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Would you pay to go ad-free on the Talk App?

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TimMumsnet · 01/07/2019 17:29

Hi guys, I’ve got a bit of an unusual question, bear with me!

Some of you have mentioned you would be willing to pay to go ad-free, so we’d like to know your collective thoughts if we offered ad-free Talk in the iOS app, with some extra benefits.

On the iOS Talk app, if you could have:
- Ad-free Talk
- Increased allowance of photos
- Extra Mumsnet Emoticons

Would you be willing to pay a monthly subscription? If so, what would be a fair amount? This wouldn’t affect any of the existing Talk features, which everyone would continue to get for free.

OP posts:
El0die · 04/07/2019 14:09

No.
I enjoy Mumsnet but I would not pay a monthly charge for an ad-free version. I'm not overly annoyed by the ads. I didn't even know there was a limit on photos and I'm not an emoticon user, not even a biscuit.
If Mumsnet ever became available by payment only, I would still not pay! It would be a bit like when a great series on TV finishes... you'd miss it, feel a pang, then move on to something else.

GrandmaSharksDentures · 04/07/2019 14:01

Maybe. Would like to be able to see ONLY the op's posts and also be able to message other posters via the app & see my message inbox

rslsys · 04/07/2019 13:49

App users are already second class citizens - no AIBU voting buttons!

MadeForThis · 04/07/2019 13:47

No.

HunterHearstHelmsley · 04/07/2019 13:38

No way.

ladypenelopeplum · 04/07/2019 13:32

No. Why would I pay to go ad free when I can use an adblocker?

PolkadotLollipop · 04/07/2019 13:23

No.

I don’t use the app and use an ad blocker which is free.

I don’t post many photos, I never breach the limit.

I think there are already too many emoticons.

[old skool MNer face]

Lamentations · 04/07/2019 13:23

I wouldn't pay for Mumsnet even though I love it and spend too much time on it. It would just motivate me to delete the app.

feathermucker · 04/07/2019 13:08

It's a hell no from me.

MoonahStone · 04/07/2019 13:07

And it's a no from me too.

Satterthwaite · 04/07/2019 12:55

That'll be a no, thenGrin

WitsEnding · 04/07/2019 12:50

No.

Wallywobbles · 04/07/2019 12:42

No ads and
the ability to just see op posts
to search for a posters name within a thread.

That I'd pay for. Emojis no.

Itellpeopletogoogleit · 04/07/2019 12:42

Nope. The android app is shit so I definitely wouldn't be giving you any money! It's like it was designed by someone who has never used a phone. There's constant errors.

azulmariposa · 04/07/2019 12:35

Nope!

notacooldad · 04/07/2019 12:34

No.

MNHQ
TimMumsnet · 04/07/2019 12:34

Thanks for your answers guys, these are really helpful!

OP posts:
OutComeTheWolves · 04/07/2019 12:32

No

Ribeebie · 04/07/2019 12:22

No

S1naidSucks · 04/07/2019 12:16

I think Mumsnet is one of the best sites for unobtrusive adds. They’re on here but not popping up or forcing you to interact with them in order to read a thread. I also like to know which companies don’t have a problem with GC feminists being permitted to discuss feminist issues and that’s usually the ones on here. I’m much more aware of what companies i give my money to.

TeapotofTerror · 04/07/2019 12:16

Nope. And please don't start trying to force us by bombarding us with ads like YouTube is doing.

MiniMum97 · 04/07/2019 12:15

No I wouldn't pay.

TidyDancer · 04/07/2019 11:47

No I wouldn't be willing to pay personally. Like others, if the ads annoyed me I would just stop using the app.

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 04/07/2019 11:38

I know it's not what you asked, but I would pay a small sub to be able to use the mobile site ad free...

FinallyHere · 04/07/2019 11:26

Hello, compared to the web site, I found the app blissfully ad-free

Since reading thus thread. I have noticed that there are some ads , no doubt they will jump out at me for a while.

While I wouldn't mind on principle paying a low subscription, I do not think the place would be the same and so would expect to stop using it within day one year.

Sorry.