How Do "likes" And Points/virtual Money Affect Your Functioning On The Forum?

[Deleted member 12723]

I do not pay any attention to the virtual money. I have checked out the stock games and it is too complicated for me. I like getting trophies. They are a nice surprise. I like the likes, it means that I was read and supported. It all makes sense to me.

 

[NIKI]

I don't know what the 'money' is for.:geek: I do like the 'likes' and I really like when someone quotes me.

 

[Abstract]

I am actually finding that I am struggling a bit with this stuff and I am trying to figure out why and find a way of dealing with it. At the same time I think it may actually be helping me to talk with less backlash. I don't seem to do anything without contradictory states of mind so I guess no surprise there! :rolleyes:

I think on the positive side that the affirmation and general positivity of such things as likes might be making me feel more able to speak and with less backlash. I am not sure if that is why I finding it easier but I think its possible. I struggle very much with speaking and then not feeling heard and if someone "likes" it is an acknowledgement that someone has acknowledged its existence which I find very helpful. Replies or quotes do this even more and that is even better.

The difficulties I am having are subtle and not a huge deal but they are definitely there. I can't quite put my finger on them but some of them are probably similar to what Hashi mentioned. If I can figure it out then I might be able to build a strategy for protecting against it.

Oh, and thank you everyone for your input. It seems it is all positive for almost all of you and that is wonderful. :) And to be clear I certainly understand the many reasons and meanings people have for "likes" and that is not a big deal for me at all.

If my husband was on here he would so be into the trading games! He does it anyway (in realtime) and is obsessed and it is very good for him.

 

[Tanishq]

Abstract, when people like my what I posted I feel they are listening to me. They are giving me some time and support. It relieves me.

I am understanding attention seeking stemmed from being unheard. Here so many people listened to me. They also post motivational things which makes me feel I am living on earth planet and I am also like them. I am not alienated.

Virtual cash, ha! I have put air break on my hands. I am studying about it. Not heavy study, mind you. :D