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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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HebeMumsnet · 23/12/2024 09:28

Morning, everyone. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We'll have a discussion about this in the office and keep an eye on how the new reactions are being used. If you see them being used in a negative way, as described here, please do drop us a line and let us know. We'll keep reading here in the meantime. Flowers

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BeckyAMumsnet · 18/01/2025 11:57

Hi all - we are discussing updated guidance for this and will update you ASAP. Please do not share usernames on this thread as it will result in the thread being removed. For now, please report concerns to us. Thank you.

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BeckyAMumsnet · 18/01/2025 16:25

BIWI · 18/01/2025 13:19

I came to post again, having seen your update @BeckyAMumsnet, but realised I was going to post exactly what I posted before Christmas Grin

... which was to ask what the purpose of them is? I understand the introduction of 'thanks' as hidden gratitude (and I really like that idea) but I don't see the point of the others, when we can already respond to posts with (loads of) different emojis. Why the need for the others to be private? Especially when it's very clear that one of them is already being used maliciously.

Hallo BIWI - we introduced Reactions based on MNer feedback as users wanted more ways to engage with posts. When we researched the idea for 'thanks' originally, one of the biggest concerns was that it would make threads more like a popularity contest, and so we kept the reactions hidden to all but the OP when we rolled out the new ones. Clearly, it's not on if posters are using the laugh to mock other posters and we'd consider this on a par with a personal attack or similar.

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BeckyAMumsnet · 30/01/2025 12:23

Hi everyone, thanks for your patience. We're going to treat this kind of behaviour as a personal attack. Please report it to us and we'll do our usual checks. We will also warn first-time offenders and if posters continue, the usual suspensions, etc, will apply. We know it's a rotten thing to experience and we'll treat it accordingly.

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BeckyAMumsnet · 30/01/2025 14:55

DangerMouseAndPenfoldx · 30/01/2025 13:14

Thanks @BeckyAMumsnet . How would someone go about reporting it? And will the guidelines be updated to reflect it?

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For now, you can just report your own post and add a note as to why. Thank you.

As with everything, we’ll look at it in context. If users make a habit of it, this will quickly become apparent to us!

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BeckyAMumsnet · 01/02/2025 17:17

LetsNCagain · 01/02/2025 06:08

I don't think requiring people to report their own posts is a feasible solution to this problem. Unless someone has been on this very thread, they won't know that's the recommended recourse when this happens.

Like I said, I'm not flagging this issue for myself or for the mumsnet regulars who we see on Site Stuff. I'm suggesting this for the vulnerable users who come on here suffering from real distress, real life issues, often first time MN users, and then they're getting secretly mocked. They won't know they're supposed to report their own posts to tackle the laughing bullies. It's not an instinctive thing to do. They'll just get more upset.

Thank you Becky but I don't think it's a good solution.

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Just to clarify - reporting your own post in these circumstances doesn't mean we'll delete the post, we just want to be made aware of the reaction.

Agree @LetsNCagain it's not a perfect solution but we'll take this feedback and have a further discussion about what is possible.

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