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Petef56 · 05-28-2011, 12:37 AM

I personally love the new LIKE feature!!!

Clicking on... LIKE allows me to conveniently & efficiently;
* Say.. THANK YOU to someone for their post.
* Say.. I AGREE WITH YOUR comment or post.
* Approve of someone's opinion.
* Let the person know I LIKE his post!

All without cluttering the thread with a bunch of short quoted messages.

Who else LOVES the new LIKE feature?
Click LIKE if you do!

---pete---

**EzyStvy** · 05-28-2011, 05:12 AM

Oh no.... The thread has had 19 views and only two "likes." Guess the feature should be turned off

I could live without the notification that someone likes somethng I typed

David M · 05-28-2011, 09:43 AM

I'm neutral on it. Don't see many advantages nor disadvantages.

**jdeb** · 05-28-2011, 09:46 AM

I like it. It is a good way to let someone know you appreciate their comments.

quartet-man · 05-28-2011, 10:06 AM

I think I might have been the first person to use it. I had not seen it used by anyone else. After I did, I noticed others doing it. I could be wrong, but I didn't even know if only the poster would know or what, and then saw it was on the post. I would have noticed that, but I don't read every post here I am sure.

As far as the feature, I like it. I comment quite a bit, but there are times I like or agree with a post, but may not have anything to add and may not always want to quote it or say, "amen", "you are right" etc. This is an efficient way to do that and probably keeps the threads more manageable. It also helps in those situations where someone might like what I post, but doesn't comment. It lets me know they read and agree even if they don't comment.

The notifications are nice to know someone did, but I wish maybe that there were a way to separate those in the notifications from PMs (on the main page), but that is a small quibble. I would rather know that someone did than not know.

Preston · 05-28-2011, 10:20 AM

Not for me, but I know that I am in the minority. I have yet to set up a Facebook page.

Just can't get into it...

(Perhaps I am secretly afraid that no one would friend me!

)

quartet-man · 05-28-2011, 10:40 AM

The like above was about the friend quip.

Nuclear Krusader · 05-28-2011, 10:48 AM

I'm ambivalent anent it. Is there a dislike feature, or do I have to continue disagreeing with quartet MANually?

quartet-man · 05-28-2011, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuclear Krusader

I'm ambivalent anent it. Is there a dislike feature, or do I have to continue disagreeing with quartet MANually?

And here I expected an explosive comment out of you, Nuke.

Preston · 05-28-2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David M

I'm neutral on it. Don't see many advantages nor disadvantages.

Good advertising for the Mech?

Nuclear Krusader · 05-28-2011, 04:22 PM

How can it help advertising, it being an internal feature?

Preston · 05-28-2011, 04:59 PM

Well, I was just thinking, spread the PC Mech word...

I don't have a page, but when you 'like' something, doesn't it show up on your wall/news feed? And then your friends see that you 'liked' something?

Anyway, I saw the Facebook like at the top of the thread and thought the like was 'like' related to the Facebook like...like ya know what I mean?

Oh well, I'm going back to my rotary phone and make a call.

Nuclear Krusader · 05-28-2011, 05:07 PM

Oh, I see. Well, in that case it might work. I wouldn't be able to tell, since I don't use social networking or news feeds.

Preston · 05-28-2011, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuclear Krusader

Oh, I see. Well, in that case it might work. I wouldn't be able to tell, since I don't use social networking or news feeds.

Yea, I guess I see now that the Like on the thread is an internal feature. I guess I don't 'like' it now since it confused me

quartet-man · 05-28-2011, 05:14 PM

The Facebook "like" and the "like" feature here are similar, but unrelated. As Nuke said, the one here is an internal feature. They do seem to have some Facebook promo features too, but not the like feature here.

Nuclear Krusader · 05-28-2011, 05:23 PM

One think I'd like is to not get notifications about what I've said having been liked. I care about the PMs, but not about the likes.

Preston · 05-28-2011, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Preston

Well, I was just thinking, spread the PC Mech word...

I don't have a page, but when you 'like' something, doesn't it show up on your wall/news feed? And then your friends see that you 'liked' something?

Had to edit that post, I sounded a little cranky and didn't intend to.

***glc*** · 05-28-2011, 06:04 PM

I don't know how to turn off the "like" notifications. That's part of vBSEO and I don't have access.

quartet-man · 05-28-2011, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuclear Krusader

One think I'd like is to not get notifications about what I've said having been liked. I care about the PMs, but not about the likes.

I am SO fighting the temptation to like this if for no other reason than to pick on Nuke.

catacon · 05-29-2011, 12:06 AM

G, do you know what the plug-in is called?

**Force Flow** · 05-29-2011, 12:43 AM

I don't really have much of an opinion on the feature. So far, it doesn't seem to get in the way of anything.

***glc*** · 05-29-2011, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catacon

G, do you know what the plug-in is called?

It's vBSEO.

vBSEO - The Leading SEO Plugin for vBulletin

Nuclear Krusader · 05-29-2011, 06:16 PM

Can guests cast likes?

***glc*** · 05-29-2011, 09:05 PM

Nope, but a guest can share.

David M · 05-29-2011, 09:51 PM

Until I read the last few posts, I thought it was a Facebook thing as well which is why I was neutral on it, because I am not involved in Facebook.

05-28-2011, 12:37 AM	#1
Petef56 Member (10 bit) Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA, New Jersey Posts: 534	Who's Loving the new LIKE feature? I personally love the new LIKE feature!!! Clicking on... LIKE allows me to conveniently & efficiently; * Say.. THANK YOU to someone for their post. * Say.. I AGREE WITH YOUR comment or post. * Approve of someone's opinion. * Let the person know I LIKE his post! All without cluttering the thread with a bunch of short quoted messages. Who else LOVES the new LIKE feature? Click LIKE if you do! ---pete---

05-28-2011, 05:12 AM	#2
EzyStvy Ride 'em Cowboy Staff Premium Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 9,472	Oh no.... The thread has had 19 views and only two "likes." Guess the feature should be turned off I could live without the notification that someone likes somethng I typed __________________ Imagine a world where dogs took bad owners to the pound...

