Thanks so much for all the feedback - we've been compiling a list of "things to do with Local"and hope to talk to the techs soon about things like getting Local talk in active convos and some of the other top suggestions.
A few folks have asked specific questions, so here are a few answers - apologies if we miss anyone out, please shout if we do:
By theartfulsplodger on Wed 23-Apr-08 23:29:34
I posted my toddler group on there. I have been unable to make changes to my original listing and have ended up having to add more listings which make it look as if I am spamming. I have emailed mumsnet about this but had no response.
Hi theartfulsplodger
We're sorry noone's been in touch. If you - or anyone - has problems with wrong or multiple postings, or anything that you think needs amending do let us know or CAT your Tsarina, if you're signed up for CAT as they are the ones we'd then contact to fix this.
apologies again for lack of response
Mamazon on Wed 23-Apr-08 23:21:17
My only issue with it is that it always directs me to redhill, which is lovely but im not in redhill.
No idea why that would happen, but looks like WanderingTrolley has had a similar problem. If you could both email [email protected] with your postcode we'll test the system this end. Apologies for the inconvenience!
By elkiedee on Thu 24-Apr-08 00:46:28
Can you have more than one Local Tsarina? I don't want to tread on anyone's toes, but I live on the other side of the borough and a rather sharp east-west divide from my local Tsarina, and we have children of, I think, very different ages. It might bring a different perspective.
We can have as many Tsarinas for one site as you like - some sites have three or four and noone has yet complained about too much help . Just email Mumsnet HQ on [email protected] and we'll send you all the info.
By DisplacementActivity on Thu 24-Apr-08 01:20:46
It directs me to MN Brussels which is 200km away. There isn't one single thread on the topic...
Well we are a bit thin on the ground in mainland Europe and totally reliant on Local Mumsnetters to add stuff to the sites, but if you'd like to volunteer to be Tsarina for your area we'd be more than happy to set a site up for you.
If you - or anyone - would like some Mumsnet fliers to distribute to drum up more interest just send us your address and we'll be happy to send you some (sadly we can't offer them in languages other than English )
By callmeovercautious on Wed 23-Apr-08 22:34:38
Mine is quiet and aimed at our big City. We are 20 miles away and have a Thriving Mums and Toddlers community that is ignored. I am more than happy to post some listings as a Tsar if you want. Please contact me if you want.
callmeovercautious - We've contacted you via email - but basically the site names are meant as a guide to an area - we obviously can't cover every town /area in the UK. So it's quite likely that in somewhere like Leeds for example, you might have postings from outlying villages/ local towns/areas, which will also cross over to another nearby site and show up on both. The crucial thing is that wherever you live you can input your postcode on any site along with what activity you are looking for and it will bring things up closest to you.
If you think there's enough interest to warrant a new site, we are usually more than happy to create one (as long as you volunteer to be Tsarina for it!)
For all those worried about your anonymity - please don't let this put you off. You can add listings and add comments to listings anonymously and if you do want to join a meet up you can always change your name.
Another query was on the number of sites you can join. The truth is you can be a member of as many sites as you like (you should see my list!) so if you're going on hols, or just visiting friends and want to find out what's on, or want to review somewhere you've been outside your area, just click on other sites at the top of the page and join one you like the look of - or search using a postcode.
Some lazy busy folks moaned about having to fill in every minute detail on a new posting. You don't have to fill in everything (though it?s good if you do) - better to at least put the basics down and leave it to someone else to add info, than not put anything at all.
For those who've experienced technical glitches when posting, please accept our apologies (on Tech's behalf ) There's been a lot of work recently to try and fix the glitches so please give Local another chance and please please get back if you still have problems.
Phew.. apologies for epic post. Please keep the suggestions coming and if we haven't covered your query, just shout.
MNHQ