Are we in this forum for the "likes" etc., or for discussions! Or both?

[dilettante]

Just my 2 cents, but this seems like a tropical storm in a pitcher of Kool-Aid to me.

I know they aren't winks and flirts so I can't get worked up about them. Not that I have anything against winks or flirts, mind you.

 

[Pinky]

There are so many personality types on a forum such as this one. Some are very eloquent, others not. Some are shy, etc.

I think the emojis serve their purpose, and cut down on minor postings where people would write something like, "I agree/disagree/like that/don't like that", et al.

 

[Robb.hisself]

I see (somewhat) your point HD. But let it be known to everyone that I only want a "like" because you really liked what I wrote. I could not stand sympathy endorsements! Old age has not cured me of my overweening pride!

As a matter of fact, I wish we had "thumbs down" as a choice. Would keep things real and promote real discussions! I agree there's a potential danger in that method but "likes" for everyone whose post has been ignored? Thanks, HD, for making me feel better on more than one occasion but now I am equally saddened if it was simply meant to make me feel better.

Your wish is granted. Feel better, now? O.K. let's have a 'real discussion' now. What do you really want to talk about? You have the floor. Speak up!

 

[oldaunt]

My opinion, strictly mine, and not meant to be anything other is, Why does this high-school crap even matter?

 

[Knight]

This site offers choices.
1. like
2. An emoji
Then there is the choice of giving a like an emoji or nothing at all.

What another poster does makes no difference to me. The best part, topics like this brings out a lot of opinions to make the choice to like, put an emoji or just ignore.

 

[Knight]

My opinion, strictly mine, and not meant to be anything other is, Why does this high-school crap even matter?

 

[Robb.hisself]

I also use the like button to acknowledge the post. I wish we had a button, like others said, just to show it's been read.

How about something like this to acknowledge that you read it?

 

[Pepper]

If I like something, I hit the like button
If I don't like something, I don't hit the like button

I like this post.

 

[Della]

Your wish is granted. Feel better, now? O.K. let's have a 'real discussion' now. What do you really want to talk about? You have the floor. Speak up!

Thing is, thumbs down along with the red angry face always makes me wonder if they're mad at me or mad at the thing I'm talking about. For instance I might say, "Those people who steal by "jugging" should be shot." Then there's a response of thumbs down or angry face. Is it directed at the jugger or me for wanting him shot?

 

[Pepper]

Yes, @Della, I agree, the angry face emoji is difficult for the reasons you state.

 

[Devi]

My opinion, strictly mine, and not meant to be anything other is, Why does this high-school crap even matter?

I know what you mean. But someone brought it up, so ...

 

[Della]

My opinion, strictly mine, and not meant to be anything other is, Why does this high-school crap even matter?

I daydreamed all through high-school and missed a lot of stuff.

 

[Devi]

You know, the title of this thread is "Are we in this forum for the "likes" etc., or for discussions! Or both?"

I don't know that people post just to get likes. But likes (and the other reactions, like laughs or heart, or ...) are responses. In other words, communication. That's what we're here for, right?

 

[Chet]

Sometimes I just skim through the posts and forget to do a "like". When I do give one, the post is usually humorous or informative. If I "dis-like", I'll just move on. No point in making negative comments which leads to arguments.

 

[dobielvr]

A check mark would suffice.....but I don't see an emoji for one.

A friend of mine uses one on her phone to let me know she's read my text.

 

[Devi]

A check mark would suffice.....but I don't see an emoji for one.

A friend of mine uses one on her phone to let me know she's read my text.

That's a good idea — particularly as it doesn't imply agreement.

 

[Old Salt]

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Your wish is granted. Feel better, now? O.K. let's have a 'real discussion' now. What do you really want to talk about? You have the floor. Speak up!

Okay, let's discuss the contradiction of giving a thumbs down (great idea btw.) with the positive words to follow!

 

[Old Salt]

OK, @Old Salt You've got me questioning my likes as I'm reading posts. You happy now?

Thank you, hearlady, and yes I am happy now!

 

[hollydolly]

A check mark would suffice.....but I don't see an emoji for one.

A friend of mine uses one on her phone to let me know she's read my text.

 

[Deby]

It's not a life or death matter for me but as I looked over some threads this afternoon I noticed a peculiar thing. People would give out "likes" and "hugs" etc. to posters with completely opposing views! To me, it's strange. If I don't like something, even though I like the poster, I won't give it a "like!"

How can you put your "like" on someone's post even if you disagree with it and another "like" on a post you like? At the same time? Are you liking them just for posting, or because you like them personally? Doesn't that make whatever we post irrelevant?

The likes are good but I think having a healthy conversation is more important.

 

[Old Salt]

I apologize Old Salt - it was my weak attempt to be funny, as you show up as a senior member - I thought you might ban me.

My apologies! Now I get it! AND I PROMISE NEVER, EVER TO MAKE AN EFFORT TO BAN YOU! LOL (Sorry no emojis available to me at the moment) And HD I joined on Oct. 18, 2019, that should make me reasonably senior! Just a couple of months behind Gardenlover, not that I usually give it a thought!

 

[Old Salt]

A check mark would suffice.....but I don't see an emoji for one.

A friend of mine uses one on her phone to let me know she's read my text.

That would be perfect! The danger now, in this forum, is that folks would take a look at the check mark and think: I am depressed, ten people read it, and not a single one liked it! As usual, I came up (when starting this thread) with questions that have no answers. But you have to agree, it promoted interest and kept us entertained for an evening! And made us think about using "like" too casually! LOL

 

[Wren]

If I start a thread I ‘like’ all posts, regardless of their content, as a thank you for members taking the time to reply

Other than that my ‘like’s’ are random, posts I agree with and emojis for posts that make me laugh, sometime a hug or a love heart

I am pleased to receive ‘likes’ and emojis but certainly not here for them, I’m here for a laugh mostly, not taking anything seriously, including myself

 

[Old Salt]

If I start a thread I ‘like’ all posts, regardless of their content, as a thank you for members taking the time to reply

Other than that my ‘like’s’ are random, posts I agree with and emojis for posts that make me laugh, sometime a hug or a love heart

I am pleased to receive ‘likes’ and emojis but certainly not here for them, I’m here for a laugh mostly, not taking anything seriously, including myself

Great post and a great way to be in a forum.

 

[caroln]

How about something like this to acknowledge that you read it?

That could work. The plain old check mark could also. I'm not real imaginative. I can't think of anything else.