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Tech · 17/01/2007 04:11

Hello all,

We've added a function to Mumsnset so that you can set up a page about yourself that other people will eventually be able to see when they click your name on Talk. We figured this would work more easiliy better than starting a "member profile" thread, though you can of course still do that if you want to. If you go to the "my registration" link above you can get started from there if you'd like to set up a profile. This is of course totally optional, and only for those as want to do it. A number of people have expressed an interest in being able to do that over the months. If you do want to, remember you can answer as many or as few of the questions as you like.

You can set your profile to be "private" so only you can see it, or visible to all mumsnetters. There's also an intermediate level "Mumsnet mates" that lets you choose who can see it. You can set up a list of "mates" by following the "Mumsnet mates" link and typing their talk names into a box.

You can also set up a photo gallery for any pictures you'd to share with other Mumsnetters. For the moment, you can set these to be either public (any registered Mumsnetter could see them) or private to you. We'll add the intermediate level to them over the next day or so.

Anyway, take a look and, as ever, tell us what you think. It's still a work in progress, so we'd appreciate input on what people think works and what doesn't.

I've set up a sample page about me (must be mad). You can see it here .

Best wishes,
Tech

OP posts:
Marina · 17/01/2007 09:56

But I can see you, glam as ever when I log in so that is obviously what you have to do

MrsJohnCusack · 17/01/2007 09:55

when one clicks your name Lou, we get to your profile page. and then can click to see some extremely attractive photos of yourself

lou33 · 17/01/2007 09:55

i mean schneebly, i do beg your pardon

uwila · 17/01/2007 09:55

I think viewing the profile should be much the same format as the input form. I want to see a list not a lot of extra verbage.

And, My work stuff is not appearing.

lou33 · 17/01/2007 09:54

aw thanks schnnebly

tell me more about this friend

i love that film, it's v inspiring to me

lou33 · 17/01/2007 09:53

how strange

i had to log in to make the profile but it seems odd to do so to see them

itsmeNDP · 17/01/2007 09:53

Oh I see it now. Thanks Lou

schneebly · 17/01/2007 09:53

lou -you are a fox! My friend from college was in 'Inside I'm Dancing' It was fab!

Marina · 17/01/2007 09:53

When I click you I get a prompt to log in Lou, same for Schneebly

itsmeNDP · 17/01/2007 09:52

same thing. I'll try filling it in and see what happens.

lou33 · 17/01/2007 09:52

what happens when you click my name?

itsmeNDP · 17/01/2007 09:51

when I do that it takes me to the log in page, as if I am going to attempt to amend the account details... Is that right ?

Hulababy · 17/01/2007 09:50

Ooh, I managed it

lou33 · 17/01/2007 09:50

ndp, click the name of the poster

schneebly · 17/01/2007 09:48

errrr nothing geeekgirl If you like that kind of thing!

I thought my description was concise yet accurate lol!

MrsJC - love your pics! You have fab hair! DD is beautiful!

itsmeNDP · 17/01/2007 09:48

I'm obviously being a bit thick here but I can't see how I get to these new member profiles.... When I look on the topics page and click on the member profiles link it just takes me to the older style ones, no new ones.

I have clearly missed something really obvious...

MrsJohnCusack · 17/01/2007 09:47

why is it only MY currently reading that's gone wonky?

MrsJohnCusack · 17/01/2007 09:44

I see tech has been busy - some of my gripes have been fixed. Thank you!

uwila · 17/01/2007 09:44

anorak, I suppose it might be handy if you suddenly and quickly want to hid your profile from all but don't want to have to type it all back in later. But, I agree I don't know if that is really a required feature.

geekgrrl · 17/01/2007 09:41

LOL schneebly what's wrong with the pervy Crash?! T'was a good film....

Like your description and pictures.

lou33 · 17/01/2007 09:33

lol i thought that anorak!

i filled in mine and made it public

nappyaddict · 17/01/2007 09:33

also another category could be age ... obviously optional though!

anorak · 17/01/2007 09:26

Can I ask what might be a silly question? Why would anyone want a profile that's so private they can only see it themself?

uwila · 17/01/2007 09:25

Some good feedback here already. And can I just I'm in full support of this profile feature. Fab work, tech!

I've only had a quick look, but what strikes me is the titles/categories chosen. CanI suggest something more like:

My kids/family:

Where I live:

My work:

My hobbies:

Other stuff I want to share:

The private/public option is great. Deffo like that.

Then, can we have a search facility. So I could say search for people who are accountants in London and organise a meet up. This would be a great networking tool.

Also, would be nice if I could "contact a mumsnetter" with multiple screen names and not have to retype message.

SoupDragon · 17/01/2007 09:21

Oh blimey, I can't htink of anything worse than filling that in

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