I don’t know what that “thanks” thing is, but I don’t like it

[Boomer]

I don’t know what it is — but I don’t like it. :(

What is that thing that has appeared underneath our join date and number of posts?

Why would we need or want a “thanks” calculator? Geez.

I just don’t get it.

It looks to me like some form of pathetic popularity contest that will soon devolve into an “Us vs. Them” and I do not think it bodes well for forum participation.

You’re welcome.

[Mudder]

Totally agree!

[eweissenbach]

I don’t know what it is — but I don’t like it. :(

What is that thing that has appeared underneath our join date and number of posts?

Why would we need or want a “thanks” calculator? Geez.

I just don’t get it.

It looks to me like some form of pathetic popularity contest that will soon devolve into an “Us vs. Them” and I do not think it bodes well for forum participation.

You’re welcome.

Thanks!

[billethkid]

Ridiculous!!!

Fits in right along with my need to measure passing clouds!!!!

Maybe the creator/perpetrator had the foresight to have programmed an opt out option!!!!

[Kenswing]

Maybe we'll get a participation trophy next.. lol

[Bucco]

I don’t know what it is — but I don’t like it. :(

What is that thing that has appeared underneath our join date and number of posts?

Why would we need or want a “thanks” calculator? Geez.

I just don’t get it.

It looks to me like some form of pathetic popularity contest that will soon devolve into an “Us vs. Them” and I do not think it bodes well for forum participation.

You’re welcome.

This will become a "collectors" item, much as "friends" are.

Notice the opportunity to rate threads ?

You had to know this was coming...the competition has been ongoing and now it will be manifested like some like it.

[Velvet]

Don’t like it either.

[graciegirl]

I don't think it is anything but someone pushing the wrong button.

Someone screwed up something.

I don't see any "opportunity to rate threads" anywhere Bucco. Show us.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Y'all are stuck in the 1970's. Get with the times. MOST fora around the internetwebz have reputation points, or up/down voting. This particular forum now has the rep version. You can't downvote. You can only upvote. So if someone is typically incredibly helpful most of the time, NEW users will know to look for nuggets of wisdom and help from these members. Other members might also be very useful, but "these members" are actually known for it.

It also shows that this member is appreciative of other members, because it includes the number of thanks they have given, in addition to the number of thanks they have received.

I'm so accustomed to this inclusion, that I was actually surprised when I first came here and saw that it wasn't included. It feels weird to not be able to "rep" someone for an especially helpful post.

[Velvet]

I find it insidious and childish, but if you guys are used to it, I can live with it.

[Kenswing]

I don't think it is anything but someone pushing the wrong button.

Someone screwed up something.

I don't see any "opportunity to rate threads" anywhere Bucco. Show us.

Upper right of the page just below the advertisements is a pull down menu..

[Kenswing]

Y'all are stuck in the 1970's. Get with the times. MOST fora around the internetwebz have reputation points, or up/down voting. This particular forum now has the rep version. You can't downvote. You can only upvote. So if someone is typically incredibly helpful most of the time, NEW users will know to look for nuggets of wisdom and help from these members. Other members might also be very useful, but "these members" are actually known for it.

It also shows that this member is appreciative of other members, because it includes the number of thanks they have given, in addition to the number of thanks they have received.

I'm so accustomed to this inclusion, that I was actually surprised when I first came here and saw that it wasn't included. It feels weird to not be able to "rep" someone for an especially helpful post.
On this forum it will turn into NOTHING but a popularity contest. Garbage in, garbage out..

[redwitch]

Y'all are stuck in the 1970's. Get with the times. MOST fora around the internetwebz have reputation points, or up/down voting. This particular forum now has the rep version. You can't downvote. You can only upvote. So if someone is typically incredibly helpful most of the time, NEW users will know to look for nuggets of wisdom and help from these members. Other members might also be very useful, but "these members" are actually known for it.

It also shows that this member is appreciative of other members, because it includes the number of thanks they have given, in addition to the number of thanks they have received.

