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New feature - @ mentions

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RebeccaMumsnet · 19/12/2016 13:11

Afternoon

As previously requested, we're very pleased to introduce a new tag function.

You will now be able to tag Mumsnetters by name on Talk threads - just type @ followed by their username, et voila! The MNer in question will get an email notification (unless they've turned the feature off). So to tag user LovelyMNer, you'd type @LovelyMNer, and so forth.

This is now available to all users on the Mumsnet site and in the Talk app. It's switched on by default, but if it's not for you, just turn it off by going to Customise Settings.

As usual, this is a beta version, so please do let us know what you think and how it works for you, and we'll feed all your thoughts back to our tech team.

Cheers and happy tagging,

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RebeccaMumsnet · 19/12/2016 13:47

[quote PinkiePiesCupcakes]@RebeccaMumsnet

Are you getting lots of emails and have now turned it off?

Grin[/quote]

Three so far Xmas Grin

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RebeccaMumsnet · 19/12/2016 17:06

@PerfumeAndCatsAndBooks

Mind you @RebeccaMumsnet, does this new system mean if we report disabilist post/threads three times with no response we can do this?

(I know the non response to reports is a policy now, but reporting disablism/goady fuckery three times and the posts/threads are still up makes me think they're maybe not getting through. I'd prefer to think that then MNHQ are just not arsed anymore when they said they would come down harder on disablism).

Hi PerfumeAndCatsAndBooks,

We most certainly are arsed, have you reported something today? I will go and take a look.

TBH, much like the PM system, it is not a good idea to @ mention or PM a MNHQer as most folks are part-time and they may not see your message for several days, especially this time of year. The report inbox and [email protected] inbox is communal so will be actioned a lot faster.

MNHQ

MrsLornaClausMumsnet · 20/12/2016 09:40

Hi all,

Tech is looking into tagging usernames made up of numbers.

Thanks so much for flagging!

MNHQ

RebeccaMumsnet · 20/12/2016 10:15

@Twoevils

I suspect most of MNHQ will be turning theirs off before long eh @RebeccaMumsnet

You rang?

As I said up thread, not all of us work full time, so as much as we will happily pop over and help out have a chat it's still best to report a post that needs immediate attention rather than @ mentions or PMs. @SandyMumsnet is on holiday for 2 weeks, for example Shock Xmas Grin

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RebeccaMumsnet · 22/12/2016 17:29

You rang?

I'll flag to Tech now... bear with...

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RebeccaMumsnet · 23/12/2016 11:01

Hi all,

Thanks for feedback. This is just the first attempt and we will be tweaking and changing things behind the scenes here so your feedback is appreciated. Please do keep telling us how it is/isn't working for you.

Thanks all

MNHQ

LouMumsnet · 27/01/2017 12:27

Hi all. To those asking if you can opt out of receiving emails with the new tag function - yes, you certainly can.

All you have to do is follow this link to adjust your settings. Go to the line saying: 'Notify me when others mention me in a thread'. If you untick the box, it will opt you out.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk?call=Preferences

Hope this answers your questions.

MNHQ

FlissMumsnet · 30/01/2017 11:34

Hi EwanWhosearmy, we're sorry to hear that - most annoying for you!
We'll make sure this gets flagged to tech as soon as possible. Thanks for being patient while we perfect the tagging feature.

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FlissMumsnet · 30/01/2017 11:42

Could we also ask for a few more details so that we can give our tech team a clearer picture of what's going on?

  1. Can you let us know which device you're using (mobile, pc, Mac, laptop, iPad etc)?
  2. If you're using a mobile, which one is it (Samsung, Blackberry, iPhone etc) ?
  3. What browser are you using (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google, Chrome etc)?
  4. Are you accessing Mumsnet via the main site, the mobile site or the app?
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