like/kudos button

[T*]

I think this would be a great addition to the forum and eliminate the need for 'this' and [2] posts. There does not need to be a dislike button if needs be so it can be a positive addition to the forum rather than a tool for brigading like past fears which iirc was reason for not having this added.

If there is a need for finding codes for VBulletin to have this added I have done a little bit of research and found these, i'm unsure if they will be any help but they're good to keep in mind.
https://likebtn.com/en/vbulletin-like-button
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=243510

I hope you will have an open mind and see the benefits this could have :bigsmile:

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

'this' and '2' posts are cute though

[Firewire]

'this' and '2' posts are cute though

tbh

[reece(:]

When DS beats us to this, you know we're behind the times!

[T*]

'this' and '2' posts are cute though

i agree with [2] but not this

[T*]

When DS beats us to this, you know we're behind the times!

:clap2:

[Josy]

Don't really see the point myself, there's already little enough discussion in threads without taking away from it further, saying that though i wouldny be against it being added just posting my opinion of the feature in general.

[Firewire]

Naebdy asked you

[Josy]

Naebdy asked you
Thanks for your riveting input to the thread 😉

[T*]

Don't really see the point myself, there's already little enough discussion in threads without taking away from it further, saying that though i wouldny be against it being added just posting my opinion of the feature in general.

I get what you're saying but 'this' posts really don't bring anything new to the discussion at hand, but with a like button I also think it might boost activity in threads like those that don't usually get any replies are more likely to have a like bc it's just a click of a button (if that makes sense) and have more people agreeing with posts and acknowledging them. I'm on another forum as active as this one that has the system and it doesn't affect discussion threads much at all and actually brings more opinions to the table when people are liking what you're saying.

[Josy]

I get what you're saying but 'this' posts really don't bring anything new to the discussion at hand, but with a like button I also think it might boost activity in threads like those that don't usually get any replies are more likely to have a like bc it's just a click of a button (if that makes sense) and have more people agreeing with posts and acknowledging them. I'm on another forum as active as this one that has the system and it doesn't affect discussion threads much at all and actually brings more opinions to the table when people are liking what you're saying.
How would someone clicking like add to a discussion though? I don't see it being any different to 'this' in any way :think:

[T*]

I feel like bc I'm tired that post was quite longwinded, basically I'm saying posts will be acknowledged more with it as clicking a like button is quicker than having to post that you agree/like the post and will make a thread more active bc of that

[Denver]

It is another way for people to attack people they dislike

[T*]

Even though it isn't because I already went over that in the post...

[Denver]

People will press dislike regardless of the comment if they dislike someone

[T*]

Did you seriously not read the original post

[reece(:]

It is another way for people to attack people they dislike
So why do most popular forums welcome it? :think:

[T*]

i literally said we didn't have to have a dislike button just a like button i don't get what his problem is

[Withano]

I agree with the like button if its anonymous. Disagree with a dislike button entirely.. Was that ever suggested, only skimmed through the thread.

[T*]

I agree with the like button if its anonymous. Disagree with a dislike button entirely.. Was that ever suggested, only skimmed through the thread.

I don't think it should be anonymous, why do you think that haha
and no i said from the start lets not do a dislike button

[Withano]

AI don't think it should be anonymous, why do you think that haha
and no i said from the start lets not do a dislike button

Because I kinda agree with Adam, it would be cliquey, and i think it would be less so if it was anonymous. People just wouldnt like a post by a member that the disliked, but they might do if it was annoymous.. I think casual members would struggle to use it too if it wasnt anonymous... also I think it might encourage groups, gangs and cliques.

Just all in all, would be better if it was seen and used as more of a like-counter than a like-list in my opinion

[Marsh.]

I don't get the point.

[Marsh.]

People will press dislike regardless of the comment if they dislike someone

This thread is about a "like" button, what you talking about?

