[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Boomer

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]

Originally Posted by justjim

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

Thanks Boomer!!!

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

I just spent all morning going thru and thanking 500 posts.

Now I have to go back and read them.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

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)

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.