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Post by hmca on May 20, 2020 22:13:10 GMT
When the forum was young I thought the “Like” button was a good way to cover a multitude of things, that at that time I thought were important, so I have been “liking” almost everything.
I used the “like” button to show my appreciation of member participation as well as to indicate things I thought were inspiring, well done, or showed progress. And so I continued down this path until now.
I have now come to a cross-road where I want to change direction. I no longer want to use the “Like” button. My goal is to be more selective and make an effort to comment on posts that I might like, are inspired by, or agree or disagree with.
I imagine this is going to be a hard habit to break. Because I am here daily, and make an effort to participate in many areas, I wanted to be upfront about this change in my behavior.
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Post by tonyw on May 20, 2020 22:59:00 GMT
Let me the first to like this post  . I’m pretty erratic when it comes to liking - it’s often more a question of how I feel at the time so I can’t say I’m a big fan of liking and encouraging posts are certainly better. Interested to see other opinions as well as following Helen’s experiment (although it’s always been nice to be liked by Helen!) Tony |
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Post by Tpgettys on May 21, 2020 0:20:17 GMT
I think it is OK to "like" and respond to a post!
I also am ambivalent about the LIKE button, although I an not indiscriminate in its use. If I LIKE something I do mean it, but on the other hand I feel more lazy about posting a "real" response.
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Post by hmca on May 21, 2020 1:24:20 GMT
Thanks, Tony. I appreciate your comment.
Yes, you've been very good about how you use it, Tom. I can see where both would work for you. For me it would be a slippery slope if I really intend to make the change. I'm afraid that I would fall back into my old habits.
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Post by Peterj on May 21, 2020 1:40:05 GMT
I'm generally using the like button as an acknowledgement of a comment, or a simple that's nice to an image posted.
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Post by whippet on May 22, 2020 14:25:15 GMT
I too, wish there were alternatives.
I sometimes do not actually personally 'like' a picture, but do appreciate the effort and talent, which has gone into a creation.
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Post by kdcintx on May 22, 2020 20:57:01 GMT
When I "like" a post, it means I appreciate or agree with the comment or I like the image or the effort shown. It is easier to "like" a post (comment, image) than to comment on everything when my comment would simply be "I like/appreciate that."
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Post by BuckSkin on May 23, 2020 5:08:15 GMT
I think a big "Thank You" button would be nice.
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Fauxtoto
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Post by Fauxtoto on May 23, 2020 14:31:26 GMT
When I like, I really like, although it does not say why I like because I like to like for so many different reasons, while if I do not like, it does not mean that I do not like because most of the time I do not like even if I like and even if I know we all like to be liked.
One thing is for sure. I like this forum and its people.
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Post by whippet on May 23, 2020 15:20:49 GMT
I really like your humour, Fauxtoto. |
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Post by Lillias on May 23, 2020 15:36:42 GMT
I like your humour too Fauxtoto.  |
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Post by kdcintx on May 23, 2020 16:40:53 GMT
Well said, Fauxtoto. I like that you like so many things that are likeable on this very liked forum.
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Post by WayneS on May 23, 2020 20:42:46 GMT
When I like, I really like, although it does not say why I like because I like to like for so many different reasons, while if I do not like, it does not mean that I do not like because most of the time I do not like even if I like and even if I know we all like to be liked. One thing is for sure. I like this forum and its people. Well said.........I think!!! This brings back memories of the old Abbott & Costello skit "Who's On First" |
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Post by hmca on May 23, 2020 21:31:47 GMT
Interesting to read the comments that have been shared. What's important is that we are all comfortable with the way we want to use it.
Maurice, like the others have commented, I appreciate your "makes me smile" comment. And yes, I am having a hard time sticking to my plan for myself. But as time goes by, I think I will find it easier.
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Post by pontiac1940 on May 23, 2020 21:40:51 GMT
Good discussion. I'd love to see buttons for or Clive |
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. I’m pretty erratic when it comes to liking - it’s often more a question of how I feel at the time so I can’t say I’m a big fan of liking and encouraging posts are certainly better. Interested to see other opinions as well as following Helen’s experiment (although it’s always been nice to be liked by Helen!)
