How much do you like the like button?

[Pointby2]

The haha button is a nice quick way to acknowledge that you got someone's joke or witty comment. And the Wow button I use quite a bit. Folks here have posted some really special or extreme occasions,events and mile stones.

 

[Kings over Queens]

I like it!

I don't use it, and don't pay much attention to announcements when someone likes my posts. It feels artificial and for me anyway, if I read something where I'd like to respond, I'll type something out rather than a simple "click."

No judgement of those who use it, just not for me.

 

[Koolau]

Is someone keeping score as to who gets the most likes in a given time? Is there a prize for that if you are the winner? Can I give myself a like (I'll try it)? Edit: can't give myself a like...

I'll give you one. I'll bet you get your share.

 

[Koolau]

I like your idea. Perhaps a trophy for most likes for the year... LOL

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That okay. I had all the competition I ever want at Megacorp. Skip the "score keeping" if it's up to me but YMMV.

 

[TickTock]

The Like button is a great addition to the forum. It's a quick, easy way to give any comment a thumbs up without actually having to type out and post a reply. Seems like most folks here hit Like now instead a posting a "+1" reply, which makes reading through threads and comments a bit easier.

+1

 

[Dtail]

Is someone keeping score as to who gets the most likes in a given time? Is there a prize for that if you are the winner? Can I give myself a like (I'll try it)? Edit: can't give myself a like...

Well the site does keep track of the most reaction scores which includes the Like response.

 

[jazz4cash]

Hold down the like button and a sub menu will pop up with various options.

I see thumbs up icon. Is that supposed to be thanks? Holding the like button is weird. I never would’ve found it without the tip! Thanks?

 

[2HOTinPHX]

I see thumbs up icon. Is that supposed to be thanks? Holding the like button is weird. I never would’ve found it without the tip! Thanks?

When you select the icon from the pop up menu it will show you what in means to the right. Yes thumbs up is like.

 

[2HOTinPHX]

I like Like. It is helpful to see what comments have received Likes from members whose opinions I have come to find persuasive. I have seen other Xenforo-based forums with additional or (in my opinion) more intuitive reactions. One that I find useful is a Bullseye--as in, "this comment hits the bullseye."

I find the Love reaction here, with the hearts over the eyes, a little awkward. I might strongly agree with a comment, but do I really "love" it?

And the "Haha" reaction, with the tears coming out of the eyes, might be confused with an expression of sadness. A wide grin--something I have seen on the other Xenforo-based forum I mentioned--might be more intuitive.

Yes, I know whoever is in charge of messing with the forum software is a volunteer and has limited time for tweaks like this. Just some suggestions.

I agree perhaps some updates could be considered if easily done.
Perhaps two thumbs up for strongly agree? Or you mean like this

With the haha button I can't always tell if they are laughing with you or at you sometimes. Big perhaps would be better?

Maybe just a big for love a comment?
Overall though the update had been GREAT!!!

 

[Koolau]

Well the site does keep track of the most reaction scores which includes the Like response.

Really?

I was gonna ask why, but "why ask why?" has become one of my potential tag lines in case I ever get tired of my current one.

Whatchagonnado?

 

[Koolau]

Overall though the update had been GREAT!!!

As in Tony the Tiger "GREAT!!"?? That wouldn't have been my first guess but maybe I'm wrong (again).

 

[aja8888]

I'll give you one. I'll bet you get your share.

Ok, I just gave you a Like back!

 

[Tetto]

 

[euro]

Like it!

 

[Mr._Graybeard]

I prefer the old "thanks" mechanism when people could comment privately on a post they liked.

 

[2HOTinPHX]

I prefer the old "thanks" mechanism when people could comment privately on a post they liked.

I think you could still send a personal note by using the start conversation option in the pop up menu when you click on someone's icon. You just use thanks in the title box.

 

[Major Tom]

I'm not wild about it, as it feels one step closer to making this forum feel like social media - and I already have enough Facebook in my life! I like the more traditional styles of forum that encourage thoughtful comment, as opposed to scrolling, quick views, a hasty push of the "like" button and on we scroll, to the next dopamine hit. They are a welcome antidote to modern social media platforms.

Having said that, I do use the like button here

 

[Koolau]

I'm not wild about it, as it feels one step closer to making this forum feel like social media - and I already have enough Facebook in my life! I like the more traditional styles of forum that encourage thoughtful comment, as opposed to scrolling, quick views, a hasty push of the "like" button and on we scroll, to the next dopamine hit. They are a welcome antidote to modern social media platforms.

Having said that, I do use the like button here

Kinda where I'm at. Don't want our little family Forum turned into FB or X. But, yes, I do use it from time to time when I think about it.

 

[GrayHare]

I've been waiting for user Seven Up to post, "You Like It. It Likes You."

 

[audreyh1]

I'm not wild about it, as it feels one step closer to making this forum feel like social media - and I already have enough Facebook in my life! I like the more traditional styles of forum that encourage thoughtful comment, as opposed to scrolling, quick views, a hasty push of the "like" button and on we scroll, to the next dopamine hit. They are a welcome antidote to modern social media platforms.

Having said that, I do use the like button here

Any forum is social media. Even the ancient ones.

 

[disneysteve]

Any forum is social media. Even the ancient ones.

Exactly. This IS social media.

 

[Major Tom]

Any forum is social media. Even the ancient ones.

Well yes of course, but there are differences in how it's implemented. We all have our individual preferences regarding how we communicate.

 

[Koolau]

Any forum is social media. Even the ancient ones.

Exactly. This IS social media.

All true, but the moderation on this forum makes our Forum fairly unique in comparison to the "biggies" that we all know.

 

[Gremlin]

I agree perhaps some updates could be considered if easily done.
Perhaps two thumbs up for strongly agree? Or you mean like this

With the haha button I can't always tell if they are laughing with you or at you sometimes. Big perhaps would be better?

Maybe just a big for love a comment?
Overall though the update had been GREAT!!!

Gosh, I would never laugh AT someone - at least not publicly. So for those I’ve given a to, I thought your comment was funny. And long ago I decided I will would always assume someone was laughing with me, not at me, even if it wasn’t true haha!

 

[Graybeard]

We use the XenForo software at another forum I am on and there are more than 3X the options than available here. It is quite limited here so I seldom use them as the choices are too narrow.

BTW, if you mouse over the buttons here, you will see what they mean.