I'm so accustomed to this inclusion, that I was actually surprised when I first came here and saw that it wasn't included. It feels weird to not be able to "rep" someone for an especially helpful post.

Yes, but it was nice that we didn’t. I’ve not seen one forum where the like feature (however named/used) wasn’t absolutely useless. People either “liked” everything or it was a popularity contest, neither of which is particularly helpful but can easily become very hurtful.

[Carla B]

It ranks right along with reality shows. NO THANKS.

[retiredguy123]

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[retiredguy123]

Upper right of the page just below the advertisements is a pull down menu..
I see a way to rate the thread, but not an individual post. Can you be more specific.

[Kenswing]

I see a way to rate the thread, but not an individual post. Can you be more specific.
She was inquiring about rating a thread. As of now I don't think the post rating function is active.

[ColdNoMore]

I don't see any "opportunity to rate threads" anywhere Bucco. Show us.


...

[Bogie Shooter]

Unnecessary addition.
Only one in favor...a newcomer.

[ColdNoMore]

Unnecessary addition.
Only one in favor...a newcomer.

Only one, so far, even showing this ridiculous feature being used (however it's done).

NOT a newcomer.

[Boomer]

YEP! :thumbup:

"Pathetic popularity contest"...sums it up perfectly!

What's next, keeping a running total up there in your heading...of how many people you've 'friended?' :oops:




Hey, Cold, I have been around here so darned long that I remember when that “friend” thing started. I had no idea what that was either. That was years ago.

I thought it was odd, but if someone sent me a “friend” request, I just went ahead and accepted it because it seemed rude not to, but I never sent out a “friend” request. Not because I am not a nice lady, but because it made no sense to me. But that’s just me.

And — now, to you, Jazuela, soooooo, you think I am stuck in the 1970s. Oh, how I wish. Damn, those were good days. I was pretty cute and drove a Triumph GT6. (I bet you have never seen one of those. Sure was fun to drive.) But now I drive a sedate Honda and am not nearly as cute. (sigh) Oh, well.

Anyway, Jaz, I usually really like your posts and think you are smart and have a hellava vocabulary. You know your way around words. But, I completely disagree with the post you wrote above. Playing the age card was a cheap shot. You are better than that.

We have gone along fine here for quite a while, able to express our “feelings” in actual words instead of lazy little upticks.

I predict this back-patting idea will turn into a pukefest, at best, or a manipulative, control freak fiesta, at worst.

But maybe if this thing is a go, it will FINALLY make me stop looking.


Sincerely,
Boomerosaurus

[Polar Bear]

All I see is a rating system for threads...not individual posts or a poster. Am I missing something?

[Villageswimmer]

Let’s all BOYCOTT it.

[Kenswing]

This is a rating system for threads, right? Not the posters.
There has always been a rating system for threads. It now looks like they're gearing up for a rating system of individual posts which are in effect a rating for individual posters.

[ColdNoMore]

All I see is a rating system for threads...not individual posts or a poster. Am I missing something?

Look over to where it shows your join date and number of posts.

[Polar Bear]

Look over to where it shows your join date and number of posts.
Okay. I see that finally. (It's not visible on iPhone using Chrome.)

But I see nothing that is clickable yet...so feature implementation not complete?

[eweissenbach]

Look over to where it shows your join date and number of posts.

Yes, I see the "thanks" result metric, but no way to actually register your positive feedback.

[billethkid]

Where is the "no thanks"?

[Bucco]

I don't think it is anything but someone pushing the wrong button.

Someone screwed up something.

I don't see any "opportunity to rate threads" anywhere Bucco. Show us.

Hit REPLY......after entering your reply or even before as long as on that page....Under ADDITIONAL OPTIONS...RATE THREAD

[Bucco]

Y'all are stuck in the 1970's. Get with the times. MOST fora around the internetwebz have reputation points, or up/down voting. This particular forum now has the rep version. You can't downvote. You can only upvote. So if someone is typically incredibly helpful most of the time, NEW users will know to look for nuggets of wisdom and help from these members. Other members might also be very useful, but "these members" are actually known for it.

