When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
12-20-19, 09:01 AM
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When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
Noticed today that individual posts have an option at the bottom to "like" them. And it also appears that the forum keeps track of the number of likes a member has received (listed under their username under their post count). Did this just begin and I missed the memo?
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12-20-19, 09:49 AM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
Yesterday, around 3:30pm Pacific. It was unannounced, but I had discussions with the mods before rollout.
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12-20-19, 12:57 PM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
I like how it looks in mobile layout way more than how it looks in desktop layout. Can't do screencaps just now, but... compare the likes in this thread, and you'll see what I mean.
(just my input. not sure if others care, and it's fine either way, I guess)
(just my input. not sure if others care, and it's fine either way, I guess)
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12-20-19, 02:26 PM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
Originally Posted by Dan
I like how it looks in mobile layout way more than how it looks in desktop layout. Can't do screencaps just now, but... compare the likes in this thread, and you'll see what I mean.
(just my input. not sure if others care, and it's fine either way, I guess)
(just my input. not sure if others care, and it's fine either way, I guess)
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12-20-19, 09:12 PM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
I'm not a big fan of "like buttons" in forums, but if you must introduce the option here, why exclude the political forum?
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12-21-19, 12:22 AM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
I am curious as to why no likes in politics, it's certainly no more contentious than any other activity there. In fact it's way more passive.
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12-21-19, 05:53 AM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
Originally Posted by Norm de Plume
...why exclude the political forum?
Originally Posted by Kurt D
I am curious as to why no likes in politics, it's certainly no more contentious than any other activity there. In fact it's way more passive.
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12-21-19, 04:47 PM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
Actually, perhaps I'm being obtuse, but it's not obvious to me. It would be different if there were a "dislike" button, in which case members could pile onto someone who posts an opinion the majority finds affronting. "Likes", though I find them superfluous and ultimately little more than a popularity contest, don't foster controversy.
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12-21-19, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Norm de Plume
ultimately little more than a popularity contest
Low-effort jabs and memes, elsewhere of course, tend to draw likes more than honest discussion.
Just my $0.02 CAD.
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12-21-19, 06:34 PM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
I see it as a means to easily bookmark posts that have info that I might want to revisit (you can view a list of everything you "like").
It makes me feel sad that I can't like myself.
It makes me feel sad that I can't like myself.
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12-21-19, 09:01 PM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
Originally Posted by Dan
This is why I think it makes sense to keep them out of that subforum, if I'm taking an honest stab at it.
Low-effort jabs and memes, elsewhere of course, tend to draw likes more than honest discussion.
Just my $0.02 CAD.
Low-effort jabs and memes, elsewhere of course, tend to draw likes more than honest discussion.
Just my $0.02 CAD.
This forum is so moribund, I think any new feature that makes it easier not to communicate with text is detrimental. So now, instead of adding an "I agree, and furthermore..." or some similar comment, one can just take the easy way out and click "Like". It's reductive.
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12-21-19, 11:10 PM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
Originally Posted by Norm de Plume
Sorry, we no longer have 2¢, Dan. You should know that. You can't go cheaper than a nickel up here.
This forum is so moribund, I think any new feature that makes it easier not to communicate with text is detrimental. So now, instead of adding an "I agree, and furthermore..." or some similar comment, one can just take the easy way out and click "Like". It's reductive.
This forum is so moribund, I think any new feature that makes it easier not to communicate with text is detrimental. So now, instead of adding an "I agree, and furthermore..." or some similar comment, one can just take the easy way out and click "Like". It's reductive.
This was meant to be a satirical 'lol' by the way.
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12-23-19, 10:02 AM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
We have a general rule across all sites to not have the Like button in politics. We also consulted with the moderator team to get their thoughts on it and with them, we determined to keep the rule intact.
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12-23-19, 12:06 PM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
Originally Posted by Dan
This is why I think it makes sense to keep them out of that subforum, if I'm taking an honest stab at it.
Low-effort jabs and memes, elsewhere of course, tend to draw likes more than honest discussion.
Just my $0.02 CAD.
Low-effort jabs and memes, elsewhere of course, tend to draw likes more than honest discussion.
Just my $0.02 CAD.
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12-26-19, 01:10 PM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
I remember when mods had to hide post numbers because it sowed competition. Now we’ve got likes. Crazy.
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12-26-19, 04:56 PM
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I asked the same question as the OP in the CATS thread on Movie Talk and TomOpus directed me here, my very first visit to the Feedback and Support forum.
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12-27-19, 07:45 AM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
Originally Posted by Mabuse
I remember when mods had to hide post numbers because it sowed competition. Now we’ve got likes. Crazy.
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12-27-19, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Ash Ketchum
I asked the same question as the OP in the CATS thread on Movie Talk and TomOpus directed me here, my very first visit to the Feedback and Support forum.
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01-04-20, 07:22 PM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
I hate the like button and even more, I hate that they get counted up like on most of social media (which I hate and have left completely). Got enough pressure in my life without having to worry about people liking what I say.
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01-04-20, 08:17 PM
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Re: When Did the Opportunity to Like Posts Begin?
Originally Posted by whotony
Still don’t have too.
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