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Get rid of the Laugh reaction

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LetsNCagain · 21/12/2024 07:46

We don't need the Laugh reaction.
I've now only had it had used mockingly.

Specifically for example, in a thread where the op is upset about something and I gave a supportive message. Some loser gave me the Laugh emoji because they think op is being ridiculous and by extension, so am I for showing sympathy.

Mumsnet, please just get rid of it. If someone says a funny joke, the clap hands or thumbs up is perfectly adequate. The Laugh emoji is the only one that can be used in a mocking way

Edit to add Please!

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MeMeMeMeOw · 12/06/2025 14:56

I posted on a venue page on Facebook yesterday after a concert when I had to walk through a sea of discarded beer bottles (Glass ones) and coke/Fanta bottles plus discarded plastic glasses to get out. Dumped in front of the seats. Row after row of this in the circle area. Example below but there were rows of this.

One man replied "Ok Karen calm down just a few bottles 2 minutes to pick up just people enjoying themselves" (one look at his profile tells you all you need to know about him and his partner) I replied "I think you're accidentally on the wrong post. As you can see, my name isn't Karen."

That got a laugh from him and from a few others (as well as likes). I'm unsure if they were laughing at him or at me, or indeed why.

Get rid of the Laugh reaction
noblegiraffe · 12/06/2025 15:22

I saw a post on Facebook the other day that was something about Madeline McCann that had a load of laughing emojis on it. It's not just MN that attracts those sorts of tossers and ghouls but I'm glad MN have decided not to allow it here.

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