Like feature

Sorry if this has been suggested and dismissed before, i couldnt see anything on the search.

Basically I am just suggesting to use a 'like' feature in threads. Sometimes when following a thread i agree or enjoy someones response and think it would be decent to have a little like button. I am a member of another forum that uses a feature like this. Underneath the post it shows all the users that have liked it.

I personally dont reply often and am more of a lurker like many others on this site. I follow ats daily and think it would be a good idea to show a poster that you agree with them, while not having to always submit a reply to show this. It may benefit the users who dont reply often but follow the topics.

Just a thought

Good evening

*just to add i am not referring to the thread as a whole. Just a like button for the individual posts within it

reply to post by KingDoey


In general this is the function of the star. To express approval or agreement with the poster's comment or style of reply.

Like = Flag
Dislike = Don't Flag/Unflag
Like Individual Post = Star
Don't like Individual Post = Report Abuse ()

Yes but you cant star someone without actually replying to their post. Would be good if you could just like it and that be that

reply to post by KingDoey


What do you mean? You can star a post and that is all.

You just click the outline of the star above their post and your star will be added. Very simple. You can practice on my threads if you want. lol.

reply to post by KingDoey


Damn facebook generation

I think if there was a way to view who gave the stars, that would solidify it a little more. I realize we're not "facebook", but the "likes" on there show who it was that liked the post and can give you an idea of who it is your comments are reaching as well as prevent the one or two word posts like "I agree" or "that's a very good idea" which could be considered off topic in some cases or open them up to attacks if they have to find a way to extrapolate on why they like the comment or idea, then somebody attacking the extrapolation.

This isn't FB. If you want to like something do so on there.

There are stars if you like a post here or flags if you like a thread. You can even subscribe if you want to follow a thread.

No need to turn ATS into FB!!!

Originally posted by mblahnikluver
This isn't FB. If you want to like something do so on there.

There are stars if you like a post here or flags if you like a thread. You can even subscribe if you want to follow a thread.

No need to turn ATS into FB!!!

It's not an attempt to turn ATS into FB, it's an attempt to use ideas that work well in other places to enrich the experience here. Every feature that exists is based on a feature from elsewhere on the web over a period of time and there's no reason to ignore the success and reasoning behind a good feature that some other format uses and not considering incorporating it into this experience.
The basic features that exist are almost identical to the features AOL had 10 years ago but used in different ways with a different approach. It's building on previous knowledge instead of reinventing the wheel, which we, as an evolving society, often do.

reply to post by PurpleChiten

The basic features that exist are almost identical to the features AOL had 10 years ago but used in different ways with a different approach

Oh hell, please tell me you didnt use AOHELL to support an argument?

btw, still like your avatar

Originally posted by Juggernog
reply to post by KingDoey

 

Damn facebook generation

I don't go on facebook mate...

I am a member of a plumbing forum and they use a feature on there. As was said similar to stars. But it would show who actually gave the star.

reply to post by mblahnikluver


I would love to see ATS get as big as FB. Wait!!! What am I thinking!!!

Edit to say, I think we are one step ahead and advanced from the 'like' thing, we have a two fold way with the S@F.

reply to post by KingDoey


Why do you care who stars a post or.if people know you did?

reply to post by Domo1


Just thought it would be a good idea. No need to be a flake

Originally posted by Juggernog
reply to post by PurpleChiten

 

The basic features that exist are almost identical to the features AOL had 10 years ago but used in different ways with a different approach

Oh hell, please tell me you didnt use AOHELL to support an argument?

btw, still like your avatar

Yeah, but as horrible as it became, it was the first "big" social forum that laid the foundation for all that have followed.
You always make a rough draft (or a dozen or a hundred or ...) before making the final masterpiece
Hope that masterpiece comes out in my lifetime!!

reply to post by mblahnikluver


Like

reply to post by KingDoey


Dislike

i know i would "like" this feature
its like somebody said would reduce short back scrather posts
i often just want to let an other user that i -jplaysguitar- likes there post aposed to an anonymous star

This is weird... the star feature on this thread seems to be missing!

reply to post by EllaMarina


Stars in the board questions forum are not implemented, only in the topical forums.....

On that note, I would love a like function, even if it were integrated with Facebook, i don't understand the paranoia of some that go against this, but integrating with another popular site will increase the usage of this one!