[T*]

A

Because I kinda agree with Adam, it would be cliquey, and i think it would be less so if it was anonymous. People just wouldnt like a post by a member that the disliked, but they might do if it was annoymous.. I think casual members would struggle to use it too if it wasnt anonymous... also I think it might encourage groups, gangs and cliques.

Just all in all, would be better if it was seen and used as more of a like-counter than a like-list in my opinion

Surely it'd be more cliquey if it was anon??

[Withano]

Surely it'd be more cliquey if it was anon??

? I dont see how thats possible? and it defo wouldnt encourage cliquey behaviour because nobody will know who else liked the same post.

[LemonJam]

It's been bought up a few times previously and I think this is a great idea. It works really well on other social media platforms like facebook, tumblr, instagram, reddit etc so I don't see any harm in adding one!

[Jamie89]

Completely agree, I think it would be a great addition

'this' and '2' posts are cute though

People could still post 'this' and '2' if they wanted, but I think a lot of people would prefer to just 'like' a post and not add to a string of 'this's if there's already a few.

Don't really see the point myself, there's already little enough discussion in threads without taking away from it further, saying that though i wouldny be against it being added just posting my opinion of the feature in general.

I don't know if it would take away from discussions. If someone wants to make make a comment on something they'll do it regardless, I don't think they'd put off by being able to 'like' someone elses post.

I don't get the point.

It's not a necessity (but not being 'needed' isn't a reason not to do it imo), it's just something that might make the forum a bit more positive like Tom said.

[Crimson Dynamo]

awful idea

[Kazanne]

Wont people just be liking their friends posts ?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Wont people just be liking their friends posts ?

yep, all the younger members in their cliques all having a circle jerk time and time again

:sleep:

[Cal.]

Wont people just be liking their friends posts ?

What's wrong with this?

(And I rarely feel inclined to agree with my friends on this forum)

[Cal.]

I would love a like button, myself.

[Crimson Dynamo]

What's wrong with this?

(And I rarely feel inclined to agree with my friends on this forum)

so if you rarely feel the need to agree why the need to "like"

[Kazanne]

What's wrong with this?

(And I rarely feel inclined to agree with my friends on this forum)

I didn't say there was anything wrong with it did I ?:shrug: people just want their ego stroked,lol

[T*]

Wont people just be liking their friends posts ?



Are people really that sad?

[T*]

I think people are bugging up a bigger 'clique' problem than there actually is...

[reece(:]

I think people are bugging up a bigger 'clique' problem than there actually is...
Doing the most and stereotyping the younger members for some reason

[T*]

What's wrong with this?



(And I rarely feel inclined to agree with my friends on this forum)



That's also true, friends can be friends on here without it being negative (I thought she was on about it being a cliquey thing)

[Cal.]

No one likes each other enough on here to like all of each other's posts!

[T*]

Like I get what some people have a problem with but it's the same logic as removing the quote button bc then friends/'cliques' can agree with each other by using that? :conf:

[Cal.]

Like I get what some people have a problem with but it's the same logic as removing the quote button bc then friends/'cliques' can agree with each other? :conf:

This.




















:hehe:

[T*]

This.









































:hehe:



:hehe:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Like I get what some people have a problem with but it's the same logic as removing the quote button bc then friends/'cliques' can agree with each other by using that? :conf:

and what is wrong with

"i agree"

or

"Yes I like that post"

?


may as well have buttons for

"shook"

"me"

"people who voted for brexit are fools"

"people who voted Trump are racists"

"same"

"me tbh"

"tbh"

"how nice"

[T*]

I think you're looking too far into this, LT.

[Black Dagger]

Don't need it.

[T*]

It's not a matter of needing it- it would just be a nice addition to the forum... if we're not doing things bc we don't need it then why don't we just take away all the BBCodes for Instagram and vines because we don't need them? We don't need avis either :spin:

[Crimson Dynamo]

I think you're looking too far into this, LT.

maybe you are right

maybe we try it for a month and see how we go?

[Drew.]

