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Sometimes I wish the KT had a "Like" button (like FB)

13 years ago

Clicking "Like" on Facebook is a nice way to say that you read someone's post and agree with it, or learned from it, or otherwise enjoyed it. Sometimes I'd rather do that than write a response.

Of course, I suppose we could always just type like. :-)

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chisue
13 years ago
LIKE!
Fun2BHere
13 years ago
...or emoticons. We could type a thumbs up symbol.
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swimmer22
13 years ago
I suppose, but as a discussion forum who really cares if you like or dislike what you read in a thread? I think we gain more from someone sharing their perspective rather than just posting a thumbs up.
alisande
Original Author
13 years ago
Well, that depends entirely on the nature of the post. Some posts, such as You can forgive but not forget, invite discussion. Others--Any bargains at your grocery lately? for example--ask a question. But posts that share a tip or experience, like Salgal's Great recipe accident, could easily and appropriately be Liked. The OP would probably be happy to know so many read her post with pleasure.
country_bumpkin_al
13 years ago
LOL
glenda_al
13 years ago
tee hee Bumpkin!
nicole__
13 years ago
alisande
Original Author
13 years ago
Cute, Country Bumpkin, but if you're as fast a typist as I am it takes no more time and effort to type That was great! than it does to move your mouse around and click Like.
Pieonear
13 years ago
I agree with you, Alisande. I'd like a like button.
houstonmom_gw
13 years ago
I agree, Alisande!
swimmer22
13 years ago
Like, Dislike, or No Opinion. Does it really matter? If you read a post and personally gain from that information but have no specific comment to share that is okay. Take bits and pieces from life and grow from the knowledge. There isn't a need to always provide feed back or approval.

This all ties into self-absorption and the thought process that we all need reaffirmation. This is similar to the mind-set of let's give all the children a trophy because they competed in the soccer game or every swimmer gets a ribbon, even if all it says is "participant". The winners should get recognized and the others should simply learn from prarticipating and work to get better - to achieve a trophy or ribbon that carries worth.
Toni S
13 years ago
LIKE!! for a like button! or a thumbs up button!
alisande
Original Author
13 years ago
Self-absorption? Swimmer22, I'm guessing you're not a big fan of Facebook. :-)
arkansas girl
13 years ago
They still don't have an edit feature much less a "like" button....dream on! HAHAHA!
alisande
Original Author
13 years ago
Yeah, the edit feature definitely trumps the "like" button. Dreaming on.....
LuAnn_in_PA
13 years ago
"This all ties into self-absorption and the thought process that we all need reaffirmation."

I feel the same way... and I AM a fan of Facebook!
brightonborn
13 years ago
Susan...I agree!!!
suzieque
13 years ago
I never really understood "Like", anyway! I agree that a quick "that was great" or something similar is better if one feels they need to somehow comment.

And we do have an edit option here. It's the preview screen. Read what you typed and change it if you don't like the way it reads or if you made a mistake.

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