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Thanks Button (Thoughts? - hate it/love it?)

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#1 ·
Hello all,

A 'Thanks' button is now available. Let me know if you like it or not.

Mo
 
#3 ·
Thank You for Bringing This Up for Discussion

Yes please I would very much like the "Like" feature once again.
 
#11 ·
No such button appears in Tapatalk.
 
#13 ·
I'm on a lot of other forums that have the thank button. I prefer it to the like button, but only if the like button is linked to Facebook. I can't stand Facebook's pervasive infiltration of so many websites, and would prefer if it and Twitter and Google stay the F off of this site.
 
#14 ·
I can't say I really care if there is a "like" button or not - I'm not sure if I would use it anyway.

If I really appreciate a post then maybe I should take a few seconds and tell the OP how just how wonderful he/she is. I guess the standard "+1" does convey a degree of approval, but lacks definition.

And that is the failing of a "like" or "Thanks" button - It doesn't add to the discussion, it merely indicates that someone Likes the post, but cannot say why.

I vote to leave it off, its not required.

That's my nickels worth
 
#26 ·
Like is different than Thanks. What am I thanking the poster for? Is their brilliant insight benefitting me to the extent that I feel the need to thank them? No, I think Like or +1 or even a Thumbs Up symbol works for those of us who are not threatened by its very existence (chill out people), but Thanks seems somehow out of place IMHO. I am thankful that there is no Dislike button at least.
 
#41 ·
Thumbs up or to really set some folks off how's about a 70's "Right On" button.

:D That button would display:
RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn, RightOn.:clap:
 
#55 ·
"Thanks", "Like"... until it's official, I'll use the implied button as an "Agree" button to let the poster know their view point is shared by another member, though it should be anonymous.

I would add only those with 30+ posts should be able to bang that button à la being able to post in the Classifieds.
 
#32 ·
I don't see what's wrong with a like button. There's no need for a notification that someone liked your post. Or any of that stuff. Or simply, turn notifications off, perhaps an option.

It's a great way to simply agree, it shows more participation perhaps by those who read, but don't even post a +1. I don't see, if it's implemented without intrusions like notifications etc., why or how this could be offensive, or intrusive.

Forums are old in the tooth. I run one, and I'm very used to spending hours improving something only to have a usual bunch crap all over it. Change is good. Often change takes time to tweak, so it doesn't make anyone overly heated.

But a more interactive experience isn't a bad thing, as long as it can be tweaked, and worked out to everyone's (ok most you can't please'em all) why not.
 
#34 ·
If anyone wants to block it, add these two lines to your AdBlock filter:
Code:
www.ehmac.ca##DIV[id*=post_thanks_box]
www.ehmac.ca##IMG[src*="images/buttons/post_thanks.gif"]
That'll get the button and the box below each post, but I haven't found a way to hide the "Thanked X Times in X Posts" bit.
 
#35 ·
Or just use Tapatalk. Doesn't show at all there. Yet.
 
#38 ·
Count me as one who likes the "like" button, but can't say I really see the point of the thanks button.

When it comes to like's I think they should be as small and unobtrusive as possible, this is one area where facebook has it right imo... (and notifications of them should be easy to disable...)

As for thanks you posts, as they are all it really seems to accomplish to me is to clutter the thread... besides if I feel the need to thank someone, I'd rather take the 2 seconds it takes to personalize it and/or add something to the conversation...
 
#40 ·
Too much self-thanks can make you go blind....
 
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