The forum is quiet enough already. It'll probably reduce the amount of "this" and "[2]" but at the same time people are more likely to not respond to a post or thread with their own opinions and inputs if they just click like on someone elses. They use this on other forums i use and i cant be arsed to reply most of the time if i like another post.

[Amy Jade]

Used to think it was a good idea but the forum is cliquey enough already without it.

If you agree then quote and add to the conversation instead.

[reece(:]

I love the dark ages

[Amy Jade]

How is it the 'dark ages' to prefer actual discussion over pressing a like button?

I used to like the idea but I can definitely see it being abused.

[T*]

The forum is quiet enough already. It'll probably reduce the amount of "this" and "[2]" but at the same time people are more likely to not respond to a post or thread with their own opinions and inputs if they just click like on someone elses. They use this on other forums i use and i cant be arsed to reply most of the time if i like another post.



But perhaps it's quiet because we're not up to date and don't have these features, idk. I'm on another forum as active as this one and it works fine and it's just nice to acknowledge people's posts even after a conversation has moved on so you don't derail the current discussion.

[T*]

How is it the 'dark ages' to prefer actual discussion over pressing a like button?

I used to like the idea but I can definitely see it being abused.



There is nothing to abuse about liking a post?... it's a positive thing.

[Jøsh]

There is nothing to abuse about liking a post?... it's a positive thing.

[2]

[T*]

I don't understand these excuses of the forum being too 'cliquey'... it's like saying let's not have avatars and signatures because people might assign themselves to a clique by using them! Let's take away the reply button too so they can't talk to each other! Visitor Messages too!

It just feels like that logic is flawed...

[Denver]

What makes TIBB unique is it is not like other forums now you want to make it a carbon copy of other forums and lose its originality

[T*]

You're not making any sense now.

[Denver]

All i have seen in this thread is you attack people for not wanting it so because of that your opinion will not even be thought about by the mods

[Jordan.]

Here for it but if it was limited to like 10 likes a day. It'd get a tad tedious seeing the same "most loved" members get hundred likes on everything they say.

[T*]

All i have seen in this thread is you attack people for not wanting it so because of that your opinion will not even be thought about by the mods



I haven't attacked anyone, I've been fair and given both sides of the argument thought...

[T*]

Here for it but if it was limited to like 10 likes a day. It'd get a tad tedious seeing the same "most loved" members get hundred likes on everything they say.



I don't think that'd happen, I think it'd be just valid posts liked haha

[Denver]

I haven't attacked anyone, I've been fair and given both sides of the argument thought...

But you wont accept people dont want it which is very common in discussions like this.

Me personally i think it is just a pointless gimmick that is going to add nothing to the forum

[Ross.]

Trial it imo

[T*]

But you wont accept people dont want it which is very common in discussions like this.



Me personally i think it is just a pointless gimmick that is going to add nothing to the forum



I do accept some people don't want it but I've said my side of the discussion and raised some valid points against some of the worries. It's weird and ironic that you're saying this since you came in attacking the idea without reading the idea in the first place last night and you're only disagreeing with it because a person that you don't like had made the thread- it'd be a different story if someone else made it.

[Jordan.]

I don't think that'd happen, I think it'd be just valid posts liked haha

I still think some restriction would be good as people would only like posts they really agree with rather than just using it for the sake of it.

[T*]

I still think some restriction would be good as people would only like posts they really agree with rather than just using it for the sake of it.



That's a good point, I like that.

[Amy Jade]

There is nothing to abuse about liking a post?... it's a positive thing.

Right so put yourself in this situation;

You have a bit of a disagreement with 'Pamela' who is well liked on the forum, all her friends come and like her post where she calls you immature...would that feel nice? it could certainly cause bad feeling I think.

You can now argue that replying with a gif of somebody from BGC laughing is the same but my thoughts on that is that once one person has agreed or posted that gif or smiley the forum moves on, with a like system somebody could feel alienated if a negative post about them gets a string of likes.