It also shows that this member is appreciative of other members, because it includes the number of thanks they have given, in addition to the number of thanks they have received.

I'm so accustomed to this inclusion, that I was actually surprised when I first came here and saw that it wasn't included. It feels weird to not be able to "rep" someone for an especially helpful post.

I plead guilty to being stuck "somewhere", but certainly not the 70's. This forum appealed to me because of its local flavor and it was not at all like Facebook or Twitter or any such thing. Those are for the mobs.....interesting read here.....

How Twitter and Facebook are weaponizing mob mentality (https://theweek.com/articles/787650/how-twitter-facebook-are-weaponizing-mob-mentality)

GONE, it appears is individual thought or opinion. We MUST be controlled in some fashion and conform to what the MOB says.

Not me....not my style never was. I have found that MOB action, even verbally, is usually very wrong and always misinformed. I can be stupid and wrong on my own......no need to join a group to be liked for my opinion or to change my opinion because of the mob mentality and that is where we are headed

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Hey, Cold, I have been around here so darned long that I remember when that “friend” thing started. I had no idea what that was either. That was years ago.

I thought it was odd, but if someone sent me a “friend” request, I just went ahead and accepted it because it seemed rude not to, but I never sent out a “friend” request. Not because I am not a nice lady, but because it made no sense to me. But that’s just me.

And — now, to you, Jazuela, soooooo, you think I am stuck in the 1970s. Oh, how I wish. Damn, those were good days. I was pretty cute and drove a Triumph GT6. (I bet you have never seen one of those. Sure was fun to drive.) But now I drive a sedate Honda and am not nearly as cute. (sigh) Oh, well.

Anyway, Jaz, I usually really like your posts and think you are smart and have a hellava vocabulary. You know your way around words. But, I completely disagree with the post you wrote above. Playing the age card was a cheap shot. You are better than that.

We have gone along fine here for quite a while, able to express our “feelings” in actual words instead of lazy little upticks.

I predict this back-patting idea will turn into a pukefest, at best, or a manipulative, control freak fiesta, at worst.

But maybe if this thing is a go, it will FINALLY make me stop looking.


Sincerely,
Boomerosaurus
Doesn't have anything to do with age. Bill Gates is 63 and I'm pretty sure he knows all about reddit and BBS and Usenet and city-data. Bill Atkinson probably figured all this stuff out in the 80's, and he's almost 70 now. Scott McNealy, co-founder of Sun Microsystems, learned about these things in the 80's. He's 64.

The forum we are posting on, is written with PHP. The founder of PHP, released the first version of it in 1995. He's "only" 50 but he was contributing to Apache in the 1980's.

Millions of people of ALL ages are aware of these features, because millions of people of ALL ages use them on a daily basis.

When I say "you" gotta catch up with the times, I mean you, the set of members of this particular forum who seem to be oblivious to fora in the rest of the internet.

Also (off-topic aside): I was intimately familiar with the TR7, via a particular fellow in the beach parking lot...stick shifts are not your friend. But I took computer programming in my senior year of high school, which was 1978. I was an active member of three BBS boards before the WWW was invented, and we had upvotes even then.

[justjim]

I just noticed the new addition to TOTV. Perhaps an explanation from the administration is in order.

[ColdNoMore]

Okay. I see that finally. (It's not visible on iPhone using Chrome.)

But I see nothing that is clickable yet...so feature implementation not complete?

Yes, I see the "thanks" result metric, but no way to actually register your positive feedback.

I don't think it is active yet, as I haven't seen how to click on a 'thanks' for a post either.

So far, I've only even seen 1 person...with anything but zeros over there. :shrug:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

WOW.....The Villages has ZERO control over things I do not allow.

They do not ask for conformity and saying that tells me you need to get a bit more experience living here. I have been here for close to 19 years and nobody has ever once controlled me in anyway on anything.

