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Could Mumsnet add laughing and sad reaction emojis for threads

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Brideofclover · 15/09/2026 09:45

Can we please have a laughing emoji and a sad emoji for reacting to threads?
it’s probably been asked before but I thought I’d ask again!
Some threads are so nuts they really need an emoji showing that we all think it’s hilarious and likewise some are actually so sad by sharing a sad emoji shows we empathise x

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BeckyAMumsnet · 15/09/2026 17:03

Thanks for asking @Brideofclover . We did have a laughing reaction, and most people used it to appreciate the very funny things people post on the boards. Unfortunately, enough people used it to mock others that it caused considerable upset, so we took it away. Very much a “this is why we can’t have nice things” situation, sadly. We're not saying we can never have it back, and we do review the situation periodically.

For the sad threads, the flower ‘support’ reaction is there for exactly that reason. It lets someone know you’re thinking of them when clicking ‘love’ feels a bit wrong. We'll certainly consider your sad suggestion though.

And no need to apologise for asking. 😊

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