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Idea for youtube videos

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whatsonyourplate · 06/05/2016 13:07

Hi, don't know if anyone has ever suggested this, but I have a problem with Mumsnet in that trying to read threads really slows me down if I'm supposed to be doing something else like cook tea or wash up. I've tried using an app that reads text out loud but it doesn't work very well and is in a very robotic voice. So my idea is 'videos' well audio anyway of threads being read out either by voice actors or real mumsnetters. It could just be a couple of the favourite classic threads to start with, then expanded if popular. I imagine different regional accents reading the main contributors post, think Eurotrash style. The visual could be a scrolling view of the thread, a bouncing mumsnet logo or even sponsor's ads.
Anyone else think it could work?

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00100001 · 10/05/2016 11:34

I've done the first ten seconds Grin

00100001 · 10/05/2016 10:55

I might make a podcast of a classics

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whatsonyourplate · 10/05/2016 07:37

Ah, podcast is a good idea, that could work.
I was just thinking YouTube as my kids are obsessed with it and will watch any old bollocks if someone is reading it out, like someone reading out autocorrect texts Confused.

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00100001 · 09/05/2016 18:46

I do think a podcast would be fun actually. A bit like the weekly round up in audio format.

I'd listen to it (and help for free!)

00100001 · 09/05/2016 18:45

I only charge £4k per minute Grin

botemp · 09/05/2016 18:30

I like the idea, it makes for great background noise while doing other less mindful things and will relieve some of the FOMO (fear of missing out) with some threads (if you include the deleted ones acknowledging them as fiction even better, still bereft at missing out on the Maui fun Sad). However, a podcast makes more sense to me for this specific purpose. It reaches across more than one distributing platform, less draining on battery on portable devices, ability to download, makes more sense to share over social media, etc. etc. (and for your bottom line MNHQ hardcoded advertising through sponsorship in podcasts will allow you to recoup cost even though I'm really sick of hearing about audible and foursqaure in every single podcast ). Maybe 1 or 2 a week available via free subscription with the best/most popular/heartwarming threads of the week, selecting best responses, etc.? Like with classics people can nominate threads somehow?

Videos, however, scream for the inebriated the enthusiastic to act out hilarious scenarios from threads with children's toys preferably narrated by Brian Blessed Grin.

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BeccaMumsnet · 09/05/2016 16:53

Modest fee? Hmm

Grin
00100001 · 09/05/2016 16:49

Why the Hmm?*

00100001 · 09/05/2016 16:45

I will happily read the posts.... Why Hmm

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BeccaMumsnet · 09/05/2016 16:39

@00100001

I volunteer as tribute!

For a modest fee, of course ;)

Hmm
00100001 · 09/05/2016 16:05

I volunteer as tribute!

For a modest fee, of course ;)

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whatsonyourplate · 08/05/2016 12:27

Ah, just me then Rebecca 😁

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RebeccaMumsnet · 06/05/2016 13:51

Hi whatsonyourplate,

Thanks for the suggestion, well have a think.

Anyone else like this idea?

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