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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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BIossomtoes · 02/06/2025 11:08

MyLimeGuide · 02/06/2025 10:55

I see but there isn't a 😂on the reaction bit! Oh well, I'll get over it, thanks.

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At least it’s out in the open.

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MyLimeGuide · 02/06/2025 11:07

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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Yes I guess this makes sense!

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Mareleine · 02/06/2025 11:05

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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Absolutely.

MsFelicityLemon · 02/06/2025 11:04

Mareleine · 02/06/2025 10:48

Now if posters want to mock someone they have to do it out in the open where everyone can see them.

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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MyLimeGuide · 02/06/2025 10:56

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 02/06/2025 10:53

Because people complained that it was being used to take the piss and it was hurting their feelings.

This is what I thought!!! Dammit. I genuinely like letting ppl know when they have made me laugh and vice versa.

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MyLimeGuide · 02/06/2025 10:55

BIossomtoes · 02/06/2025 10:46

It was being weaponised on political threads. Perfectly sensible posts were being “funnied”. I find 😂 works just fine.

I see but there isn't a 😂on the reaction bit! Oh well, I'll get over it, thanks.

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Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 02/06/2025 10:53

Because people complained that it was being used to take the piss and it was hurting their feelings.

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?

Pandasandelephants · 02/06/2025 10:50

maybe user complaints? I had a a fair few laughs about posts which highlight certain difficulties with education and life in general in relation to having children with very complex needs. Not funny at all. There are some really nasty people on here who love to kick others further down.

Mareleine · 02/06/2025 10:48

Now if posters want to mock someone they have to do it out in the open where everyone can see them.

MsFelicityLemon · 02/06/2025 10:47

Must have only gone recently.

I know (judging by some posters' comments) people thought, from the get go, it was an awful reaction to have. So maybe those against kicked up enough fuss so MNHQ to remove it.?

BIossomtoes · 02/06/2025 10:46

It was being weaponised on political threads. Perfectly sensible posts were being “funnied”. I find 😂 works just fine.

Dweetfidilove · 02/06/2025 10:46

I used not very long ago, so I'm guessing it's just been removed.

Tsk - back to 😅😅😅😅

KimberleyClark · 02/06/2025 10:46

You can always quote the post and use a laughing emoji.

Readytohealnow · 02/06/2025 10:45

I literally used it yesterday! No idea

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