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⏱️Action required! Opt-in by 11:00am on the 26th to keep your boards account and data

JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
edited September 19 in Community Announcements
A previous version of this post was shared by @TheMix. That thread is now closed due to some incorrect and outdated information. I've added a link to this thread underneath the old one.

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If you haven't heard the news yet, The Mix and Mental Health Innovations are merging.

What this means for your account
As part of the merger, we've been working behind the scenes to make sure your data stays safe and that we comply with all the right laws and policies in our new charity.

Currently, The Mix is the 'data controller' (a legal term) of your personal data you may have shared with us when registering your account or in posts from the discussion boards.

From 20 September 2024, MHI will be 'data controller' of all personal data that you agree to transfer. We need to request your consent to The Mix transferring your personal data that it holds in relation to you to MHI. That means you need to opt-in to a new policy indicating you're happy with the transfer.

If you opt-in, we know that you're happy for MHI to hold your account and your data. If you don't opt-in, that's completely fine - it's up to you whether you want to - but your account and data will be deleted.

What do I need to do?
You should recieve an email tomorrow. We'll update this thread when we've sent it to you.

In the email, there will be a link to a form. You'll need to read the new privacy policy and agree to it if you're happy with it. You must do this by 11:00am on the 26th to keep your account.

Alternatively, you can DO IT RIGHT NOW using this form.

We'll keep reminding you all over the next week to make sure you do this.

If you opt-in, you will keep your account and data.

If you don't opt-in, your posts will be anonymised and your account will be deleted.

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If you have any questions, please put them below. And spread the word if you know other Mixers who might not be aware that this is happening - it would be a massive help. :)


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EDIT: Deadline changed to 11:00am on the 26th rather than midnight on the 25th.

EDIT 2: The email asking you to opt-in has been sent out. If you don't see it, check your junk folder!
All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
The truth resists simplicity.
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  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 1,502 Extreme Poster
    ill just do it tomorrow. if not, ill click on the form link.
  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
    Strong work @toffuna101 💪
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 1,502 Extreme Poster
    yeah
  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,051 Supreme Poster
    I think I’ve done it. Now just to remember I don’t have to do it again when the email comes in.

    At least I hope I’ve done it and I hope I’ve done it right.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
    Top tip: when you enter your username on the form, copy and paste it so it's definitely correct. Your username will need to be an exact match for the system to recognise you. So the safest way to enter your exact username is to copy and paste it from here. :)
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
    independent_ wrote: »
    I think I’ve done it. Now just to remember I don’t have to do it again when the email comes in.

    At least I hope I’ve done it and I hope I’ve done it right.
    Good stuff @independent_! So speedy.

    There should be a way for us to double check for you over the next few days if you're worried.
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
  • eylaheylah Posts: 5,193 Part of The Furniture
    on posts its lower case but on my top screen its capital 😅 which one would it be?
    keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. 🤍

    pfp kindly made by the beautiful chloe ❤️
  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,051 Supreme Poster
    Ugh, now I’m thinking have I done it right after all. I might have put mine in with a capital I

    If I haven’t do I need do it again ?
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,051 Supreme Poster
    eylah wrote: »
    on posts its lower case but on my top screen its capital 😅 which one would it be?

    The one off your posts I believe. Mine’s capital up there too but on my profile it isn’t.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • eylaheylah Posts: 5,193 Part of The Furniture
    independent_ wrote: »
    eylah wrote: »
    on posts its lower case but on my top screen its capital 😅 which one would it be?

    The one off your posts I believe. Mine’s capital up there too but on my profile it isn’t.

    oh so would be lower case
    keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. 🤍

    pfp kindly made by the beautiful chloe ❤️
  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,051 Supreme Poster
    JustV wrote: »
    independent_ wrote: »
    I think I’ve done it. Now just to remember I don’t have to do it again when the email comes in.

    At least I hope I’ve done it and I hope I’ve done it right.
    Good stuff @independent_! So speedy.

    There should be a way for us to double check for you over the next few days if you're worried.

    Yes please check for me if you can as I’m worried I’ve typed the username in wrong.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,051 Supreme Poster
    eylah wrote: »
    independent_ wrote: »
    eylah wrote: »
    on posts its lower case but on my top screen its capital 😅 which one would it be?

    The one off your posts I believe. Mine’s capital up there too but on my profile it isn’t.

    oh so would be lower case

    Yeah I think so. I have to type it that way to tag you. So I assume it’s that
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
    Oh! I don't think it matters whether it's a capital or not.

