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Could we have your help trying new MN function please?

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JessicaMumsnet · 19/11/2013 13:02

Hello,

We've been building a feature to let Mumsnetters receive email alerts when a thread they are watching gets a new post and we'd really like you to try it out and let us know what you think.

You can turn it on by visiting your customise talk page.
You can also check which email address we have for you on your account page.

Right now the way it works is; if you're not actively browsing threads then you'll get an email to let you know when someone posts to a thread you're watching. You'll only get one email for each thread regardless of how many people post. It's just a way of letting you know there's been some activity. If you go and visit the thread again that'll be reset and you'll be able to receive another email alert.

This is a completely optional opt-in opt-out feature. You can change your mind at any time by going to customise talk.

It's our first little prototype so any bugs or quirks you find or suggestions you have please share.

Thank you!

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Hassled · 21/11/2013 17:53

I would like to try it and would like the function, but not enough to move away from my beloved Mumsnet Classic setting. Is it ever going to be available on all settings? Won't anyone think of the Luddites?

JessicaMumsnet · 21/11/2013 17:47

It's only watched threads at present but we're interested in whether anyone thinks they'd use it for anything else - threads I started/am on etc.

If it were customisable, what other things would you like to see?

(Sorry we are working on releasing to mobile as soon as possible...)

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IamtheTimeZombie · 21/11/2013 17:39

Zombie has just turned it on. She'll let you know how it goes.

ChippingInLovesAutumn · 21/11/2013 10:37

There's not really much point in me trying it as I don't MN on my phone and if I am on my laptop I check my MN threads a billion times more than my emails Grin

Am I right in thinking it's only on 'Threads I'm watching' not on all threads you have posted on? If so, afussyphase it wont happen in the way you think it will :)

KateSycoraxMumsnet · 21/11/2013 10:30

Shamelessly bumping so other people will try out Tech's shiny new toy Smile

DorisShutt · 20/11/2013 06:20

Okay. Been using it for a day and it's okay. However I agree that a more customisable set of options would be better.

Some threads I watch because they have information I need, some for entertainment - and some because they're mine and I forget them! If we could set it up with a tick box so we could opt out of certain threads, that would be good.

MrsWembley · 19/11/2013 23:05

On the app and clicked the link - now on the mobile site but I can't see what the Jeff you guys are on about!Grin

afussyphase · 19/11/2013 23:01

I think it would be good if it was customisable. If I'm checking in and out, that last thing I want from an active thread is an email every few minutes when someone posts, or to have to navigate through to some settings somewhere to turn it on and off again. So I might want to know when there are 10 new posts, or 5 or whatever... But knowing when someone responds to a quiet thread (so email after just 1) would be nice for other times. Depends on the thread!

Pascha · 19/11/2013 22:56

OK. I've switched it on. Better go and watch some threads now I suppose...

JustAnotherFucker · 19/11/2013 22:56

I've got some watched threads so I've just turned it on and I guess I'll just wait to see if it works and let y'all know [smile ]

gamerchick · 19/11/2013 22:55
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gamerchick · 19/11/2013 22:55

Merry you have an infection on your machine. It's Irritating rather then harmful. Usually a system restore sorts it put.

meditrina · 19/11/2013 22:52

I've switched it on, and will now go and look at my watch list.

But as I think they're all really old threads that I stuck in there because there was a useful post I might want to find again, the zombies might mean nothing really happens.

ViewFromThe4thFloor · 19/11/2013 22:40

Have tried it and it looks fine to me. Does it work if I use MN from my mobile as well?

ViewFromThe4thFloor · 19/11/2013 19:27

This looks like something I would love. I'll try it and let you know.

RevelsRoulette · 19/11/2013 17:25

Ah. ok. It just said it didn't
Change is scary.
Grin

JessicaMumsnet · 19/11/2013 14:41

Hi Revels it should work in all Mumsnet views including classic, we'll move it out of that section in customise talk - that's misleading!
Feel free to try it out without having to change... Wink

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RevelsRoulette · 19/11/2013 13:28

Apparently it won't work if you're not on Mumsnet New

Sorry, but I am unwilling to swap from my nice comfy familiar settings to the utter hideousness that is change !

MirandaWest · 19/11/2013 13:25

Thank you :) Will have a go on the computer as well but most of my mums netting is either on phone or ipad.

MerryMarigold · 19/11/2013 13:21

Thanks Jessica

DorisShutt · 19/11/2013 13:20
Grin
JessicaMumsnet · 19/11/2013 13:17

Thank you DorisShutt, that's a good point and useful feedback.

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JessicaMumsnet · 19/11/2013 13:14

Ah ha! Thanks very much for the heads up Miranda we'll get it sorted for mobile asap.

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MumInTrainers · 19/11/2013 13:12

This sounds great.

DorisShutt · 19/11/2013 13:10

Right. I've done this - but could you change the text to say something other than "receive email notifications" - it's not clear what it's about like that really; maybe "receive email notifications about TIW" or similar?

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