[Babayaro.]

A trial run perhaps?

[Marsh.]

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.

This.

But yeah, the feature would simply be another way of doing what can already be done..... agree with a post. So fighting or not, a thumbs up/like feature is not going to change it.

It would be like deleting the serious debates section, because some debates turn into all out arguments. People just need to get on with it.

[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.

[Jake.]

"liking" the idea

[Red Moon]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

I don't see why people think no because of "trolling" or "cliques".

It's no different than someone quoting and agreeing to a post, only it takes less effort and prevents pointless posts like "This".

That as my thinking when I suggested it. It would enhance some of the thread and remove the pointless posts agreeing with something that is already said. Just like I have done to your post now.

It might be good for my post count but doesn't add much to the debate when I could just have liked your original post and not bothered to quote it.

[Pete.]

As long as there isn't a silly likes accumulator like the post count put on our profiles I don't see how competition could arise?

[Marsh.]

Here for the likes feature being implemented and people getting infracted for continuing to post "This".

[SoberLikeGizmo]

Was there not something like this ages ago. Think it was called Karma?

[Dominic]

This; ^; . and [2] >>>>

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by DrunkerThanMoses

Was there not something like this ages ago. Think it was called Karma?

That wasn't the same thing in the slightest.

[SoberLikeGizmo]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

That wasn't the same thing in the slightest.

Oh I dont know, I jsut remember when I joined everyone was Karma this and Karma that?

[Red Moon]

Originally Posted by DrunkerThanMoses

Oh I dont know, I jsut remember when I joined everyone was Karma this and Karma that?

This is much more simple, it is just a button like in Faceache or Twitter. Nothing needs to be recorded other than the number of times the button has been pressed on a post.

You make a system that doesn't even record who pressed the button in a way that is visible on the post, or a system where the users names are only recorded on the post itself.

No global counters of how many times a person has pressed the button since they joined need to be recorded at all.

[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!

[Merry Mockmas]

Tbf I would be winning the most liked post all of the time so it's not fair on the other members on here.

[billy123]

I think a lot of the replies to my post have proven the point.
Bad idea thank you for proving it correct. Too easy

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by bobnot

I think a lot of the replies to my post have proven the point.
Bad idea thank you for proving it correct. Too easy

If you're on about mine then it's clear that I'm joking.

But personally I wouldn't like this feature as it does make it become too cliquey and people trying to impress the "majority" feeling on the site.

It's not a good road to go down so I personally wouldn't do it.

[billy123]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

If you're on about mine then it's clear that I'm joking.

But personally I wouldn't like this feature as it does make it become too cliquey and people trying to impress the "majority" feeling on the site.

It's not a good road to go down so I personally wouldn't do it.

Yes you!!!!!!!!




No not really Mock it was clear you were joking

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by bobnot

Yes you!!!!!!!!




No not really Mock it was clear you were joking

Someone that understands my humour.

[Daniel.]

Apart from arguing over BB hms, TiBB seems a lot calmer than a year ago or so with less arguments. It would just be a nice feature to have instead of [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] taking up half a page.

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by Daniel.

Apart from arguing over BB hms, TiBB seems a lot calmer than a year ago or so with less arguments. It would just be a nice feature to have instead of [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] taking up half a page.

Why is poor [7] [8] [9] [10] & [11] being ignored for?

[Christmas Dynasnow]

so every time a liberal "identifies problems but can never offer solutions" poster posts all the others just like their post and everytime a closet kkk loving neo-nazi vile racist xenophobic woman hating homophobe like kirk me or cherie post we just thumbs up each other?


I am here for doing that to Cherie but Kirk, not so much

[ChristmasNeeve]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

This.

But yeah, the feature would simply be another way of doing what can already be done..... agree with a post. So fighting or not, a thumbs up/like feature is not going to change it.

It would be like deleting the serious debates section, because some debates turn into all out arguments. People just need to get on with it.

I agree and it might make threads more tidy actually instead of lots of people quoting the same post and putting a clapping smiley after it, the post appreciation could be contained in the like button

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Yes but I am not here for someone posting like

"well I love everyoine and think babies and mums are great and i love puppies and flowers and every immigrant is running from certain death and should be given a 3 bed house in Highgate and all homeles people are legit and isnt life amazing and so it Hilary clinton and unicorns"

and all the younger, non-life-jaded members who are yet to see the world for what it really is giving it millions of thumbs up

[Denver]

Why fix what's not broken?