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Inappropriate 'smileys'

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ColdTeaAgain · 28/04/2014 23:59

Sorry if this has already been queried but I have been noticing that people are putting a Hmm smiley when I'm sure they don't mean to use that one, it is usually following a comment about something really sad and it just looks so out of place! Is it something to do with the app?

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Forgettable · 29/04/2014 00:04

I think it is an ipad/iphone swipe easily-done thing (sorry for clunky description)

ColdTeaAgain · 29/04/2014 00:14

Ok, am on the app...

Hmm Sad
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ColdTeaAgain · 29/04/2014 00:20

Back on website...

Ok I see what it happening here, on the app both those smileys look 'sad' but viewing them on website they look completely different. So people are putting a Hmm when they mean to use Sad.

The smileys are quite far apart on the app so I think it's because they look too similar not because they are pressing wrong one by accident.

I think this needs fixing as people will be unaware if they only use the app and I've often seen people putting a raised eyebrow smiley when commenting on something really sensitive, it's not ideal!

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KateSMumsnet · 29/04/2014 17:17

Thanks for raising this ColdTeaAgain - we're currently in the process of re-doing the app, so a new shiny version without inappropriate emoticons should be on it's way soon.

We know this is less than ideal, but the new app should sort this issue out!

ColdTeaAgain · 29/04/2014 20:55

Thanks KateS, looking forward to shiny new app Smile

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