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what the actual is that facebook like button doing there?

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CarolCervix · 15/12/2011 16:42

has it always been there? or has it moved? and does that mean if someone 'likes' that thread it will be posted to their fb page?

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HarktheHelenMumsnetAngelsSing · 16/12/2011 19:32

@Get0rf

I do agree with you wannabe that nobody will leave over this, or if they do nobody will notice.

BUT - I do reserve the right to have a good old moan about things, and to put my two pennorth across. One of MN's great charms is the fact that they take their users considerations on board, to their great credit.

I do think though that it would be better to admit that this is a revenue/traffic generating idea, all this intuitive bollocks makes them sound like parents of indigo children Grin

Ha at indigo children!

But you missed the bit when we did say it could well be a traffic-generator...

MNHQ
HarktheHelenMumsnetAngelsSing · 16/12/2011 19:36

@CalmDownDearItsOnlyALikeButton

Offers a friendly pat on the head and Biscuit&Wine to helenmnhq

Thank you.

Get0rf · 16/12/2011 19:37

Oh sorry I didn't see that bit, Helen Blush

FellatioNelson · 16/12/2011 19:43

I think we need to face up to the fact that MN is not us and we are not it. It is a money making operation centred around advertising and promotions and the forum is a free spin-off designed to draw us in; a benefit if you will, of being subjected to all the other crap useful information.

We make the mistake of thinking that MN is all about the forum, but actually it really isn't - not to the people who earn their living from it.

We may or may not leave over this, but it won't matter because plenty more will join. The fact that they may be twats who are not as interesting or funny or insightful as us matters not a jot to MNHQ - it's just a numbers game.

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HarktheHelenMumsnetAngelsSing · 16/12/2011 19:54

@FellatioNelson

I think we need to face up to the fact that MN is not us and we are not it. It is a money making operation centred around advertising and promotions and the forum is a free spin-off designed to draw us in; a benefit if you will, of being subjected to all the other crap useful information.

We make the mistake of thinking that MN is all about the forum, but actually it really isn't - not to the people who earn their living from it.

We may or may not leave over this, but it won't matter because plenty more will join. The fact that they may be twats who are not as interesting or funny or insightful as us matters not a jot to MNHQ - it's just a numbers game.

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Actually, no, Fellatio, I take issue with that. Mumsnet absolutely is all about the forum. The Talk boards are MN's soul - that's one of Justine's most-repeated phrases. And we treasure all our interesting, funny and insightful Talk regulars even when they're kicking off.

We honestly don't think the FB button is going to change the Talk dynamic that way - we wouldn't have put it up (and we wouldn't have put the FB button on the Viewport bar months ago, either), if we did.

We don't want twats less interesting people replacing you folks. And we'd be fools if that was our endgame.

HopeEternal · 16/12/2011 19:55

Helen, may I please ask that MNHQ also remove the Like button from all of the MN Local topics? As I said earlier that really is akin to drawing a bullseye around a poster's geographical location.

I think you deserve a whole case of Wine. And an unMN .

MNHQ
HarktheHelenMumsnetAngelsSing · 16/12/2011 19:57

@HopeEternal

Helen, may I please ask that MNHQ also remove the Like button from all of the MN Local topics? As I said earlier that really is akin to drawing a bullseye around a poster's geographical location.

I think you deserve a whole case of Wine. And an unMN .

Thank you, HopeEternal re wine and unMN hug.

And thanks for that suggestion - will put on the list.

FellatioNelson · 16/12/2011 19:57

OK Helen. Smile

Lafawnduh · 16/12/2011 20:00

oooh Helen. While we are getting you sloshed can we have a topic for Indigo/Crystal/Rainbow children please?

HopeEternal · 16/12/2011 20:01

Hands Fellatio a tissue. And a Wine.

FellatioNelson · 16/12/2011 20:02

Ooh ta.

MNHQ
HarktheHelenMumsnetAngelsSing · 16/12/2011 20:02

@Lafawnduh

oooh Helen. While we are getting you sloshed can we have a topic for Indigo/Crystal/Rainbow children please?

why not?

IdoNOTlike · 16/12/2011 20:03

Fellatio - I LIKE what you said at 19:43

still mighty cross with MNHQ though

and am definately going to find somewhere else to hang out :(
(I hardly post on here anymore anyway but that is mainly due to an earlier time when MNHQ couldnt give a fig what the hoi polloi thought)

If some topics are not going to have the 'like' button why not just get rid of it entirely?
Who actually wants it????

Get0rf · 16/12/2011 20:04

Oh yes please can we have an indigo topic so we can all pile in there and take the piss

By the way, I don't know what the hell you are all on about with the viewport bar. What in the name of moses is that? You all sound like my DP when he drones on about Star Trek films.

FellatioNelson · 16/12/2011 20:04

OK, I'm fully recovered now. (easily bought off)

IdoNOTlike · 16/12/2011 20:06

Helen are you going to add Home Education to the list as well?
I did ask earlier but I think I was ignored (nothing new there)

MNHQ
HarktheHelenMumsnetAngelsSing · 16/12/2011 20:07

@IdoNOTlike

Fellatio - I LIKE what you said at 19:43

still mighty cross with MNHQ though

Hope you read our reply to Fellatio's post, IdoNOTlike?

MNHQ
HarktheHelenMumsnetAngelsSing · 16/12/2011 20:09

@Get0rf

By the way, I don't know what the hell you are all on about with the viewport bar. What in the name of moses is that? You all sound like my DP when he drones on about Star Trek films.

It's that big rectangular thingie that's slides down over the top of threads. It has an FB button on it and a Twitter one. And quick links to Threads I'm on and Active.

If you can't see it, you may have hidden it. Go to Customise/Other Options and select to see it.

MNHQ
HarktheHelenMumsnetAngelsSing · 16/12/2011 20:10

@IdoNOTlike

Helen are you going to add Home Education to the list as well? I did ask earlier but I think I was ignored (nothing new there)

Yes will put that on the list, too. Stressing that this is a lists of topics we'll look into excluding, rather than topics we will definitely, 100%, absolutely no question exclude.

Lafawnduh · 16/12/2011 20:15

Can I point out that as Chat and AIBU are also used for sensitive topics - either so they disappear after 90 days or they get lots of replies.

For this reason I request Chat and AIBU also have the 'Like' Button removed.

Lafawnduh · 16/12/2011 20:19

i'm not pissing around. I am serious. Chat and AIBU often have sensitive threads for the reasons i just said. I don't think they should have a big easy 'Like' Button.

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HarktheHelenMumsnetAngelsSing · 16/12/2011 20:20

OK, I have to go and decontaminate the contingent of mud-splattered children who are currently running feral in my sitting room.

And then I have to go and make smalltalk with said mud-splattered children's classmates' parents at a school Xmas party.

Think I might prefer dodging the bullets here, tbh

Anyway, I may not reappear on this threat tonight. But the fragrant OliviaMumsnet should be around somewhere, if you need us...

TysTheSeasonToBeJolly · 16/12/2011 20:23

Wow shit day in the office Helen
Do you get to hand over the reins at all today or have MNHQ gone and left you to it all weekend Xmas Grin

TysTheSeasonToBeJolly · 16/12/2011 20:23

HaHa great timing x post Xmas Grin