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I think that got closed cause it became a thread just to give each other likes for no good reason.
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In the pocket n' thumpy. So woody, so greasy...
I think a "dislike" button, or a dis button for short, should also include a pop up box where you have to write an explanation of why/what you dislike. If you don't enter any text in the box, the "dis" doesn't register.
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A book with faces in it? I bought one by Björk, but it just had Björk faces in it.
Practically, as opposed to being nice, "like" is a convenient way to show appreciation without adding to the noise by replying. It can mean, "you're welcome" or "thank you" or "I like the black pickguard" or any number of things.
I like posts where people are honest, it's OK to disagree, but honesty is key. That being said I HATE Neapolitan ice cream. There I said it. Whenever there's a birthday party and it's time to cut the cake and divvy out the ice cream and it's Neapolitan I sag in defeat and disappointment and I have to eat it anyway. Please World, stop making this reprehensible product.The other day I was scrolling through a thread where a lot of people were pitching in to help a member, and I was looking at the likes to see what advice people agreed with most.
It occurred to me that the OP didn't acknowledge any of the feedback with a like.
I then realized that I don't believe I ever saw that particular member "like" a post.
Liking a post is absolutely not a requirement for TB participation, but to me seems like the, "polite?" thing to do?
I started me wondering about the personality of such people, cuz I'm interested in such things. Are these the same people who never say thank you when someone holds a door for them? Are these selfish people? Completely self absorbed? Are these people who are full of pride? Are these people who simply hate the idea of "likes" on the internet?
I don't know.
Do you "like" posts.
Why or why not?
Do you have any thoughts or theories regarding people who never "like" posts?
Thought this might be interesting to kick around.
Not sure if we're all thinking of the same person, but if so you fellas may be a bit jelly to hear that Gorn liked one of my posts in a thread he started recently 
I thought perhaps TB awarded a trophy for that, but I never got the notification... maybe part of the system is down
Edit> I just noticed he UNliked it! Can't have it getting around that he used the like button, I guess
I thought perhaps TB awarded a trophy for that, but I never got the notification... maybe part of the system is down
Edit> I just noticed he UNliked it! Can't have it getting around that he used the like button, I guess
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I like what stands out to me, I agree with strongly, or is funny. However in the rare occasion that I start my own thread, I'll like anymore who was even close to helpful simply for taking out the time to participate in my thread.
I almost never give a "like". I probably have at some point, but I can't remember the last time. Maybe it's because I'm not on facebook or other general social media sites that I didn't get in the habit of giving and receiving "likes"
Not sure why but I kind of rebel against the idea of just tacking on a "like" but that is not to say I don't acknowledge good things. If I see something that appeals to me I almost always try to post a response, an encouragement, or just some congratulations. Maybe it just fills space and maybe it doesn't mean anything more to the poster than another like, but it feels right to me.
I do acknowledge the good feelings I get when someone likes my content and I don't mind if they do that instead of commenting. I just figure that's their preferred way of letting me know how they feel.
Not sure why but I kind of rebel against the idea of just tacking on a "like" but that is not to say I don't acknowledge good things. If I see something that appeals to me I almost always try to post a response, an encouragement, or just some congratulations. Maybe it just fills space and maybe it doesn't mean anything more to the poster than another like, but it feels right to me.
I do acknowledge the good feelings I get when someone likes my content and I don't mind if they do that instead of commenting. I just figure that's their preferred way of letting me know how they feel.
Like is, unfortunately, the only means of responding to a post without posting. It is an insufficient response for all the use it's put to, but it's all we got.
It's a helluva lot better than the old thread spam reply method where people said "+1" to the subject post.
People like getting likes. It doesn't cost anything to give one. Forums are a socially interactive construct. Likes are analogous to smiling at someone or thanking someone for good advice given to yourself or others. Maybe just gratitude for already having written what you were going to. Sometimes they are "read your post: got it."
"I never give likes." I'll bet you are a lot of fun at parties.
"I never give likes." I'll bet you are a lot of fun at parties.
Like me! Please! Oh god won't you please like me? I'm nothing and you're everything. How hard can it be to just hit that little spot on your screen? It means nothing to you, but it's everything to me. I have nothing and I have no self esteem. It's NOTHING to you, but everything to me. Please, please, please, please, please, please, oh god, please...
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Very succinctly and well put. I agree completely.
Some people are so curmudgeon that it won't ever matter what you do or say. Sometimes I like simply to let someone know I read their post.
I used to think "Like" was just an unfinished remark as in "Such as.." and so did not understand it. I asked around and was spurned as unsophisticated. I was upset and went to the shrink, he explained it to me and I "liked" his explanation----that was my "eureka" moment regarding "Like". I think it made me grow as a man. Now I feel better and I even wrote a song called "How I Like It", but the wife said it sucked. 
I have a question.
There are a lot of TB members who are using "ignore" button for WUTP (me).
I don't care about it because its their loss(1) and I'm very good "cleaning up" after myself - deleting my comments, my gathered information, etc....
I just wonder when I give "Likes" (and a lot), do those TB members with enacted "ignore WUTP (me) see my likes or not?
There are a lot of TB members who are using "ignore" button for WUTP (me).
I don't care about it because its their loss(1) and I'm very good "cleaning up" after myself - deleting my comments, my gathered information, etc....
I just wonder when I give "Likes" (and a lot), do those TB members with enacted "ignore WUTP (me) see my likes or not?