[T*]

Right so put yourself in this situation;



You have a bit of a disagreement with 'Pamela' who is well liked on the forum, all her friends come and like her post where she calls you immature...would that feel nice? it could certainly cause bad feeling I think.



You can now argue that replying with a gif of somebody from BGC laughing is the same but my thoughts on that is that once one person has agreed or posted that gif or smiley the forum moves on, with a like system somebody could feel alienated if a negative post about them gets a string of likes.



It'd be no different to when people go 'this' ':clap1:' in response to those posts etc...

[Amy Jade]

I don't understand these excuses of the forum being too 'cliquey'... it's like saying let's not have avatars and signatures because people might assign themselves to a clique by using them! Let's take away the reply button too so they can't talk to each other! Visitor Messages too!

It just feels like that logic is flawed...

But those features exist currently and nobody abuses them, I believe and have seen the like system abused on other forums to gang up against a less popular member of the forum.

By all means if James wants to a trial could iron out those fears but you can't seriously deny it's indeed possible.

[T*]

But those features exist currently and nobody abuses them, I believe and have seen the like system abused on other forums to gang up against a less popular member of the forum.



By all means if James wants to a trial could iron out those fears but you can't seriously deny it's indeed possible.



I've been on another forum for about 5 years that has the like feature and only seen good things with it but it's true that it could be misused as with literally anything else on the forum... a trial does sound like a good idea and if the majority like it we can keep it.

[Amy Jade]

It'd be no different to when people go 'this' ':clap1:' in response to those posts etc...

I addressed that already, yes it happens and it could be seen as baiting and mods have previously removed posts to stop that happening (and I see it way less than I used to) but a like system opens up the ability for people to possibly antagonise a person with no restrictions...go look on youtube how it can be abused.

[Denver]

I do accept some people don't want it but I've said my side of the discussion and raised some valid points against some of the worries. It's weird and ironic that you're saying this since you came in attacking the idea without reading the idea in the first place last night and you're only disagreeing with it because a person that you don't like had made the thread- it'd be a different story if someone else made it.

Please dont turn this around on me when you are the one who had a change of attitude this week and attack various members to fit into a group

[Denver]

I have yet to see a valid argument on how this will be an advantage to the forum

[RichardG]

i'm not sure what benefit a like system would bring, just seems like a bit of a pointless addition really that could potentially be abused for negative purposes as amy said

[Denver]

We already lack posts in off season so when you add a like feature the post count will halve and then what will be the point in the forum?

[Lostie!]

I wouldn't be opposed to it but I'm not really fussed about having it either. Though it would be a better way of voicing agreement with a post than just a full stop as happens quite a bit nowadays.

[T*]

Please dont turn this around on me when you are the one who had a change of attitude this week and attack various members to fit into a group
I said my own opinions on a matter, I wasn't trying to fit in some none existent group that some of you so fondly obsess about. I'm not in a group. I just talk to the people I like.

[T*]

We already lack posts in off season so when you add a like feature the post count will halve and then what will be the point in the forum?

You act as if posts are a currency. If anything it means more posts will be acknowledged than ignored which makes threads more active?

[Denver]

But then that would turn it in to a contest

People will think because they have more likes that their opinion matters more

[T*]

I doubt very much so that the average member is that tragic.

[Crimson Dynamo]

tom are there any posts in this thread that you would have liked?

[T*]

Yes

[Will.]

I think it would be a nice addition to the forum.

[Mitchell]

Right so put yourself in this situation;

You have a bit of a disagreement with 'Pamela' who is well liked on the forum, all her friends come and like her post where she calls you immature...would that feel nice? it could certainly cause bad feeling I think.

You can now argue that replying with a gif of somebody from BGC laughing is the same but my thoughts on that is that once one person has agreed or posted that gif or smiley the forum moves on, with a like system somebody could feel alienated if a negative post about them gets a string of likes.

