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The "Thanks" Button

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I like that it is there, and I use it often. I feel it is a bit counter intuitive sometimes. Of course, when someone answers my question or posts a great response in my thread, I want to say "Hey thanks for posting that", then it is appropriate.

Sometimes I just want to give someone a thumbs up on a good response, or a great post without saying "thank you". Have you guys entertained the notion of adding that to the forums?

It would be a great feature to see.		2011-09-06 05:16:00

Author:
tdarb
Posts: 689

The result is the same, no? I mean whether there is a thumbs up or a thank you underneath your comment, you know someone appreciated your comment.2011-09-06 08:38:00

Author:
Syroc
Posts: 3193

sure, but when browsing posts it seems odd to click "Thanks", when all you mean to say is "I agree", or "Nice Post". From a usability standpoint, it is a bit strange.2011-09-06 08:42:00

Author:
tdarb
Posts: 689

It's the same thing.

Thanking someone for voicing your same opinions and saving your time for typing is good 		2011-09-06 08:59:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Yeah you can use thanks for many things and it does all mean the same thing.
so it's cool. and remember having to many options is annoying.
it's best to keep everything as simple as possible~
*mew		2011-09-06 15:14:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

sure, but when browsing posts it seems odd to click "Thanks", when all you mean to say is "I agree", or "Nice Post". From a usability standpoint, it is a bit strange.

I kinda agree - it might be possible to change the text "Thanks" to something more generic like "Like", but I s'pose then people would ask for a "Dislike" button (which we kinda used to have, but was removed (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=25312-Should-the-Rep-System-be-Removed), mainly due to repeated abuse).

TBH, the easiest solution is just to pretend that "Thanks" means "I liked this post", then we don't have to change anything. 		2011-09-06 19:06:00

Author:
Aya042
Posts: 2870

but I s'pose then people would ask for a "Dislike"

A Dislike Button is always a bad idea.
I've seen many forums over time and most almost all
end with them removing it.

Plus when you think about it, A dislike button is supporting Negative feelings.
and a forum that wants to support happiness/fun times/good feelings ETC
should never even remotely think of adding a dislike button~

So it did not surprise me to hear when you guys removed it before I even joined this place.
*mew		2011-09-06 20:02:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

No, the "Thanks" button is way too mainstream.

2011-09-06 20:52:00

Author:
craigmond
Posts: 2426

Just leave it as it is, there's no problem at all! 2011-09-06 22:48:00

Author:
zzmorg82
Posts: 948

I kinda agree - it might be possible to change the text "Thanks" to something more generic like "Like", but I s'pose then people would ask for a "Dislike" button (which we kinda used to have, but was removed (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=25312-Should-the-Rep-System-be-Removed), mainly due to repeated abuse).

TBH, the easiest solution is just to pretend that "Thanks" means "I liked this post", then we don't have to change anything.

Can you change it to "Meh Liek!" 		2011-09-07 08:42:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

I kinda agree - it might be possible to change the text "Thanks" to something more generic like "Like", but I s'pose then people would ask for a "Dislike" button

If they don't like the post then don't reply. It is so simple and it doesn't hurt anyone's feelings. No one asked you to respond to the post or dislike it. You should just keep that to yourself. So you can change it to like if you want. People ask for other stupid things on this site, you don't have to reply to the post and complain. (Unless it requires a 'Report' for bad content. )		2011-09-07 18:12:00

Author:
Roneranger
Posts: 415

I just hope this doesn't end up like Youtube--where the most pointless comments get to the top because it mentions Justin Bieber. Maybe just changing the name from "Thanks!" to "Like" would be good?2011-09-07 19:07:00

Author:
Sackpapoi
Posts: 1195

Part of the reason it's "Thanks" rather than something more generic is simply because we don't want to widen its intended use. We're more than aware of the fact that it's used for more than just thanking others for quality posts, but that's not specifically why the feature exists - so if abuse ever became a problem, we'd have the latitude to come in and say, "well, you misused that feature." If we generalized the feature, suddenly its "intended" use widens, giving us less leverage if we ever had to address abuse. It's a bit strange, I know, but that's it is what it is.2011-09-07 20:55:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

I get it. (I think) ^ _ ^2011-09-08 17:40:00

Author:
Roneranger
Posts: 415

I didn't realize people were so passionate about this. The thanks button, and its current uses don't fit neatly together. I get what you guys are saying though. I didn't mean to say things should change to have a voting system in place; or even adding a like button.

I think that changing the word "Thanks" to something with a slightly looser meaning like "Cheers" would be more intuitive for new users. It works either way though. It's just something that has bugged me some, so I thought I would mention it.		2011-09-08 18:50:00

Author:
tdarb
Posts: 689

I didn't realize people were so passionate about this. The thanks button, and its current uses don't fit neatly together. I get what you guys are saying though. I didn't mean to say things should change to have a voting system in place; or even adding a like button.

I think that changing the word "Thanks" to something with a slightly looser meaning like "Cheers" would be more intuitive for new users. It works either way though. It's just something that has bugged me some, so I thought I would mention it.

