The "Like" Dilemma!

So many good posts & replies it's difficult to find a balance with the " LIKE". I'm not on Facebook or any similar site but can see how easy it is to get hooked on this! Never one for moderation! Good job my finger isn't on the nuclear button! Eh!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

It's a shame it is "like" - I use it occasionally to acknowledge I've seen and read a post and agree - not so much like it. But your photos deserve a like!!!

[Hidden in reply to PMRpro]

Ta. I'll stick to the photo's then! Have a nice day! Only kidding Bab.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

PMRpro has said exactly what I would have.

Maybe a “read” button would be better, I like a poster or replier (not sure that’s proper English) to know I’ve read their comment, but don’t necessarily need to reply.

[Baileyw06 in reply to DorsetLady]

A read button would be great!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Baileyw06]

Yes it would, but I expect it’s all too difficult!

[ackagee in reply to DorsetLady]

On some forums they do have a 'views' tally running. So each time someone clicks on a post to read it, the 'views' tally increases by one. Check out this aviation-related forum on GPS avionics:

avidynelive.com/ifd-5-serie...

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to ackagee]

Yes I didn’t mean it couldn’t be done per se, I know it’s possible, but like all computer programmes it’s easier to do it from the outset - it’s when you try and change things it has a habit of going to custard!

[Hidden]

I like pretty much “Like” everything, unless I really don’t like it, and then I don’t “Like” it. However, if you post something, and I don’t like it, I may not have seen it, in which case I haven’t “Liked” it. God I’ve had way too much coffee. ☕️☕️☕️

[CT-5012 in reply to Hidden]

If you read it through very slowly it almost makes sense, maybe. 😂

[Hidden in reply to CT-5012]

No, it does.... really! It makes perfect sense. Drink 2-3 cups of coffee and you'll see. 😳

[CT-5012 in reply to Hidden]

☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ ah yes now makes perfect sense 😂

[Hollyseden in reply to Hidden]

😂🤣😂🤣☕

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

🤪

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Melissa is that still you passing over my head like a meteor! Hope the knee is bearing up.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

That was me!

[JanboC in reply to Hidden]

You do make me laugh! Love it x

[Pipalina in reply to Hidden]

Hahahaha - You surely have but it's funny!

[Rimmy in reply to Hidden]

That WAS 'like' !

[Jackoh in reply to Hidden]

That is so funny!!! I "like" it !!! X

[Suet3942 in reply to Hidden]

I liked that!! 😂😂😂

[scats]

If it's a general comment I will only like if I agree. If it's a reply to me like can mean I've read this thanks nothing more to say.

[ConventCassie]

I use it for a thank you sometimes. I read message, good reply, I appreciate it

[GOOD_GRIEF]

I like your photo...

[Hidden]

Yes & sometimes we could do with a 😂🤪😡 button!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Hidden]

Very often!

[Hidden in reply to DorsetLady]

Just as well then! We could do without words! They are so complicated!! ATB

[Rimmy]

Better than some platforms like twitter which uses a 'heart' as an equivalent to a 'like' so when I read an article on say the demographics of violence and concur with it I have to put a 'heart' - which is obviously SO inappropriate !

[Telian]

It's all been said Pepperdoggie, the only thing to add is when someone is really down about something and you have nothing to add the 'like' button makes it feel 'do I really 'like' they're in that position - no it means I've read it and sympathise without entering into conversation, think we're all used to it now...

Love the shrub, what is it called?

[Hidden in reply to Telian]

It's Sedum "Aizoon". Telian. Self seeds easily in the gravel. Really stands out in the sunshine.

[Jackoh]

😂x

[morrison]

😊😊😊

[Hidden]

I consider myself the site "analyst," and I think we've officially entered the "analysis paralysis" portion of our discussion! 🤔

[pmrkitty in reply to Hidden]

Now that I "Like!"

[HeronNS]

I "like" that Facebook has introduced a range of emoticons to express different feelings. 🙂😄😥😡😮

[powerwalk]

I use the "like" button sometimes its to agree with something - or sometimes its because I have the same issues maybe? Or just to acknowledge the issue - not that I necessarily have the answer to. Just to let the person know they are alone. If that makes any sense!!! (I expect plent of "likes" for this. ha ha - only joking!)

[Hidden in reply to powerwalk]

Well i think you covered all bases there powerwalk. you just got your 1st like!!

[powerwalk]

Thanking you !!!