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AIBU to dislike this Facebook "like" option for threads on MN?

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Pandemoniaa · 15/12/2011 16:42

Because why on earth would I want to broadcast anything I post on her to that Den of Vipers?

I am entirely sick of the way that Facebitch appears to have crept into every sodding unrelated corner of the internet and I really didn't think that MN would stoop this low!

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1Catherine1 · 15/12/2011 19:28

and yes it did... posted straight to my profile. I could unlike it by deleting it directly off my facebook page and then un-liking from there.

HedleyLamarr · 15/12/2011 19:33

It's a shit idea. I don't want stuff I post on here ending up on Arsebook.

BeerGrinchPotter · 15/12/2011 19:33

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hugglymugly · 15/12/2011 20:16

I think this is where MNHQ have shot themselves in the foot. Of course posts on most areas of Mumsnet can be seen via Google and all threads can be posted via a link to anywhere, but those actions require more than just clicking on an icon.

It doesn't take much imagination to see the potential for disaster or abuse. There have been loads of posts where FB has been a factor in emotionally difficult situations. That icon increases that possibility.

I don't recall seeing any discussions about this, and I do usually read "Site Stuff". And I don't recall any announcement about this, nor any statement about which topic areas would have this icon.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a mass de-regging of people who now feel vulnerable - and they are probably the ones who either need help the most or have so much to offer by sharing their personal stories.

And I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's an increased access by people who are basically looky-loos thanks to a FB link on someone's wall.

reelingintheyears · 15/12/2011 20:20

Xmas Grin at looky - loos.

BeerGrinchPotter · 15/12/2011 20:24

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PissedOffAboutTheLikeButton · 15/12/2011 20:33

It's shit and pandering to the thick. - absolutely, it is.

Hugglymuggly - an influx of 'looky-loos' from wankbook? All this site bloody needs!

wineandcheese · 15/12/2011 20:36

YANBU. V scared I will inadvertently broadcast my conception obsession / gynae worries / general musings to all my chums... PLEASE get rid of it Mumsnet!

anothermum92 · 15/12/2011 21:49

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usualsuspect · 15/12/2011 21:51

Anyone can post on MN ,I didn't realise only certain types were allowed

BeerGrinchPotter · 15/12/2011 22:15

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NewShooz · 15/12/2011 22:22

So, if I open up a thread on here, and someone has 'liked' it, that means it has been posted to their fb page is that right? So for example, this thread has 8 likes so far, so 8 people have this thread on their fb page?

Am I understanding this right?

usualsuspect · 15/12/2011 22:27

So if people see a thread linked on fb and think oh MN looks interesting I think I will join .they are not welcome?

Because only thickos use fb ?

winterfox · 15/12/2011 22:32

well i think its jolly great of mumsnet to get with the programme and keep up with technology

mn has attracted alot of weirdos posters lately who do post vile stuff on aibu - stuff they obviously have problem backing up in their real lives

post things on the internet you would support in your real life

am secretly glad aibu has finally bit itself on the bum

ImpOfThePerverse · 15/12/2011 22:33

I'm willing to bet almost all threads will remain unliked so it's a lot of panic over nothing.

BeerGrinchPotter · 15/12/2011 22:37

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StupidLikeButton · 15/12/2011 22:43

this is a good part of why this new MN Like button is bad....there is a new "Timeline" feature being rolled out on FB...it's opt in atm but will soon be non optional apparently..and it lists ALL of your posts on FB in a scrollable area...as well as your life pre facebook and other dodgy crap.

redlac · 16/12/2011 07:35

But stupidlikebutton FB has always had that feature - they've just changed the design of it now. As for Pre FB stuff it will only display the info you give it it doesn't go thought the whole Internet to search for you

LineRunnerCrouchingReindeer · 16/12/2011 08:47

I think MNHQ has mis-judged this.

I would like them to get rid of the Facebook button.

redlac · 16/12/2011 08:49

I'm going to get loads of work done today cos I can't be arsed repeating myself on every "I don't like the like button".

It won't out your nickname on FB

The whole world can already read your private business if you post it on MN

Trills · 16/12/2011 08:58

YABU - too many threads about this already

BaublesandCuntingCarolSingers · 16/12/2011 08:59

I haven't got an opinion (as yet) because I don't think that I fully understand the brouhaha...

If you don't like a thread (as in you don't click on the 'like' button on here) then no-one on your FB friend's list will be any the wiser about your posting on here, will they? Or am I wrong? Confused We're not "safe" on here anyway, as in anyone can lurk on MN anyway. It's not like a FB like button that you are not obliged to use is going to "out" you. You'd only click like if you were happy to be outed, surely?

I am happy to be corrected if I am wrong. In fact, prove me wrong, I need something to be enraged about. Xmas Grin

Also not happy with the thickos remark. Smacks a bit of snobbery and that.

StupidLikeButton · 16/12/2011 09:05

Cunting I thnk for many it is to do with the "Facebookisation" of the whole bloody internet....you can't shit without someone "liking" it now.

nursenic · 16/12/2011 09:06

I will never use FB-it is for children as far as I'm concerned.

But regarding anonymity, how would I be identified? My MN name is not my real forname; I am a nurse but I'm not called Nic-chose that name for other resons not known to anybody else. So how would my identity be compromised?

Am not techie so would appreciate any information on this. Because if I could be identified, that'd be the end of my using my professional skills/knowledge to help others on MN.

StupidLikeButton · 16/12/2011 09:07

And I can't control other people liking what I say can I? I may say things which would out me...and FB is now responsible for the FOURTH degree of separation....4 people between any one person in the world.