katiem.. please get your facts right. i am not a lurker!!!
unfortunately i get 'lost' in the barrage of competition to outwit, out shout or out smart, that seems to necessary to fully 'belong' to mumsnet.
you all talk a good talk of diversity and inclusion but find it hard to accept the fact that others have different thoughts and ideas to yourselves.
a trial is probably going to prove pointless, as already, those that are against, are closed mindedd enough to do all they can to ensure it fails, or beat those with differing views into submission.
all that i am stating, is that there are mumsnetters who do not wish to constantly be in the thick of it but would like a simple way to contribute.
lets not forget that appropriate debate and advice come out of the ability to listen and open your mind to other people's perspective.
abstainers or 'lurkers',a lthough obviously not high in your esteem, still remain, and are no less of an entity nor user than those who choose to enter fully into the debate.