Post Rating Discussion

[Srain]

I like this.

My reason for clicking the "like" is typically:

Support, interesting post, hug, funny or amazing post/picture, is my 2 cents worth. I like the idea of symbols because wording might get lost in translation but then again so might symbols, hmmm.

I agree with Anthony, I don't support any negative type of feedback. Ignoring a post the best way to handle things without stirring up unnecessary drama.

 

[cherryblossom]

I'm for no change, and just keeping things simple. I just think it sounds way too complicated to assign specific emotions to 'liking' a post.

The forum is a discussion forum, so why not just say what you want to say to poster, such as well done, or my thoughts are with you, or that is so funny in a reply post?

I completely agree that there shouldn't be 'negative' likes.

I just think that being able to 'like' in so many different ways distracts from the whole discussion ethos of a forum.

The like button to me is a generic way of acknowledging a post, I really don't want to have to choose which 'like' is more appropriate, since in many cases it could be any number of reasons - well done for opening up, I want to offer you my support, I can relate, your post was useful and informative, and I want to give you hugs!!

To me it just sounds complicated and unnecessary, but that's just my opinion ;)

 

[anthony]

I'm for no change, and just keeping things simple. I just think it sounds way too complicated to assign specific emotions to 'liking' a post.

To me it just sounds complicated and unnecessary, but that's just my opinion ;)

That is also very much on the flipside of this at present... as you know, I love simplicity.

 

[Innordinate]

How about 'I know what you mean' and/or 'Understand what you're going through'

Lots of times, I have nothing useful to say so I just like the post - to say..that makes perfect sense, yer not alone etc etc

Just a thought.

Eh, someone said 'relate' or something - close enough.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

I'm for simplicity all the way...

But if you add options, in my mind "agree" is the same as "liking" as this is pretty much how I use the function at present. Similarly, I view "useful" and "informative" in much the same light.

So perhaps just add very broad categories such as informative, inspirational, and whatever is equivalent to a hug in order to give support. That is, if you add anything at all. Too many categories would just muddle things.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

My 2 cents is I agree with Cherry Blossom. The like is a great way to show support, and I do not think it would be wise to go negative at all. We can ignore a person and that is as negative as I want to get. I think it would cause too many problems. I vote keep it the way it is. We can just tell the person what we think about their post. Very simple. Thanks for asking though.

 

[amethist]

There is another way to look at it.

"Why fix what's not broken".

It has worked well with just the like button for so long, why complicate it now.

 

[ClairBear226]

I remember a member getting bent out of shape because someone had "liked" a post that was distressing for her to write. She read that as them liking her being in distress - an idea that frankly, never would have occured to me at all. If this is a common misinterpretation, I can see a need for something other than "like". If it really is a rare event, then I wouldn't worry about it. That said, I kind of like the "hug" idea, seeing as how that's how many of the likes are meant anyway.

 

[catjudo]

I think that was a rare event as most people seem to take the "like" as it is intended...sometimes it is a like, sometimes it is just meant as a supportive gesture.

I can agree with some of the above comments in that it seems unnecessary to complicate a system that seems to work. I can see the value or appeal to many of our members in also having the option of a "hug" instead of a "like". I would hate, however, to see the system become a list of many choices. Please, let's keep things as simple and uncomplicated as possible.

 

[timetorecover]

The option to send a hug rather than a like would be great!
There are often threads that I want to comment on but do not have the words. It's not appropriate to like some comments, even if meant with the greatest intention. Therefore to send/receive acknowledgment as a good gesture will only benefit people feeling low.
Love is free!!! :)