Is there just less content being posted now?

I’ve thought for a while now that a lot of the nastier posters have come over from the DM after reading about MN threads there.

Also agree that the ‘feel’ of MN has changed, and I’m a relative newbie having only been here for 7 years (with a few name changes)

I'd be interested to know how many of these are mentioned on the websites of the tabloids, or facebook pages, or other social media.

If it's more than one a few, then I smell a rodent.

@Seymour5

There also seem to be more posters who start threads, never to be seen on the thread again, after others have responded. Bad manners, or simply didn’t like the responses?
^^^^
I've noticed that.
Ask really interesting question.
Lots of really support replies- then nothing.
Op has left the building.
There has been loads.

There's definitely a feeling of funny agendas in the air.

Sometimes though it's completely obvious that the OP absolutely wants a fight. Or to set one off then disappear which seems to be increasingly the case.

Sparkling I did start a thread, unusually, but it was a very obscure question.

Mn is so boring atm. Like a pp said if anyone posts anything nice, it's jumped on as insensitive because of electric bills.

I don't always want to read depressing shit. I want to see people having fun, girls screaming at a Harry Styles concert. Not all of us are depressed, or ridden with anxiety. Finishing A'levels and having your brace taken off can't even be enjoyed atm.

I'm another who's been here since it were fields and I really struggle with how many people just seem to want a fight - someone posts a question and there's an instant response which asks a huffy question in reply which is totally unhelpful. And yes, content seems down and I wonder how much this is because of the lack of joy in responses

I have been thinking this, and am going to try hiding AIBU and a few others. Often I discover good threads late because they are bumped active by the big fat threads (I think). There is definitely less variety showing up @MNHQ you might want to look at this. And or attracting more / a bigger variety of members if that’s also the issue.

The lack of humour that derails naturally funny threads is boring also.

Thank god for FWR. At least you can get a decent academic discussion over there about political philosophy, current legal cases and biscuits.

just lots of people asking inane questions they could have googled, or flinging insults around.

I don't mind the ones that could have been googled because they can turn out to be a good chat but then someone comes along to say why didn't you just google and it turns into a slanging match.

Also you can't ask why someone feels the way they do about something without them taking it as a personal insult.

Then once they are 18 they are on their own and you can forget you ever had them.

And you can't post anything about kids over 16 being difficult as the response is always 'kick them out, tell them to get a job'

Is there a search function at all at the moment?

I've been here a LOOOOONG time, but since the site relaunch my usage has dropped off massively. It's just too much like hard work and the user interface is crap (lots of blank rows, no advanced search etc).

With a few exceptions (FWR being one) MN also seems like a much less 'intelligent' place than it used to be - just lots of people asking inane questions they could have googled, or flinging insults around.

I've given up checking "threads I'm on" as it doesn't seem to cut off after 4 days anymore. It's just a massive list now. Hence I don't pop back to post again as I can't be bothered to check old threads.

I remember when AIBU started (no idea when as I've been here a while) and I hid it then. Could be time to hide it again.

I find that some parts of MN still have the feeling it had but there does seem to be a lot more unpleasantness. I would be wary of posting anything that really mattered to me I think.

And if you say things like that you get told to start some threads yourself.

New update is making things very difficult. I’m surprised there is anyone left.

It's not really allowed to moan about the same old topics being endlessly debated. You get told that it's the first time for some people. That said though,the bunfighty topics seem to get a weekly thread lately.

Agreed. Where are all the threads. Hardly any new active postings.

Perhaps it's a sign of being here too long but the repetition is tedious. Same old topics done to death.
I don't remember so much anger and venom as I see now.
I have long since hidden anything to do with babies. Perhaps it's time to prune more ruthlessly.

@JustineMumsnet (I know it’s the weekend so no answer expected today of course, but I hope you read this thread and it provides some constructive food for thought)
I really feel this is a critical moment for the survival of Mumsnet as a force for good (good support, good learning about important issues, good fun….)
I’d hate to see it become a wasteland.
What’s the plan to rectify the tech issues?
Could the moderation policy be reviewed?
What can we do to help?

Designed to be lifted by the Mail Online, you mean? I had wondered.

They're everywhere, like locusts in the green fields wot this used to be.

There are a more threads that appear to be journalistic in style and dare I say..... Maybe from inside? Not trolling, just definitely designed to get a response.

I also discovered the other day if you start typing the square bracket and the MN code fir the emoji, the original ones pop up too.

Top tip! Thanks, @Seeline - it works