Property ownership always had pluses and minus but I do not stand to be applauded or not applauded because of where I live. I have owned about 6 different homes in my life. They all have rules and that is great.

Never said anything would "kill" me and using that kind of language will not sway me from not wanting to be involved in that kind of forum. It actually exists in some ways but to be condoned by the forum itself is simply trying to be like Facebook or the others you seem to feel are ok.

You really need to take Facebook out of the equation. It has nothing to do with anything. The only way your posts on Facebook can be "liked" by other people, is if you make your page public, or post a public response on someone else's public page. You can be a member of Facebook just so you can keep in touch with your family and friends, and not allow anyone else access to anything you post. You can also make it so that no one can share your posts, or like your posts...again - it has nothing to do with anything. Facebook is not a forum, and the fora that have the reps and likes and thanks predate Facebook by almost two decades.

[billethkid]

I find these two sentences, on a forum dedicated to The Villages, to be very ironic. This is the Villages you're talking about afterall. The place that is under strict control where the property you own, that you paid for, that is yours personally - is required to conform.

You're living in a community developed, controlled, and maintained intentionally to conform. A little internet forum "good job" isn't gonna kill ya!

Really?
Minority report is duly recognized!!!

[Bucco]

You really need to take Facebook out of the equation. It has nothing to do with anything. The only way your posts on Facebook can be "liked" by other people, is if you make your page public, or post a public response on someone else's public page. You can be a member of Facebook just so you can keep in touch with your family and friends, and not allow anyone else access to anything you post. You can also make it so that no one can share your posts, or like your posts...again - it has nothing to do with anything. Facebook is not a forum, and the fora that have the reps and likes and thanks predate Facebook by almost two decades.

Ok.....accept what you say but tell me what the advantage to anyone is on a forum such as this to have like or such ?? That response will be solicited....I assure you.

[Velvet]

Personally, I do not like social media at all. This is the only forum I read and participate in. The only reason I joined was because it was informative on local concerns.

Concerning social media I neither want to be influenced nor influence people I don’t know. If it happens, it was not intentional. And I really don’t like information collected on me by the internet, Apple, Google etc in general. I like my privacy. For information I read newspapers and magazines from all over the world, in several languages.

I won’t quit TOTV over this “thanks” thingy but I do find it ridiculous, even if every forum has it. It is a phase I expect will fade out, when the Kardashians won’t be news any more.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Ok.....accept what you say but tell me what the advantage to anyone is on a forum such as this to have like or such ?? That response will be solicited....I assure you.

Well for one, it minimizes all the posts that people post JUST so they can say "I agree!". If a lot of people agree with one post, then they can simply "rep" (or "thank" in this case) that one post. And readers will see that 20 people agreed with that one post, without having to read 20 posts saying so.

That's actually the primary purpose of the rep system; to cut down on spam posts.

That's a start.

[justjim]

I don't think it is active yet, as I haven't seen how to click on a 'thanks' for a post either.

So far, I've only even seen 1 person...with anything but zeros over there. :shrug:

The thanks you speak of was within a post. Don’t know who thanked Gracie but apparently someone did. It appears a “monitor” would need to read every post or private message. Big job looking for a thank you within a post. I don’t see anyway for those of us who post to thank somebody for information other than a private message and in the past I have done just that a few times. Is the purpose of this to “grade” our information value to this site? :shocked:

[Taltarzac725]

I will have to see what happens with this. Makes no difference to me.

I actually have a very tough hide. Did get quite used to be a punching bag on many an internet Forum I was on since 2002 or so.

[kcrazorbackfan]

It’s for the adults that need a participation trophy. 🙄🙄

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

It's a pretty sad statement about society when a thread can contain so many people upset about the idea that they might be thanked, formally and publicly, for their input.

Maybe they're afraid they don't deserve the thanks and will feel left out if their numbers aren't as high as others?

