Poll: XenForo

ubersonic · 25 Jan 2017 at 15:53

EVH said:
If you feel strongly against it, please leave some comments so we can review them.

Hell no, this isn't facebook or reddit.

If you add this feature it's just going to be a way for the various kliqs on here to pat each other on the back and visually gang up on other posters.

cheesyboy · 25 Jan 2017 at 15:56

I like that it removes the point of +1 posts, but the downside is the way it potentially helps bad arguments to steamroll good ones with a lazy click of support.

I think it better that you show your support for a position by arguing it yourself, or at least putting your name to an agreement, rather than just be a 'like' statistic.

ThundyCat · 25 Jan 2017 at 15:59

Phate said:
It's just a button on a forum. It amazes me so many people get in such a tiz over it

It's comical.

Reminds of when we added the new avatars and half of GD threw their toys out of their prams for at least a week.

james.miller · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:03

Don't see anybody getting in to a tiz either way tbh

Phate · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:03

james.miller said:
Don't see anybody getting in to a tiz either way tbh

The mention of cyber ganging up didn't give you that hint?

iamdjdz · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:05

I don't personally see the point of a like button. The forums work very well as they are, facelift will be nice and some extra features but not a like button.

Robbo · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:06

I'm personally not a fan of "Like" buttons. 2 main reasons:

It discourages a more thought out response (or a response at all) and may therefore stifle discussion
People will moan about people not liking their posts for various reasons (and the clique thing has some substance to it, potentially)

Very interesting times ahead either way though.

Burnsy2023 · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:18

Robbo said:
I'm personally not a fan of "Like" buttons. 2 main reasons:

It discourages a more thought out response (or a response at all) and may therefore stifle discussion

People will moan about people not liking their posts for various reasons (and the clique thing has some substance to it, potentially)

Very interesting times ahead either way though.

People who aren't going to post a well thought out post, won't do that regardless of the availability of absence of a like button. They are two very different demographics.

I personally think a like button is a good way to get visibility of quality posts where otherwise they wouldn't be recognised.

Armageus · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:23

Burnsy2023 said:
I personally think a like button is a good way to get visibility of quality posts where otherwise they wouldn't be recognised.

Quality posts.... where?

do they have a letterbox?

LIKE LIKE LIKE

ThundyCat · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:24

Burnsy2023 said:
People who aren't going to post a well thought out post, won't do that regardless of the availability of absence of a like button. They are two very different demographics.

I personally think a like button is a good way to get visibility of quality posts where otherwise they wouldn't be recognised.

I'm really not fussed, if people don't like the function then don't use it.

Bonjour · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:24

james.miller said:
the whole like thing was discussed before and pretty much universally panned, wasnt it?

It's a terrible idea either way.

#like

james.miller · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:27

ThundyCat said:
I'm really not fussed, if people don't like the function then don't use it.

Last time we were asked, most people didnt want it. Same this time round. If you guys arent fussed, why add it at all?

ubersonic · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:34

Burnsy2023 said:
I personally think a like button is a good way to get visibility of quality posts where otherwise they wouldn't be recognised.

That's how they work in theory.

The reality is that they are used so that people can express that they like the person making the post more than the person they are discussing/debating with. It's basically a popularity tool thing.

McBain · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:41

Like is pointless without dislike imo.

Actually, I don't like the idea full stop.

TwsT · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:42

like buttons generally reward quips and humour over content in my experience but i don't care

A thanks button in the hardware sections may be more appropriate as there are some helpful people around.

subbytna · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:56

TwsT said:
A thanks button in the hardware sections may be more appropriate as there are some helpful people around.

That's an option I don't mind.

ecksmen · 25 Jan 2017 at 17:01

I don't really understand the point, and feel it would lower contributions to posts in favour of "likes".

I'd rather see "dislikes".

I wouldn't use either mind.

Whens the new forum going live?

TheOtherOption · 25 Jan 2017 at 17:04

TwsT said:
A thanks button in the hardware sections may be more appropriate as there are some helpful people around.

I'm not overly bothered about like buttons generally but as above a thanks button for good hardware recommendations / help would be good!

shine · 25 Jan 2017 at 17:09

TwsT said:
like buttons generally reward quips and humour over content in my experience but i don't care

A thanks button in the hardware sections may be more appropriate as there are some helpful people around.

This sounds like a good idea.

ThundyCat · 25 Jan 2017 at 17:13

james.miller said:
Last time we were asked, most people didnt want it. Same this time round. If you guys arent fussed, why add it at all?

Well because I don't work for OcUK and it's not my call.

ecksmen said:
Whens the new forum going live?

Within the next two weeks.

Poll: XenForo

Should the new forum feature a "like" system? (note: this is like only, not dislike)

Yes

No