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Unable to bookmark posts/hide threads

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suddengate · 16/04/2021 21:02

Anyone else having this problem with android app?

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Sweetpeasaremadeforbees · 28/04/2021 11:15

Yes I like the simplicity but I get the sense that under the surface, the software is creaking like an old galleon that has been patched up over the centuries!

mackerella · 28/04/2021 10:55

Yep, still jumping to the top of the thread when I try to bookmark a post (Chrome on a Windows 10 laptop). Apart from the time that it added the thread to "threads I'm watching" instead Hmm.

Just to say that, in general I really like the way MN works and appreciate the simplicity (no tickers, no up-voting or reactions, no threading). But the continued bugginess is really tiresome!

PegPeople · 28/04/2021 10:39

@saraclara

I've said it before, but MN is the most seriously clunky and glitchy forum that I've come across. It's positively antiquated. I'm amazed that it hasn't been revamped.

I've seen posters say that they like it the way it is, for its simplicity. I actually disagree that it's simple to use, but a simple appearance can be maintained while moving to a platform that actually works reliably.

I have to agree. I think many only stick around and tolerate it because there's not much more choice out there for discussion. I also feel like they have been updating their legacy software for years.
Laggartha · 28/04/2021 10:20

I agree @saraclara, posters will always resist change but eventually the "software" behind a forum becomes obsolete and your hand is forced.

Whinge · 28/04/2021 10:20

@soniamumsnet

Hi - thanks for all the reports. Just to let you know that we are aware of the issue and a fix should be released soon.

Thanks for your patience. Flowers

Soon?

Could we please have a little more clarity on this? Soon could mean anything from within the next hour or 2, or a few days from now.

saraclara · 28/04/2021 10:13

I've said it before, but MN is the most seriously clunky and glitchy forum that I've come across. It's positively antiquated. I'm amazed that it hasn't been revamped.

I've seen posters say that they like it the way it is, for its simplicity. I actually disagree that it's simple to use, but a simple appearance can be maintained while moving to a platform that actually works reliably.

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soniamumsnet · 28/04/2021 10:13

Hi - thanks for all the reports. Just to let you know that we are aware of the issue and a fix should be released soon.

Thanks for your patience. Flowers

PegPeople · 28/04/2021 10:03

@Sweetpeasaremadeforbees

So, MN is this likely to be fixed today? It does make the site awful to use.

Oh well, I guess at least I'll get other stuff done today!

I'm seriously struggling to see how it can possibly take so long to fix this issue and the problem of see next/all not working.

It's a job that should take no time at all and yet despite the OP raising the problem on the 16th its still not fixed. How can it take almost 2 weeks and still not be resolved?

wandawaves · 28/04/2021 09:58

I didn't even know bookmarking was a thing lol, though I haven't been on mumsnet long.
But what is not working for me is when you want to "see next" or "see all" from the OP. I click it and nothing happens.

Sweetpeasaremadeforbees · 28/04/2021 09:56

So, MN is this likely to be fixed today? It does make the site awful to use.

Oh well, I guess at least I'll get other stuff done today!

CarlaH · 28/04/2021 09:48

Glad to see I am not the only one not able to use the bookmark facility.

I too am taken to the top of the page.

I'm using Firefox on a desktop pc Windows 7.

Laggartha · 28/04/2021 09:38

This is infuriating. I know we used to manage without, but it's making the site unusable for me.

mummabubs · 28/04/2021 09:38

@TimMumsnet just tested having seen the posts above and can confirm this fault is also on the Beta version of the android app - says Bookmark placed but then as soon as I leave the thread and re-enter it takes me back to the first post. (But there is still a bookmark icon showing next to the post that I tried to bookmark if that helps?)

mummabubs · 28/04/2021 09:34

@TimMumsnet on the android app it was telling me the bookmark had been created but then when I click on the thread again it takes me back to way before or sometimes the beginning of the thread. It's now an intermittent fault but still happens! 😅🤦🏻‍♀️

CaveMum · 28/04/2021 09:21

Still not working for me (Safari, iPad)

DdraigGoch · 28/04/2021 09:16

Still playing up on my laptop (Chrome) but had no issues on mobile (also Chrome).

Seeline · 28/04/2021 09:12

Same here - windows 10 laptop on Microsoft Edge.

It makes the site unusable! Any update?

Mrsorganmorgan · 28/04/2021 09:01

I have this problem too. When I try to bookmark a post, it jumps to the top of the page.

I am using Firefox on a laptop

ArseholesOnToast · 28/04/2021 08:50

I’ve got this problem too - try to bookmark and it jumps to the top of the page. I’m using safari on iPad and it started yesterday.

UrgentExit · 28/04/2021 08:42

Exactly the same both on a laptop with Opera and an ipad with Safari.
It's very annoying.

WeAllHaveWings · 28/04/2021 08:31

Same here on Safari iPad and Laptop Chrome. Bookmark, doesn't bookmark, just jumps back to the top of the page.

gratedbeetroot · 28/04/2021 07:56

I’m still unable to bookmark.

CandidaAlbicans2 · 28/04/2021 07:52

Same here. Click bookmark and it jumps to the top of the page. I'm on a chromebook using chrome, which is all up to date.

TheHoneyBadger · 28/04/2021 07:41

Same issue here yesterday and today. On chrome on laptop. Seems to be working on my iphone.

TinyGlassOwl · 28/04/2021 07:40

Oh well, at least I might actually get some work done today if it's still not fixed!

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