We already have post counts, and that isn't a "thing" - I am not seeing why anyone would have a problem with thank-counts.

[Kenswing]

It's a pretty sad statement about society when a thread can contain so many people upset about the idea that they might be thanked, formally and publicly, for their input.

Maybe they're afraid they don't deserve the thanks and will feel left out if their numbers aren't as high as others?

We already have post counts, and that isn't a "thing" - I am not seeing why anyone would have a problem with thank-counts.Maybe it's sad to people who need their ego stroked or need some type of self validation, but for the rest of us it's not necessary.

As far as I'm concerned you can get rid of the post counts too. They are also non value added. It's obvious who the quantity posters are anyway.

[Bucco]

It's a pretty sad statement about society when a thread can contain so many people upset about the idea that they might be thanked, formally and publicly, for their input.

Maybe they're afraid they don't deserve the thanks and will feel left out if their numbers aren't as high as others?

We already have post counts, and that isn't a "thing" - I am not seeing why anyone would have a problem with thank-counts.

Well, you are obviously more sophisticated and smarter than I.

First, the post count has been there from the very beginning of this forum.

I also think it very very unfair your characterization of those who see the folly in it, I object to your "maybe" comments, which are strictly inflammatory.

I have an opinion...you have an opinion. Do not even pretend to place motivation on me, or anyone. THAT is what I object to....even you are thinking in that vein, and hey....you have lots of followers in that vein.

I question the need, and the direction it may take the forum. I suppose, if it was available, you could give me a big "not liked" or whatever the group slang is. As Tal said...I have a thick skin to that stuff, believe me, but the direction is unnecessary UNLESS YOU need the "thanks"

[Boomer]

It's a pretty sad statement about society when a thread can contain so many people upset about the idea that they might be thanked, formally and publicly, for their input.

Maybe they're afraid they don't deserve the thanks and will feel left out if their numbers aren't as high as others?

We already have post counts, and that isn't a "thing" - I am not seeing why anyone would have a problem with thank-counts.



If you really like somebody's post, tell them in your very own words, with specifics, either in the thread or privately, not with some effortless click of a silly meaningless whatever. That's how it has been done around here. That is how it should be done. It is the mannerly thing to do, even though it takes a little time -- you know -- like handwritten thank you notes.

And, oh yeah, as far as your comment on the delicate psyche, if I did not get any of those goofy things, I just know I would lie awake at night, stewing and fretting. I might even softly sing that song -- how does it go? Oh yes, I remember:

"Everybody hates me,
Nobody loves me,
I think I'll eat some worms.
etc."

I remember the whole song but I will stop there. Anybody reading this who remembers is singing it right now in their heads.


I remain,
Boomerosaurus

[Bucco]

If you really like somebody's post, tell them in your very own words, with specifics, either in the thread or privately, not with some effortless click of a silly meaningless whatever. That's how it has been done around here. That is how it should be done. It is the mannerly thing to do, even though it takes a little time -- you know -- like handwritten thank you notes.

And, oh yeah, as far as your comment on the delicate psyche, if I did not get any of those goofy things, I just know I would lie awake at night, stewing and fretting. I might even softly sink that song -- how does it go. Oh yes, I remember:

"Everybody hates me,
Nobody loves me,
I think I'll eat some worms.
etc."

I remember the whole song but I will stop there. Anybody reading this who remembers is singing it right now in their heads.


I remain,
Boomerosaurus

LIKE......THANKS.....great post.....and whatever, BUT don't get a bighead 😁 Fame can be shortived, even if Fake Fame

[graciegirl]

I just noticed the new addition to TOTV. Perhaps an explanation from the administration is in order.

Let's ask the people who put it there. Whoever they are.

[ejp52]

I don’t know what it is — but I don’t like it. :(

What is that thing that has appeared underneath our join date and number of posts?

Why would we need or want a “thanks” calculator? Geez.

I just don’t get it.

It looks to me like some form of pathetic popularity contest that will soon devolve into an “Us vs. Them” and I do not think it bodes well for forum participation.

