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Is it time for a root and branch review of MN content?

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cozietoesie · 08/04/2015 13:06

At the moment, there are at least three threads here seeking new topics/sections on MN, umpty topics which aren't really being used (MNHQ will doubtless have stats), four (4!) Mumsnet styles for people to adopt, a semi-functional app or two, new apps under development etc etc etc. How many times every week do people post in AIBU for 'traffic' because they're using a niche topic and not receiving any response after some time?

(I can only think that several bottles of gin must come with the job for Tech - if I worked there, I'd be crying in my sleep every night.)

I don't see how it can go on like this for much longer and still remain a fully functioning site because it already doesn't seem as if it's truly fit for purpose. You can't just keep on adding topics and the site surely now has enough momentum to carry on after significant changes.

Isn't it time to seek user views with a view to rationalizing the structure properly?

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cozietoesie · 08/04/2015 14:11

Organisations can become so darned tentative about change - it being easier in the short term to 'add on' rather than to think fresh and maybe cut away; and possibly face COMPLAINTS. (EG the Heath Robinson OSs that Microsoft made people live with for so many years.)

I rather feel that MN is at that crossroads right now.

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meditrina · 08/04/2015 13:58

How about a 'use the topic' week?

When someone actually moves all threads into their topic. And locks duplicates, with a link to the pre-existing thread.

And perhaps not gardening, but 'The Great Outdoors' for branches?

Sparklingbrook · 08/04/2015 13:57

Every topic is AIBU isn't it?

cozietoesie · 08/04/2015 13:55
Grin
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caroldecker · 08/04/2015 13:48

Surely there is a gardening topic to discuss roots and branches?

Littlefish · 08/04/2015 13:11

I agree. Far too many topics with very little in them. So many in fact that I can never find what I'm actually looking for!