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trof

(54,256 posts) Sun Apr 29, 2018, 07:15 PM Apr 2018

Proposed: We need a way to "like" comments to a post. [View all]

Like reddit.
Or "not like", for that matter.
Do you agree, or not?
Weigh in.

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Proposed: We need a way to "like" comments to a post. [View all] trof Apr 2018 OP

*click* like renate Apr 2018 #1

I agree but then how about 'don't like' or 'hate' or 'love' ... CurtEastPoint Apr 2018 #2

Agree!! MaryMagdaline Apr 2018 #3

How does that differ from "recommend?" nt LAS14 Apr 2018 #4

It would be the same thing. bearsfootball516 Apr 2018 #6

Ah! OK, then, yes, I'm for this. nt LAS14 Apr 2018 #8

You are confusing "post" and "thread" Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2018 #46

The "valentines" are a good way to recommend a post and a poster erronis Apr 2018 #48

They and post-likes become a bit of a popularity contest. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2018 #53

Jeez - I must be doing something wrong. I've given out 40 hearts this year and got none in return. erronis Apr 2018 #57

Agree. This is a site to exchange ideas & info, not a popularity/unpopularity or ratings contest. stuffmatters Apr 2018 #65

I think we need a "trof seal of approval" stamp True Dough Apr 2018 #5

Aw shucks. trof Apr 2018 #9

No relation True Dough Apr 2018 #12

And unlike. Kingofalldems Apr 2018 #7

Unrec !!! Iggo Apr 2018 #10

bastid trof Apr 2018 #11

A "bastid" button True Dough Apr 2018 #13

LMAO. Really. Thanks. trof Apr 2018 #17

Like NightWatcher Apr 2018 #15

Pretty sure we had that at Cha Apr 2018 #75

At one time, there there was an unrec button as well as a rec button, Arkansas Granny Apr 2018 #14

I remember that backtoblue Apr 2018 #21

O my gawd, "teh clicks" !!! Iggo Apr 2018 #22

I don't think it lasted long lol backtoblue Apr 2018 #25

That's what I remember, too. Arkansas Granny Apr 2018 #24

Yes, we had unrec for OPs on DU.2 Rhiannon12866 Apr 2018 #47

A red button and a blue button that look like little pills? ProudLib72 Apr 2018 #16

Sure. That would work. Maybe? trof Apr 2018 #19

Well you couldn't have a 'not like' or 'hate' button elocs Apr 2018 #18

Well, that goes without saying. trof Apr 2018 #20

... hunter Apr 2018 #23

... trof Apr 2018 #26

... sprinkleeninow Apr 2018 #72

... left-of-center2012 Apr 2018 #54

I really don't like that. I end up wasting time to see if there is some interesting text. . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2018 #62

And I never know if the ... means the poster is saying "meh" or "yawn" or "ok" or "good". . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2018 #63

What about a "Meh" button? Tribalceltic Apr 2018 #27

Right! I want one of those too. trof Apr 2018 #28

+1 RandomAccess Apr 2018 #29

+1 It works for me. aikoaiko Apr 2018 #30

+1 Freethinker65 Apr 2018 #52

Agreed. misanthrope Apr 2018 #31

Nope. Tried before and was abused Zorro Apr 2018 #32

Thumbs up, thumbs down option Lunabell Apr 2018 #33

Thumb up, thumb down...might help self regulate... pbmus Apr 2018 #34

I like this post/reply! Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2018 #35

Disgree about the "not like" question everything Apr 2018 #36

I know this is going to sound crazy, but it just might be crazy enough to work. Captain Stern Apr 2018 #37

We already often see replies like +1, etc. Rhiannon12866 Apr 2018 #82

I am sort of new here, nocoincidences Apr 2018 #38

We had it here, once upon a time, on DU... Javaman Apr 2018 #39

I miss Unrec... SidDithers Apr 2018 #44

it truly was. :) nt Javaman Apr 2018 #83

Agreed! silverweb Apr 2018 #40

No. I like the way it is. It forces people to WRITE something rather than just click a button. SunSeeker Apr 2018 #41

Agreed! radical noodle Apr 2018 #42

UT-oh. no text sprinkleeninow Apr 2018 #73

The whole internet does not need to be modeled after Facebook. milestogo Apr 2018 #43

I agree also. It would be nice if there is an excellent post PatrickforO Apr 2018 #45

Good idea. Recommendation of a most excellent post/reply. 👍 n/t sprinkleeninow Apr 2018 #78

You are confusing "posts", "comments", "replies", and "threads". Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2018 #49

i have been pestering the guys about this. my suggestion- mopinko Apr 2018 #50

The Upgrade is long overdue imo. BadGimp Apr 2018 #51

I don't participate in Facebook, but my son, who did, believes that the absence of a "dislike..." NNadir Apr 2018 #55

Likey like Achilleaze Apr 2018 #56

I already look for the "Like" button. I'd love to be able to click on one! Maraya1969 Apr 2018 #58

It has long been my suspicion ... left-of-center2012 Apr 2018 #59

Finger hovering over the blech button. 😊 end of massage sprinkleeninow Apr 2018 #77

They have that on youtube also tclambert Apr 2018 #60

Certainly you remember DU rec/unrec feature? CrispyQ Apr 2018 #61

I want a Solly is great and wonderful button. No other option. Duh. Solly Mack Apr 2018 #64

I vote yes. Talitha Apr 2018 #66

THANKYOU! OMGWTF Apr 2018 #67

I don't know... docgee Apr 2018 #68

Maybe..... spicysista Apr 2018 #69

What you say! 👊 I have discovered stuff about me, myself and I.😉 sprinkleeninow Apr 2018 #76

A 'not like' would make sense. Insightus Apr 2018 #70

I think responses to OPs says it all. democratisphere Apr 2018 #71

I've wished for Cha Apr 2018 #74

Yes to a like button. dem4decades Apr 2018 #79

Disagree.. Raine Apr 2018 #80

I find myself looking for the like button and realizing it isn't there. CozyMystery Apr 2018 #81

Been there, done that, and LWolf Apr 2018 #84

Yes! I've wished for a 'rec' button so many times. scipan Apr 2018 #85