You’re welcome.
Thanks Boomer!!! :1rotfl:

[queasy27]

I marked thumbs up to a couple of posts and can see a list under each message of who liked it. Interesting. :)

I have no problem with liking a comment but think allowing downvotes is unnecessarily mean-spirited. I doubt TOTV would go there.

[JimJohnson]

If I see 5000 posts and only a few likes, that is very telling to me.

[Martian]

Funny how much controversy can come from such a small insignificant thing. I guess if I don't like it I will ignore it. Shat others do with it is their business.

Once upon a time in a country far far away people celebrated diversity and difference of opinion... sad to see it gone.

[graciegirl]

Funny how much controversy can come from such a small insignificant thing. I guess if I don't like it I will ignore it. Shat others do with it is their business.

Once upon a time in a country far far away people celebrated diversity and difference of opinion... sad to see it gone.

Since this thread has it's answers now that we know we can "like" a post... I will respond to this post and then soon the moddie will say "closed thread".


I don't think anyone really celebrates diversity or difference of opinion. I think most people really enjoy most the folks who think and live like they do. I think everyone should respect other's opinion and their ways, but I don't think we need celebrate them. Sometimes there is nothing wrong with the familiar and the comfortable way we are. Most of us didn't break laws, or take from others and many of us tried to help others and be supportive and kind and offer concrete help in the form of work and money to those that we saw in need. Most of us especially like folks in whom we see an answering smile and a feel a gentle grasp of our hand. It isn't fun to be around people who do not look at things the way you do, value the things you do, and have worked for the same goals. We are rightfully taught to always be patient, try to understand and to never harm those who we do not agree with us, but I sort of debate the terms ...celebrate diversity. I think keeping our minds and hearts always open to others is a better term and do the best we can to find good in them. Sometimes that is not possible. Then we need to stay away from them.

[dewilson58]

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/images/talkofthevillages/editor/separator.gifI just spent all morning going thru and thanking 500 posts.

Now I have to go back and read them.


:ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear:

[dewilson58]

If I see 5000 posts and only a few likes, that is very telling to me.






WOW...........That was close. I only have 4,500 posts.

(i will thank you)


:ho:

[billethkid]

Since this thread has it's answers now that we know we can "like" a post... I will respond to this post and then soon the moddie will say "closed thread".


I don't think anyone really celebrates diversity or difference of opinion. I think most people really enjoy most the folks who think and live like they do. I think everyone should respect other's opinion and their ways, but I don't think we need celebrate them. Sometimes there is nothing wrong with the familiar and the comfortable way we are. Most of us didn't break laws, or take from others and many of us tried to help others and be supportive and kind and offer concrete help in the form of work and money to those that we saw in need. Most of us especially like folks who we see an answering smile in their faces and a gentle grasp of our hand sometimes when things are difficult. It isn't fun to be around people who do not look at things the way you do, value the things you do, and have worked for the same goals. We are rightfully taught to always be patient, try to understand and to never harm those who we do not agree with us, but I sort of debate the terms ...celebrate diversity. I think keeping our minds and hearts always open to others is a better term and do the best we can to find good in them. Sometimes that is not possible. Then we need to stay away from them.

P.S. I know that we will hear the predictable answer. Semantics and politically correct speech is stifling true understanding and possible solutions sometimes. In my opinion.

Excellent!!!!

[Jaggy]

they are trying to be "like" Facebook... will we have a dislike button added?

[billethkid]

Mine currently indicates that I have thanked 4 times in 4 posts.

So how they measure is up for grabs as well. Why?
Because I haven't thanked anybody for anything on TOTV.

[TOTV Team]

Mine currently indicates that I have thanked 4 times in 4 posts.

So how they measure is up for grabs as well. Why?
Because I haven't thanked anybody for anything on TOTV.

That means that you have been thanked that many times across that many posts.

