Like button

[Luap McKeever]

In soliciting suggestions for modifications in 2024, a suggestion was the addition of a "like" button. Kinda 'Facebooky", but the premise of it is to show support for a post without posting something.

We had it here a few years ago but it was chastised into oblivion for various reasons. It was also supported for various reasons.

So, to keep my word and actually look into all of these suggestions, I'd like to know your thoughts on bringing the like button back.

Thanks,
Luap

[s1120]

I like the "like" myself. You might not have anything to say about a post, but gives a way to show support of it. We went through the same thing at a site I help run, and got a lot of flack at the start. We got a lot of the "its like facebook"commonts, but once people saw that it didnt really take away anything, the posts were still coming, just less of the basic one or two word replies. Only really difference on that board was the poster did get a notification, that really turned out to be not a huge deal. I don't think we had a complaint on it in years.

[Dirk_S]

Likes or +1s can also help trim down unnecessary comments and ultimately the length of threads. Facebook does have some good things about it. Plus, why NOT have a feature that shows a stupidly simple sign of support?

[Wayne Orwig]

Likes or +1s can also help trim down unnecessary comments and ultimately the length of threads. Facebook does have some good things about it. Plus, why NOT have a feature that shows a stupidly simple sign of support?

 

(To add to the post)

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

i LIKE it

The Like button here was really shortlived! I feel like we had it less than a month? but it has its uses and a place.  Just please dont send an email to me anytime someone 'likes' my post and I would love to see it back

[n3303j]

"LIKE" button? Sounds like something left over from a grade school student's need of validation provided by his peers.

But if you must simplify a post response to a simple push of a button instead of an author generated response please make it least binary and add a "DISLIKE" button as a second option.

And since life isn't always black or white there could be a "MEH" button to reflect the fact the posters work was read and considered of no significant value whatsoever.

(Or everything could be left as is and anyone who felt strongly about a post could type so and why. Excess Bytes of text certainly are not a problem in this terabyte world.)

[AJ Huff]

Oh
I got smacked down for liking the like button last time! I like the idea of bringing the like button back. I like it!

-AJ

[Dave Swanson]

I like the LIKE button!  Many times is seems redundant and tiresome to post that you approve or like something a WG member has posted.  The option to like the post would be great. 

[Craig in Alabama]

 

[lti_57]

I too,like the “ Like “ button idea.
I use it on other forums to agree with an answer.
Instead of repeating what 5 other people just said.

[Dirk_S]

Another benefit to the LIKE button besides trimming the responses and overall thread length—the threads aren’t continuously bumped to the top just for simple nods of approval.

[PJPR01]

Like button is a nice feature...most forums have it, subtle and easy way to show support.

Other forums have little Icons you can use:
Like
Laugh
Confused
Sad

Probably too much, but a Like button would be nice!

[inditx]

Like it 

[cliffrod]

As a spokesman for the Button family, I fully endorse the addition of the Like Button to WildGuzzi as a logical component of our quest for total world domination.   

There are persistent rumors of attempts to add a Like Smith or Like Patel to various websites.  No proof of such efforts, much less successful examples of implementation, have yet to be verified.  Instead, the Like Button has set the standard for showing support and positive reinforcement or lack thereof.  It is our great privilege to contribute some level of logical function to forums around the world.

Thank you.

Respectfully, AC Button

P.S.  Please refer to our comparable success with our On & Off Button, A/C Button (my favorite- very cool…),Panic Button and Easy Button programs as needed.



Seriously,  another (relatively small) forum I enjoy went through transition to tapatalk.  Non-text Responses including Like Button were added.  It’s gone well.  There is a small notation under a member’s avatar showing how many likes they’ve given, along with how many posts they’ve made.  I don’t think the Likes counter is necessary, but that’s just my opinion.  Being able to click a like vs typing support is a plus imho.

[Zenermaniac]

I agree with Mayor_of_BBQ. Bring back the like button but don’t email me every time someone clicks it. I get a couple hundred emails a day to weed through as it is.

[Tom H]

i LIKE it

The Like button here was really shortlived! I feel like we had it less than a month? but it has its uses and a place.  Just please dont send an email to me anytime someone 'likes' my post and I would love to see it back

 

I just clicked the like button.

Tom

[jcctx]

easier than typing a smiley face ;  :>)!!

[SIR REAL ED]

"LIKE" button? Sounds like something left over from a grade school student's need of validation provided by his peers.

But if you must simplify a post response to a simple push of a button instead of an author generated response please make it least binary and add a "DISLIKE" button as a second option.

And since life isn't always black or white there could be a "MEH" button to reflect the fact the posters work was read and considered of no significant value whatsoever.

(Or everything could be left as is and anyone who felt strongly about a post could type so and why. Excess Bytes of text certainly are not a problem in this terabyte world.)

Amen!  I REALLY LIKE this response!

But, in the name of "added value," and simulating the actual complexity of life, how about a numerical score?  0 thru 100?

Kinda "like" you are back in school taking a test!

100 is a really "LIKE" score, 0 is a really "DISLIKE" score, and 50 is a "MEH" score!

