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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:
LadyLindaT · 17/06/2019 14:44

Sounds like a good idea.

LenoVentura · 17/06/2019 14:43

Of all the things needed to give this site better functionality you choose this? Confused. How bizarre.

KatherineJaneway · 17/06/2019 14:42

Sounds great!

zukiecat · 17/06/2019 14:41

Sounds great

Hope it works

OneFootintheRave · 17/06/2019 14:41

I would definitely use this function on occasion.

Crustaceans · 17/06/2019 14:37

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

It might just stop 487 people all posting exactly the same reply though.

chuttypicks · 17/06/2019 14:31

Sounds great! Just what is needed, yay!!

EarlGreyOfTwinings · 17/06/2019 14:31

YES!

Thank you for trying it, I hope it works, what a great idea.

JoxerGoesToStuttgart · 17/06/2019 14:31

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

UtterlyUnimaginativeUsername · 17/06/2019 14:24

Brilliant : )

mabelsgarden · 17/06/2019 14:22

Woo hoo! How exiting. Grin

Can I play? Smile