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A thanks button is not enough.

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Demonhunter · 15/09/2024 21:27

No I don't want a visible like button, but I would like a laughing one. I find so many people on here really funny and I like to show my appreciation at their humour. It would save me a lot of 😂😂 comments if I could just press a button.

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TheClawDecides · 15/09/2024 23:26

I wish there was a "hide reactions" button on there.

Oooh you may be onto something there!

I wonder if a 'hide reactions' setting would be something that MNHQ could do?

That way we could finally get a like button for those who want one, and those who don't couldn't see it?

Healingsfall · 15/09/2024 23:09

Sheepchops · 15/09/2024 22:56

No the laugh button on Facebook is mostly used to mock - can’t see it being any different here

I agree. It's just used sarcastically on fb and I wish there was a "hide reactions" button on there.

I do remember years and years ago before you could just post emojis from your phone, and you had to do all this >> grin << nonsense using symbols next to the very limited selection. There was uproar when it was suggested mn added more emoji choice as nothing sums up a post better than long winded dialogue, and we'd all be dumbed down apparently. 18 years later and you can pretty much use any emoji out there if it's on your phone!

Sheepchops · 15/09/2024 22:56

No the laugh button on Facebook is mostly used to mock - can’t see it being any different here

RosannaSpider · 15/09/2024 22:53

I think a laugh and a heart one

Nowordsformethanks · 15/09/2024 22:52

I agree - an invisible laughing button would be good too, just like the invisible thanks/like one we have.

TheClawDecides · 15/09/2024 22:49

No I feel bad now.

Perhaps just a light pistol whipping with a Nerf gun for a first offence.

But any more and it's a full on fanny kick with a pair of Dr Martens! 😁

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Demonhunter · 15/09/2024 22:29

TheClawDecides · 15/09/2024 22:25

I'd quite like a button that shoots MNetters in the arse if they quote the opening post.

Bonus kick in the fanny button if the post is extra long.

I've accidentally done that before, too busy typing away to realise I'd clicked quote. However, I agree, so I'd take the shot in the arse or the kick in the fanny as deserved, as long as it's not a winkle picker 😬

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TheClawDecides · 15/09/2024 22:25

I'd quite like a button that shoots MNetters in the arse if they quote the opening post.

Bonus kick in the fanny button if the post is extra long.

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Demonhunter · 15/09/2024 22:25

TheClawDecides · 15/09/2024 22:17

I agree but then again I also think we should have a visible like button.

The pearl clutching over the very idea, has always been quite amusing though.

It's all very frowned upon now to have anything that can be seen as visibly critical. Youtube even removed dislike visibility, yet people can still write critical comments, which can be a lot harsher than just having them click a button to show disapproval.

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Demonhunter · 15/09/2024 22:20

Maybe a LTB button would cut half the repetitive comments down on many posts too.

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TheClawDecides · 15/09/2024 22:17

I agree but then again I also think we should have a visible like button.

The pearl clutching over the very idea, has always been quite amusing though.

coatfromjamesdean · 15/09/2024 22:16

I basically use it as a like, normally for this is funny or I agree.

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Demonhunter · 15/09/2024 22:14

CharlotteLucas3 · 15/09/2024 21:49

I’m still laughing at Fjord Focus.

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Prime example of how quick witted some people are! 😂

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Demonhunter · 15/09/2024 22:12

Spomb · 15/09/2024 22:08

i think it would be used sarcastically.

If they do, it should be private as otherwise we would get people posting out all sorts of crap for public appreciation.

Yeah I think they could introduce them privately. Also like a PP has said, a hug emoji might be nice, when sometimes you really feel for someone but don't really have the words for a comment that isn't just repeating what others have said.

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Demonhunter · 15/09/2024 22:10

beetr00 · 15/09/2024 22:01

@Demonhunter I did try at end of last year 🙂

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/site_stuff/4922896-further-to-our-new-thanks-button-could-we-also-have-a-laugh-button?

Well they've had nearly a year since you requested it so I guess our prayers aren't being answered 😐

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RockyRogue1001 · 15/09/2024 22:08

I'd like flowers or a heart.

A poster wrote something salon a thread I was reading earlier, so I thanked them, it was a kind of virtual hug

Spomb · 15/09/2024 22:08

i think it would be used sarcastically.

If they do, it should be private as otherwise we would get people posting out all sorts of crap for public appreciation.

NippyCrab · 15/09/2024 22:03

I agree an appreciation for some of the laugh out loud comments would be great. How about a hug one too? 🤔 I think an eyeroll one would just start off bun fights tbh.🙄

beetr00 · 15/09/2024 22:01

@Demonhunter I did try at end of last year 🙂

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/site_stuff/4922896-further-to-our-new-thanks-button-could-we-also-have-a-laugh-button?

PuppyMonkey · 15/09/2024 21:58

Really need this button Hmm

Whothefuckdoesthat · 15/09/2024 21:58

I use it quite liberally, both to show I agree with something and when someone has made me laugh.

I suppose it’s a Thanks button rather than a Like button so they don’t have to deal with anyone accusing them of pinching the idea, but I think it’s probably the best compromise without having a range of emojis, especially when some topics are very sensitive. Although I’d definitely be in favour of a Fuck Right Off button.

Thistooshallpass24 · 15/09/2024 21:58

🆒👍yes please, there's some hilarious comments on here

DadJoke · 15/09/2024 21:55

I like private thanks - particularly useful in threads where there is a pile-on and the quiet people support your view. If you say something funny and you get thanks it’s pretty obvious what it’s for.

SonjaBarkerFinch · 15/09/2024 21:54

I’d like a button for whole range of emotions on MN. I always like it when I get a thanks for a witty quip.

I doubt it would turn into a popularity contest as no one on MN is popular 🤣

WagnersFourthSymphony · 15/09/2024 21:53

Generally, buttons - even private ones - help reduce the number of repetitive comments thanking or agreeing.

It would be fun to have a LOL button too, but people usually know why they're being thanked. As for being public, I can understand why TPTB don't want to start popularity contests. On good-natured threads it would be good to see other LOLs out there, but just imagine how it could be abused on AIBU.

Because we can't see how many have thanked other people, I can't tell if it's OTT to use it often. Perhaps I'm too liberal with mine, or too mean. But it's nice to be thanked, so the private use of thanks isn't at all pointless.