I frequently find that when I'm having a quick browse and haven't time to post a reply, that a like button in recognition of someone's modelling skills or financial dexterity in acquiring models would be very useful. the "Thank you" is fine when receiving help and replies to questions. Just my an idea.
David
I tend to think that people use the 'Thank You' as a 'Like' button'. I will look into installing a 'like' feature though if members would like it. Please have your say folks!
I also use "Thank You" in place of 'Like', but it would be nice to have both choices
Mitch
Hi, I have not been on the site for a few weeks (Illness) but I think a Like button is a good idea
Regards Graham
I concur, both buttons would be smashing!
Personally - I don't see the point ...
We already have a button - why not just use that, or give it a rename to "Thanks/Like"?
Otherwise we need a "dislike" button as well - and a "can't be arsed" button too ... After all, if the original post you want to "like" doesn't interest you enough to actually reply to it in the first place, why bother at all ?
Mike
But let's not go button mad, like RMWeb has.
Not even an 'add button' button?
I kind of figured that if you were thanking somebody, you could just be thanking them for posting and therefore you like what they have posted?
Can't cope with too many buttons!
make it like thank you button as this is how i use it
kevin
Quote from: AndyGif on September 25, 2013, 04:26:54 PM
But let's not go button mad, like RMWeb has.
Can I have an "I Agree button" for that post please :P
Quote from: PLD on September 25, 2013, 07:13:05 PM
Quote from: AndyGif on September 25, 2013, 04:26:54 PM
But let's not go button mad, like RMWeb has.
Can I have an "I Agree button" for that post please :P
I agree we need a like button please!
Quote from: MikeDunn on September 25, 2013, 04:25:06 PM
Personally - I don't see the point ...
We already have a button - why not just use that, or give it a rename to "Thanks/Like"?
Agree 100% with that :thumbsup:
Paul
Quote from: PLD on September 25, 2013, 07:13:05 PM
Quote from: AndyGif on September 25, 2013, 04:26:54 PM
But let's not go button mad, like RMWeb has.
Can I have an "I Agree button" for that post please :P
an "I agree" smiley might be useful
a match and can of petrol button would be useful, of course the mods would then need some sort of fire extinguisher process or sprinkler system..... :rain:
Quote from: AndyGif on September 26, 2013, 09:03:52 AM
a match and can of petrol button would be useful, of course the mods would then need some sort of fire extinguisher process or sprinkler system..... :rain:
This Mod is of an age to have his own sprinkler system :-[
I agree with the OP - Like and Thank You are sufficiently different (to me) to warrant different buttons. I don't use the Thank You button to express liking something and equally I don't want to add a "me too" post.
Though I also agree that we don't want to go down the many button route!
Cheers, Mike
Surely a like button and a thank you button stops you from posting a thanks or a like for the comment in a thread, this is what forums are all about hence I like that because or thank you because, are these buttons just not making us lazy in giving our opinions.
Just my thoughts.
Quote from: MikeDunn on September 25, 2013, 04:25:06 PM
Otherwise we need a "dislike" button as well - and a "can't be arsed" button too ...
Not so sure that would be a good idea. If you
'can't be arsed' surely you wouldn't be bothered enough to click on a button labelled as such. Likewise if you don't want to say
'thank you' or
'like' (which are different) then simply don't click on either.
'Dislike' and
'disagree' buttons are likely to encourage negativity and cause arguments plus would overdo the number of buttons (IMO).
H.
Quote from: H on September 26, 2013, 10:45:18 AM
Not so sure that would be a good idea.
Thats odd.. I'm agreeing with 'H' ;) on this.
"If you can't think of anything nice to say don't say anything" as they say.
Err, I'm not sure Mike was actually serious about the 'can't be arsed' button . . .
Paul
Nothing will replace a proper response giving a reason for the like/dislike/agree/disagree otherwise we start getting all trendy like farcebook (although one system I liked was a pair of buttons, + and - which clocked a counter that displayed as +x or -x)
Quote from: EtchedPixels on September 26, 2013, 10:55:43 AM
"If you can't think of anything nice to say don't say anything" as they say.
So why have a button to show you
couldn't think of anything nice to say ? Are we here really like sheep, that we have to click "like" ?
If we do, it'll be getting more & more like FarceBook ... We've survived I don't know how many years
without a "like" button - why copy other places ? If you "like" something,
come out & say it properly ! Don't just click a silly button. To my mind, it just shows a dumbing-down ... :thumbsdown: - one that is evident enough in the general populace given the utter garbage generally on TV.
Quote from: Sprintex on September 26, 2013, 11:00:43 AM
Err, I'm not sure Mike was actually serious about the 'can't be arsed' button . . .
Good to see at least one person got my drift ! :thumbsup: (hmmm, where's the "like" button when you need it ? >:D)
Quote from: MikeDunn on September 26, 2013, 11:07:52 AM
We've survived I don't know how many years without a "like" button - why copy other places ? If you "like" something, come out & say it properly ! Don't just click a silly button. To my mind, it just shows a dumbing-down ... :thumbsdown: - one that is evident enough in the general populace given the utter garbage generally on TV.