05-28-2011, 09:43 AM	#3
David M Techphile. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 6,546	I'm neutral on it. Don't see many advantages nor disadvantages. __________________ Asus P8P67 WS Revolution \| Intel 2600K @ 4.7 GHz \| Win 7 Pro 64 \|8 gigs Corsair 1600 \| Two Diamond 6990's in Crossfire\| Corsair AX1200 \| Thermalright Silver Arrow \| Western Digital Black 2TB 64 meg cache \| Lian-Li PC-A71B \| Logitec Z-5500 \| Three Asus 26" VW266H monitors running under Eyefinity \|

05-28-2011, 10:06 AM	#5
quartet-man Saved by grace Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,549	I think I might have been the first person to use it. I had not seen it used by anyone else. After I did, I noticed others doing it. I could be wrong, but I didn't even know if only the poster would know or what, and then saw it was on the post. I would have noticed that, but I don't read every post here I am sure. As far as the feature, I like it. I comment quite a bit, but there are times I like or agree with a post, but may not have anything to add and may not always want to quote it or say, "amen", "you are right" etc. This is an efficient way to do that and probably keeps the threads more manageable. It also helps in those situations where someone might like what I post, but doesn't comment. It lets me know they read and agree even if they don't comment. The notifications are nice to know someone did, but I wish maybe that there were a way to separate those in the notifications from PMs (on the main page), but that is a small quibble. I would rather know that someone did than not know. __________________ My custom work system: ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 / Intel Core i5-750 / CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) / Windows XP SP3 / SAPPHIRE 100292L Radeon HD 5450 / 2 LITE-ON 24X DVD Writers SATA Model iHAS424-98 / 2 W.D. Caviars Black WD1001FALS 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s / Antec Sonata III 500 Black with 500W Power Supply / Rosewill RCR-IC002 74-in-1 USB 2.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB port Last edited by quartet-man; 05-28-2011 at 10:41 AM. Reason: Correct grammar mistake

05-28-2011, 10:48 AM	#8
Nuclear Krusader Mondsreitersmann Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Skingrad Posts: 8,969	I'm ambivalent anent it. Is there a dislike feature, or do I have to continue disagreeing with quartet MANually? __________________ Darum still, füg' ich mich, wie Gott es will. Nun, so will ich wacker streiten, und sollt' ich den Tod erleiden, stirbt ein braver Reitersmann.

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05-28-2011, 09:46 AM	#4
jdeb Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 5,223	I like it. It is a good way to let someone know you appreciate their comments.

05-28-2011, 10:20 AM	#6
Preston Member (10 bit) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO U.S.A. Posts: 538	Not for me, but I know that I am in the minority. I have yet to set up a Facebook page. Just can't get into it... (Perhaps I am secretly afraid that no one would friend me! )

05-28-2011, 10:40 AM	#7
quartet-man Saved by grace Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,549	The like above was about the friend quip.

05-28-2011, 04:22 PM	#11
Nuclear Krusader Mondsreitersmann Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Skingrad Posts: 8,969	How can it help advertising, it being an internal feature?

05-28-2011, 04:59 PM	#12
Preston Member (10 bit) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO U.S.A. Posts: 538	Well, I was just thinking, spread the PC Mech word... I don't have a page, but when you 'like' something, doesn't it show up on your wall/news feed? And then your friends see that you 'liked' something? Anyway, I saw the Facebook like at the top of the thread and thought the like was 'like' related to the Facebook like...like ya know what I mean? Oh well, I'm going back to my rotary phone and make a call. Last edited by Preston; 05-28-2011 at 05:17 PM. Reason: Second sentence sounded a little snooty (didn't intend it that way)

05-28-2011, 05:07 PM	#13
Nuclear Krusader Mondsreitersmann Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Skingrad Posts: 8,969	Oh, I see. Well, in that case it might work. I wouldn't be able to tell, since I don't use social networking or news feeds.

05-28-2011, 05:14 PM	#15
quartet-man Saved by grace Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,549	The Facebook "like" and the "like" feature here are similar, but unrelated. As Nuke said, the one here is an internal feature. They do seem to have some Facebook promo features too, but not the like feature here.

05-28-2011, 05:23 PM	#16
Nuclear Krusader Mondsreitersmann Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Skingrad Posts: 8,969	One think I'd like is to not get notifications about what I've said having been liked. I care about the PMs, but not about the likes.

05-28-2011, 06:04 PM	#18
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 41,184	I don't know how to turn off the "like" notifications. That's part of vBSEO and I don't have access.

05-29-2011, 12:06 AM	#20
catacon Chop Chop Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,038	G, do you know what the plug-in is called?

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05-29-2011, 12:43 AM	#21
Force Flow Barefoot on the Moon! Staff Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northeastern USA Posts: 13,805	I don't really have much of an opinion on the feature. So far, it doesn't seem to get in the way of anything. __________________ There are two secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day, and you have to have a dream.

05-29-2011, 06:16 PM	#23
Nuclear Krusader Mondsreitersmann Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Skingrad Posts: 8,969	Can guests cast likes?

05-29-2011, 09:05 PM	#24
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 41,184	Nope, but a guest can share.

05-29-2011, 09:51 PM	#25
David M Techphile. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 6,546	Until I read the last few posts, I thought it was a Facebook thing as well which is why I was neutral on it, because I am not involved in Facebook.

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