I wouldn't call it passion - simply a decision based on experience. In my experience, it's easier to manage issues related to a specific feature when that feature is specific and clear in its intended purpose. At the issue's root, it's the same reason we don't have a chat room or off-topic forum. Specificity is surprisingly important to keeping things running smoothly.		2011-09-08 21:02:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

I wouldn't call it passion - simply a decision based on experience. In my experience, it's easier to manage issues related to a specific feature when that feature is specific and clear in its intended purpose. At the issue's root, it's the same reason we don't have a chat room or off-topic forum. Specificity is surprisingly important to keeping things running smoothly.

Since you have decided to go online, can you please view my Website Header post, unless I need to talk to Aya instead?		2011-09-10 17:06:00

Author:
Roneranger
Posts: 415

I thanked every post in this thread. That's how I roll.2011-09-10 18:28:00

Author:
Ayneh
Posts: 2454

A Dislike Button is always a bad idea.
I've seen many forums over time and most almost all
end with them removing it.

Plus when you think about it, A dislike button is supporting Negative feelings.
and a forum that wants to support happiness/fun times/good feelings ETC
should never even remotely think of adding a dislike button~

So it did not surprise me to hear when you guys removed it before I even joined this place.
*mew

Heh, a relatively big forum I frequent has temporarily removed the dislike function due to a forum update, and members are clamoring for it back.

I guess different systems work for different situations. *shrug*		2011-09-10 21:38:00

Author:
Vector-Espio-Fan
Posts: 119

I thanked every post in this thread. That's how I roll.

And we thanked you back! 		2011-09-10 23:01:00

Author:
Roneranger
Posts: 415

I thanked every post in this thread. That's how I roll.

Were you doing it just for the sheer irony? If so, I salute you

On another forum I visit, they have the option to give positive or negative rep. You can't give rep to the smae person over and over, you have to spread it around first.		2011-09-27 12:56:00

Author:
Ali_Star
Posts: 4085

On another forum I visit, they have the option to give positive or negative rep. You can't give rep to the smae person over and over, you have to spread it around first.

The problem with that is that the internet is a cruel and unforgiving place. And this site attracts a lot of younger, inexperienced and international members who might not have English as their primary language. All it takes is one misstep and that brand new member has a whole load of negative reputation, and they never come back. Negative reinforcement is mostly used to troll, ridicule or disagree with someone (rather than having to bother with some sort of coherent argument as to why they may disagree with that person.)

The point of introducing the "Thanks" button is that it reinforces the positive and takes the focus away from the negative. If you like a post and think it's helpful or insightful, use the "Thanks" feature. If you don't, scroll along.

It takes a lot of posting, responding and receiving thanks to get a full reputation bar. And really, at the end of the day, what does it all really represent? We all started off with that one little green bar sitting by it's lonesome off to the side. Did it make what we wrote less meaningful?

I'd argue not.		2011-09-27 17:18:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

The problem with that is that the internet is a cruel and unforgiving place. And this site attracts a lot of younger, inexperienced and international members who might not have English as their primary language. All it takes is one misstep and that brand new member has a whole load of negative reputation, and they never come back. Negative reinforcement is mostly used to troll, ridicule or disagree with someone (rather than having to bother with some sort of coherent argument as to why they may disagree with that person.)

The point of introducing the "Thanks" button is that it reinforces the positive and takes the focus away from the negative. If you like a post and think it's helpful or insightful, use the "Thanks" feature. If you don't, scroll along.

It takes a lot of posting, responding and receiving thanks to get a full reputation bar. And really, at the end of the day, what does it all really represent? We all started off with that one little green bar sitting by it's lonesome off to the side. Did it make what we wrote less meaningful?

I'd argue not.

I actually see nothing wrong with the current format, I was merely giving an alternative, an example of how things are done elsewhere. Like you say, it reinforces positivity, rather than negativity. Even so, on the site I visit (which like this site, has a fair number of younger members), the system isn't exploited. I've gotten into a fair few arguments on that site, but have never felt the need to give someone negative rep, unless I've been given some. I've been an active member (more active than on here) and have only gotten "negged" 2 or 3 times.
Generally, I think that if someone took the effort to join this site, then there is a very high chance that they have some interest in LBP, and are not just here to troll, therefore neg repping everyone they see is gonna get them nowhere.

Maybe I'm giving people too much credit? Maybe if rep was introduced, it'd turn into a "R4R or i neg u" fest? Who knows? If it ain't broke, don't fix it I guess 		2011-09-27 19:11:00

Author:
Ali_Star
Posts: 4085

...Generally, I think that if someone took the effort to join this site, then there is a very high chance that they have some interest in LBP, and are not just here to troll, therefore neg repping everyone they see is gonna get them nowhere...

I disagree, there are a lot of spammers on this site. It won't take you long to find them either.

Personally, the 'Thanks' button was never an issue for me. In fact, I didn't even think twice about it. I just used it when it needed to be used. I actually prefer that the site is promoting positivity by leaving only a 'Thanks' button, not 'Like' which kinda sounds ignorant, or 'Dislike' which is even worse. Plus, Mm are partners to this site, and their entire game is supposed to be positive. What point is it, if someone makes a fan site which allows very negative feedback to be used towards the users. So the current 'Thanks' button is fine.

I will conclude by saying that the website also allows you to report posts. So if a 'Dislike' button was added, there would be two negative buttons, and only one positive button. That would be very one sided if you asked me.		2011-09-29 17:13:00

Author:
Roneranger
Posts: 415


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