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Is there an end date for the nightwatch trial?

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ArsenicFaceCream · 01/08/2014 13:26

Just curious after last night.

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ArsenicFaceCream · 05/08/2014 14:14

I did have a daydream about penis-recognition software, that automatically hid dodgy pictures, but I suppose that just shows how un-tech I am

Nightwatch are usually quite fast, it must be said.

I just hope flashers don't become a thing.

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RebeccaMumsnet · 05/08/2014 12:06

Hi all,

Apologies for taking a while to get to this one again.

The nightwatch are all volunteers and so far they have worked brilliantly, less spam and many threads that many of you will never know about have been zapped in the wee small hours.

We don't think it will completely stop issues but it has certainly helped.

We are looking at this particular issue and will be mailing the nightwatch for feedback on what happened. It's one to chalk up to experience.

Apologies to those who had to view the delightful images Nightwatch is still in the early days but it has made a difference.

Obviously, we will learn from this and will be chatting to the NW and asking their views too.

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ArsenicFaceCream · 01/08/2014 23:18

I take it nightwatch volunteering is not run on a rota basis?

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ArsenicFaceCream · 01/08/2014 23:14

It wasn't a judgement call situation was it?

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ArsenicFaceCream · 01/08/2014 23:12

Hi Mintyy

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Maryz · 01/08/2014 23:12

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MadameDefarge · 01/08/2014 23:11

Sybil. That is exactly what happened.

There is no wild conspiracy here.

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ArsenicFaceCream · 01/08/2014 23:10

Penis beaker was cringey and gave people a certain idea but it didn't involve people interacting with a sex offender.

I missed NYE.

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Mintyy · 01/08/2014 23:09

I am really really really REALLY REALLY fucking curious about what warrants instant deletion now, if floppy cock photos don't.

With respect, Nightwatch isn't up to much if you can't handle that sort of abusive invasion, HQ.

LadySybilLikesCake · 01/08/2014 23:08

Yup, I was. I doubt that's what happened though.

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ArsenicFaceCream · 01/08/2014 23:08

What about the ability for nightwatch to zap photos rather than whole threads (not sure i see the rationale but it was floated and people might feel more comfortable) can that be done?

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MadameDefarge · 01/08/2014 23:07

Were you not here on New Years Eve?

That is precisely what DID happen.

LadySybilLikesCake · 01/08/2014 23:07

Penis Beaker, Arsenic.

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ArsenicFaceCream · 01/08/2014 23:06

I don't know. I'm clueless on the tech and the cost TBH.

It would have been awful publicity if a journalist had seen that, though. Not just the troll and his seedy photos but the squawking, hen-night style antics around it. For hours and hours.

I'd hate people to think that's what MN is about.

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LadySybilLikesCake · 01/08/2014 23:04

Seriously, MadameDefarge. On any site do you really think one person has the ability to flick a switch? I work in social media, it can't happen.

MadameDefarge · 01/08/2014 23:02

New years eve, anyone?

Ahem.

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ArsenicFaceCream · 01/08/2014 23:01

True Sybil and the nightwatch are a lovely lot and very kind to volunteer.

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LadySybilLikesCake · 01/08/2014 23:01

Does MNHQ have the ability to do that though? I'd imagine no one person has the ability to flick a switch and turn things off, especially a moderator.

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ArsenicFaceCream · 01/08/2014 22:59

Disable pictures overnight?

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LadySybilLikesCake · 01/08/2014 22:57

Quite right, Maryz. It's a tricky one though, the sites I know with 24 hour moderation are all heavily funded as it costs a fortune to have well trained, experienced staff who are up to date with all the legal side of running a site. The nightwatch are volunteers and it takes a hell of a long time to learn the skills needed, and they can't be expected to do more for free as that's unfair.

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ArsenicFaceCream · 01/08/2014 22:52

Oh yes Cake please Smile

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ArsenicFaceCream · 01/08/2014 22:51

But I wanted to ask on site stuff about when nightwatch as a whole was being evaluated, because I thought it was a trial and I thought last night's debacle was pretty interesting. But,

a) I as wrong about the trial
b) Midafternoon, I thought I had a realisation about the nightwatch peep not being genuine, but I could have been wrong.

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