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Why has the 'funny' reaction gone???

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MyLimeGuide · 02/06/2025 10:44

I always react 'funny' to funny comments, as there are a lot of comedians on this site, why has this been removed? Any ideas? Are we happy about this?
Question, should the 'funny' reaction come back? Or AIBU To want light humour?

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Xiaoxiong · 02/06/2025 11:49

I understand why it didn't really work. It's too difficult to distinguish online between "laughing with" and "laughing at", if it's just one emoji. It's much easier in real life.

EstherGreenwood63 · 02/06/2025 11:48

The mra/incels liked it. Sucks for them. 🤣😂😄😁

Not2identifying · 02/06/2025 11:46

Will do. Am on my way out now but will post on 'site stuff' later. I suspect my suggestion will require more work than simply removing it from the list of options...

Shatteredallthetimelately · 02/06/2025 11:46

I think it would have been better if the OP, before publishing the first post, had the option to disable the laugh emoji for anyone commenting on their thread so if they're posting about politics or bereavement they could turn it off

Anyone using a laughing emoji when referring to someone else suffering a bereavement needs to take a good long look at themselves.

TwattyMcFuckFace · 02/06/2025 11:43

Not2identifying · 02/06/2025 11:34

I've been crying with laughter at an old thread and it's such a lovely thing, to genuinely share humour. I think it would have been better if the OP, before publishing the first post, had the option to disable the laugh emoji for anyone commenting on their thread so if they're posting about politics or bereavement they could turn it off but if they're having a light-hearted chat about a TV programme, for example, it could be left on.

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This is a great idea.

Could you suggest it on the thread in Site Stuff so MNHQ see it? Flowers

rosemarble · 02/06/2025 11:43

Great....so the bullies have spoilt it for the rest of us.

It's like the whole class being given a detention because the teacher can't find the culprit.

TwattyMcFuckFace · 02/06/2025 11:41

BIossomtoes · 02/06/2025 11:33

Absolutely. I’ve never understood why they’re hidden from everyone apart from the original poster.

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Because some posters felt it would show some MNetters's posts to be more 'popular', and it would make others feel bad if theirs didn't get as many 'likes' and 'thanks' 🙄

It can be quite hard to remember we're talking about grown ups here.

MNHQ must feel like they're dealing with a nursery at times.

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MyLimeGuide · 02/06/2025 11:36

Not2identifying · 02/06/2025 11:34

I've been crying with laughter at an old thread and it's such a lovely thing, to genuinely share humour. I think it would have been better if the OP, before publishing the first post, had the option to disable the laugh emoji for anyone commenting on their thread so if they're posting about politics or bereavement they could turn it off but if they're having a light-hearted chat about a TV programme, for example, it could be left on.

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Yes!! We must put this idea to HQ 👌

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MyLimeGuide · 02/06/2025 11:35

BIossomtoes · 02/06/2025 11:33

Absolutely. I’ve never understood why they’re hidden from everyone apart from the original poster.

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Yes its confusing! Ive been on a thread where a poster kept 'agreeing' with everything i said then wrote me a really mean message?!

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Not2identifying · 02/06/2025 11:34

I've been crying with laughter at an old thread and it's such a lovely thing, to genuinely share humour. I think it would have been better if the OP, before publishing the first post, had the option to disable the laugh emoji for anyone commenting on their thread so if they're posting about politics or bereavement they could turn it off but if they're having a light-hearted chat about a TV programme, for example, it could be left on.

Edit: spelling

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MyLimeGuide · 02/06/2025 11:33

FortyElephants · 02/06/2025 11:17

Because it was being used passive aggressively to silently mock posts and inappropriately on sensitive posts. It's not Facebook, we don't need a laugh. We don't need anything apart from agree IMO.

Yeah, I guess some do but as usual the morons have ruined it for everyone else. And I disagree that we don't need a laugh!

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BIossomtoes · 02/06/2025 11:33

DappledThings · 02/06/2025 11:31

If they just made the reactions public that would be far better than removing laughing altogether.

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Absolutely. I’ve never understood why they’re hidden from everyone apart from the original poster.

DappledThings · 02/06/2025 11:31

BIossomtoes · 02/06/2025 11:29

Then those people should have the courage of their convictions and laugh openly. Using an emoji other posters can’t see is just cowardly.

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If they just made the reactions public that would be far better than removing laughing altogether.

NeedForSpeed · 02/06/2025 11:30

BIossomtoes · 02/06/2025 11:29

Then those people should have the courage of their convictions and laugh openly. Using an emoji other posters can’t see is just cowardly.

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Most of us do. The emojis aren't misused just because you don't like the responses.

BIossomtoes · 02/06/2025 11:29

NeedForSpeed · 02/06/2025 11:20

People were butt hurt when making ludicrous statements that people found them funny. It's been commented on a few times, but tbf plenty of people will also make errors / slip of the screen when using the emojis.

Then those people should have the courage of their convictions and laugh openly. Using an emoji other posters can’t see is just cowardly.

EleanorReally · 02/06/2025 11:25

the laugh emotion
that is good it is gone, it was often used in a nasty way

NeedForSpeed · 02/06/2025 11:20

People were butt hurt when making ludicrous statements that people found them funny. It's been commented on a few times, but tbf plenty of people will also make errors / slip of the screen when using the emojis.

FortyElephants · 02/06/2025 11:17

Because it was being used passive aggressively to silently mock posts and inappropriately on sensitive posts. It's not Facebook, we don't need a laugh. We don't need anything apart from agree IMO.

BIossomtoes · 02/06/2025 11:16

I wouldn’t mind if none of them were hidden actually; I’m happy to thank, love or agree in public.

I’d prefer it.

Calliopespa · 02/06/2025 11:15

Shatteredallthetimelately · 02/06/2025 11:10

And...
As it's an anonymous forum those that are bitter, unhinged old bints and in need of making themselves feel good by putting others down will find a way around it.

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Now that I agree with!

Calliopespa · 02/06/2025 11:15

SpunkySquid · 02/06/2025 10:52

Using a laughing reaction is bullying? Wow some people have such thin skin. How do they cope in the real world?

I think it was used to disagree on threads that weren’t fun threads ( as in your opinions are laughable; I’m mocking you/ laughing in your face) and in a cowardly, under the radar fashion by the types who lacked the courage to “ laugh out loud” where others could see the reaction and judge it.

I suppose if you are just friendly laughing - which is what I use it for - you can add that to the thread with an emoji.

I wouldn’t mind if none of them were hidden actually; I’m happy to thank, love or agree in public.

TwattyMcFuckFace · 02/06/2025 11:14

The whole class is being kept in because a minority of posters misused it apparently.

CandiedPrincess · 02/06/2025 11:13

Imagine being a grown ass adult and feeling bullied by an emoji!

IgneousSedimentary · 02/06/2025 11:13

SpunkySquid · 02/06/2025 10:52

Using a laughing reaction is bullying? Wow some people have such thin skin. How do they cope in the real world?

Well, if you were posting about your bereavement or miscarriage, and had some joker replying with the laugh response, you might be feeling thin-skinned with some justification?

Shatteredallthetimelately · 02/06/2025 11:10

MsFelicityLemon · 02/06/2025 11:04

I think if the reactions were made viewable to everyone it would have been more sensible.

Those that'd use them to target individuals would be less inclined if they knew other would know they'd done it.

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And...
As it's an anonymous forum those that are bitter, unhinged old bints and in need of making themselves feel good by putting others down will find a way around it.

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