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Tech · 17/01/2007 04:11

Hello all,

We've added a function to Mumsnset so that you can set up a page about yourself that other people will eventually be able to see when they click your name on Talk. We figured this would work more easiliy better than starting a "member profile" thread, though you can of course still do that if you want to. If you go to the "my registration" link above you can get started from there if you'd like to set up a profile. This is of course totally optional, and only for those as want to do it. A number of people have expressed an interest in being able to do that over the months. If you do want to, remember you can answer as many or as few of the questions as you like.

You can set your profile to be "private" so only you can see it, or visible to all mumsnetters. There's also an intermediate level "Mumsnet mates" that lets you choose who can see it. You can set up a list of "mates" by following the "Mumsnet mates" link and typing their talk names into a box.

You can also set up a photo gallery for any pictures you'd to share with other Mumsnetters. For the moment, you can set these to be either public (any registered Mumsnetter could see them) or private to you. We'll add the intermediate level to them over the next day or so.

Anyway, take a look and, as ever, tell us what you think. It's still a work in progress, so we'd appreciate input on what people think works and what doesn't.

I've set up a sample page about me (must be mad). You can see it here .

Best wishes,
Tech

OP posts:
JustineMumsnet · 17/01/2007 10:49

Thanks for all comments, suggestions and reports of glitches. Tech's still asleep - he was up very late poor love - but I'm sure he'll get right on to it when he surfaces. Please do keep letting us know if there are any other features you'd like to see - this is very much a work in progress.
Cheers,
MNHQ

SaintGeorge · 17/01/2007 10:49

Lovely new facility Tech BUT whilst you have had your back turned working hard on this someone has broken the 'find new messages' page

The arrows for selecting topics don't work so with no topics the searches don't work.

HELP! I use that page all the time instead of active convos.

MerlinsBeard · 17/01/2007 10:52

did u gave to physically add people to your "mates list"? or is there an add to mates list button?

haven't had a proper nosey so i apologise if its there somewhere

MadSister · 17/01/2007 10:54

Perhaps I am just a killjoy but I have a vague nagging feeling that this member profile, Babworld-esque stuff (which I realise is entirely optional) sort of detracts from Mumsnet's semi-anonymous and edgy 'feel'.... or, to coin the famous phrase, am I being unreasonable?

MrsJohnCusack · 17/01/2007 10:57

but MadSister, if you don't fill it in & make it public, you are still anonymous....noones going to make you!

I think Justine is cuddling cod in her photo

Lucycat · 17/01/2007 10:58

Justine - cool fish!!

megandsoph · 17/01/2007 10:59

Mr Tech any reason why my profile says my name is $nick and I have no kids?

MrsJohnCusack · 17/01/2007 10:59

and you have to work to find the profiles - they're not spewed out along with - gasp, horror - tickers on every bleeding post you make. THat's when I'll leave.

(and sorry, failed to read your post properly and see that obviously you KNOW it's optional)

Tech · 17/01/2007 11:01

Morning all,
Thanks for all the very valuable comments.

We've addressed a couple of them, but some will need a change in the underlying code, which we don't like to do during the day as it can bring the site to a crawl. So we'll fix those overnight. Do keep them coming though, we're not ignoring them.

Hobbies should be showing up properly now, by the way.

Cheers,
Tech

OP posts:
Lucycat · 17/01/2007 11:02

megandsoph - whose are those gorgeous girls if you have no children?

MerlinsBeard · 17/01/2007 11:02

tech, is it just you that does all these changes? I'm thinking you could do with some minions lol

MadSister · 17/01/2007 11:03

Ok.. question... if you have a name change due to needing to be confidential for something, and someone clicks on your name, won't they get your 'usual profile'?

megandsoph · 17/01/2007 11:09

hehehe lucycat I promise I didn't rob them, they are both mine

Thankyou xx

sandcastles · 17/01/2007 11:12

madsister, i believ you remain anon on this, think it's answered earlier in this thread.

Here:

By mamama on Wed 17-Jan-07 04:27:05
Actually, I have a question - how would name-changing affect this?

By Tech on Wed 17-Jan-07 04:31:28
No, it's stored under your nickname, so if you become "ImConfidential" for a while and people click that they wouldn't see anything.

TisMeMellowma · 17/01/2007 11:14

Poor Tech, poor love, he works soo hard doesn't he!!

Can I be your minion Tech?

ShinyHappyPeopleHoldingHands · 17/01/2007 11:18

I really do feel, all things considered, that the "Mumsnet Mates" link should be changed to "My Clique"!

Oh go on Tech.. it would be another amusing "in joke" like the mention of grapes and Fruit Shoots in the profile advice..

ledodgy · 17/01/2007 11:18

This is a great idea especially for nsoey people like me! I've done mine does it work?

ledodgy · 17/01/2007 11:20

*nosey

sandcastles · 17/01/2007 11:23

ledodgy, very nice!

Lovely looking kids!

schneebly · 17/01/2007 11:25

It works ledodgy - your pics are fab!

ShinyHappyPeopleHoldingHands · 17/01/2007 11:26

Oh please call it "My Clique".. go on, go on, go on....

SaintGeorge · 17/01/2007 11:26

Just bumping my comment 'cos I really need this fixing. Please Tech, I'm begging.

By SaintGeorge on Wed 17-Jan-07 10:49:31
Lovely new facility Tech BUT whilst you have had your back turned working hard on this someone has broken the 'find new messages' page

The arrows for selecting topics don't work so with no topics the searches don't work.

HELP! I use that page all the time instead of active convos.

arfishy · 17/01/2007 11:55

Hey tech - you know if you need out of hours work there is a posse of IT people in Australia who ARE ALREADY AWAKE.

Like me. For example.

Although I don't do Windows.

So, any time you need me to run a script, I can nip onto the server and kick it off for you. I promise I wouldn't do anything.dodgy.at.all.with.admin.rights.no.sir.not.at.all.no.

sandcastles · 17/01/2007 11:57

Don't believe her Tech.....

Hulababy · 17/01/2007 12:24

Is there a limit to photo number? Or total size of your uploads?

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