This :clap1:

DS' like system has turned into a total joke after like 2 weeks, its being abused left right and center

[T*]

This :clap1:

DS' like system has turned into a total joke after like 2 weeks, its being abused left right and center

And that isn't at all to do with the fact they had 4 'expressions', one being a negative 'disagree' button that they had to disable?

[Will.]

Feel sorry for Tom, he shows a lot of interest in forum and makes creative suggestions but many on here feel the need to go off at him on the thread.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Feel sorry for Tom, he shows a lot of interest in forum and makes creative suggestions but many on here feel the need to go off at him on the thread.

:nono:

Please use the empathy button

[T*]

Feel sorry for Tom, he shows a lot of interest in forum and makes creative suggestions but many on here feel the need to go off at him on the thread.

Thanks, some of it really is just reaching for negative things that potentially could happen for the sake of it and it's quite sad really.

[LemonJam]

Idgaf about the chat and games "cliquey" bull****, but if for example JerseyWins writes a good post about why the upcoming BBCan season is gonna be awesome which I would "like" I wouldnt mind the opportunity to do so. I'm not in a clique with JerseyWins, but he's a good poster in the section and that's what this function should be about, not cliques.

[T*]

Idgaf about the chat and games "cliquey" bull****, but if for example JerseyWins writes a good post about why the upcoming BBCan season is gonna be awesome which I would "like" I wouldnt mind the opportunity to do so. I'm not in a clique with JerseyWins, but he's a good poster in the section and that's what this function should be about, not cliques.

Exactly! :clap1:

[Will.]

Thanks, some of it really is just reaching for negative things that potentially could happen for the sake of it and it's quite sad really.

Yep none of it is needed, it always seems to be at the young members mostly. I don't see how a like button would cause negativity, it would be really useful in sections such as TV chat. The same people feel the need to make horrible comments when it makes the person feel like **** and unwlecomed.

Perhaps the like button could be trialed/only used in in certain sections such as BB19/CBB20/ international BB chat/TV chat/Movies tech and film because it would probably be most efficient in those sections.

[T*]

Yep none of it is needed, it always seems to be at the young members mostly. I don't see how a like button would cause negativity, it would be really useful in sections such as TV chat. The same people feel the need to make horrible comments when it makes the person feel like **** and unwlecomed.

Perhaps the like button could be trialed/only used in in certain sections such as BB19/CBB20/TV chat/Movies tech and film.

Extremely true. It's ironic that people are saying this could make people feel unwelcome when that's exactly what they're doing to people.

As LemonJam said it'd be an amazing feature for the BBCAN subforum especially since the userbase in there is so dedicated and there is a lot of really quality posts in there, them and the subforums you mentioned would be great places to trial this out.

[Crimson Dynamo]

not this T* and Will clique liking each others posts...


:umm2:

[Will.]

Extremely true. It's ironic that people are saying this could make people feel unwelcome when that's exactly what they're doing to people.

As LemonJam said it'd be an amazing feature for the BBCAN subforum especially since the userbase in there is so dedicated and there is a lot of really quality posts in there, them and the subforums you mentioned would be great places to trial this out.

Yeah, it really does make me feel uncomfortable and no want to be on here anymore. But they think it's acceptable so not much every changes!

It would defo work really in BBCan like LemonJam said, I can see it being a hit because like you said some of the posts are outstanding. It definitely would, it would be so useful.

[LemonJam]

I mean it just kinda baffles me that online cliques are the main argument against this when:

1. It's a forum based a TV show where people are going to have differing opinions about different houseguests/situations within the tv series

2. Back when Karma was around (shoutout to the members who were there for it) the posters who could actually post a reasonable argument had + karma whereas those who just baited had - karma so it wasn't really cliquey.

3. New cliques on internet forums happen every year, it's inevitable.

4. I literally could not give less of a **** if the current clique "like" my post or not. I think a lot of members feel the same.

At the end of the day the like button ia a big hit with a lot of social media platforms and I bet the nay sayers in this thread have no problem with them.

