Like button

[SIR REAL ED]

It's not a particularly important issue to me, and I don't spend much time here anymore.

That said I continue to be amazed that something so harmless could inspire such angst in some.

LIKE

that was easy.

I'm throwing out the idea of an inkblot button, that the button pusher can use, but not define, and the viewer can interpret to mean whatever they wish!!   

It's a win-win for those who don't want to clearly define their posts, and those who want to let their imaginations run wild!! 

[twowheeladdict]

If it limits needless posts, then it might be okay.

I would prefer that this forum not become like facebook or other social media platforms. The whoring for approval or "likes" can end up being tedious.

Another interesting interpretation.

So, when someone shares a ride story with photos there will be those who appreciate it and those who believe it is attention seeking.  one might assume that some would be happy for the person and be inspired to travel, while the other is jealous of the person's ability to document and photograph their travels, or even travel because the reader can no longer, or never has. 

I stopped sharing my travels on this forum because of all the negative jealous remarks. 

[n3303j]

I stopped sharing my travels on this forum because of all the negative jealous remarks.

Sad to hear that. Reading others adventures  brings back fond memories or gives me new ideas. After all the purpose of these machines is to facilitate travel.

[fotoguzzi]

I think the “ Meh “ a better idea.

[kidsmoke]

Sad to hear that. Reading others adventures  brings back fond memories or gives me new ideas. After all the purpose of these machines is to facilitate travel.

this ^^^^^

more about bikes, and why we ride them, and how we keep 'em running.

And I love a like button.

[SIR REAL ED]

Is it too soon to start the discussion of what the "Like" button should look like?

Enquiring minds want to know!

[faffi]

Thank you! So obvious and so easy. Thank you for taking the time to reply. If there was a Like option, I’d have chosen that as well.

 

[faffi]

Is it too soon to start the discussion of what the "Like" button should look like?

Enquiring minds want to know!

Oh, so many options I suppose a physical button is not an option these days?

[SIR REAL ED]

Oh, so many options I suppose a physical button is not an option these days?

I got four keys on my keyboard that currently serve that function.  "L," "I,' "K,' & "E."

[twowheeladdict]

I got four keys on my keyboard that currently serve that function.  "L," "I,' "K,' & "E."

And except for this thread, I have never seen you use them.    

[Beowulf]

I really enjoy this forum. I think a like button isn’t a bad idea. However I’m good either way as I intend to respond like button or no. I think(which often is my problem) if you want to respond or press a button to show support really won’t change most people’s pattern of behavior.

But thank you all for making this a great place for mechanical as well as just entertaining shenanigans….. late to the discussion as always

[SIR REAL ED]

And except for this thread, I have never seen you use them.    

 

I wasn't sure if anyone else here at WG knew what the word meant....   

LIKE!

[n3303j]

I think the button should have an auditory component and hepatic feedback as to reward both the user and recipient.

[Tom]

Don't care.    

[Frulk]

Reading this thread I have a mental picture of Luap as the Tzar dragging the Russian peasants screaming and kicking into the next century.

[SIR REAL ED]

Reading this thread I have a mental picture of Luap as the Tzar dragging the Russian peasants screaming and kicking into the next century.

Here is my mental picture of Luap, NCDan and the other moderators here at WG:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgLLKSL-S1s

[Ncdan]

Here is my mental picture of Luap, NCDan and the other moderators here at WG:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgLLKSL-S1s

Not so much these days, thanks to a great group of like minded members.

Dan

[Luap McKeever]

I have put this modification in place as of this morning. Enjoy!

Luap

[Guzzistajohn]

Kewl Luap!

Hey, we're going to Oark for lunch on Sat if you'd like to meet us for a burger 

[Huzo]

It irks me that young(er) people these days cannot form a sentence without using the “like” word fifteen times.

[geoff in almonte]

Nope.

[Dirk_S]

It irks me that young(er) people these days cannot form a sentence without using the “like” word fifteen times.

Watch your ageism there. My 45 year-old roommate uses the word like it’s going out of style. Goes to show the 80s/90s are like, not dead…or something.

[Huzo]

It’s bad enough when they vomit it out in a spoken sentence, but now I see it typed in text….!