Thread: Likes & Thanks

I was going through a thread and a member posted: "Regardless of how many empty Likes you got..."

If they are EMPTY, they why are they even in place... When I click the mouse, it's for a reason...

Your thoughts?

Originally Posted by NoseWarmer

I was going through a thread and a member posted: "Regardless of how many empty Likes you got..."

If they are EMPTY, they why are they even in place... When I click the mouse, it's for a reason...

Your thoughts?

The SOTD threads generate a lot of likes per post.. It used to be the same for "thanks", but that got changed.

If I read or see something I like, I click like. If someone helps me or o says nice things to me, I thank them. My clicks are genuine because I try and use my good manners.

ah dang, I def read that wrong.

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

ah dang, I def read that wrong.

I "LIKE" that Harry
Har!!!

SO... so far, everyone that has posted said that they do it for a reason... NOT just "because"... ???

Originally Posted by NoseWarmer

SO... so far, everyone that has posted said that they do it for a reason... NOT just "because"... ???

I have to admit that I too read that and thought it odd BUT, after a little reflection, I "assume" what the moderator meant to express was that no matter how many likes he got on that post - doesn't make it right.

That's my take on it. And I feel rather odd putting words into anyone's mouth... but in the spirit of answering your question, that's how I took it.

I assume you are not a sheep lol and that yes, you indeed like something when you "like" what was written. I know that is my case. I am with Harrywally - I know I like what I like, and thank when I think it's helpful. But that doesn't mean what I like is something that is in the spirit of the forum...

That's my take anyway.

Here is Jimbo's guide to forum affirmation tools. It was written a while back and the tools differ slightly from what we have implemented at the moment, but I think the basic premise is sound. I hope it helps clear up some of the confusion.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Now I am just confused

Any of these buttons pressed in isolation would have a weird interpretation:

*Warning: Tongue in cheek Alert!!*

Thanks - Thanks for that post. I neither agree with it (else I would hit the "+1" button), nor do I respect it (else I would hit the "respect" button) but thanks for posting it all the same.
AKA the "sarcastic" button.


+1 - I agree with your post. But I do not respect it. Nor do I thank you for posting it.
AKA the "grudging acceptance" button.

Respect - I respect your post. I don't agree with it. I don't thank you for it.
AKA the "you have a right to your opinion, I guess" button.

Then of course there could be interactions (assuming the order in which the buttons were pressed is either not important or unknowable, or both):

Thanks & +1 - Thanks for posting something I agree with but do not respect.
AKA the "thank God you took the fall for that one" combo.

Thanks & Respect - Respect! I'd just like to thank you for posting something I disagree with.
AKA the "sycophant" combo.

+1 & Respect - I agree with and respect your post. But I do not thank you for posting it.
AKA the "I hate you, you smug smart-ass" combo.

Of course, a post could hit the mother load:

Thanks & +1 & Respect - Thanks for that post. I agree with and respect your view on this matter.
AKA the "Jimbo" post.


Thank you.

+1

Respect.

James.

James.

Jimbo your humor always astounds me! You got a thanks for mere effort only lol!!

Though generally speaking I respect what you are saying so... +1, I think lol

Oh man I am so confused lol!!

Here's my take, I "like" what I like, whether I agree or even if I have a different opinion than the member who may have posted a response if it's supported with sound logic, I "like" a post if I find it to be funny. For instance, I "liked" a recent post from a mod regarding a spending time in the penality box." I thought that was funny and I am quite certain even the offending player will see the humor it the post after serving his time for a 2-minute minor or 5-minute major penality. I don't think there are any empty likes, but sometimes things may be typed or liked in the heated discussion where emotions are already running high. This quote from Dr. Laurence J. Peter is always on my mind when reading threads that are dealing with controversial topics,

"Speak when you are angry and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret."

That alone has made me temper my responses or not respond at all to some threads and posts.

As for "Thanks", I will thank anyone who answers a question I pose, or any other number of reasons. On a parting note, I like you all and Thanks for reading my post.