Amen to that :thumbsup:
Paul
In that case; why do we need a 'Thank You' button?
Quote from: FeelixTC on September 26, 2013, 11:19:18 AM
In that case; why do we need a 'Thank You' button?
Beats me !!! >:D
Quote from: MikeDunn on September 26, 2013, 11:07:52 AM
Quote from: Sprintex on September 26, 2013, 11:00:43 AM
Err, I'm not sure Mike was actually serious about the 'can't be arsed' button . . .
Good to see at least one person got my drift !
Hmm, I'm not so sure that is entirely true. Sure, the 'can't be arsed' is just a ruse (which I'm sure everyone got) but you did actually post:
"We already have a button - why not just use that, or give it a rename to "Thanks/Like"? Otherwise we need a "dislike" button as well" However, the issue is AFAISI (from the OP) that 'thanks' and 'like' are not the same - which it seems at least a few here are able enough to realise. The need for other negative buttons is simply a no-no but the splitting of the
'Thank you' button has merit.
Personally I'd rather someone click a 'thanks' or 'like' button than clutter up the forum with repetitious 'me too' posts (often with a host of unnecessary bouncing smilies, waving flags and dancing emoticons) that add nothing new to the discussion or neither makes an interesting point. But that's just me. Others may just click the
'Like' and/or the
'Thank you' button. ;)
H.
see now where's that petrol can button when you want it.......
Quote from: H on September 26, 2013, 11:49:02 AM
Personally I'd rather someone click a 'thanks' or 'like' button than clutter up the forum with repetitious 'me too' posts (often with a host of unnecessary bouncing smilies, waving flags and dancing emoticons) that add nothing new to the discussion or neither makes an interesting point. But that's just me. Others may just click the 'Like' and/or the 'Thank you' button. ;)
H.
'Like'
I'm with H on reducing otherwise empty postings. However, I'm not so sure that "Like" and "Thank you" buttons are significantly different. If you liked a posting, without having anything particular to add, then "Thank you" (for posting) says that as equally well as "Like". If you have some extra reason for thanking the poster (perhaps because he has answered your specific question), that need not be shared with the rest of us, then a personal message is more appropriate anyway.
Stick with one button, thank you. Call it what you like.
Thanks folks. I'll get the button changed to 'Like/Thank You' so that it does the same thing. :thumbsup:
Why not just simply rename it "Appreciate" button? That word covers thanked and liked!
Appreciate definition, to be grateful or thankful for: They appreciated his thoughtfulness,liked.
Can't we just label it "Moo"
then people can ascribe whatever they like to its meaning
Quote from: EtchedPixels on September 27, 2013, 11:46:17 AM
Can't we just label it "Moo"
then people can ascribe whatever they like to its meaning
:laughabovepost:
Quote from: EtchedPixels on September 27, 2013, 11:46:17 AM
Can't we just label it "Moo"
then people can ascribe whatever they like to its meaning
Good call. Or perhaps the "ACME Utility Button"?
Quote from: tutenkhamunsleeping on September 27, 2013, 02:56:41 PM
Quote from: EtchedPixels on September 27, 2013, 11:46:17 AM
Can't we just label it "Moo"
then people can ascribe whatever they like to its meaning
Good call. Or perhaps the "ACME Utility Button"?
Oh the "Acne" utility button that would be spot on!
Quote from: EtchedPixels on September 27, 2013, 11:46:17 AM
Can't we just label it "Moo"
then people can ascribe whatever they like to its meaning
One problem with this. Wouldn't silly moo get a bit confused as to why we keep calling her :smiley-laughing:
How about a reward for a certain amount of thankyous you receive, say you get so much amount of thankyous you get a chocolate bar or sweets or something. :thumbsup:
Ian
Quote from: Agrafarfan on October 20, 2013, 09:16:20 PM
How about a reward for a certain amount of thankyous you receive, say you get so much amount of thankyous you get a chocolate bar or sweets or something. :thumbsup:
Ian
You would have to exclude the moderating team as on average we all help a few people everyday so we rack them quite quickly ;)
cheers John.
Quote from: scotsoft on October 20, 2013, 10:23:24 PM
Quote from: Agrafarfan on October 20, 2013, 09:16:20 PM
How about a reward for a certain amount of thankyous you receive, say you get so much amount of thankyous you get a chocolate bar or sweets or something. :thumbsup:
Ian
You would have to exclude the moderating team as on average we all help a few people everyday so we rack them quite quickly ;)
cheers John.
Awwww - I'll take any choccy going :(
Me too!! :P
Paul
A blue Pullman would be ok, made of choccy, of course :'(
What is this obsession about then George, is it because it's blue, Pullman or both? :-X
It's just a male thing, Caz - I intended to pick one up on my trip but never did :'( :'(
He said, waiting for the sympathy calls....