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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

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picklemepopcorn · 17/06/2019 16:13

Ah, but OP has the choice. Those who have a fairly specific question and want a yes no answer can have it. Those who want an interesting discussion of the pros and cons bunfight can have that. Win win.
YABVVR.

SpartacusAutisticusAHF · 17/06/2019 16:08

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

toomuchtooold · 17/06/2019 16:06

Oh no I don't like this. Loads of vulnerable people post on AIBU looking for a bit of backup and at least at the moment if you want to be a dick to them you have to type it out.

Anothertempusername · 17/06/2019 15:56

Love this. Can I help test :-)

jarhead123 · 17/06/2019 15:47

I like the idea! not seen it yet on any posts though

Thesuzle · 17/06/2019 15:45

A no vote from me. At least most people explain their UABU, its what discussion is all about.

wildcherries · 17/06/2019 15:42

I'm sure that will go well.

FiddlesticksAkimbo · 17/06/2019 15:38

how about fixing the things that are actually broken or are rubbish before introducing new stuff that lots of people don't want?

YABU! I want it Grin

CupoTeap · 17/06/2019 15:28

Erm I can't find any that have it

CupoTeap · 17/06/2019 15:25

Shouldn't you have put it on this post?

SoupDragon · 17/06/2019 15:17

I said this on another thread : how about fixing the things that are actually broken or are rubbish before introducing new stuff that lots of people don't want?

SilverySurfer · 17/06/2019 15:16

Ah so this is what Tech Team have been doing instead of fixing what we already have, ie Advanced Search doesn't work properly and there has been an ongoing thread about it on Site matters for eighteen months with many promises but still not fixed.

Digital Spy Forums used to have thumbs up/down until the whiners whined enough and they removed the thumbs down button which leaves thumbs up meaningless.

SoupDragon · 17/06/2019 15:14

Oh FFS. How to make MN look thick in one easy step.

TheCanterburyWhales · 17/06/2019 15:13

So effectively the "like" button in all but name.
This is going to go well.

GiggleMcDimples · 17/06/2019 15:10

Ooooh exciting!!!! GrinGrinGrin

WhiteDust · 17/06/2019 15:02

Buzz Where is it? I don't think I have it 😭

MissEliza · 17/06/2019 15:01

@Bufferingkisses that is very true.

Bufferingkisses · 17/06/2019 15:00

People like the sound of their voices though (particularly on AIBU). If they open a thread, read an OP and form an opinion then they will want to say their bit even if they have pressed a vote button (and it's already been said 95 times).

Circe32 · 17/06/2019 15:00

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

HeadsDownThumbsUpEveryone · 17/06/2019 14:52

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

That was my thought too, why would someone post to say they thought the OP was being unreasonable or not when they could click a button and move onto another thread.

Surely there are lots of other changes the site could make before introducing something so unnecessary?

SouthWestmom · 17/06/2019 14:49

Will posters be required to comment or will someone struggling just see a whole tide of opinion against them?

CollaterlieSistersSister · 17/06/2019 14:49

Perhaps a third option of “this isn’t an AIBU”.

Anything to get rid of the annoying ‘posting for traffic’ stuff that doesn’t belong there.

honeygirlz · 17/06/2019 14:48

Hmm not sure. Sounds like the vote down button will be used by bullies to drown out voices and cliquey posters will use it down vote dissenting voices.

BryanAdamsLeftAnkle · 17/06/2019 14:47

Yanbu! This sounds cool

BuzzShitbagBobbly · 17/06/2019 14:46

ooooh I've got it! Gonna see how it works....