Whatsapp Groups
There are four WhatsApp Groups currently in operation, intended strictly for the use and benefit of MVN residents. Should you wish to be added to any of these groups please use the contact page and provide your details:
| Group | Purpose | Administrator |
| MVN Emergency | Active crime-related alerts and urgent security information | Dot Eiserman |
| MVN Community | Information of value specifically to the MVN community | Peter Willis |
| MVN Baboon Alert | Alerts re. current baboon incursions into MVN | Peter Willis |
| MVN Baboon Conversation | All other baboon-related information & discussion | Peter Willis |
Guidelines for Use
The following have been agreed through dialogue amongst residents as the guidelines we would wish all residents to abide by when using the MVN COMMUNITY Group.
Purpose
This Group exists as an open space for residents of MVN to share information, requests, questions and ideas amongst themselves, in the expectation that this kind of exchange will help build a sense that we live amongst friends and can support and be supported by each other in good times and in need. Its focus is strictly on our shared life here in this place and excludes matters of wider national or global importance.
Who is included? All interested residents of MVN, including those living adjacent to MVN along Main Road and those currently living away from MVN but who retain a property interest here.
What topics are ideally suited? Requests for information about local suppliers, resources, places, etc. News about travel problems that might affect residents. Observations of the delightful or puzzling that show up hereabouts…? Alerts about local matters that may be of use to residents to know.
What topics are excluded?
- Party politics
- Religion
- Strongly expressed opinions on sensitive topics
- Jokes made elsewhere.
- Wishing everyone a happy day or suchlike.
Etiquette for the Community Group:
- Time boundaries. Post between 07.00 and 21.00 only.
- Declare your source when forwarding a post from elsewhere on to the Group.
- If you want neighbours to watch a video clip, explain what it is as well as where it comes from.
- Be conscious that your post may be read by any or all of your neighbours – pause a moment before hitting Send.
- Go easy on the ‘Thank you’s’ and related emojis. These may sometimes be better sent directly to the person you’re wanting to respond to, rather than to everyone. It doesn’t take much to establish that you are a kind and friendly person.
If you find another resident’s post problematic in some way, please contact that person directly rather than objecting on the Group chat, which has the effect of fueling strong emotions and hasty judgments. If you feel the matter is unresolved via that route, contact the Administrator.
If a member of the group repeatedly falls short of what is requested in these guidelines, the Administrator will contact said member and, if all else fails, may remove the member from the group.
Questions to the Administrator: Peter Willis