[T*]

I mean it just kinda baffles me that online cliques are the main argument against this when:

1. It's a forum based a TV show where people are going to have differing opinions about different houseguests/situations within the tv series

2. Back when Karma was around (shoutout to the members who were there for it) the posters who could actually post a reasonable argument had + karma whereas those who just baited had - karma so it wasn't really cliquey.

3. New cliques on internet forums happen every year, it's inevitable.

4. I literally could not give less of a **** if the current clique "like" my post or not. I think a lot of members feel the same.

At the end of the day the like button ia a big hit with a lot of social media platforms and I bet the nay sayers in this thread have no problem with them.
Thank you for this, it's so true and I can't believe this 'clique' thing is always the main argument against anything being done :clap2:

[Jack_]

Most of the criticisms in this thread are just silly, and really, as with most new suggestions for features, the simple solution is just to give it a trial run. Implement it for a couple of weeks and if it doesn't work, revoke it. Putting something into practice is the only real way of determining whether an idea is a good one or not, everything else is pure conjecture.

[Kazanne]

It's causing problems already,lol.

[T*]

Most of the criticisms in this thread are just silly, and really, as with most new suggestions for features, the simple solution is just to give it a trial run. Implement it for a couple of weeks and if it doesn't work, revoke it. Putting something into practice is the only real way of determining whether an idea is a good one or not, everything else is pure conjecture.

this

[Denver]

Most of the criticisms in this thread are just silly, and really, as with most new suggestions for features, the simple solution is just to give it a trial run. Implement it for a couple of weeks and if it doesn't work, revoke it. Putting something into practice is the only real way of determining whether an idea is a good one or not, everything else is pure conjecture.

This is why it wont happen because you have basically said anyones opinion is against it are silly

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

http://68.media.tumblr.com/76c51b25b08f8657f6b58ca68a879da3/tumblr_inline_om5gal2Gpf1srwt8s_500.gif

[Crimson Dynamo]

Mods can this be moved to SD

[Jack_]

This is why it wont happen because you have basically said anyones opinion is against it are silly

Okay, Adam. What I actually said was the criticisms were silly, not anyone in particular. Most of the reasons as to why I believe that have been addressed - but if I must:

- Nobody is going to feel emboldened because their post has received some likes. If they do, they really need to step away from their computer.

- I don't care about 'cliques'. This is an internet forum, it's not real life. And again, if people feel like it is being abused then just revoke it. Putting it into practice is the only way you'll ever be able to determine if it's a good idea or not. All the rest of this discussion is just a waste of time.

- I say 'this' and '[2]' every now and again but sometimes add something extra to the post, I see no reason why the same couldn't apply if you liked someone else's post.

- Finally, and the point which trumps all the others - again - is that none of us will ever know if it works or not until it's implemented on a trial basis. What's the harm in giving something a go? For a couple of weeks? The forum isn't going to combust, if it is abused and arguments do happen then call it quits and ban the people involve as would happen anyway, and if it does work out then leave it in until if and when it doesn't. Pretty simple, really.

I don't really care whether it's implemented or not, I'll continue to use the forum to post my opinions as I have been doing for nine years despite the fact there's many things - but namely the swear filter and inaccurate post counts - that I don't agree with and would be in favour of being removed/reformed. I don't think there's any harm in suggesting new ideas and giving most of them a try. It does seem, and this isn't intended to be insulting or offensive to anyone - that this forum (and some of the users), generally speaking, are automatically predisposed to object to any new ideas for features and even to giving them a trial run...and that doesn't really make sense to me. Do I really care in the long run though? No, it's just the internet. But do I think it'd be nice to try some new things out? Sure.

[Amy Jade]

I don't think it's silly to discuss how it could go very wrong. Ultimately it's up to James but it feels like a waste of time and possible headache for the mods to me. Iwith the greatest of respect I don't care who posted it orginally, had it been any member of the forum I would voice my opinions.

