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A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or helpful

PostPosted: Nov 1st, '11, 14:37
by wittyusername


I notice alot of forums now have thumbs or like buttons,
Its good to know that people are finding your post helpful and youre not a rambler who no one listens to :lol:


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Nov 1st, '11, 15:29
by Chris Black
I've wanted to like peoples posts in the past too.

Would be a good feature, however adding a response along with your appreciation for the previous post often sparks more interesting conversation.


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Nov 1st, '11, 16:33
by wittyusername
it would have to be just a dropdown list of ,good,helpful,funny, etc or if you had a response it might take the thread off topic? you know like the thing youtube have just brought in- the 'reaction to this video' function


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Nov 1st, '11, 17:48
by Lawrence
ACE T wrote:I've wanted to like peoples posts in the past too.

I've wanted to like peoples posts it the past too, but some people round here make it quite difficult sometimes!


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Nov 1st, '11, 18:25
by Ant
I like the plus or minus system, especially when questions are asked as you can quickly hone in on what is regarded as the most comprehensive answer, I will normally read that first then read back through the other responses for useful nuggets of info.


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Nov 1st, '11, 20:23
by Chris Black
Lawrence wrote:
ACE T wrote:I've wanted to like peoples posts in the past too.

I've wanted to like peoples posts it the past too, but some people round here make it quite difficult sometimes!


like


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Nov 1st, '11, 20:24
by Alec Burns
Lawrence wrote:
ACE T wrote:I've wanted to like peoples posts in the past too.

I've wanted to like peoples posts it the past too, but some people round here make it quite difficult sometimes!

:twisted:


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Nov 2nd, '11, 01:10
by ej16
As Ace T said, when you reply to someone saying that there post was good it sparks a more interesting conversation.
I think a like button wouldn't work


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Nov 2nd, '11, 01:13
by wittyusername
I don't see how it couldn't work? all you are doing is giving a thumbs up, how many people just don't bother replying to a lot of stuff because it would mean they would be on here ALL day?
they would be more likely to just thumb up and the people who would usually reply would reply anyway.
It's not like i said just have a like button and disable all reply functions :wink:


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Nov 2nd, '11, 11:37
by Chris Black
A lot of this depends on the forums functionality too, it may not even be possible?

I like the idea of either a thumbs up button or, as I've seen before somewhere, a kudos/thanks button which gives the poster kudos points.


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Nov 2nd, '11, 18:59
by Mandrake
I'm not aware of a 'like' or 'dislike' feature for posts or threads, sorry,


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Nov 3rd, '11, 11:35
by Chris Black
I think the thanks system is available in phpbb. I've no idea how difficult this is to implement though...

http://www.phpbb.com/customise/db/mod/thanks_for_posts/


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Nov 3rd, '11, 11:40
by Chris Black
Looks like a "like" mod was in development a year ago too...

http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopi ... &t=2113726


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Nov 7th, '11, 18:28
by Ste Porterfield
ACE T wrote:I think the thanks system is available in phpbb. I've no idea how difficult this is to implement though...

http://www.phpbb.com/customise/db/mod/thanks_for_posts/" target="_blank


That looks like it would do the trick.


Re: A 'thumbs up' or 'like' for posts that are funny or help

PostPosted: Jan 26th, '12, 01:02
by samfairweathermagic
yes please would be very helpfull when looking for advice or anything else aswell or just for the dove head when sharing a laugh