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New Talk Topic - Is this nice?

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sandymumsnet · 22/03/2018 16:55

Hello all

We’ve noticed that ‘Is this nice?’ has been a pretty regular question on the boards in recent years - that is, MNers asking their fellow MNers for an unswervingly honest opinion on everything from jeans to ‘brave’ haircuts, from F&B paint colours to kitchen worktops, from tattoos to WTAF crisp flavours.

The advice, recommendations, and occasional ‘are you utterly bonkers?’ responses are generally brilliant, so we thought we’d give “Is this nice?” a proper home.

All you need to do is post a pic or link to whatever you would like advice on, cross your fingers, and wait for feedback.

As ever, we’re giving this a bash to see how it goes, so do let us know what you think!

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KateMumsnet · 22/03/2018 21:54

Hello all
It's true that we do have a few topics which are a little, um, sparse currently, and actually we're planning a clearout very soon. Just got to wait for a few other things to be done and then boom - they're gone.

We were thinking that this might do quite well because unlike in AIBU or chat it's very clear on Active what these threads will be about. But as we said, we'll keep a close eye and if it's it's a bit sad and lonely then we'll just quietly retire the poor wee thing.

@3luckystars

I think this a good idea for people’s eyebrows alone. If everyone posted their eyebrows on ‘is this nice?’ then that can only be a good thing.

I have had the shit frightened out of me with women’s eyebrows over the last few years. They turn around suddenly and I get so shocked but yet I can’t say anything.

Grin You're not wrong 3luckystars. We're performing a service for humanity here. I'm actually very tempted to start the first thread with my own worrying eyebrows in your honour.

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KateMumsnet · 22/03/2018 21:56

@SmileyBird

Ming or Bling?

Arf wanna job Smiley?

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KateMumsnet · 23/03/2018 08:45

For you, BoreofWhabylon
IS THIS NICE?

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KateMumsnet · 23/03/2018 10:39

Ach damn, my image didn't upload, giving the impression that I am @boreofwhabylon's deranged stalker.
This is the image I was trying to share

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KateMumsnet · 23/03/2018 10:41

@Mercurial123

I'm also thinking this will be for advertising too.

Mercurial, don't worry - we are going to be hovering over this topic with a big banhammer.

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KateMumsnet · 23/03/2018 14:27

There's something a bit mons pubis about those brows, in my view.
BOF your puppy is just lovely.

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KateMumsnet · 23/03/2018 16:48

@sandraleelemon

Sorry are you going to ban people that suggest this forum will be a way for MN to make more money on advertising? That's pretty poor form if true.

Blimey, yes - that would be rather Draconian! Sorry, @sandraleelemon, I misunderstood - I thought @mercurial123 was worrying that the board will be spammed with people trying to get free advertising.

We've got no plans for anything in the way of ads, other than the usual display advertising that all Talk boards have.

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KateMumsnet · 24/03/2018 11:12

I agree GYJPO (or GYM(for massive)JPO) is excellent. The only thing is, we're trying to move towards straightforward topic titles so that things aren't confusing/a bit intimidating for newbies.

'What do you think of this? is easy to understand but loses 'nice' which seems to be making ppl wince a bit - what do we think?

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KateMumsnet · 29/03/2018 08:59

Hey everyone and sorry for the delay.

Right - decision for now: we're going to stick with Is This Nice because
a. as everyone has noted, it's a bit more, erm, 'nice' and therefore less likely to end with lovely newbies being treated unexpectedly harshly.

Also, it indicates at topic level that there is a 'this' - skirt, paint colour, hairdo - whereas 'what do you think of this' seems a bit more vague and could be, for eg, a parking thread. Eg 'What do you think of this? My bstrd neighbour has just blocked my drive'.

Thanks v much for all input though - as always we did think about all your points. And I have had fun, which obvs is nice - still desperate to know about @CanIBuffalo's borked nibs.

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KateMumsnet · 31/03/2018 16:04

PSSSST @canIBuffalo, @ButteryMuffin, @FloatyFlo and other stationery lovers - come over here.

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