Would you be in favor or removing the like button for hangout?

[nala]

If I’m overstepping I apologize and mods can delete this thread.

 

[kenny]

I hate the like button (here and everywhere) and I argued to not introduce it here on PS.
I have never clicked a like button here, and I am on no other social media thingie that has a like button.

I see it as narcissistic and shallow Junior High School popularity-contest garbage.

I voted yes, and wish they'd remove it entirely from all of PS, not just Hangout.

 

[lyra]

I like it for normal times when I want to acknowledge what someone has said, but I can't respond in a timely manner. I like to let people know I've read what they've had to say.

 

[lyra]

PS to Kenny. I know you don't like it, and so I try not to "Like" your posts or
"@" you. I try to respect everyone.

 

[redwood66]

I'd like politics removed as well.

 

[kenny]

I'd like politics removed as well.

But then eyeballs (IOW money) would leave PS.

 

[redwood66]

But then eyeballs (IOW money) would leave PS.

Would they? Do you think there's that much traffic because of it?

 

[missy]

I hate the like button (here and everywhere) and I argued to not introduce it here on PS.
I have never clicked a like button here, and I am on no other social media thingie that has a like button.

I see it as narcissistic and shallow Junior High School popularity-contest garbage.

I voted yes, and wish they'd remove it entirely from all of PS, not just Hangout.

What he said.

 

[kenny]

PS to Kenny. I know you don't like it, and so I try not to "Like" your posts or
"@" you. I try to respect everyone.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

Perhaps the solution is for PS to allow members to turn off their ability to see how many likes they, and others, have gotten.
A Win Win.

 

[kenny]

Would they? Do you think there's that much traffic because of it?

Absolutely!
Some of the longest threads are chock full of political bickering.

 

[missy]

I'd like politics removed as well.

If people could just remain polite and respectful no matter if they agree or not I think politics is a good addition to the forum.

 

[redwood66]

Absolutely!
Some of the longest threads are chock full of political bickering.

I guess. But I don't know how the $ part of these things work. Does it matter if it's the same people over and over? Clicks are clicks regardless of the IP address?

 

[redwood66]

If people could just remain polite and respectful no matter if they agree or not I think politics is a good addition to the forum.

Well that would be nice but emotions and opinions and all.

 

[kenny]

I guess. But I don't know how the $ part of these things work. Does it matter if it's the same people over and over? Clicks are clicks regardless of the IP address?

Ad rates are based on eyeball counts.
More eyeballs, more money.

I love PS, and (while I will express my opinion) I accept whatever keeps PS in business, be it politics or like buttons.

 

[rocks]

I'd like politics removed as well.

Agreed.

 

[missy]

I like it for normal times when I want to acknowledge what someone has said, but I can't respond in a timely manner. I like to let people know I've read what they've had to say.

That is a good use of it. And I do agree in that instance it is helpful. When one wants to acknowledge what someone has said without posting a response.

Well that would be nice but emotions and opinions and all.

Well if one is respectful emotions don't have to run high. And if someone cannot control their emotions then they can decide not to post.

 

[Matata]

Let's go back to pure PS -- eliminate all forums except for Rocky Talky, Show me the bling (pictures only allowed, no comments), Lab grown diamonds, Colored Stones. No discussion allowed except for Rocky Talky and Colored Stones and the discussion limited to evaluations of the gems. Strict adherence to policy. Immediate banning of anyone who breaks the parameters of discussion rule.

 

[missy]

I also agree whatever Andrey decides is A OK by me. It is his forum and it is his rules.

 

[redwood66]

Well if one is respectful emotions don't have to run high. And if someone cannot control their emotions then they can decide not to post.

I agree. They don't have to post or make assumptions. But politics is a difficult subject and not everyone here respects everyone else.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I like it for normal times when I want to acknowledge what someone has said, but I can't respond in a timely manner. I like to let people know I've read what they've had to say.

This sums it up for me, having the option just makes it easier to acknowledge. Some posts do not need a whole typed out response. If you don't appreciate the option then don't use it, why make it more inconvenient for everyone else?

You bought a new ring
"like"

You adopted a dog
"like"

You had a baby
"like"

You put me on ignore
"like"

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Tricky business. "Likes" confer status and can have the opposite intended effect--divisiveness.

Like @Kenney I don't belong to any social media and IRL popularity isn't my MO. But like @lyra I understand her POV about acknowledgement. Jeez I've used "like" a lot here. LOL

cheers--Sharon

 

[Queenie60]

Agreed.

Agreed - The political posts tend to ride high on emotions.

 

[kenny]

Agreed - The political posts tend to ride high on emotions.

Understandable, since politics is so important.

 

[canuk-gal]

Agreed - The political posts tend to ride high on emotions.

Yup.

Notwithstanding EVERYTHING eventually "becomes" political. It is just TOO much. Yet this ongoing conversation here.....

 

[redwood66]

Understandable, since politics is so important.

Is it? Why is that? Perhaps people put it into their daily life too much.

 

[TooPatient]

HI:

Tricky business. "Likes" confer status and can have the opposite intended effect--divisiveness.

Like @Kenney I don't belong to any social media and IRL popularity isn't my MO. But like @lyra I understand her POV about acknowledgement. Jeez I've used "like" a lot here. LOL

cheers--Sharon

I think this can be true. I also think it can help in situations where someone posts or comments and gets no replies. Those replies could also be seen as status. It can get awfully uncertain if you post something and no one replies. Did people see it? Should you comment again as it was lost in the shuffle? Did people read it differently than you meant?

The like button gives a way for people to say they saw it and agree (or appreciate the contribution at least) and didn't have anything to reply directly.

 

[yssie]

I see "Like" as low investment. If someone posts something that I feel strongly about I'm going to quote/tag and comment, not just leave a Like footnote.

In SMTB I make a point to comment, especially if it's a newer poster - I want people who are so excited about something that they're sharing on a public forum to know that I'm interested enough to convey some thoughts of my own And from what I've seen in SMTB over the years many other PSers feel the same way

 

[Jadeite_101]

I like the “Like Button” it is the easiest way to conduct interaction here on PS without having to personally comment on posts. It is a powerful way to say I’ve read your posts and acknowledge your thoughts. IMHO I think were at a demographic where we should be too old to get butt hurt or play politics of the “Like Button”. I fully understand its implications trust me. I post on pretty niche interests like Jadeite, Cameos, CS Beaded Jewelry. Where I don’t necessarily get as much likes or comments as I would if I were to post pretty mainstream relatable stuff like diamonds or cut colored stone rings. But do I care obviously not otherwise I would have stopped posting if number of “Likes” was the measurement of my self esteem and worth in PS. In short I like it because I can acknowledge others’ posts, I can interact with others without an actual comment. The Like Button removes the redundancy of having to comment a similar comment or content. Whereas a like expresses we have similar views.

 

[Dancing Fire]

@kenny , You don't like the like button b/c nobody LIKES you! .....Well, except for DF!...

 

[Matata]

"Likes" confer status and can have the opposite intended effect--divisiveness.

True. But so too can the post counts, prosumer designation, and member levels. Truth? I don't care about the like button. Keep it or get rid of it, makes no difference to me. What chafes me is when a few try to restrict what others either don't care about or what others like -- such as which topics are acceptable for discussion here and which aren't or what a dumb button means or doesn't mean.