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Further to our new "thanks" button, could we also have a "laugh" button?

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beetr00 · 18/10/2023 14:11

prompted by the "hairy chin" thread, there are so many posters on various threads that make me laugh out loud.

As we all know laughter is the best medicine which gives a sense of togetherness and appreciation of our fellow humans/Mumsnetters, all of whom are gifted in their perspicacity in seeing the lighter side of life.

Would this be possible/desired, at all, by other site users?

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beetr00 · 22/10/2023 14:49

Guess not 😄Thanks to all who replied.

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BeckyAMumsnet · 21/10/2023 16:22

Thanks @beetr00 we'll certainly give your suggestion some thought. As pps have noted, the laugh emoji is often used inappropriately on social media. However, pretty much everything has the potential to be misused and we always try to mitigate this when we introduce a new feature. We'll have a chat about this anyway.

GodDammitCecil · 20/10/2023 18:29

How would you use it to attack? Evidently I'm a idiot as I can't figure it out.

If you spend any time on FB you will understand. The laughing emoji is often used inappropriately to laugh at things that are not funny.

See incredibly serious issue, that’s not even remotely funny - and people posting laughing emojis…..

I can cast-iron guarantee it would be misused in the same way here.

Further to our new "thanks" button, could we also have a "laugh" button?
AvengedQuince · 20/10/2023 07:35

How would you use it to attack? Evidently I'm a idiot as I can't figure it out.

To laugh at people you disagree with. People already use the laughter emoji in a nasty fashion, this would allow them to do so without others seeing.

AnImaginaryCat · 20/10/2023 07:29

How would you use it to attack? Evidently I'm a idiot as I can't figure it out.

Anyway do you need to distinguish why you are privately thanking a poster? Why not just thank them for making you laugh?

Mind you I had totally forgotten about the thank button (despite it being obvious) until I noticed I'd accidentally thanked someone the other day. Pressed it again to remove it - but have no idea if I unthanked them or thanked them twice!

EarringsandLipstick · 20/10/2023 06:51

And 'no' to a laugh button too; the thanks is bad enough (as I feel MN are gradually going to use it as a 'like' feature, in time). But on the app, don't have those functions anyway so ...

EarringsandLipstick · 20/10/2023 06:49

sprigatito · 19/10/2023 17:30

People will use it to be cunty. I know I would.

😂

Well, this made me laugh!

AutumnCrow · 20/10/2023 05:25

No thanks. I’d rather MNHQ sorted the app out for people.

Sueveneers · 20/10/2023 05:03

GCAcademic · 19/10/2023 17:28

Im not in favour, mainly because the Quote button has disappeared into the three dots since the Thanks one was added (presumably to make room for it). I’d rather see that brought back than another button added.

The Quote function was under the three dots well before the thanks function was added.

Sueveneers · 20/10/2023 05:02

Please no. The 'laugh' button would be used to laugh at/mock people you disagree with in a discussion. It's passive-aggressive so I hope it's not ever allowed on here. It's bad enough on facebook when you get into a discussion and your opposite in the discussion 'laughs' at all your responses. I genuinely hope that's never allowed on here.

AvengedQuince · 19/10/2023 20:07

No, the nasty type would use it to attack.

FlagFatigue · 19/10/2023 20:04

I like that I can only see my own 'thanks' from people. I don't need anyone else to see how amazingly helpful I am. 😂 I still think it's a bit pointless though.

I think a laugh button, if everyone could see it, has the potential for certain types to fawn over other certain types. 😬 If no one could see it, then fine, but again, it seems pointless.

IdaPolly · 19/10/2023 17:32

On Facebook people use it to mock people.

CesareBorgia · 19/10/2023 17:31

Too many response buttons and Mumsnet will feel like Teams.

sprigatito · 19/10/2023 17:30

People will use it to be cunty. I know I would.

GCAcademic · 19/10/2023 17:28

Im not in favour, mainly because the Quote button has disappeared into the three dots since the Thanks one was added (presumably to make room for it). I’d rather see that brought back than another button added.

ThePoshUns · 19/10/2023 17:27

Thanks button? Where?

greyhairnomore · 19/10/2023 17:22

You can't vote or see any buttons on the app

BIWI · 19/10/2023 17:18

I'm glad other people can't see it though. Otherwise it will become competitive.

TheShellBeach · 19/10/2023 17:16

Theredfoxfliesatmidnight · 19/10/2023 17:01

I think they mean that the cumulative thanks a post gets, can't be seen by the mumsnet audience. An individual can see their own thanks

Thanks. That is what I mean.

TheShellBeach · 19/10/2023 17:15

BIWI · 19/10/2023 16:38

You've said that before @TheShellBeach - what do you mean about the thanks button being pointless because you can't see it? Do you mean that other people can't see it? Or you can't see it?

I mean that other people can't see it.

Theredfoxfliesatmidnight · 19/10/2023 17:01

I think they mean that the cumulative thanks a post gets, can't be seen by the mumsnet audience. An individual can see their own thanks

GodDammitCecil · 19/10/2023 16:58

The thanks button is pointless because you can't see it.

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Yes you can.

Theredfoxfliesatmidnight · 19/10/2023 16:58

The unimaginative bored type that hangs out a lot here would already have the "You OK hun?" or "Are you quite young" response pre prepared to post with any well meant laugh icon. Unfortunately

GodDammitCecil · 19/10/2023 16:57

No, I don’t see the need - I routinely thank people for funny posts.

Same diff, surely.

And agree it could be mis-used.