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zodan(jos) · 12-29-2010, 02:56 AM - **1 Like**

Cool goed idee Adam

hrwut · 12-29-2010, 04:44 AM - **1 Like**

Goed!

Bedank!

oldlens · 12-29-2010, 10:07 AM

This is common on many forums and is often used as a personal popularity tag - rather then the user giving the "like" actually reading the entire thread too see if the issue was resolved.

I look as these as as just another tag, not really helpful for the users here but good for the posters ego, which is always a nice bonus.

I think the only person who should be able to tag a post as a "like" is the one who has posed the question to which the person is replying.

I am giving you all likes here - just because I can, to show how misleading this is.

Thank you.

oldlens · 12-29-2010, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by ddh

interesting

I agree!

m8o · 12-29-2010, 12:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by oldlens

I think the only person who should be able to tag a post as a "like" is the one who has posed the question to which the person is replying.

I am giving you all likes here - just because I can, to show how misleading this is.

In what I'm quoting, I can't in any way agree w/your 1st assertion because this being a photography forum so many threads are "photo sharing" threads where others are encouraged to participate by posting their pictures; just one example of the many many forms of threads that get created that are not "questions" and shouldn't be limited to only the OP "liking".

And regarding the 2nd sentence, be careful w/abuse/mis-use of the likes/rep system. I've seen moderator action and demerits issued for far less...

fevbusch · 12-29-2010, 12:59 PM

I agree, Adam. The content of the post is much more valuable and relevant
than the reps of contributors. After all, the qualities of a contributor,
such as his or her incisive and intelligent critiques and of course the obvious
consistent great quality of many of our contributors' images gives them a glowing reputation that is self-evident
without anyone voting for them. So a bloated reputation number is nothing more than just that. The proof is in the pudding.
Man, I love this Pentax forums.com!-!

Freddy

oldlens · 12-30-2010, 04:19 PM

I have rarely seen strong moderation - good to know and this will make all the difference in my participation here - deciding to stick around. Maybe I have found a place. So far I like what I am seeing in responses to my posts, many thanks. Hope I can be of help.

fevbusch · 12-30-2010, 04:50 PM

You're in good company, here, oldlens. Welcome! Freddy

MSD · 12-30-2010, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by oldlens

So far I like what I am seeing in responses to my posts, many thanks

Yes, Oldlens. I've recently joined and love the system.

tooppy · 12-31-2010, 02:46 AM

Well it has to be just me but I don't see anywhere this tag ThumbUp anywhere on the posts.
I want to clic, clic clic, but don't find the tag !

Adam · 12-31-2010, 02:49 AM

Click on the like link, lower left corner of this post, as in the screenshot.

1shot · 12-31-2010, 10:04 AM

There are no like links in the mobile skin. Is there a way to add them?

Adam · 12-31-2010, 10:09 AM

Not a supported feature of the mobile skin!

tooppy · 01-01-2011, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Click on the like link, lower left corner of this post, as in the screenshot.

OK I found it , the least I can say "it's not obvious". Can't you place the icone ThumbUp with the smilies or for example in each message, ready to be clic on. you won't get the result expected if people don't find the tool.

Just my two cents based on this experience.

Adam · 01-01-2011, 08:20 AM

Most members actually see a "like" text link, imo it couldn't really be in a more obvious place (and note that the first post here states its location), but since the feature isn't as useful as say the qr editor or multiquote, people are bound to ignore it or not notice it.

12-31-2010, 10:09 AM	#43
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01-01-2011, 06:31 AM	#44
tooppy New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Corsica Posts: 23	Make the tool obvious Originally posted by Adam Click on the like link, lower left corner of this post, as in the screenshot. OK I found it , the least I can say "it's not obvious". Can't you place the icone ThumbUp with the smilies or for example in each message, ready to be clic on. you won't get the result expected if people don't find the tool. Just my two cents based on this experience.

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12-29-2010, 02:56 AM - 1 Like	#31
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oldlens Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northeastern Ohio, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	This is common on many forums and is often used as a personal popularity tag - rather then the user giving the "like" actually reading the entire thread too see if the issue was resolved. I look as these as as just another tag, not really helpful for the users here but good for the posters ego, which is always a nice bonus. I think the only person who should be able to tag a post as a "like" is the one who has posed the question to which the person is replying. I am giving you all likes here - just because I can, to show how misleading this is. Thank you.

12-29-2010, 10:27 AM	#34
oldlens Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northeastern Ohio, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	Originally posted by ddh interesting I agree!

12-29-2010, 12:00 PM - 1 Like	#35
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by oldlens I think the only person who should be able to tag a post as a "like" is the one who has posed the question to which the person is replying. I am giving you all likes here - just because I can, to show how misleading this is. In what I'm quoting, I can't in any way agree w/your 1st assertion because this being a photography forum so many threads are "photo sharing" threads where others are encouraged to participate by posting their pictures; just one example of the many many forms of threads that get created that are not "questions" and shouldn't be limited to only the OP "liking". And regarding the 2nd sentence, be careful w/abuse/mis-use of the likes/rep system. I've seen moderator action and demerits issued for far less...

12-29-2010, 12:59 PM	#36
fevbusch Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,064	I agree, Adam. The content of the post is much more valuable and relevant than the reps of contributors. After all, the qualities of a contributor, such as his or her incisive and intelligent critiques and of course the obvious consistent great quality of many of our contributors' images gives them a glowing reputation that is self-evident without anyone voting for them. So a bloated reputation number is nothing more than just that. The proof is in the pudding. Man, I love this Pentax forums.com!-! Freddy

12-30-2010, 04:19 PM	#37
oldlens Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northeastern Ohio, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	I have rarely seen strong moderation - good to know and this will make all the difference in my participation here - deciding to stick around. Maybe I have found a place. So far I like what I am seeing in responses to my posts, many thanks. Hope I can be of help.

12-30-2010, 04:50 PM	#38
fevbusch Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,064	You're in good company, here, oldlens. Welcome! Freddy

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MSD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 163	Originally posted by oldlens So far I like what I am seeing in responses to my posts, many thanks Yes, Oldlens. I've recently joined and love the system.

12-31-2010, 02:46 AM	#40
tooppy New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Corsica Posts: 23	Well it has to be just me but I don't see anywhere this tag ThumbUp anywhere on the posts. I want to clic, clic clic, but don't find the tag !

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Click on the like link, lower left corner of this post, as in the screenshot.

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1shot Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 30	There are no like links in the mobile skin. Is there a way to add them?

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Most members actually see a "like" text link, imo it couldn't really be in a more obvious place (and note that the first post here states its location), but since the feature isn't as useful as say the qr editor or multiquote, people are bound to ignore it or not notice it.

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