Thumbs Up/Down

[Jake T]

This would probably be a lot of work and has probably been suggested before, but every time I read a reply to a post I find myself looking for the quick vote thumbs up/down icons like they have on other web forums.

 

[ILoveJimmyPage]

We did have a "Like" option for a very VERY short time a couple of months ago. It didn't sit well with some folks so it was quickly discarded and most likely will not be returning.

 

[Riff Raff]

I personally am against the idea of a thumbs down system. Not as big a deal when it comes to a thumbs up or 'like' button but thumbs down leads to all sorts of problems.

 

[Jake T]

I can see where thumbs down might get people upset. I was thinking more of a quick "I agree" reply, but I guess just an ordinary reply works just as well.

 

[ILoveJimmyPage]

I've seen those at other places, or where you can "thank" a user for useful information and people do that even if the post says "Cool!" or something else completely useless. It just seems stupid to me.

 

[Riff Raff]

I think it depends on the thread. If its a particular discussion about music I think more needs to be expanded on why one agrees or disagrees. It is good to get perspectives from everyone who posts.

 

[CP/M User]

Isn't the Thumbs Down button the Report button?

 

[Soot and Stars]

Isn't the Thumbs Down button the Report button?

I guess you could look at it that way! Makes sense! It's more like the middle finger button actually!

 

[METALPRIEST]

It's more interesting to type a response...get your words ikn there, stimulate some convo.

Clicking "like" was much too easy for some. We did try it though.

 

[LG]

I can see where thumbs down might get people upset. I was thinking more of a quick "I agree" reply, but I guess just an ordinary reply works just as well.

I've never found it to be a burden to take the time to write a response, which also carries more weight than a "thank you" or "like" button.