Im not against it being implemented but i honestly can't see the need :shrug:

[T*]

Okay, Adam. What I actually said was the criticisms were silly, not anyone in particular. Most of the reasons as to why I believe that have been addressed - but if I must:

- Nobody is going to feel emboldened because their post has received some likes. If they do, they really need to step away from their computer.

- I don't care about 'cliques'. This is an internet forum, it's not real life. And again, if people feel like it is being abused then just revoke it. Putting it into practice is the only way you'll ever be able to determine if it's a good idea or not. All the rest of this discussion is just a waste of time.

- I say 'this' and '[2]' every now and again but sometimes add something extra to the post, I see no reason why the same couldn't apply if you liked someone else's post.

- Finally, and the point which trumps all the others - again - is that none of us will ever know if it works or not until it's implemented on a trial basis. What's the harm in giving something a go? For a couple of weeks? The forum isn't going to combust, if it is abused and arguments do happen then call it quits and ban the people involve as would happen anyway, and if it does work out then leave it in until if and when it doesn't. Pretty simple, really.

I don't really care whether it's implemented or not, I'll continue to use the forum to post my opinions as I have been doing for nine years despite the fact there's many things - but namely the swear filter and inaccurate post counts - that I don't agree with and would be in favour of being removed/reformed. I don't think there's any harm in suggesting new ideas and giving most of them a try. It does seem, and this isn't intended to be insulting or offensive to anyone - that this forum (and some of the users), generally speaking, are automatically predisposed to object to any new ideas for features and even to giving them a trial run...and that doesn't really make sense to me. Do I really care in the long run though? No, it's just the internet. But do I think it'd be nice to try some new things out? Sure.
:clap1:

[Jordan.]

I don't think it's silly to discuss how it could go very wrong. Ultimately it's up to James but it feels like a waste of time and possible headache for the mods to me. Iwith the greatest of respect I don't care who posted it orginally, had it been any member of the forum I would voice my opinions.

Im not against it being implemented but i honestly can't see the need :shrug:

I'm sure James said last time this was brought up a like system isn't even available for this version of the forum.

[Amy Jade]

I'm sure James said last time this was brought up a like system isn't even available for this version of the forum.

I seem to remember it being discussed before too, I liked the idea but after seeing DS and other sites I visit decided to implement it and it go wrong I'm swaying to no :shrug:

[Amy Jade]

Bloody Disgusting is another example of it going wrong, they never had a like button and now they have a like system their comment section is a mess.

[T*]

I'm sure James said last time this was brought up a like system isn't even available for this version of the forum.

I'm sure there could be for VBulletin like the examples I showed but i'm unsure.

[T*]

Bloody Disgusting is another example of it going wrong, they never had a like button and now they have a like system their comment section is a mess.

Comment section =/= Big Brother discussion forum

[Shaun]

All for it tbh. Not really that big a deal, just a nice add-on.

[Amy Jade]

I hope it isn't implimented now :laugh:

[Will.]

All for it tbh. Not really that big a deal, just a nice add-on.

^^This

[T*]

I hope it isn't implimented now :laugh:

I wonder why.

[T*]

All for it tbh. Not really that big a deal, just a nice add-on.

Exactly :love:

[Amy Jade]

I wonder why.

Tom I was clearly just joking, this whole victim complex you have going on sucks. Ive stated about 3 times I would be happy to be proved wrong but I see no harm is discussing how it could turn out negatively :shrug:

[T*]

Tom I was clearly just joking, this whole victim complex you have going on sucks. Ive stated about 3 times I would be happy to be proved wrong but I see no harm is discussing how it could turn out negatively :shrug:

I don't think you were but anyway, back on topic

[Marsh.]

and what is wrong with

"i agree"

or

"Yes I like that post"

?


may as well have buttons for

"shook"

"me"

"people who voted for brexit are fools"

"people who voted Trump are racists"

"same"

"me tbh"

"tbh"

"how nice"
Oh so it's not the younger members.

