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Original poster

Can we have a [star] emoticon, pretty please?

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KnottyLocks · 25/08/2011 12:48

MNHQ have asked me to start a thread here in Site to see how much support there is for a Star.

The original request is here.

Hundreds of Mumsnetters have worked together since the beginning of the year to produce woolly blankets for Rinders, Blondes and a blanket and quilt for Edgar. Our current project is here: 3 blankets for the children of Magic8
Since beginning these projects, we have used [stars] to thank all contributers and supporters. We would really like to be able to give a proper Star to those wonderful people who have given their time, donated, or created in order to provide what comfort we could to those families who have lost their loved ones.

If you would like to support us, please post below.

Many thanks.

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NessaRose · 25/08/2011 14:42

I don't think it will be to "clicky" to have a Star that is listed as it can be used for lots of threads.

Original poster
KnottyLocks · 25/08/2011 14:42

Nickel, that's shocking. Get back to your crochet!

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Original poster
KnottyLocks · 25/08/2011 14:41

Like your thinking, Queenie Smile

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nickelbabe · 25/08/2011 14:40

you mean now it's Bearly used?
Wink

QueenofJacksDreams · 25/08/2011 14:39

Everyone moaned about the bloody bear at first though, now its barely used and its past its time lets have a star instead and something new to moan about at the same time Grin

Blatherskite · 25/08/2011 14:35

I can just see, 36 seconds after implemetation when the next troll comes along, someone writing "1/10 have a fucking Star and piss off"

Which would detract from the meaning on the blanket threads.

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KnottyLocks · 25/08/2011 14:28

Indeed BOF, sarcasm, caffeine, alcohol and a lot of bloody marvellous female hormones.

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Blatherskite · 25/08/2011 14:27

Oh yes, I wouldn't have it any other way Grin

MumblingRagDoll · 25/08/2011 14:27

i think people get a bit protective of MNs "plain" look though dont they?

And stars are rather pretty...I don't mind at all...but people will be saying "Oh it's all Netmums in here.....all those huns and their stars!" as they see posts littered with stars.

Twill be hearts and kisses next! And weird little baby emoticons!

LeBJOF · 25/08/2011 14:25

The fact- excuse typos.

LeBJOF · 25/08/2011 14:24

Blatherskite- I do appreciate th effect that MN is powered by sarcasm rather than fairy dust though, don't you? Grin

ScatterChasse · 25/08/2011 14:24

To be honest, if you're all saying "You're a Star" anyway, I don't see why it would make a huge difference to replace the word with an emoticon.

I think it's a lovely idea.

thelittlefriend · 25/08/2011 14:22

Agreed, it must be available for everyone to use or it will become a bit of a cliquey thing to be given.

Original poster
KnottyLocks · 25/08/2011 14:21

No, not just for knitting Grin

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Original poster
KnottyLocks · 25/08/2011 14:20

Lots of things in that post. I do apologise.

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Blatherskite · 25/08/2011 14:19

I just think words are more powerful than emoticons and saying 'Thank you' much more meaningful than a Star which will be misused and therefore devalued, this is MN afterall - a forum basically powered by sarcasm.

MumblingRagDoll · 25/08/2011 14:19

So is it only for knitting?

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KnottyLocks · 25/08/2011 14:18

No intention of it being an 'earned' thing at all. It really isn't a competitive thing, just a nice thing to use in response to a kind or thoughful gesture.

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QueenofJacksDreams · 25/08/2011 14:18

"Will it? It will become just like a cup of tea or a wine.."

Have a Brew and calm down Grin I apologise couldn't resist.

All the emoticons on MN are used in the proper form they're meant to be (apart from Envy and thats only since we don't have a [boak] emoticon) The Brew and Wine emoticons are used to help people relax and chill out or when someones done something really hard they're told to have a Wine and relax having a star would be a well done, we're proud of what you did and frankly amazed by your general amazingness. Like those of the Wooly Wonders amazing people putting in their own time and money to make a wonderful reminder of a beautiful person and mother for her family to know how loved she was by us all.

LaVitaBellissima · 25/08/2011 14:17

I vote yes for [stars]

MumblingRagDoll · 25/08/2011 14:15

I think the reason some people are saying they dont want it is the implication that it's only for a certain group of postes....ie those who do crafts for the bereaved.

Which is a wonderful thiing to do....but the idea that an emoticon is

"a simple emoticon to recognize people who have done wonderful things" is divisive.

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KnottyLocks · 25/08/2011 14:14

I'm up for killing losing the bear.

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MumblingRagDoll · 25/08/2011 14:14

Well it won't be a "a simple emoticon to recognize people who have done wonderful things"

Will it? It will become just like a cup of tea or a wine..

LeBJOF · 25/08/2011 14:13

I don't have a problem with it as a simple emoticon- as you say, I might have got the wrong end of the stick altogether- but it would have to be free to use in that case, and not 'earned'.

I don't like the move to more emoticons in general though, for reasons that always come up about the nature of MN compared to other forums. So if we do introduce it, can we operate on a one-in, one-out basis and get rid of the bear?

DutchOma · 25/08/2011 14:12

Wanna wanna star Star

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