Thanks……for the memories?

[ChicagoNative]

What is the purpose and/or significance of “thanks” on posts? Is it like “like” on FB?

I just happened to notice the other day that I had 79 thanks. Today it’s down to 76.

I have apparently been un-thanked. Oh, the humanity!

[GrumpyOldMan]

What is the purpose and/or significance of “thanks” on posts? Is it like “like” on FB?

I just happened to notice the other day that I had 79 thanks. Today it’s down to 76.

I have apparently been un-thanked. Oh, the humanity!

I believe it is to show appreciation for the post or posts that you make. Typically indicating "general agreement" with what you say. Or to let you know there are others reading that have the same opinion.

[retiredguy123]

What is the purpose and/or significance of “thanks” on posts? Is it like “like” on FB?

I just happened to notice the other day that I had 79 thanks. Today it’s down to 76.

I have apparently been un-thanked. Oh, the humanity!
I'm not certain, but losing some "thanks" could mean that some posters removed their thanks, or that the thread was removed by the moderator.

[dewilson58]

Jus thanked your original post..................should be up one.

[retiredguy123]

Jus thanked your original post..................should be up one.
I gave the OP one also. And, I won't remove mine if you don't remove yours.

[dewilson58]

Let's get CN up to 100 Thanks before the day is out.

Come on people, thank a CN post!!!!

[Two Bills]

Done.

[DAVES]

Think about what we would do for a gold star in third grade. Oh If, anyone cares your permanent record never existed.

[ChicagoNative]

You guys make me laugh most of the time.

I’ve heard that proper netiquette says I should thank all the thankers, but I’ve never been proper. ������

[dewilson58]

You guys make me laugh most of the time.

I’ve heard that proper netiquette says I should thank all the thankers, but I’ve never been proper. ������

What is the proper??????....................I always heard "you don't thank a thank you."

:popcorn:

[Hape2Bhr]

I'm not certain, but losing some "thanks" could mean that some posters removed their thanks, or that the thread was removed by the moderator.

There's an "unthank " button? Is it hidden?

[dewilson58]

There's an "unthank " button? Is it hidden?

If you have thanked someone, click on the "+".
You will see all the thankers & an unthank button.

[retiredguy123]

There's an "unthank " button? Is it hidden?
It's not an unthank button. But, when you have added a thanks, there is an option to "remove your thanks".

[JMintzer]

Think about what we would do for a gold star in third grade. Oh If, anyone cares your permanent record never existed.

It does on Twitter and Facebook... :icon_wink:

[JMintzer]

You guys make me laugh most of the time.

I’ve heard that proper netiquette says I should thank all the thankers, but I’ve never been proper. ������

The need a "De Nada" button...

[Toymeister]

We'll, you can blame me. I posted this idea here and it went live ten days later.

I like posting thoughtful, fact driven, posts. I was curious if anyone actually cared.

[EdFNJ]

WARNING !!!! UN-THANKING can drop your credit score 10 points!

[DaleDivine]

Did my part and gave thanks...
:a040::a040::bigbow::clap2::clap2:

[dewilson58]

:bigbow:

[MandoMan]

What is the purpose and/or significance of “thanks” on posts? Is it like “like” on FB?

I just happened to notice the other day that I had 79 thanks. Today it’s down to 76.

I have apparently been un-thanked. Oh, the humanity!

I’ve seen people on Facebook and similar sites giving Likes every couple seconds to posts by people they know—without even reading the post! I think perhaps that reminds Facebook that these are friends.

On Talk of the Villages, I only give a Thumbs Up/Like for posts that give me information I didn’t know, like some company that does something well. (I also take a screen shot, print it, and add it to my home repair file.) Or, that information may tell me how to fix something or do something. Sometimes the information may give me useful insight into something going on here or elsewhere, sometimes with a link to the source of the information. I like posts by experts, and I don’t Like opinions not based on sound information.

I also give a Thumbs Up for posts that are thoughtful, informed, well-written, and interesting. That’s what I try to write, and that’s what I like to read. I never give one because I agree with a comment or because someone made a sarcastic remark.

I spent my career getting paid for my writing, and now that I have retired, my pay is a Thumbs Up or two if I spend ten minutes or half an hour crafting one post here. So, I value them and like to think I have earned them.

[Petersweeney]

Is there an internet for dummies book? I need one.

[MrFlorida]

I gave you one also... keep up the good work.

[rmd2]

What is the purpose and/or significance of “thanks” on posts? Is it like “like” on FB?

I just happened to notice the other day that I had 79 thanks. Today it’s down to 76.

I have apparently been un-thanked. Oh, the humanity!

I just thanked you to get your total up there. Hey I'm from Chicago too. We have to help each other out! :icon_wink:

[BettyInFL]

Did my 'thanks'!