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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:

IAmDetermined · 17/06/2019 17:16

Interesting. I always thought it would discourage interaction tbh. People will vote rather than engage and discuss.

I think people who like a debate and to post will continue to do so. Lurkers might actually start to interact though so an OP might get a more well rounded opinion rather than just the "mumsnet world" opinion. Many people feel too intimidated to post.

MNHQ

TomMumsnet · 17/06/2019 17:12

Hi @mabelsgarden,

Glad you are excited to use it.

It currently enabled to about 20% of members (randomly selected).

If you have the feature available then you'll see 'Enable Aibu voting?' as an option when creating the post.

Hope you manage to use it and please let us know if you have any problems.

MNHQ

OP posts:

00100001 · 17/06/2019 17:03

and is it a vote on each post? or just the OP?

What about all the people who never bother to RTFT? You know, the Cancel The Cheque types.... surely they'll just downvote?

00100001 · 17/06/2019 17:02

also, could you not use this thread as an example of what it will look like/how it will work?

Otherwise I might never find something to vote on...

00100001 · 17/06/2019 16:59

why would you introduce an arbitrary voting system on one board over an edit post system that has been requested for many years?

surely we can have a trial of post editing? And you can lock it down so users can only edit posts once they've been a member for a certain amount of time?

DoneLikeAKipper · 17/06/2019 16:57

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

I absolutely agree. I’m already getting so bored of attention seekers exaggerating or just plain making up ‘woe is me’ stories for a sense of vindication. No need to encourage them with ‘like farming’, this isn’t Facebook.

mummyhaschangedhername · 17/06/2019 16:56

Great idea

00100001 · 17/06/2019 16:55

isn't that just a "like" system though?

donquixotedelamancha · 17/06/2019 16:54

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

I'm pretty sure that exact line is in MN's annual report under 'targets'.

sackrifice · 17/06/2019 16:53

AIBU to start a vote for an Edit function?

OKBobble · 17/06/2019 16:52

I would prefer the ability to like individual posts on a thread

iVampire · 17/06/2019 16:51

And please no ‘like’ function - yes it might work on other sites, but this isn’t other sites

iVampire · 17/06/2019 16:50

this sounds utter pants

Creation of MN royalty?

mrsm43s · 17/06/2019 16:49

I would prefer a "like" button for individual posts, not just the OP.

ScreamingValenta · 17/06/2019 16:39

It seems a bit pointless. If someone wants to give an opinion without elaborating, they only have to type YABU or YANBU. I think it's likely to attract ridiculous troll posts competing for the most YANBUs.

DoctorDread · 17/06/2019 16:35

Great idea

DisorganisedOrganiser · 17/06/2019 16:35

Love it. I would also like like and dislike buttons.

paxillin · 17/06/2019 16:35

Love it. It might ensure only actual AIBUs make it to AIBU. Could even populate other topics, because fewer people will dump stuff in AIBU for traffic.

mrswilson2 · 17/06/2019 16:29

I've always thought that would be a good idea

BBQsAreSooooOverrated · 17/06/2019 16:24

Ooh, sounds good.

TakeBathsNotDrugs · 17/06/2019 16:20

I don't think it's would stop people who post from posting.

It might give people who want to take part but feel too intimidated to give their answer if they want it.

It's also fully optional so someone in need of emotional back up can choose the not include a vote.

I agree there's many other things that should be done to improve functionality if the site before this but I'm not against a poll option as such.

JoxerGoesToStuttgart · 17/06/2019 16:19

Could we also have emoticons as per other social media, such as 'like', 'laugh', 'sad face' that we could attach to specific posts?