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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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JessicaMumsnet · 19/11/2013 13:10

Hello Golddigger yes don't worry it is turned off by default for existing users. If it's not for you that's fine - do nothing and you'll receive nothing!

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JessicaMumsnet · 19/11/2013 13:09

Hi Merry, hmm that does sound very tedious! Do you mind posting about it in site stuff and giving details like your browser you're using so we'll can get our clever tech types to advise?

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Golddigger · 19/11/2013 13:06

now not no. Sorry

Golddigger · 19/11/2013 13:06

Hang on. I have no reread.
If I dont want it currently, which I dont, I do nothing? Is that correct?

MirandaWest · 19/11/2013 13:05

Should I be able to see something about it on the customise page? Am using the mobile site and have mumsnet classic.

MerryMarigold · 19/11/2013 13:05

Hi Jessica. I wanted to get hold of MN IT people as I keep getting diverted to other websites from MN. Everytime I click 'post' or 'threads I'm on' or 'active' it starts opening suspicious websites. I shut them immediately, but it's getting tedious. There's also random words being underlined that I'm sure if I clicked would open the same web pages. How do I stop it?

Golddigger · 19/11/2013 13:05

I will try the opt out for you.
I dont think I am interested in this option personally. it is not really the way I use the board. Thanks anyway.
Off to try.