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Shouldn’t the clap and the thumbs up be the other way around?

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pearbottomjeans · 28/02/2025 11:50

Annoys me that the clap reaction is for ‘thanks’. Who claps to say thank you?? I more imagine people clapping in agreement a la Question Time / Rikki Lake. And then the thumbs up for ‘thanks’ like someone has answered your question on WhatsApp or whatever.

Just a minor but frequent gripe. Surely lots of people at MNHQ agree with me 😂

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CerealPosterHere · 28/02/2025 14:51

noblegiraffe · 28/02/2025 14:29

Isn't that what the ❤️ is for?

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When you hover over the heart it says “love” so I wouldn’t want to use it as a caring type emoji. If someone’s cat has died I’m not going to love their post. For me the heart is if I really, really like what they’re saying.

Garlicgarlicgarlic · 28/02/2025 14:48

Darkclothes · 28/02/2025 14:44

You don't need to leave an emoji on there if you clicked in error! You just click it again and it disappears!

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I usually don't notice I've done it unless I scroll through the thread again and notice a react has been left.

Like, I scroll, react buttons appear, I keep scrolling on past, but sometimes doing that selects one. It doesn't really matter, but I hope I don't accidentally leave a laugh react and get banned.

Darkclothes · 28/02/2025 14:44

Garlicgarlicgarlic · 28/02/2025 14:19

I'm left handed and have accidentally 'reacted' to posts while scrolling with my left thumb.

You don't need to leave an emoji on there if you clicked in error! You just click it again and it disappears!

noblegiraffe · 28/02/2025 14:43

I think I would like the biscuit emoji to be added, but to be public, and only to be available to long-standing MNetters.

SwedishEdith · 28/02/2025 14:43

I want a skeptical 🤨 🤔 fact. I dish out a 👏 if I really agree/good post and a thumbs 👍 if I agree more mildly or to acknowledge a response. Sometimes throw in a heart 💗 and a laugh 😂 as well. Definitely need some less positive ones though. Maybe a 😶. Ha ha.

noblegiraffe · 28/02/2025 14:40

I like Biscuit as 'you ain't worth it'. Not sure there's a similar, quite so scathingly dismissive emoji anywhere else.

Choccyp1g · 28/02/2025 14:38

I agree OP.
I suspect this is why language developed; because facial expressions and hand gestures are not clear enough.

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 28/02/2025 14:34

noblegiraffe · 28/02/2025 14:20

Petition for MNHQ to immediately replace the current emojis with Flowers Grin Confused Angry Biscuit and of course Gin

I would be totally on board with that. I'm a fan of the old MN emojis.

pelargoniums · 28/02/2025 14:33

I couldn’t disagree with this more! Of COURSE thumbs up is for agree! (The only change I’d accept is it could be a 👌🏻) And of COURSE clapping is thank you! We didn’t all stand on our doorsteps thumbs-upping NHS workers in the pandemic did we?

God. I’ve not been so furious about something so inconsequential on the internet since Twitter changed its star favourite to a heart. Outrageous.

Jabtastic · 28/02/2025 14:31

I agree 100% please switch them around! I don't know why they were put this way to start with it makes no sense!

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 28/02/2025 14:30

noblegiraffe · 28/02/2025 14:29

Isn't that what the ❤️ is for?

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That's what I thought.

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 28/02/2025 14:30

SoManyTeeth · 28/02/2025 14:22

Oh, I'm on the mobile site so I can't hover. Yes, that sounds more sensible.

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I'm also on the mobile site so maybe it depends on the browser?

noblegiraffe · 28/02/2025 14:29

WorriedRelative · 28/02/2025 14:27

I agree that the thumbs up and applause seem the wrong way round.

I think a care/sympathy reaction would be good, just to show support where you have nothing to add or the discussion has moved on.

Isn't that what the ❤️ is for?

WorriedRelative · 28/02/2025 14:27

I agree that the thumbs up and applause seem the wrong way round.

I think a care/sympathy reaction would be good, just to show support where you have nothing to add or the discussion has moved on.

Zanzara · 28/02/2025 14:24

butterflymum · 28/02/2025 12:17

The clap symbol for me is "well said". Have used it several times recently, as no better option available, even though it is worded "thanks". To me, 'I agree' would be a tick or handshake symbol. The thumb up, I would generally think of as a more casual 'okay' or 'that's good'.

I agree with this.

An "I don't agree" button would also be good.

SoManyTeeth · 28/02/2025 14:22

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 28/02/2025 14:09

I can already see a text label over each emoji if I hover over them?

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Oh, I'm on the mobile site so I can't hover. Yes, that sounds more sensible.

Garlicgarlicgarlic · 28/02/2025 14:21

noblegiraffe · 28/02/2025 14:20

Petition for MNHQ to immediately replace the current emojis with Flowers Grin Confused Angry Biscuit and of course Gin

These are perfect

noblegiraffe · 28/02/2025 14:20

Petition for MNHQ to immediately replace the current emojis with Flowers Grin Confused Angry Biscuit and of course Gin

Doggymummar · 28/02/2025 14:20

I think the same as you, I often have to correct myself when using them.

Garlicgarlicgarlic · 28/02/2025 14:19

I'm left handed and have accidentally 'reacted' to posts while scrolling with my left thumb.

maudelovesharold · 28/02/2025 14:15

Can I just say how much I dislike the current ‘funny’ emoji? The original MN grin was so much better!

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 28/02/2025 14:09

SoManyTeeth · 28/02/2025 14:06

TBH I'd be perfectly happy with a little text label above each emoji when you click the react button, like "THX~AGR~LUV~HA", just to remind me which one is which, but suspect that wouldn't mesh with modern design principles Grin

I can already see a text label over each emoji if I hover over them?

Tarantella6 · 28/02/2025 14:08

I've never noticed the words. I only seem to be able to see pictures. So we could all be using them differently!

I don't use the clapping in case the person thinks I'm being sarcastic.

SoManyTeeth · 28/02/2025 14:06

TBH I'd be perfectly happy with a little text label above each emoji when you click the react button, like "THX~AGR~LUV~HA", just to remind me which one is which, but suspect that wouldn't mesh with modern design principles Grin

PragmaticIsh · 28/02/2025 14:00

Completely agree, confuses me every time.