Is this actually MN because it seems odd

[DallasMajor]

This advert. I'm not sure if it is where MN has rebranded so much that I don't recognise the font, or if it is just scammy.

I've seen it now on a promoted thread, so maybe it is true- but it is so poorly written. Thread series?

'sign up to 30 min call' '& claim £10 Amazon ' do you hate the letter a?

It’s legit. I did a call this morning and now have my £10 Amazon voucher. By “thread series” they mean one of the long running threads on particular topics where a new thread is started when the current one is full. Like the monthly pregnancy threads, or the Archers thread, or the weight loss injections monthly starter threads.

What is the focus of the research?

I’m on a very longstanding ‘ongoing thread’. Now slightly concerned that it’s about to be sold to X, or whatever.

@MNHQ what's the purpose of the research?

Does MN really need to research why people contribute to the Archers thread? Surely the answer is very obvious?

I think it’s more about how people use threads rather than why. I would recommend taking part if you’re curious and have questions.

What kind of things did you chat about?

And did they say (or could you discern) what the purpose of the research is???

I don't want to take part in a survey for a tenner.

I'd rather MNHQ explain.

Fair enough.

Oh, tagging MNHQ doesn’t notify anyone as it’s not a monitored username.

Can you expand on that?

It was just a general chat about using threads, nothing nefarious or weird. Just normal user research imo.

Ok thanks

Why would they advertise on their own website and not use house fonts or styles? I suspect this is a scam. Every other subway etc they start a thread.

It seems very top secret

I'm glad it wasn't just me- whilst it appears it isn't a scam (unless @SilenceInside is the scammer... Joke probably) it feels so off, very similar to when scammers create fake websites/website links.

It's real, they sent me an email but all the times are in the day which isn't convenient for most full time workers.

It’s a very long con from me if I am a scammer!

This was the post about it that I originally saw: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/site_stuff/5458344-do-you-follow-long-running-threads-claim-ps10-amazon-voucher?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=app_share

Ah doesn't surprise me😊

Hello @DallasMajor thanks for posting - yes this is from MNHQ (thanks for linking the thread, @SilenceInside. The purpose of the research is to improve the user experience for the many MNers who post on long-running threads. Thanks for the feedback on the wording, though - we'll discuss this today.

Thanks @BeckyAMumsnet but why not pop on the Archers thread, for example, and ask us. Please don't go mucking around with our thread!

I’m on a couple of long running threads and I don’t see why they need to be tampered with. They’re the only threads you can post on here without getting attacked by someone!

Absolutely as you say, @IsobellaandthePotofBasil - if MNHQ wants to know how people feel about the Archers thread - why not ask there?

Also - that’s a very different animal to a ‘due date’ thread or one for people being treated for a particular illness. So we may want different things from a thread.