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Reply doesn't do anything

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DappledThings · 22/09/2022 20:24

The Reply option in posts doesn't actually create a reply. It just takes you to the text box so you can a post to the thread.

A lot of posters understandable think if they use Reply they will be actually replying to that post so it will automatically @ the PP or quote them or something but it doesn't. So we now have loads of threads full of people replying to something but there's no indication which post they are replying to so it's hard to follow.

Can you disable that button so it stops confusing people? Or develop it so it actually creates a reply to that specific post rather than a new blank one?

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DawnMumsnet · 23/09/2022 11:38

Hi @DappledThings - can you please let us know which device you're using to view Mumsnet and which version of the site (desktop, mobile or app) so we can look into what's happening here?

Thanks in advance.

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DawnMumsnet · 23/09/2022 14:01

Thanks for supplying those screenshots - it's always helpful for us to see what you're seeing.

The 'Reply' button has always worked this way - on the desktop site, the mobile site and the app - it will always add your post to the end of the thread.

If you want to reply to a specific post, you can choose the 'Quote' option - it will still add your post to the end of the thread, but with the post you're replying to quoted first.

Alternatively if you want to reply to a specific poster on the thread, you can tag them by placing an @ in front of their username.

To reply to someone on the desktop site, scroll to the bottom of the screen to the box that says 'Add your message here' - type your reply and hit the blue 'Post' tab underneath.

Hope that answers all your questions but please let us know if you have any others.

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LilyMumsnet · 23/09/2022 18:11

Hello

Ah we're with you!
We'll chat about this - thanks so much for flagging.

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LilyMumsnet · 22/01/2024 21:00

Hi all

Just to let you know, we're currently working on the changes with the reply button. These will be released in the near future - we'll keep you updated.

Watch this thread for updates

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