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Post by rich on Sept 16, 2024 11:22:39 GMT -5
A simple Like button I think is good- a nice addition to any forum. I strongly dislike forums that are misguided enough to also have dislike and laugh options.
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Post by jtrw2024 on Sept 16, 2024 11:46:17 GMT -5
Myself, I tend to reserve the "like" feature for those posts that I especially enjoyed or where I really agree with the sentiments being expressed. I mean, I enjoy most of the posts I read in this forum, but if somebody has put a lot of effort into a post that I've enjoyed (like in a review thread for example), or if they've just scored some old comics from a series that I'm particularly a fan of, or if they make a comment about music, film, comics or even real life that I really agree with, then they will get a "like" from me. But I don't just "like" everything as a matter of course, otherwise it becomes kinda meaningless. Also, if you're ever worrying about why a post of yours hasn't gotten any "likes", don't forget that sometimes folks just forget to "like" posts -- even if they really enjoyed reading them. I know I've forgotten to like posts on occasion, even though I meant to. Likewise, some of my best ever posts have gotten no reaction at all. It's just one of those things. That pretty much sums up my feelings on the "like" feature. I'll admit, when I do click it, I don't really think about it too much, and it's usually just an instinctive reflex when I read something that elicits an immediate positive reaction. Sometimes I do it, sometimes I don't. For the record, I "liked" Confessor's post here, but thought, in this particular case, it also warranted a comment. Maybe next time a "like" will suffice, or maybe I'll just enjoy the comments, and keep things to myself. Who knows?  |
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Post by tartanphantom on Sept 16, 2024 11:48:59 GMT -5
Myself, I tend to reserve the "like" feature for those posts that I especially enjoyed or where I really agree with the sentiments being expressed. I mean, I enjoy most of the posts I read in this forum, but if somebody has put a lot of effort into a post that I've enjoyed (like in a review thread for example), or if they've just scored some old comics from a series that I'm particularly a fan of, or if they make a comment about music, film, comics or even real life that I really agree with, then they will get a "like" from me. But I don't just "like" everything as a matter of course, otherwise it becomes kinda meaningless. Also, if you're ever worrying about why a post of yours hasn't gotten any "likes", don't forget that sometimes folks just forget to "like" posts -- even if they really enjoyed reading them. I know I've forgotten to like posts on occasion, even though I meant to. Likewise, some of my best ever posts have gotten no reaction at all. It's just one of those things. Yeah, that's all fair. It's not about bruised egos so much to me as it just feels a little quirky to me at times. Are you "liking" something because you yourself like it, or because you share in someone else's enthusiasm? Probably cases for both, and it's subjective. And I don't disagree that if you like "everything" then what's the point. But at the same time, I'm just not going to blatantly skip over someone because they posted an underground comic book versus say the Legion of Super-Heroes in a new or old swag discussion. It's not about "me" at that point, it's more sharing in the moment. Now, as a follow-up actual comment, I may have more of something to say on the Legion because I have more of a connection to that. I don't know, I guess most are just good with it as is. I don't mean it as a huge criticism, and I know I've missed posts too I've meant to respond to, so I look in the mirror on the topic as well of course. But I see it enough at times that it does strike me as a little odd, just to be honest.
When chatting about the Legion, especially the Legion of Substitute Heroes, don't forget to discuss "Like-Lad", who has the power to bombard his opponents with limitless showers of "Thumbs Up" until they reach the point of submission. 
Way better than "TikTok Girl", who's main power is to be able to film herself seated in her car, complaining about something trivial and then putting it on blast.
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Post by tartanphantom on Sept 16, 2024 11:56:24 GMT -5
When chatting about the Legion, especially the Legion of Substitute Heroes, don't forget to discuss "Like-Lad", who has the power bombard his opponents with limitless showers of "Thumbs Up" until they reach the point of submission.
Way better than "TikTok Girl", who's main power is to be able to film herself seated in her car, complaining about something trivial and then putting it on blast.
You don't even want to know what "Karen Lass" has for powers.
Ok, that's it-- my patience with you has reached its end... I need to speak to the manager, please. 
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Post by driver1980 on Sept 16, 2024 12:25:46 GMT -5
A simple Like button I think is good- a nice addition to any forum. I strongly dislike forums that are misguided enough to also have dislike and laugh options. The laugh emoji on Facebook has proven contentious. I once posted a paragraph or two paying tribute to a stuntman who had died in the 80s (he worked on countless TV shows doing aerial stunts). Some vermin thought a “laughter” emoji was a suitable response to my post - and it’s not the first time he’d done so. As far as I am concerned, social media is a sewer, I mean wasn’t one female editor attacked for simply sharing a photo of her having coffee with others? They can keep social media, I’ll stick to this forum. At least here one isn’t bombarded - continually - with ads about cryptocurrency, gambling and AI seminars. |
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Post by tartanphantom on Sept 16, 2024 12:36:28 GMT -5
A simple Like button I think is good- a nice addition to any forum. I strongly dislike forums that are misguided enough to also have dislike and laugh options. The laugh emoji on Facebook has proven contentious. I once posted a paragraph or two paying tribute to a stuntman who had died in the 80s (he worked on countless TV shows doing aerial stunts). Some vermin thought a “laughter” emoji was a suitable response to my post - and it’s not the first time he’d done so. As far as I am concerned, social media is a sewer, I mean wasn’t one female editor attacked for simply sharing a photo of her having coffee with others? They can keep social media, I’ll stick to this forum. At least here one isn’t bombarded - continually - with ads about cryptocurrency, gambling and AI seminars.