Regards

[jojo]

The addition of Thanks and how many times seems totally ridiculous. It is distracting and adds to clutter on the screen. Add me to the list requesting its demise.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The addition of Thanks and how many times seems totally ridiculous. It is distracting and adds to clutter on the screen. Add me to the list requesting its demise.

I find "signatures" to be distracting and clutter. Many forum administrators disable that option and even have a rule against creating a macro that adds a signature to circumvent the code.

I'd venture to guess that most people here never gave signatures a second thought, because their experience with this forum has always included them.

But for people who frequent fora that forbid signatures, it's pretty distracting.

The administrators here are trying something new. It hasn't even been in effect for 48 hours yet, and it isn't breaking anything.

I'm amused, and bemused, by this overall fear of change by this forum's membership.

[Kenswing]

I find "signatures" to be distracting and clutter. Many forum administrators disable that option and even have a rule against creating a macro that adds a signature to circumvent the code.

I'd venture to guess that most people here never gave signatures a second thought, because their experience with this forum has always included them.

But for people who frequent fora that forbid signatures, it's pretty distracting.

The administrators here are trying something new. It hasn't even been in effect for 48 hours yet, and it isn't breaking anything.

I'm amused, and bemused, by this overall fear of change by this forum's membership.
You can go into your User Control Panel and choose not to see signatures if you wish to or not as it is on most "forums".

Change for the sake of change doesn't always equal progress.. Fear has NOTHING to do with it.

[Boomer]

I find "signatures" to be distracting and clutter. Many forum administrators disable that option and even have a rule against creating a macro that adds a signature to circumvent the code.

I'd venture to guess that most people here never gave signatures a second thought, because their experience with this forum has always included them.

But for people who frequent fora that forbid signatures, it's pretty distracting.

The administrators here are trying something new. It hasn't even been in effect for 48 hours yet, and it isn't breaking anything.

I'm amused, and bemused, by this overall fear of change by this forum's membership.

Wow. “Fear” “amused” “bemused” — not good word choices there, unless condescension is the intent.

“Isn’t breaking anything”??? Huh?

The point of those who disagree with this new thing boils down to, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

I am not involved in other forums, nor am I on Facebook, so what could I possibly know. (except maybe a little something about human nature)

Not on lemmings.org either.

Still don’t like this “Thanks” with a click thing. Still say if you like a post, use real words to say so.

Still,
Boomerosaurus

[Boomer]

Oh my! Whatinthehellisthematterwithme? I am getting way too in to this debate argument and I think it is time for me to stopitstopitstopit.

Jazuela, I usually really “like” your posts, but not the ones in this thread. You have surprised me here.

I have told you in actual words when I have “liked” the things you have written. But I will never, ever click on that “thanks” thing.

I know the TOTV territory all too well. This new idea is not a good idea for this unique forum. In this thread, I have stated all the reasons I think I am right.

But we are not going to change each other’s mind.

I think I need to declare impasse.

Though I proudly remain,
Boomerosaurus

[anothersteve]

It doesn't matter...............if the mods like it, it will stay. No skin off of my ars as they say.

Steve

[Martian]

Fascinating how much this "feature" is bothering people. If you don't like it don't use it. Seems pretty simple to me.

[anothersteve]

Fascinating much this "feature" is bothering people. If you don't like it don't use it. Seems pretty simple to me.

Yep..........simple,.....perfect word
Steve

[Carla B]

Kenswing likes all answers so far (except his own). May I go back and thank him?

[karostay]

Should have IDRGARA Button

I Don't Give A Rats A__S Button :1rotfl::1rotfl:

[dewilson58]

It's like the number of posts information.
Once I got to 100 posts, I quit looking at my number.


Once I get 10 thank you's, I will quit looking.


PLEASE THANK ME!!!!

[Polar Bear]

It's like the number of posts information.
Once I got to 100 posts, I quit looking at my number.


Once I get 10 thank you's, I will quit looking.


PLEASE THANK ME!!!!

Not until you change your funky posting format, de! :)