It's the childish middle aged members in the serious debates section ruining it for everyone. :idc:

[Marsh.]

This forum hasn't had a clique since the weaves disbanded in 2014.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Oh so it's not the younger members.

It's the childish middle aged members in the serious debates section ruining it for everyone. :idc:

Dezzy isnt middle aged :fist:

he is still in his 20s

i think

[Will.]

Tom I was clearly just joking, this whole victim complex you have going on sucks. Ive stated about 3 times I would be happy to be proved wrong but I see no harm is discussing how it could turn out negatively :shrug:

Anyway.

[Crimson Dynamo]

im an admin on a ~15k users gaming community.a drop in the ocean compared to mmo-c but...
after one month of this we removed it.. put it back in after a while.after another week we restricted the option to moderators(and higher) only.

people will thumbs up their 'friends' and thumbs down people they don't like, regardless of what they post.

http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/913681-Like-dislike-button-for-forum-posts

https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/230865/

I mentioned recently but will again...I was a moderator on a board (all of the forums) for several years. It was a very active board and at some point we introduced a like button. The likes went sky high and the responses to posts plummeted. I think that it discourages discourse and moves conversations into the facebook mode.

Just my ole phart 2 centavos worth.


http://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=394715

[Marsh.]

There wouldn't be a thumbs down though. It would be like on twitter just a thumbs up to signal agreement.

[Marsh.]

It does make me smile on DS though when someone's post has a few "disagrees" that don't make sense in the context of the post.

For example. Someone on eastenders is diagnosed with diabetes and someone could post "that reminded me of when I collapsed a few years ago and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes" - 3 disagrees. :joker: you can't disagree with that.

[Marsh.]

Dezzy isnt middle aged :fist:

he is still in his 20s

i think
Dezzy is 49.

We've all been invited to his 50th in August.

[Epic.]

I think this would be a great addition to the forum and eliminate the need for 'this' and [2] posts. There does not need to be a dislike button if needs be so it can be a positive addition to the forum rather than a tool for brigading like past fears which iirc was reason for not having this added.

If there is a need for finding codes for VBulletin to have this added I have done a little bit of research and found these, i'm unsure if they will be any help but they're good to keep in mind.
https://likebtn.com/en/vbulletin-like-button
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=243510

I hope you will have an open mind and see the benefits this could have :bigsmile:

this [2]

[Crimson Dynamo]

Dezzy is 49.

We've all been invited to his 50th in August.

Dezzy is a ...he?


:omgno:

[Vicky.]

So why do most popular forums welcome it? :think:

DS only just introduced it...and it doesn't seem to be going too well tbh. I wouldn't be surprised if they remove it soon

[Cherie]

It does make me smile on DS though when someone's post has a few "disagrees" that don't make sense in the context of the post.

For example. Someone on eastenders is diagnosed with diabetes and someone could post "that reminded me of when I collapsed a few years ago and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes" - 3 disagrees. :joker: you can't disagree with that.

I really need to go on DS :joker:

[Liam-]

It's not necessarily needed as people already somehow find a way to show they agree with someone, I agree with the case that it would most likely just end up with people liking anything that goes against people that aren't as 'popular' on here, as pathetic as it sounds, it's bound to happen, but I don't see the harm in giving it a trial run, it might be trivial, but it could be cute.

[reece(:]

I mean it just kinda baffles me that online cliques are the main argument against this when:

1. It's a forum based a TV show where people are going to have differing opinions about different houseguests/situations within the tv series

2. Back when Karma was around (shoutout to the members who were there for it) the posters who could actually post a reasonable argument had + karma whereas those who just baited had - karma so it wasn't really cliquey.

3. New cliques on internet forums happen every year, it's inevitable.

4. I literally could not give less of a **** if the current clique "like" my post or not. I think a lot of members feel the same.

At the end of the day the like button ia a big hit with a lot of social media platforms and I bet the nay sayers in this thread have no problem with them.
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