That reminds me-- be sure to PM me about a sure-fire plan to gamble with your cryptocurrency wallet and win big using a special new AI probability model.
(that's a joke)
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Post by driver1980 on Sept 16, 2024 12:42:01 GMT -5
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Post by sunofdarkchild on Sept 16, 2024 12:58:04 GMT -5
I'm kind of cloud 9 right now because Marvel finally announced that my favorite character is getting her own solo series. Then I remember that this is 2024 and characters who aren't Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Batman don't sell and I come back down to Earth.
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Post by Duragizer on Sept 16, 2024 14:22:43 GMT -5
Probably a very unpopular opinion but damn it I prefer Superman with Wonder Woman instead of Lois Lane... There. I said it. Eh, I feel they come from completely different worlds — figuratively as well as literally. But maybe this is just my ambivalence toward Wonder Woman talking, I dunno. |
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Post by chadwilliam on Sept 16, 2024 16:45:28 GMT -5
Just my 2 cents. I think the "like", if you're going to have it, is helpful more when discussing a topic and not leaving people feel like it's crickets to what they posted at times. Speaking as someone who's just taken a hiatus from a rather comprehensive review thread of his own, "Likes" are a big help in determining whether to keep going with such a thread or deciding whether interest has dropped off to the point where it doesn't make such sense to continue on. Each thread does tell you how many views you get, but I don't know what counts as a view. If someone clicks on a thread, scrolls through it for a few seconds and then departs, is that a "View"? If I go back and forth while posting, editing, checking, etc. is that a view? Multiple views? Since it isn't reasonable to expect a deluge of responses after every post, a "Like" is a great and simple way to know that you're not playing to an empty house. |
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Post by MRPs_Missives on Sept 16, 2024 17:16:32 GMT -5
How I choose to click like or not varies situationally. If it is a thread I started like a weekly cover contest or Top Shelf Friday, I click like for every entry as a way of acknowledging and thanking those who participated.
I also curate my participation here quite a bit, so there are a good number of threads I never click on to read, mostly those that are specifically to discuss things in a negative light or lean heavily towards negativity. I've had my fill of negativity in fandom and it crushes the joy I find in being around the things I like, so there are lots of posts I don't ever see to decide if I want to like them or not. I don't read that many review threads any more either. I think they are wonderful endeavors and am happy they are part of the community, but I have little interest in continuity, and other minutiae of long-running series any more, so a lot of the analysis of them just aren't of interest to me personally, but I know there are lots of people who do enjoy that and I am glad those threads are there for them. I also do not read reviews for anything I haven't read/watched that I intend to read/watch any more because I no longer want to color my expectations for anything and want to go into it with a fresh perspective not other's bias. I will read them after I have watched/read stuff to see how my opinion lines up, but often times it takes me a long time to get thing so the thread is no longer topical by the time I get to it. There are exceptions, and there are one or two review threads I am active in, but they are for things I have read and reread often.
I don't typically like posts in things like the cover contest if I was not the thread starter unless the cover or image posted is one of my "extended Mount Rushmore" of comics or is one I have never seen before and the discovery of which delights me. In other threads I tend to use likes as a simple acknowledgement that doesn't require further comment. If it were a real life conversation it would indicate a nod of acknowledgement or a single word response like gotcha, cool or a short phrase oh no, sorry to hear that, etc. If I have a longer response I will more likely quote response or tag someone with a response, but may click like while I am at it. I am probably very inconsistent about doing it though. A lot depends how much time I have or how distracted I am while doing it. If I am just doing a quick check to see if anything is new and don't have time to reply I might just click a quick like and come back later, or if I am irritated about something else and choosing not to engage at all but looking or a distraction, I will read through some things but not click or respond until I am in a better frame of mind. Very much trying not to contribute to the negativity in fandom, especially when I am irritated or not feeling well because my perspective at those times is skewed (and sometimes requires I step away from social media for a few days for a mental health break) and during those times I am unlikely to click like on things I would at other times, but it's about me, not the post or the poster. So again, if you see a like form me, or for some reason notice the absence of a like from me, don't assume anything about the post or poster, as my usage of it is wildly inconsistent and is more based on mood and circumstance than anything else.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2024 17:56:03 GMT -5
I careth not if no one likes my posts.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2024 17:59:00 GMT -5
I careth not if no one likes my posts.
"Resists urge to hit like button..." But truthfully...I like that spirit! |
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Post by berkley on Sept 16, 2024 18:05:58 GMT -5
I can say that I do miss the Like button on one books forum that I spend time on and that doesn't have it.
I had been thinking about starting a joke-thread with the title "I'm Surprised My 'Likes' Don't Get More Comments" (as opposed to "I'm Surprised My Comments Don't Get More 'Likes' ") in which the idea of the joke would have been that I thought my every opinion was so important that everyone was on the edge of their seat to see whether or not I clicked 'Like' on something. But I wasn't sure I could make it as funny as I was hoping it might be.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2024 18:14:19 GMT -5
EDIT: I'm done in this thread. Whatever.
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