Are likes necessary

[Snadger]

I always thought the 'likes' should be linked to the MOM but realise this would be unworkable.

[Lumpy]

I like the like button as it does show that ideas, advice and points of view are appreciated.

I wouldn't like a dislike button as it could end up with members being targeted etc

I would like an 'I'm sorry' or a 'What a blugger' or a 'Hug' button on the Rant thread but nowhere else.

[rary]

Thanks for the replies Folks, as I have said I am not on any other social media forum, as from what I have read or heard about some of them they can cause a lot of unpleasantness, and perhaps the young folk are too immature for being on the forums, and I believe there is a minimum age requirement for some of them, which is not adhered to, nor would I like to see a dislike button being available, possibly a disagree button, and a sorry button for when something unfortunate has happened, as how can you put a like in for a that,the more I think on it all the possible things that would be required would become unmanageable, though I do think there should be something else other than "like "

[mothhawk]

I agree with Scarlet and Kevin. It's simple to click on the like button just to agree or acknowledge that you've read the post especially if a reply is not necessary. On another forum I use, with no like button, people resort to quoting and then putting "I agree", or " ^^^^^^^^^ yeah, that".

It's also useful if you are reading the post some time after conversation on the thread has petered out but want to agree without starting up a new conversation.

No dislike buttons please. If you can't say something nice, say nowt.

[mothhawk]

I like the like button as it does show that ideas, advice and points of view are appreciated.

I wouldn't like a dislike button as it could end up with members being targeted etc

I would like an 'I'm sorry' or a 'What a blugger' or a 'Hug' button on the Rant thread but nowhere else.

Lumpy of course, has a magic "like" button.

[DWSmith]

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ton_94716.html

[Nicos]

To be honest...I really didn't like the idea when I heard they would be included in an upgrade of the forum.
Now I'm a total convert...it also shows that people have read your post even when the forum seems very quiet...bit like a quick nod in your direction if you know what I mean?

A 'sympathy like' on the rant thread I see as a sympathetic hug/a shoulder to lean on/someone understands what you are going through....a comforting connection with someone else when you are upset/angry/frustrated

[Nicos]

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ton_94716.html

And I've 'liked' your original post in that thread to say I agree with you

[Baldy]

Perhaps we should have a poll on what a new button should be - then put a "feature request" in and *await* the outcome................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

[rary]

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ton_94716.html

And possibly a "I forgot about that post" button

[Paulie]

I'd like a "dislike" button or a summat even ruder at times.

I'll get me coat...

[Baldy]

^^^
How about:

I'll get me goat... ?

[bramble]

I like it the way it is.
As others hve said, it a way to acknowledge someones post.
I think a sympathy emoji would be very useful.

[Greenleaves]

Or perhaps one of these

[Deano's "Diggin It"]

^^^
How about:

I'll get me goat... ?

Or will you accept my "Gloat"