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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
MNHQ

OP posts:
ooooohbetty · 17/06/2019 19:15

MN will lose the comedy value of 999 people saying 'cancel the cheque'

BuildBuildings · 17/06/2019 19:11

Ooh exciting

HeadsDownThumbsUpEveryone · 17/06/2019 19:01

The test thread started by a PP is a prime example of what it will do to the boards - over 300 votes but only 50-something comments.

Yep anyone who expected it to increase discussion on the boards was clearly not engaging any braincells in their thought process.

It was blatantly obvious to everyone that this would happen.

paxillin · 17/06/2019 19:00

Why not add the vote button to this thread?

SoupDragon · 17/06/2019 18:57

The general thinking was that this would encourage more interaction

How can something that discourages discussion encourage more interaction??

NerrSnerr · 17/06/2019 18:51

It's Mumsnet Am I being unreasonable. A bit of entertainment on the internet. I don't really get the talk of 'dumbing down', it it's never been the place for intellectual discussion which is why I like it.

MauisHouseOnMaui · 17/06/2019 18:47

Dumbing down! That's the phrase that sums up what I think of it.

The test thread started by a PP is a prime example of what it will do to the boards - over 300 votes but only 50-something comments.

coconuttelegraph · 17/06/2019 18:45

Oh no, that's an awful idea, those who can't be bothered or aren't able to construct a post can lay into someone and kick them when they might be down.

There are very, very few AIBU questions that can be properly answered by a simple yes or now, way to dumb down

WorraLiberty · 17/06/2019 18:43

Oooh I like it.

I'm not sure it will encourage interaction though, it'll just give some idea of how many people are lurking on the thread, surely?

JoxerGoesToStuttgart · 17/06/2019 18:39

It looks like an advert. I initially scrolled past for this reason as i automatically do with adverts, then when I scrolled back I still wasn’t sure it wasn’t one and didn’t want to click incase it took me to some other website.

HeadsDownThumbsUpEveryone · 17/06/2019 18:33

Lovely to see how MNHQ have decided to praise a poster who likes the idea, and ignore all those who don't.

Isn't it just, ironically not too dissimilar to those who post on AIBU and only reply to the minority who agree with them.

I saw no consultation regarding the new voting option and have only periodically heard people suggest it as an idea over the year I've been lurking/posting on this forum. An edit post function would have made much more sense and people have been asking for that for years.

Huggybear16 · 17/06/2019 18:33

Possibly @paxillin but it would be good to see how everyone else has voted. Everything vote related has disappeared.

SilverySurfer · 17/06/2019 18:30

The general thinking was that this would encourage more interaction

Right, because hardly anyone interacts on AIBU do they, sometimes you have to wait seconds days for a response Hmm

FancyAPint · 17/06/2019 18:24

while you're at it please could you prioritise the AIBU only filter on Android phones as I always have to use my laptop instead so I have this. I know you said you were looking into getting it sorted but I think this needs higher prioritising please!

SilverySurfer · 17/06/2019 18:24

AuntieStella
Lovely to see how MNHQ have decided to praise a poster who likes the idea, and ignore all those who don't.

I know, I laughed out loud when I read that. It's a bit like putting your fingers in your ears and loudly singing lalalala - hoping the nasty posters go away Grin

ThePhoenixRises · 17/06/2019 18:18

I can see it now

53rdWay · 17/06/2019 18:15

The general thinking was that this would encourage more interaction

Is AIBU short on interaction at the moment?

ThePhoenixRises · 17/06/2019 18:14

Can't see the options, using iPhone and safari

ALongHardWinter · 17/06/2019 18:14

FFS! I meant 'GOOD idea'!

FancyAPint · 17/06/2019 18:13

Excellent!
Mumsnet YANBU!

ALongHardWinter · 17/06/2019 18:13

God idea!

paxillin · 17/06/2019 18:13

Is that because you only get to vote once, @Huggybear16?

SherlockSays · 17/06/2019 18:13

Have you only released on desktop versions? Seems odd if so, given that most people will be using mobile I assume.

NerrSnerr · 17/06/2019 18:12

I think it's likely to attract ridiculous troll posts competing for the most YANBUs.

The vast majority of the popular threads on AIBU are bollocks anyway so I don't think it matters.

Callistone · 17/06/2019 18:11

I saw it on Eggy's thread but now its disappeared