In all seriousness, I don't have any strong opinions on this, other than I suspect it may cause more headaches for the moderators.  I would suspect the reduction of effort to post a response increases discord on the internet.  If everyone had to pay a dime, or do 5 pushups, each time they post, I think all internet forums would be much nicer.

I think the emoji's already have enough "instantaneous responses" covered.

Hopefully, most members here are posting to share knowledge or gain knowledge than to seek approval.  It's a tough world out there!

[SIR REAL ED]

As a spokesman for the Button family, I fully endorse the addition of the Like Button to WildGuzzi as a logical component of our quest for total world domination.   

There are persistent rumors of attempts to add a Like Smith or Like Patel to various websites.  No proof of such efforts, much less successful examples of implementation, have yet to be verified.  Instead, the Like Button has set the standard for showing support and positive reinforcement or lack thereof.  It is our great privilege to contribute some level of logical function to forums around the world.

Thank you.

Respectfully, AC Button

P.S.  Please refer to our comparable success with our On & Off Button, A/C Button (my favorite- very cool…),Panic Button and Easy Button programs as needed.



Seriously,  another (relatively small) forum I enjoy went through transition to tapatalk.  Non-text Responses including Like Button were added.  It’s gone well.  There is a small notation under a member’s avatar showing how many likes they’ve given, along with how many posts they’ve made.  I don’t think the Likes counter is necessary, but that’s just my opinion.  Being able to click a like vs typing support is a plus imho.

Since I just knocked out 5 pushups as preemptive penance.....

How about an E-STOP button?

Or a "button your lips" button?  No offense intended to the Zipper family...... 

[motogoro]

   <----  this is all I need.   A "like" button may cut down on inane discourse.  However, aren't we here to 'discuss' Guzzi topics.  Tangents and off topic comments can be very entertaining.   

[Vagrant]

I like like!

[Dirk_S]

  <----  this is all I need.   A "like" button may cut down on inane discourse.  However, aren't we here to 'discuss' Guzzi topics.  Tangents and off topic comments can be very entertaining.   

I don’t think it cuts down on discourse. It cuts down on redundant responses that tend to populate a thread and can over time make some of the topics annoying—perhaps unbearable—to read through at a future date; it can be bad enough with overly generic or misleading subject lines like “What are your Thoughts” or “Oh No I Did It Again…”, but while related to inefficiency of our attention, I suppose that’s more a friendly reminder on forum etiquette. Besides, a thread does NOT need to be bumped over other, potentially more engaging, topics, just because someone wanted to add a “+1” comment

It’s kinda like nodding your head while someone is talking, rather than interrupting them just to tell them that you agree, “…now please continue talking.”

Or reviving a 5 year old topic with an unnecessary “Thanks for this!”—hit the Like button on someone’s comment; no need to revive the post for something so menial.

…And it would probably (maybe) cut down on my own responses, which is a positive for EVERYONE.

[faffi]

I like i like, or thumbs up, function. It can also be a useful indicator to a person posting if the content is of interest to others, or not. Often, you can post something many like (or not) that does not naturally lend itself to replies or comments, but that could be easy to give feedback to with a like button.

[guzziboy66]

 

[n3303j]

I like i like, or thumbs up, function. It can also be a useful indicator to a person posting if the content is of interest to others, or not. Often, you can post something many like (or not) that does not naturally lend itself to replies or comments, but that could be easy to give feedback to with a like button.

[Tom H]

There is a downside to a like button. If someone doesn't get many likes, they could get their feelings hurt. Most wouldn't care, but some would.

I do like the like button. Quick and easy way to say I agree to a post. The " " also works just fine.

Just sayin',
Tom

[coast range rider]

There is a downside to a like button. If someone doesn't get many likes, they could get their feelings hurt. Most wouldn't care, but some would.

I do like the like button. Quick and easy way to say I agree to a post. The " " also works just fine.

Just sayin',
Tom

Tom, "feelings hurt" from too few likes on a forum??? Really? This proves we need a dislike button too, for inane posts like yours. Why should I have to quote a dumb post just to post this: 

Tom, I'm sorry I had to use your post as an example. Please grow some if I've hurt your feelings. And don't worry about my agression with new buttons here because I tend to be more of a laugh button guy on other forums.

[Tom H]

CRR: Did anywhere in my post say that "I" get my feelings hurt if people don't click a like to one of my posts? NO I didn't.

There are some that would go crying to mommy that nobody likes my posts. Those people might give very good answers to questions, but don't get the likes they think they should. So they leave that board.

I look at likes 2 ways. It's nice to see that someone appreciated what I had to say. And also I don't give a rats rear end if someone likes my post or not.

I would think that most people here have been around the block and have thick enough skin for a like to not matter.

Tom

[ridingron]

I'm on about a half dozen forums (not facebook). And although I may agree with, approve of, find useful, interesting or maybe even like, I do not recall ever hitting the "like" icon for any post. Even on joke threads.

If it makes you feel good, go for it. Just wondering what it'll cost/take to add it.

[chuck peterson]

Whichever is less worrying/work for moderators? So…a period of using it to found out. 90 grace period to see if it blows up with issues?