[In the Drunk Tank]

Originally Posted by Shaun

Maybe I'm being naive but I can't really see why it would be taken seriously enough to create arguments. Wouldn't the eventuality of an argument over who has the most likes or "I got more likes than you so your point is invalid" be automatically dismissed as childish idiocy anyway?

Idk I just think it's a kinda nice idea that could fall into misuse territory but honestly... the level of repetitive fighting in certain sections on here... you could arrange for a food hamper to be delivered to every member and some would find a way to throw it at each other, it seems silly to dismiss a reasonably innocuous feature because it may - just may - get misused.

Anything to cut down on [2] or ^this or posts is welcome imo. I just see this as something to be used to express support and agreement rather than brown nosing.

You'd hope so but I'm not convinced. It's also not just that, I think people would gear their posts more toward getting likes, you might say no one's that sad but surely we all see people on social media who fish for likes etc. I just feel like it would come to dominate a lot of threads and that it isn't a necessary feature, maybe I'm unusual but I wouldn't want my posting being measured by likes and wouldn't want the feature to apply.

[Drew.]

Originally Posted by MTVN

You'd hope so but I'm not convinced. It's also not just that, I think people would gear their posts more toward getting likes, you might say no one's that sad but surely we all see people on social media who fish for likes etc. I just feel like it would come to dominate a lot of threads and that it isn't a necessary feature, maybe I'm unusual but I wouldn't want my posting being measured by likes and wouldn't want the feature to apply.

I agree with this but on the other hand you could say the effort and thought put into posts to get them noticed could improve as well, it would be 50/50

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by MTVN

You'd hope so but I'm not convinced. It's also not just that, I think people would gear their posts more toward getting likes, you might say no one's that sad but surely we all see people on social media who fish for likes etc. I just feel like it would come to dominate a lot of threads and that it isn't a necessary feature, maybe I'm unusual but I wouldn't want my posting being measured by likes and wouldn't want the feature to apply.

But wouldn't that apply now with people wanting to get replies/quotes?

Attention seekers and their attention seeking threads/posts (not naming any names) happens regardless of what features are available.

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by MTVN

You'd hope so but I'm not convinced. It's also not just that, I think people would gear their posts more toward getting likes, you might say no one's that sad but surely we all see people on social media who fish for likes etc. I just feel like it would come to dominate a lot of threads and that it isn't a necessary feature, maybe I'm unusual but I wouldn't want my posting being measured by likes and wouldn't want the feature to apply.

I can see why you wouldn't really mind if people like your post or don't but that's sort of the point I think. It isn't really an important feature, it's not as if there'd be rewards doled out for "most likes of the month!" (oh god I've put that idea in someone's head now )... I don't know, I guess it could massage the egos of some and make them think "well I'm getting 10 likes every time I say something bad about [X Housemate] so let's carry on", but I can't really see it being that big a deal to anyone.

To use the Facebook example, I don't know of anyone who does 'fish' - but that might be because I'm a bit strict with who I do and don't follow and see on my timeline - it's become more of a "like what's funny / good news about a family member or friend / a shared article or song or video" feature rather than anything to do with popularity.

I mean if we're talking about fishing for compliments and likes then surely Most Loved is the biggest problem on here.

[reece(:]

Originally Posted by Shaun

I mean if we're talking about fishing for compliments and likes then surely Most Loved is the biggest problem on here.

A cheeky spill!