Get rid of the Laugh reaction

[LetsNCagain]

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!

I agree with BIWI on both points
please just get rid of these emojis
they look horrible and take away from the clean and simple uncluttered site. I can’t efficiently scroll any more for fear of leaving an emoji I don’t mean. I don’t come to MN to be made to feel like I can’t use the site properly any more. I’ve been on here for over ten years so it pisses me off.

If the aim is to attract and keep posters the site should be simple and user friendly.
I also really dislike the ‘swipe to go to the most popular story’ feature. It just means I keep accidentally sending myself to a random page while I am scrolling. Then having to swipe back to where I was. It’s spooky when the page just suddenly changes pages without my instruction. If I want to read a most popular story I will just look for on active and see what story takes my fancy. I wonder if the stats for using that feature might be high because of accidental use..

the laugh is terrible
i have fallen prey to this
just nasty posters

Really sorry to hear that.
The bullies must be enjoying having this new easy to use tool for being horrible to people. Not sure why the site would want to make it easier for them.

Perhaps the unwelcome "laugh" could be replaced by something useful - like "RTFT" ?

Agree. I was happy with the thanks, not keen on the new reactions tbh.

Agreeing with others here. Having a private “thanks” response is great. Anything else is not needed.

If people don’t like a post, then it’s very easy to report posts. There is no need for emojis which can be used to privately mock posters - it provides a cloak for people to be shitty without anyone else seeing.

It should be simple. If you like something posted, and want to give a private thanks, then great. If you don’t like or agree with a post, then have the courage of your convictions to post away and explain why. Surely, nowadays, we’re supposed to be understanding the basic but insidious ways that some people will utilise online. Removing the option on here should be basic common sense.

And to those saying along the lines of “if you can’t cope with an emoji”. Please realise that plenty of people, in all walks of life, can be vulnerable online. If there are private and mocking reactions, that only the poster sees, that could be harmful. Like it or not, too many people nowadays are validated by the reactions they receive to SM posts. If you’re strong in character, that’s great - you won’t take much notice. But for many people that isn’t the case.

I don’t have kids, but I’d hate to think they were on a well-known, appropriate site that had private emoji responses available - something that no-one else could see or call out. It should be no different on here.

I am not enjoying the extra options either. The thumbs up was ok - I used it as a 'thsnks', 'agree', 'good point' type response. Now none of them seem quite right. Plus I keep tapping on the icon by mistake and they all spring to life, which is very irritating. I think I'd rather none at all than the current option.

in a thread where the op is upset about something … I gave a supportive message. Some loser gave me the Laugh emoji

When exactly this happened to me an established (usually wise and supportive) poster sent a laugh emoji at me mentioning it on the thread. WTAF? To accidentally press the final emoji on the right makes me wonder.

I’m also not keen on the thumbs up or applause as they can be used sincerely and sarcastically.

The original ‘thanks’ was clear in its message and sufficient.

It's such a dumbing down of mumsnet to allow the bitchy, mocking, giggling twat emoji

@madgesb

Indeed @sequoiatree It's the nonverbal, 1-1, secret way it's used to goad you.

It's the equivalent of a sibling sticking his tongue out at you when everyone else's back is turned. Puerile, sneaky, irritating, adding absolutely no intellectual content.

It's worst when you craft a well thought out comment, especially a kind and supportive one.

I reckon it's used for legitimate laughing (at jokes) very rarely compared to the goading way.

I'm fed up with it tbh

I agree @LetsNCagain . I'm disappointed they are keeping it.

Yes. I realise it's used by the not very bright who wouldn't be capable of formulating a proper reply. I'm just not sure why mumsnet are wanting to encourage that.

Please do something about this, @HebeMumsnet a poster named *mainecooncatonahottinroof *has been laugh reacting to all my posts on a recent thread. Its very obvious bullying and taunting. I have not once laugh reacted back to them (or to anyone ever). Please remove the function, it is causing distress.

I don’t know whether it’s because I’m left-handed or I’m just being awkward, but as I scroll through threads I keep accidently knocking the ‘react’ button with my finger and have accidently reacted to things because of it. I always undo the reaction if I notice, but I do worry that I might have reacted to things I shouldn’t because of it.
Its really annoying. That never used to happen with the ‘thanks’ function.

The ‘react’ function is definitely not in the spirit of the site. Please get rid of it.

@IdylicDay have you reported that poster to MNHQ?

I've had it used in a negative way. How do I report it?

There should be a report button on the post

Hoping that MNHQ will be taking these new emojis away because of the bad experiences that posters have had.

So report my own post and say it's the laugh I'm reporting?

i hope MNHQ don't take them away. I like them and want them to stay.

I think that’s the only way to report it, which is ridiculous. If someone was to use an emoji on their phone to post a dickish 😂 then you could report their post, but with this feature the only thing you can do is report your own post.

I've just had a passive aggressive laugh from an "Anonymous user" which feels even more disconcerting. Largely I imagine they are used by people without the balls to challenge a post the grown up way. I can imagine how upsetting they might be if you're in a vulnerable place.