craftykitten
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Jun 26, 2014 7:39:32 GMT
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Post by craftykitten on May 27, 2016 21:34:21 GMT
I wouldn't like a dislike button either. I do enjoy the like button. I occasionally "like" two opposing sides of a thread. Sometimes I "like" a post I don't agree with because I think they made a good point, even though I don't feel the same way. But I have a law degree, so used to looking at both sides! I do the same and think if anyone ever paid attention to my likes they could be very confusing Pretty sure I can't remember my own likes, let alone anyone else's. Sometimes I read an older thread or one that's been going for a few days, see a comment I agree with and find out I've already 'liked' it. Must be my age!
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Post by jeremysgirl on May 27, 2016 21:36:48 GMT
Yeah I wouldn't want a thumbs down button either. If someone is going to disagree I would much rather they give their opinion as to why. You never know, I might learn something new, or at least see another side of the argument I hadn't considered before. I was glad that FB decided against the Dislike button. I wouldn't like a dislike button either. I do enjoy the like button. I occasionally "like" two opposing sides of a thread. Sometimes I "like" a post I don't agree with because I think they made a good point, even though I don't feel the same way. But I have a law degree, so used to looking at both sides! I do the very same thing at times.
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Post by femalebusiness on May 27, 2016 21:48:53 GMT
I would like some sort of compassion button. When someone comes on and tells us about some horribly painful situation going on in their life, I just don't feel right clicking the thumbs up button, but I would like to be able to have a button that shows you heard them and that you get it. I know I can just post that, but sometimes, I can't make my brain come up with anything that sounds like the emotion I am trying to convey. Something like a hug button, you know? I think (((Hugs))) fits the bill for compassion.
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Post by birukitty on May 27, 2016 22:12:25 GMT
I think we have enough negativity in life that we don't need a "thumbs down" button. This place has worked just fine with a "thumbs up" button and if you don't agree with a post it's much nicer to say so "in person" and spell out why. I say we leave it as it is. That's my vote anyway.
Debbie in MD.
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Post by cadoodlebug on May 27, 2016 23:13:51 GMT
I'm on a sport's message board that I sometimes think the average age is 12 because of the stupid/trashy/immature things they say. They have a thumbs up and thumbs down but both are anonymous so people down vote just because they can. Makes me nuts. Like many Peas, I wouldn't want a dislike button and am glad that our Fairy Pod Mother can't/won't do it.
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Post by refugeepea on May 28, 2016 1:04:37 GMT
How about ? Or I'm not opposed to a dislike button if it says who disliked since it does it with the likes. Occasionally when you quote and respond with a or people get upset and say if you can't add anything further to the discussion, don't participate. Sometimes you just want to voice your dissatisfaction and also not take up room on a thread. Also, some people don't want to discuss, they like the sound of their own voice and you know the conversation will go nowhere.
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Grom Pea
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Jun 27, 2014 0:21:07 GMT
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Post by Grom Pea on May 28, 2016 1:37:01 GMT
I like the "compassion button" idea but I have to disagree with Trollie on the dislike button. I don't think it would be a positive addition to our little world. We at NSBR have no trouble disagreeing with each other, but at least we must now take the time to explain why. If you can quickly click the "like" button that sends a little bit of sunshine into someone's day; if you click the "dislike" button that just does the opposite for no purpose. For example: I like to write reviews on Amazon; I take the time to give an honest review because so many of the reviews on there are clearly bought and paid for. And yet some asshat will make a point to click the "not helpful" button. WTF, why is that even there? It's lazy, hostile, and it accomplishes nothing except to make me feel annoyed and send out a mental "up yours" to this anonymous person. I've accidentally hit not helpful when scrolling on my phone so then I had to mark it helpful to balance it out, I'm not even sure how to take back that action, it's like report for misuse, I've hit that before accidentally here. =-O
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