Should we have "likes" on the forum?

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree there are posts and quality of posts a big difference.

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Reported!

[-dustin]

some of the responses in the thread are comical.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by padi56

Sadly this forum is getting more like one of those so called social media sites each day,it once was a fantastic forum about the history of the brand and watches and no need for likes or anymore more of this SM stuff.

I wholeheartedly agree. But let's not kid ourselves, this is a social media site. In fact, it's the grandfather of the modern social media site some here detest.

And I'm fine and happy leaving it as-is.

But when new members the forum will need in the years ahead start asking for some modern features, its always best to test test test and at least say we tried, then revert back if its a flop.

I don't think we should be afraid of things we can easily reverse.

My 2¢

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I wholeheartedly agree. But let's not kid ourselves, this is a social media site. In fact, it's the grandfather of the modern social media site some here detest.

And I'm fine and happy leaving it as-is.

But when new members the forum will need in the years ahead start asking for some modern features, its always best to test test test and at least say we tried, then revert back if its a flop.

I don't think we should be afraid of things we can easily reverse.

My 2¢

*like*

[Letsgodiving]

I'm a longtime member of a photography forum and a few years ago they instituted a "like" feature and it completely changed the feeling and interaction of the site. Now some members are just posting as many random shots as possible to get their "likes" up. There is even a listing of all the top "liked" members and it's obvious many see it as a competition.

The site has degenerated into mostly just posting your photos in theme threads with people especially "liking" posts of other people who "like" their stuff and back and forth it goes. Some people obviously enjoy this type of interaction and I think this scenario lends itself to a photo oriented site more so than some others but overall I'm a NO on the "like" button.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

I'm a longtime member of a photography forum and a few years ago they instituted a "like" feature and it completely changed the feeling and interaction of the site. Now some members are just posting as many random shots as possible to get their "likes" up. There is even a listing of all the top "liked" members and it's obvious many see it as a competition.

The site has degenerated into mostly just posting your photos in theme threads with people especially "liking" posts of other people who "like" their stuff and back and forth it goes. Some people obviously enjoy this type of interaction and I think this scenario lends itself to a photo oriented site more so than some others but overall I'm a NO on the "like" button.

That would suck and I'd be totally against that too.

But this isn't what this site is about and you can format the system to not 'reward' anything if you choose too.

I also suspect the photog site has people plugging their own businesses or selling their images so there's a gaming opportunity there which the admins are clearly aware of. They might even have advertisers.

[Letsgodiving]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

That would suck and I'd be totally against that too.

But this isn't what this site is about and you can format the system to not 'reward' anything if you choose too.

I also suspect the photog site has people plugging their own businesses or selling their images so there's a gaming opportunity there which the admins are clearly aware of. They might even have advertisers.

I do think what played out at the photog site is a bit of an unusual case and wouldn't necessarily be all that applicable to this forum. I probably shouldn't have put my "NO" in all-caps because I really don't feel that strongly about it. I think I was letting my thoughts about it at the other site come through more than anything.

I do think there can be a "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" element
when it comes to "likes" and it can become somewhat cliquish but I will say I am also a relatively new member of a vehicle oriented forum that has "likes" and "thanks" and I would say it is more closely related to TRF and I don't see them as being any sort of disruption to the forum, although that forum has so many other problems maybe I'm just missing it.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Blansky

No.

It's too lazy and banal. What are we, 10?

If you have something to say, say it.

"You gotta fight for your right...to party..."

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

I see no value in adding a "likes" feature. Have something to contribute or not. Period.

Agree gentleman.
I think people are getting lazier by the day and also this new generation seems to love attention and awards. Next after the like button, they’ll be requesting a like counter so they can feel popular and cool. Let’s leave that high school behavior to the high schoolers.

Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

I'm a longtime member of a photography forum and a few years ago they instituted a "like" feature and it completely changed the feeling and interaction of the site. Now some members are just posting as many random shots as possible to get their "likes" up. There is even a listing of all the top "liked" members and it's obvious many see it as a competition.

This childish behavior is exactly what I’m referring to. I’ve seen the same in the BMW forum I frequent. One of the reasons I’ve stopped visiting those sites and prefer the way TRF manages the site.

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Next after the like button, they’ll be requesting a like counter so they can feel popular and cool.

Like a post counter?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by -dustin

Like a post counter?

A high post count only means you are popular with yourself... it is actually the exact opposite of what the FaceTubers are after.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Swenglish only.

Reported.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Jocke

Reported.

Hey!!!!!!!!

[Bill2]

Might be awesome...I think.

[77T]

Only if we get a dislike button and a double-dislike button.


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[watchbobby]

Originally Posted by Tools

You can use mine if getting likes is what you want.

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Stop- that hurts!