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Introducing AIBU voting

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TomMumsnet · 17/06/2019 13:25

Hi all,

We're testing out a new feature on AIBU. From today, a few randomly selected Mumsnet users will be able to access a voting function on AIBU posts.

We're testing the vote function because in user feedback lots of you asked for a quick way to answer an AIBU post (essentially; YABU or YANBU).
The general thinking was that this would encourage more interaction - so we're trying it out from today, let's see how it goes.

It won't show on all AIBU posts but you should see it on a few - and importantly, the OP will be able to turn on (or off) the voting function themselves.

Hopefully you'll find it useful - and as ever, we'd love to hear your feedback - so please give it a try, and let us know what you think in the comments below.

Oh, and if you really aren't a fan then no problem, just head over to your Talk preferences and you'll be able to switch off (and back on) the voting feature.

Thanks
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JustineMumsnet · 12/07/2019 10:17

@SoupDragon

As an aside, can i just say how much this is annoying me

Wish you hadn't shown me that Soups - won't be able to sleep now till it's sorted...

Jux · 03/07/2019 13:28

I still think it would be far far better to colour troll posts shit brown.

OhYouBadBadKitten · 03/07/2019 10:43

Thank you for hearing what I am saying Sonia.

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soniamumsnet · 03/07/2019 08:27

Hi @OhYouBadBadKitten,

Thanks for highlighting that aspect. We'll be sure to bear that in mind. Flowers.

PickledGulag · 02/07/2019 22:09

Glad to hear that people are enjoying it. and policy is to ignore the entire thread saying otherwise because why?

BIWI · 02/07/2019 21:40

Grin @SoupDragon

MintToBee · 02/07/2019 19:07

I would really like my read threads changing colour back!!! Its been months and annoys the shite out of me.

SoupDragon · 02/07/2019 17:35

As an aside, can i just say how much this is annoying me

Introducing AIBU voting
OhYouBadBadKitten · 02/07/2019 16:34

Thank you Sonia, I do understand the point you are making. The problem is that often people who are vulnerable do not make wise decisions. Removing the option when things go wrong doesn't repair damage that has been done. I hope you'll keep an eye on this aspect.

Nextphonewontbesamsung · 02/07/2019 16:23

It's really not big or clever to just ignore the polite requests re. fixing Advanced Search.

00100001 · 02/07/2019 16:21

whilst we're here... Why do MNHQ consistently ignore the 'edit' functionality requests?

00100001 · 02/07/2019 16:17

yy to BIWI the advanced search is real PITA

BIWI · 02/07/2019 15:53

18 months ago this was posted

BIWI · 02/07/2019 15:51

I'd like to register the fact that I'm not enjoying it. I don't think it adds to the experience of the site, nor is it likely to increase my interaction with the threads.

I also think it just flags up how many people post on AIBU with a post that isn't actually asking an AIBU question. And so many of those turn out to be pretty sensitive issues, and things which shouldn't be in that topic anyway.

But crack on MNHQ. That's what you seem determined to do.

Can we have an update about how Advanced Search is being dealt with?

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soniamumsnet · 02/07/2019 15:10

Hi,

Not wanting to worry anybody, so letting you know that we're still very much just testing this idea, slowly opening it up for more of you to test, so nothing's set in stone.

Glad to hear that people are enjoying it. Please have a go if you get the chance, and it would be great if you then came back here to let us know how it's working. Smile

SoupDragon · 02/07/2019 12:56

Hopefully once they've rolled this out as a fait accompli they'll get round to fixing things are actually broken.

meditrina · 02/07/2019 11:56

It's perfectly clear that they are r arranging elements of the site based on number crunching, and irrespective of views of the users, or the history of how certain features came about.

It does indeed make sense to do it like that - except of course numbers do lie, and algorithms brought in by external contractors often skew results (short term potential gain, but erosion of a number of facets that gave this site a distinctive tone may not be the best long-term strategy). The changes in methodology and tone form MNHQ has been really quite noticeable.

BIWI · 02/07/2019 11:33

@soniamumsnet

2. We are looking at engagement and various metrics at the moment and will confirm dates for the roll out next week.

So without actually discussing with MNetters, just reading this thread, you've already made the decision?

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soniamumsnet · 02/07/2019 10:06

Hi @mrsw2,

This feature isn't available on the app.

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soniamumsnet · 02/07/2019 09:32

Hi @OhYouBadBadKitten,

We have thought about any possible negative impact on a poster's well being and therefore any poster will have the ability to remove the feature for their thread or completely - its absolutely up to posters themselves, so nothing is compulsory.

mrsw2 · 02/07/2019 08:37

How can you vote on the app?

SoupDragon · 01/07/2019 22:47

Who said that...? Is someone there...?

OhYouBadBadKitten · 01/07/2019 21:58

I feel totally invisible! It's really weird. Maybe I should strip off to get my concerns at least acknowledged even if they are disagreed with? Confused

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soniamumsnet · 01/07/2019 15:14

Hi,

Thanks for all the comments, questions and feedback here. Just to provide some more information for you:

  1. 50% of people have the ability to turn on voting on an AIBU thread. If it's turned on for a thread anyone can vote.
  2. We are looking at engagement and various metrics at the moment and will confirm dates for the roll out next week.
  3. Any poster will have the ability to remove the feature for their thread or completely - its up to posters themselves, so nothing is compulsory.

Please give us a shout if you need any more information.

mrsw2 · 01/07/2019 14:40

Is this available to all now ? Can you get it on the app ?