    To be safe, go with whatever the version is on your posts. That's the same version moderators see when we're trying to find you on our system. (But I don't think the capital matters!)
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
  • eylaheylah Posts: 5,193 Part of The Furniture
    independent_ wrote: »
    eylah wrote: »
    independent_ wrote: »
    eylah wrote: »
    on posts its lower case but on my top screen its capital 😅 which one would it be?

    The one off your posts I believe. Mine’s capital up there too but on my profile it isn’t.

    oh so would be lower case

    Yeah I think so. I have to type it that way to tag you. So I assume it’s that

    oh ok thankyou
    keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. 🤍

    pfp kindly made by the beautiful chloe ❤️
  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,051 Supreme Poster
    I worry about it because that’s a lot of history to lose if I’ve done it wrong.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • eylaheylah Posts: 5,193 Part of The Furniture
    i think ive done it
    keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. 🤍

    pfp kindly made by the beautiful chloe ❤️
  • Rose113Rose113 Community Champion Posts: 2,614 Boards Guru
    Done it
    Want to hurt me… go ahead
    Wish to bully me…I’m used to it
    Want to talk crap about me…go on then
    Want to make me cry…feel free
  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,051 Supreme Poster
    I can go to the tanning salon now knowing i might have this out the way lol
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • VicK_toriousVicK_torious Posts: 115 The Mix Convert
    @JustV I've already received an email about it, it didn't ask my username though. I'll use the link as well.
  • Chloe234Chloe234 Community Champion Posts: 3,658 Community Veteran
    VicK_torious wrote: »
    @JustV I've already received an email about it, it didn't ask my username though. I'll use the link as well.

    I imagine that would've been the one for either YV or the newsletter if you were signed up for either of those. The community email however hasn't been sent (yet) so the link here would be the accurate one for the boards and chatwee I believe:)
    🦆💜🦆💜🦆
  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,051 Supreme Poster
    VicK_torious wrote: »
    @JustV I've already received an email about it, it didn't ask my username though. I'll use the link as well.

    That might be the newsletter email, unless you’re in a youth voice group. You’ll need to do this one as well if you’re wanting to keep your account on these boards.

    Also, will we need to do this for chat aswell @JustV? Or is chatwee different, or will we have to register again?
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,111 Legendary Poster
    Done.
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
    VicK_torious wrote: »
    @JustV I've already received an email about it, it didn't ask my username though. I'll use the link as well.
    Yeah the others are right @VicK_torious. There are a few different kinds of opt-in emails floating around and the more different things you do with The Mix, the more of those you'll get. I suspect the one you received already was one for your volunteering role. :)

    You'll need to do this in addition to that, and you can either do it using the form linked in the main post or by waiting for the email to reach you (which will be pretty soon).
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 1,502 Extreme Poster
    alright i filled out the form since i got the email.
  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,051 Supreme Poster
    edited September 19
    Yeah I’ve had the email now too, so hopefully everyone else has. Queue a load of people being online later when they see it lol.

    In fact I’m already seeing a few old names in the online list, hey everyone!!
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Chloe234Chloe234 Community Champion Posts: 3,658 Community Veteran
    edited September 19
    Question: I'm signed up with a different email for chatwee does this impact this?

    Edit: like I've got the same email on everything apart from chatwee so should I leave it or fill out the form again using my other email?
    Post edited by Chloe234 on
    🦆💜🦆💜🦆
  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
    Chloe234 wrote: »
    Question: I'm signed up with a different email for chatwee does this impact this?

    Edit: like I've got the same email on everything apart from chatwee so should I leave it or fill out the form again using my other email?
    So this is separate - there won't be a process like this for Support Groups (Chatwee).

    You'll hear more about this later, but for Support Groups everyone will just need to sign up again. But you don't need to worry about that, we'll keep you in the loop. :)

    So to answer your question: all that matters is your login for this platform.
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
  • Chloe234Chloe234 Community Champion Posts: 3,658 Community Veteran
    Okay thanks @JustV Is this why it's not been letting me sign into Support groups/has logged me out then? (I noticed earlier so tried signing back in) and okayy I think I've done the form
    🦆💜🦆💜🦆
  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
    Chloe234 wrote: »
    Okay thanks @JustV Is this why it's not been letting me sign into Support groups/has logged me out then? (I noticed earlier so tried signing back in) and okayy I think I've done the form
    Yep that'll be it - we're doing some maintenance so everything is offline right now. :)

    And nice!
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
  • AnonymousToeAnonymousToe Posts: 2,406 Boards Champion
    I can’t remember if I’ve done it 😂
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