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Forum Information => Forum suggestions => Resolved Issues => Topic started by: Teal Turken on 2013 Jun 16, 19:50:55

Title: Like a post Button
Post by: Teal Turken on 2013 Jun 16, 19:50:55
This just came up in a roleplay, I credit Dark Gods for the idea but not for this thread.

There should be a "Like post" button next to the Quote post button. :D
Title: Re: Like a post Button
Post by: jimm on 2013 Jun 16, 20:54:19
maybe I'll make it a part of my script that hides topics in the new replies / unread posts page
Title: Re: Like a post Button
Post by: McSleuthburger on 2013 Jun 16, 20:55:32
I could imagine this ending like the rep system we had before, if it was implemented
people would make comments just for the sake of trying to get likes
Title: Re: Like a post Button
Post by: Pipkin on 2013 Jun 16, 21:41:44
Quote from: McSleuthburger on 2013 Jun 16, 20:55:32
I could imagine this ending like the rep system we had before, if it was implemented
people would make comments just for the sake of trying to get likes

This is why we disabled it on my forums.  I believe the function exists by default on most forums so making a script to add it shouldn't be necessary.(But then again, and as i've pointed out enough times, I don't know SMF's backend at all)

On the other hand, perhaps a "Thank You" button may be a good idea, but imo it seems rather redundant,  if someone wants to thank someone or comment on their post they can just post a comment.
Title: Re: Like a post Button
Post by: Teal Turken on 2013 Jun 19, 12:57:13
Quote from: McSleuthburger on 2013 Jun 16, 20:55:32
I could imagine this ending like the rep system we had before, if it was implemented
people would make comments just for the sake of trying to get likes

oh yeah, I forgot all about that.
I'm rather surprised that became an issue but knowing that happened before I can see why a "like post" button wouldn't be such a good idea.
Title: Re: Like a post Button
Post by: HerpyDooves on 2013 Jun 19, 16:12:11
http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=2949.0

I asked the same question a year ago. lol
Title: Re: Like a post Button
Post by: McSleuthburger on 2013 Jun 19, 17:21:32
I mean in theory it is great but in practice it just wont work ;)