The "Like" option on our forum

[Brick]

I started this thread because where I put it was wrong.

I'm posting a photo of another forum that I participate in. Can you see the "Like" button?



I don't think it's very intrusive.

Just my $.02 worth.



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[NinjaBob]

Not intrusive at all. I don't see it.

[stevegrab]

Brick,
Have you asked the web master if this is a feature of the forum that can be turned on?
Has somebody told you "we cannot do it" or anything that mentioned "no it is intrusive"
Keep in mind the forum is a software package, it has various abilities. If it doesn't have the ability to do the LIKE we won't have it, unless we want to incur the cost (time and probably $) to change.
Social media has made LIKE and SHARE an easy thing for many, not all places will support that.
 
Bob the LIKE is a thumps up image. Are you the current webmaster? Is this a feature that is available?  I did a quick search and turned up a thread discussing it.
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=475749.0

[NinjaBob]

Thanks for researching Steve. I am the webmaster. As far as I know this is not an smf feature but a lot of what you see on the msta forum is Generated by third party applications, referred to as "mods" and there are many more available. Most are available as free versions with limited features. As for the like thing I kinda feel it belongs at facebook and agree with the comment in the thead you posted.If you like a post just reply and say so even if just with an emoticon. But I will look at available mods and if I find any good ones for free may start a poll to see how many members would "like" it.

[stevegrab]

Bob,
Yes from what I read not a built in feature, but a mod, and those sound like more than just a bit of work. Your decision on if its worth pursuing.

The other difference with making a post saying "LIKE" and just clicking a button, is that is a new post and raises its visilbity (the LIKE would probably not do that since it isn't a post). That may be considered a good thing by some, but then if every day there's a bunch of threads with new posts and they're mostly LIKEs people may not be thrilled with that.

I'm on other forums where LIKE exists, and it can be a good tool. I'm not against it but feel if it cannot be done easily then we shouldn't do it. I know its more popular in social media and blogs (almost any new site with comments allows them). Its like emojis, just because some places have 500 doesn't mean everything needs that.

[Brick]

The other forum uses the same software as ours.


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[RichGrab]

The other forum uses the same software as ours.


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Yes Brick, that may be. But the image you post is from TapaTalk yes?? I think the Like thing is in the app, not the forum software. But I could be totally wrong.

[NinjaBob]

Let me know if y'all "like" it.  I don't think I do...

[RichGrab]

Let me know if y'all "like" it.  I don't think I do...

Meh, could take it or leave it. The biggest problem I see with it, is it will (most likely) result in less interaction. It's so much easier to just hit "like" and then move on. I see so much of that on FB, LIKE, SHARE. So few real thoughts - or maybe I'm following the wrong people on FB.

[Brick]

How can we get less participation? There may be 15 of us that are active!!
I think any feature that adds or allows someone to feel more comfortable is a plus.
Obviously just my opinion.
YMMV


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[fartymarty]

So what exactly is the (practical) difference between "Like" and "Applaud"?

Enquirering Almost senile mind wants to know.

[NinjaBob]

So what exactly is the (practical) difference between "Like" and "Applaud"?

Enquirering Almost senile mind wants to know.

Supposedly the "applaud" applies to the user whereas the "like" applies to an individual post.

[NinjaBob]

I agree Brick that we should add features that enhance the forum experience and I am trying to do that, such as the member map. However I am not sure the likes feature would necessarily be positive, so far I have not seen much support from members. The free version I tested yesterday was an eyesore and I quickly disabled it. I am searching for better alternatives. So far the only one that looks promising comes with a price. 

How can we get less participation? There may be 15 of us that are active!!
I think any feature that adds or allows someone to feel more comfortable is a plus.
Obviously just my opinion.
YMMV


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[Brick]

Bob I understand. It's not a big deal. There are just some posts that I liked and kind of wanted to let the poster know that but didn't need to reply which I feel is for adding to a post.
I'm good either way!
Thanks for all your work! You DA-Man I my book!


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[NinjaBob]

Thanks for your support Brick.