

I'm an ex-Gnetter and prefer it here, even though I'm probably a generation "too old".

I found it cliquey, with too many primadonnas vying for position. And faaar too many "cleverdicks" who delighted in putting others down with condescending asides and clicky links.

Not for me, and I'm 57. No wonder there's no traffic on there.....misses point of thread.

You're not too old, bugger. In fact, I think JustineMumsnet is pushing 50. Will she be relinquishing her role as spokesperson for mums anytime soon?

Why mention "older"? Don't mention "older"

How about;

Gransnet : Wise Women.

Nobody I know says "gran" anyway

I'm 50. I'm less warm wit and wisdom, and more cranky cold and callous

Or sarky, sour and stupid

Gransnet- we know, we've been there

Gransnet - this too shall pass

Bitoutofpractice I call my gran 'gran'

My gran was always gran. I will be gran if any of mine ever have kids I expect.

As a 65 year old I think the name Gransnet is a bit patronising, there are plenty of us "older" mums who are not in fact "Grans" I rarely visit the site as none of the content appears very current.
Perhaps it would be better to have "Senior Issues" as a Topic to incorporate such things as retirement, health issues, caring for grandchildren, etc. There are many issues that could be covered.
Gransnet is a weird name it suggests an elderly grey haired lady sitting in a chair knitting, which is not typical of most women 55+

I'll be 70 before long. Warmth, wit and wisdom sounds like one of those fucking sepia greetings cards with pine trees and probably a path winding away into the sunset.
I think I'll just stay here, if that's all right.

Alexandra87 and Mychildcouldnotbreaatfeed I didn't say nobody uses gran. I said I don't know anyone

I didn't say you said nobody uses gran.

I was just saying that I did an my kids kids will likely

Gransnet: Hip replacement optional

There is no way of making it sound inviting compared to patronising.

It would probably be better as a board on mumsnet.

Gransnet: We, too, shall pass

Gransnet- rocking into the the third age?

For parenting postgraduates.