Have I been rejected?

[FeelLikeTweedleDee]

Hope someone can shed some light on what happened to my application.

Last month I applied to join the Mumsnet Bloggers Network but did not receive a confirmation email or any emails at all. I waited a few weeks and then submitted my application again. On July 11th I received email confirmation that they had received my application. However I have not heard anything since.

Does this mean I've been rejected? Is it 'normal' for applications to take over 3 weeks to process? What would cause a blog to be rejected?

[ElinorMumsnetBloggers]

@TimeSculptor

Hi everyone, just thought I'd add my experience here. I registered my blog on 20th July and am still waiting for it to be processed. I've had a few nice emails about it and there doesn't seem to be a problem with my blog, but there must be a processing problem, as the people who email keep asking for my patience and the last one started with "Yikes"... usually a sign that there's a bit of a spanner in the works! Jane Gray

Hi Jane Gray

We're finally reaching the end of the backlog, which is codenamed 'Yikes' . The only hitch has been the sheer volume of great blogs, which is hardly a problem! We've been trying to get back to everyone about their blogs, which has caused a short delay in adding all the new members to the site. But I'm taking care of all the newbies today. Dare I say it: thanks for your patience!

[Humourme]

Haven't heard a dickie bird since registration email confirmation on the 7th July!

[Humourme]

Oh just checked it was actually the 28th June!

[SweetestThing]

Still waiting to hear as well :(

[ElinorMumsnetBloggers]

I'm on it! We won't forget anyone, but we're replying individually - and there are many, many bloggers (hurray!). You'll hear from us very soon.

[SweetestThing]

Thank you, Elinor - we are all just too keen!! :)

[ElinorMumsnetBloggers]

It's great! It's keeps us slugging through that inbox. Thanks for being so enthusiastic.

[FeelLikeTweedleDee]

So does everyone get approved or are some people declined?

[strawberry17]

Hi
I had an acknowledgment of receipt of my blog ages ago, but not heard a dicky bird since, I suspect mine has been declined as maybe not fitting the mould for here but I would really really appreciate an e mail letting me know one way or another.

[ElinorMumsnetBloggers]

@FeelLikeTweedleDee

So does everyone get approved or are some people declined?

We want to welcome and promote as many bloggers as poss. A few won't make sense given our editorial guidelines, but we'll be sure to let everyone know about their application. And we're keen to check out all blogs that come our way.

[ElinorMumsnetBloggers]

@strawberry17

Hi
I had an acknowledgment of receipt of my blog ages ago, but not heard a dicky bird since, I suspect mine has been declined as maybe not fitting the mould for here but I would really really appreciate an e mail letting me know one way or another.

Hi there, So sorry about the delay. I know it's frustrating. If you haven't already, could you send us a quick email pointing out which one it is so we can put your mind at rest? We'll keep an eye out for it.

[strawberry17]

OK I have sent it yet again but here is the case number from the last acknowledgment if that's any help: Case 68208
Would just appreciate an e mail to let me know one way or t'other!
Thanks

[strawberry17]

Wey hey! Thanks Mumsnet!

[Mamathulu]

I think I must have done something wrong with my application, because I've not yet received an email, and I've applied twice! Before the second one, I read the guidelines, and removed the profanity warning, but still no email - feeling rather rejected and :( ! :o

[ElinorMumsnetBloggers]

Nooooo! I'll dive in there to see if I can find it and will follow up if it ain't in there. Sorry about the wait, Mamathulu.

[SweetestThing]

I have had an acknowledgement email but think mine must still be in the pile being sifted through! Don't suppose you could check for me please, Elimormumsnet?? Pretty please ....

[ElinorMumsnetBloggers]

Surely! Can you email us a hint about which one you are? Sorry and thanks - you're being very patient.

[SweetestThing]

Have emailed, Elinor - thanks!

[Bumperlicious]

Seeing as you are all on this thread...MNHQ I've had an acceptance email but my blog isn't appearing.

[stitchthis]

Name!!!!

[PeppermintPanda]

Any chance you could please check on mine too, Elinor? I'm feeling like a bit of a fraud posting on the bloggers topic without knowing if I'm really allowed to or not...

I'm here.

[ElinorMumsnetBloggers]

Absolutely -- could you send me a quick email to the bloggers inbox? I'm reading blogs all day . (No sunbathing, honest). So I'd love to check yours out.

[PeppermintPanda]

Thanks Elinor, I've emailed. :)