I am taking a break from clicking likes, loves, wows, sad, or angry...for now.

[Judycat]

Come back soon.

 

[Chet]

It's only a display of politeness I think on forums when giving likes which is a lot like saying please and thank you in real life.

 

[Kaila]

On this forum, and for myself, the responsive clicks make the forum feel more socially interactive, so therefore, I value having them available for use in both directions.

They seem to be a basic way to acknowledge the person, their post, and their point of view, or that you care about that viewpoint, or appreciate the person's participation. There's more than one way to show that you enjoy the post, but it is one of those ways.

Sometimes, it simply lets the other person know that you did notice a post, and that you definitely read it. It's very easy to miss some threads or a page or some posts, and even one that someone has quoted you or replied to you.

Often, it seems either generally supportive, or adds the positive feelings of laughing together at some shared humorous posts.

 

[IrisSenior]

I never bothered with emoticons but if I like a post then I click the "like" button. If I feel the need to to reply to the subject then I will click the "reply" button. Sorry, but I never really pay attention to the "likes" or the "emoticons" that much on my post; only those that "quoted" my post so I can see if I should "reply" back to them.

 

[Verisure]

....... when people give positive responses, I'm happy. But if they don't, I'm not going to slit my wrist. You can't take the "5 choices" seriously. You can appreciate the feedback, but not live for it.

 

[SeaBreeze]

I started relying on these 5 choices as some kind of aid to communicating with others on SF. I started feeling like I "needed" others approval to fit in here. I have struggled with this most of my life. I don't want to rely on it anymore. I have to be and say what I am, not mold it so others will not agree with my view. So for now, you won't see me in your notifications. It is not that I don't care, it is because I do. Having only five choices seems like a some kind of kids game. I am tired of it. Now don't click on one those icons this time...please. Comments are welcome though.

I understand where you're coming from.

 

[IFortuna]

I started relying on these 5 choices as some kind of aid to communicating with others on SF. I started feeling like I "needed" others approval to fit in here. I have struggled with this most of my life. I don't want to rely on it anymore. I have to be and say what I am, not mold it so others will not agree with my view. So for now, you won't see me in your notifications. It is not that I don't care, it is because I do. Having only five choices seems like a some kind of kids game. I am tired of it. Now don't click on one those icons this time...please. Comments are welcome though.