Introducing AIBU voting

[TomMumsnet]

Hi all,

We're testing out a new feature on AIBU. From today, a few randomly selected Mumsnet users will be able to access a voting function on AIBU posts.

We're testing the vote function because in user feedback lots of you asked for a quick way to answer an AIBU post (essentially; YABU or YANBU).
The general thinking was that this would encourage more interaction - so we're trying it out from today, let's see how it goes.

It won't show on all AIBU posts but you should see it on a few - and importantly, the OP will be able to turn on (or off) the voting function themselves.

Hopefully you'll find it useful - and as ever, we'd love to hear your feedback - so please give it a try, and let us know what you think in the comments below.

Oh, and if you really aren't a fan then no problem, just head over to your Talk preferences and you'll be able to switch off (and back on) the voting feature.

Thanks
MNHQ

I said this on another thread : how about fixing the things that are actually broken or are rubbish before introducing new stuff that lots of people don't want?

Shouldn't you have put it on this post?

Erm I can't find any that have it

how about fixing the things that are actually broken or are rubbish before introducing new stuff that lots of people don't want?

YABU! I want it

I'm sure that will go well.

A no vote from me. At least most people explain their UABU, its what discussion is all about.

I like the idea! not seen it yet on any posts though

Love this. Can I help test :-)

Oh no I don't like this. Loads of vulnerable people post on AIBU looking for a bit of backup and at least at the moment if you want to be a dick to them you have to type it out.

Ah, but OP has the choice. Those who have a fairly specific question and want a yes no answer can have it. Those who want an interesting discussion of the pros and cons bunfight can have that. Win win.
YABVVR.

I’m liking the isea!

OP - AIBU? Cos I don't think I am

MN 1 YABU
MN 2 YABVVVU
MN3 VU
MN4 YABU
......
MN 63 YABU

Isea = idea!

Could we also have emoticons as per other social media, such as 'like', 'laugh', 'sad face' that we could attach to specific posts?

Like

?

I don't think it's would stop people who post from posting.

It might give people who want to take part but feel too intimidated to give their answer if they want it.

It's also fully optional so someone in need of emotional back up can choose the not include a vote.

I agree there's many other things that should be done to improve functionality if the site before this but I'm not against a poll option as such.

Ooh, sounds good.

I've always thought that would be a good idea

Love it. It might ensure only actual AIBUs make it to AIBU. Could even populate other topics, because fewer people will dump stuff in AIBU for traffic.

Love it. I would also like like and dislike buttons.

Great idea

It seems a bit pointless. If someone wants to give an opinion without elaborating, they only have to type YABU or YANBU. I think it's likely to attract ridiculous troll posts competing for the most YANBUs.

I would prefer a "like" button for individual posts, not just the OP.

this sounds utter pants

Creation of MN royalty?

And please no ‘like’ function - yes it might work on other sites, but this isn’t other sites