wtf do the daffodils and chess pieces (pawns?) mean?

[poolsofsunshine]

Daffodils seem to be being used as a sarcastic version of the icon on a few threads, in fact they're being used in a similar way to a , is that right?

No idea what the chess pawn's about, is it to accuse posters of being mindless pawns? That one isn't on the MN site provided emoji selection but seems to be cropping up on various threads from different user names.

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[dementor]

The ball is [ tennis ] - no gaps
[ archers ] is flag

Thanks, dementedpixie.

My very own half-knitted Pom Bear!

[joyful sob]

I thought the chess ♟ meant “dildo” or “ knob”
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Oooh the blank posts still work
Yours shows as an asterisk in the app. You need to do cross-platform testing!

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Dropping by to answer this - but it seems to have moved on to being a general emoji helpline.

But - with regard to the teaching threads and related issues. We've had lots of reports about these, and we're trying to find a sensible middle ground with our moderation.

Many are unhappy at the tone of the threads, seeing them as 'teacher-bashing', others feel that there is a concerted effort being made by some posters to leave no comment (via flower emojis) on parenting discussions. We get loads of reports for both.

We're always happy to have a look to see if posts break our guidelines, but we realise that our members wish to discuss home learning and of course their opinions will be based on their personal experiences. These may not tally with the experiences of professional educators.

To everyone, we suggest clicking 'hide' on the threads if they're causing upset but not breaking guidelines. For those who are teachers, the Staffroom is available for comradely support (we can already see that some are already providing exactly this).

And as always, please do report anything which you feel breaks the Talk guidelines - we're always happy to take a look.
Peace and love.
MNHQ

@MichaelMumsnet

I think the Staffroom should be sacrosanct and haven't posted/wouldn't ever post there unless it was something I believed to be positive or felt to be helpful (à la William Morris).

Imo, HCPs get equally criticised (sooo tired of the verb "to bash"). Just "in the spirit" and all, is there/has there ever been* a "Sluice" or similar: a place where nurses and other HCPs could post? I would suggest "Staff Room" again, but the one in a hospital I knew was removed. It would now be called "The Staff Canteen", I suppose.

If not, it might be appreciated.
If there is: people should use it!
(No, I'm not a nurse myself)

*Yikes! Sounds like the McCarthy trials

sorry just testing

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Just seeing if my emoji work!

My favourite, , has already been posted on this thread.

But I can't see anywhere

, not allowed at the moment .

Nor is

and I think the licence was abolished years ago

I originally thought the sign was a “can of bullshit” as in “You’re talking a load of...” until they set me right!
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@LaMarschallin There's a HCP Chat section in Health... It's not always as well respected as The Staffroom but generally it's ok.