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UPDATE FROM MNHQ: User generated polls

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BeckyAMumsnet · 13/11/2023 10:07

User generated polls - new feature on all boards.

Most of you will be familiar with AIBU polls in which you can vote YABU or YANBU on AIBU threads. In response to user requests, we're now giving you the power to create custom polls to threads beyond AIBU.

Whether you're discussing parenting, relationships, or the latest parking dilemma, polls are a great way to gather quick feedback and opinions from fellow Mumsnetters. You will be able to write a question and add up to six answer options.

To create a poll outside of AIBU:

  • Start a new thread in your selected topic
  • Select the button ‘Add poll’
  • Write your question
  • Add between 2 and 6 answer options
  • Select your poll duration (3 hours, 24 hours, 3 days, 7 days)
  • Post it live
While we want everyone to enjoy and get the most out of the polls feature, we do have a few rules to keep things civilised. In line with our existing Talk guidelines:
  • No deliberately inflammatory questions or options
  • No hate speech
  • No personal attacks
  • No market research
  • No posting the same poll twice
We’ll review things as we go along and may add additional guidance if necessary. In the meantime, post any questions or comments below and we’ll do our best to address them

HebeMumsnet · 13/11/2023 10:56

Hi there @ShirleyPhallus. Thanks for your patience on this. We do agree that the term 'reply' is misleading. We're working on it currently and just trying to work out what the best combination and placement of buttons are, as we know that different users want different things from the new arrangement, so it's just a case of working out the best way forward before we implement anything. Thanks for bearing with us.

BeckyAMumsnet · 13/11/2023 12:44

@DeireadhFomhair AIBU polls have been updated to match custom polls. The default duration for all polls is three days but you can change this in the dropdown menu.

BeckyAMumsnet · 13/11/2023 12:49

@tribpot At the moment, polls are only available on desktop and mobile. We're in the process of completely rebuilding the mobile apps, which is a big job and is taking time. We know it's frustrating for app users but please bear with us!

BeckyAMumsnet · 13/11/2023 15:57

tribpot · 13/11/2023 13:01

@BeckyAMumsnet thanks for the confirmation. Could you please make a policy when announcing new features or fixes to say whether or not they're available on the app?

I have to say I'm not really sure why you are rebuilding the apps rather than just decommissioning them but that's a different thread!

Apologies, @tribpot - that was an oversight.

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