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UPDATE FROM MNHQ - New OP view

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LilyMumsnet · 02/11/2023 10:34

Hi all,

We're currently testing a new topic page layout called ‘OP view’. You may have noticed it already if you've been on the Gardening topic page in the last month. The aim is to make it easier for users to understand what a thread is about.

Today, we're making ’OP view’ available on Property/DIY, Telly Addicts, The Doghouse, Food/Recipes, Housekeeping and Home decoration. This change will only be on mobile and desktop, OP view is currently not available in the apps.

From initial feedback, you told us that you'd like to be able to switch between OP and classic view. You'll still be able to do this by using the icon on the page, but now you can also choose a default view in your Talk settings.

We appreciate your feedback so feel free to add it to this thread.

OP posts:
HappiestSleeping · 04/11/2023 16:30

JaneJeffer · 04/11/2023 16:13

The app has the quote feature!

So does the Web page on a mobile device. I'm using it now.

Or did you mean that the app didn't previously have the quote feature?

JaneJeffer · 04/11/2023 16:21

It doesn't have gifs or PMs which is annoying but you can see all the OP posts

YourNameGoesHere · 04/11/2023 16:18

JaneJeffer · 04/11/2023 16:13

See!

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I honestly didn't think it did so that's nice for those who use it. Honestly I'm surprised to learn to does as literally everytime MNHQ release a new feature it's not available on the app. At least those using it have that as a feature they don't seem to get any of the others.

JaneJeffer · 04/11/2023 16:14

I don't think ye were using the MN app Confused

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 04/11/2023 16:13

Agreed. I've installed and deleted the app twice now over the years because I find it not worth the bother. You can't see all the OP's posts, or couldn't when I last had it.

JaneJeffer · 04/11/2023 16:13

JaneJeffer · 04/11/2023 16:13

The app has the quote feature!

See!

JaneJeffer · 04/11/2023 16:13

The app has the quote feature!

YourNameGoesHere · 04/11/2023 16:11

JaneJeffer · 04/11/2023 16:09

The app is way handier. Mobile site is so clunky.

Not sure how the app is much handier you can't do anything on it.

I don't find the site clunky at all on a phone using the web browser no more of less so than many other websites and at least it has the quote feature!

JaneJeffer · 04/11/2023 16:09

The app is way handier. Mobile site is so clunky.

MissChanandlerB0NG · 04/11/2023 15:59

PuppyMonkey · 04/11/2023 13:18

I downloaded the app once years ago but didn’t like it and added nothing to the MN experience so always just go on the web on my mobile. Never ever had the urge to retry.

Same! Didn't like it at all

Nows · 04/11/2023 13:19

TattiePants · 02/11/2023 11:14

I really don’t like it. As pp have said, it doesn’t give enough info to get a feel for the thread and it just looks so messy on a mobile.

Also, I get about 10 threads, then trending topics appears, then a few more threads then shopping appears, then more threads. Way too confusing.

Absolutely this ⬆️

PuppyMonkey · 04/11/2023 13:18

I downloaded the app once years ago but didn’t like it and added nothing to the MN experience so always just go on the web on my mobile. Never ever had the urge to retry.

EarringsandLipstick · 04/11/2023 12:37

ShirleyPhallus · 04/11/2023 10:38

I’d be really embarrassed to have the MN app on my phone!

Why? 🧐

I use the app. I really only go on MN as part of moments of downtime or when I'm procrastinating and that's usually when I'm waiting for kids in the car, or taking a break during the day, hence using my phone.

almondseagull · 04/11/2023 10:40

Mobile site on android here

Tried the ap once, it was awful

ShirleyPhallus · 04/11/2023 10:38

I’d be really embarrassed to have the MN app on my phone!

EversoDisorganised · 04/11/2023 10:33

I agree too, mobile site on phone, desktop on tablet, both work perfectly. I probably wouldn't switch to the app even if it was any good. But nowadays there is an expectation of a decent app.

HyggeTygge · 04/11/2023 10:05

I agree @SoupDragon , I've been using the mobile desktop for years and it always works fine.

SoupDragon · 04/11/2023 10:03

rainbowstardrops · 04/11/2023 09:47

Nothing ever works on the app. In this day and age where probably most people are using the app on a tablet or smartphone, i can't understand why everything is always rolled out for desktop.*

Quite. It's ridiculous.

Why would anyone use anything other than desktop on a tablet? I honestly can't imagine bothering with an app when the website works perfectly on a tablet. I only use the website on my phone too

I mean, if you have an app it should work, obviously, but I don't see the point of the app at all really.

rainbowstardrops · 04/11/2023 09:47

Nothing ever works on the app. In this day and age where probably most people are using the app on a tablet or smartphone, i can't understand why everything is always rolled out for desktop.*

Quite. It's ridiculous.

SoupDragon · 04/11/2023 09:16

YourNameGoesHere · 04/11/2023 09:02

No and no.

But apparently that doesn't stop them implementing such crap. It's amazing how long it took to get the edit feature despite about a decade of repeated requests and yet stuff no one wanted or asked for such as this, suggested threads and my view get implemented in quick succession.

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That's what I thought. I will admit I've not read every post on this thread but I don't think I've seen anyone say they think it's great and really useful.

YourNameGoesHere · 04/11/2023 09:02

SoupDragon · 04/11/2023 08:46

Is this something people wanted and something that they like?

No and no.

But apparently that doesn't stop them implementing such crap. It's amazing how long it took to get the edit feature despite about a decade of repeated requests and yet stuff no one wanted or asked for such as this, suggested threads and my view get implemented in quick succession.

SoupDragon · 04/11/2023 08:46

Is this something people wanted and something that they like?

StarlightLime · 04/11/2023 08:46

It's awful. And fairly pointless, tbh.

YourNameGoesHere · 04/11/2023 08:43

HappiestSleeping · 04/11/2023 08:40

Found it. Thank you. I had looked, but obviously not hard enough 🤦‍♂️

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You're welcome and don't worry they don't exactly make it easy to track down. Enjoy the compact view!

catsanddogsandrabbits · 04/11/2023 08:42

Hate it - too cluttered, adds nothing, much easier to scroll and select in original view.

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