Like and Dislike Buttons

That is exactly why they shouldn’t be implemented!

“Likes” make it way too easy to create a petty and hostile environment. Be a man and tell someone that you don’t like them.

Maybe a thank you button instead? I do understand everyone’s thoughts. Likes and post counts may make things more competitive and you would have “clout” chasers. But it does increase activity on some level. That’s why you have moderators to handle members like that though

I’m with those erring on the side of caution.

Feedback can be nice, knowing that loads of people silently agree with you (or making you realize you’ve been acting like a tool). But such a system can be easily abused, and it’s part of the reason why sites like Twitter became cancerous. People get dopamine hits from positive feedback, and it turns social media into a drug as people compete to say some of the most ridiculous nonsense to keep getting those likes. As it is right now, forums like this one are reminiscent of the good old days of what the Internet used to be like.

Oh no, it’s absolutely fine and I appreciate you creating this topic because it does give us some sort of insight as to what everyone would like. I personally like the idea of some sort of “like” function, but also understand that it could easily end up being a clout chasing circle jerk as well.

I never participated on any forum with any sort of like/dislike button. I don’t see the need. Eventually you will come to learn certain posters and how to take their posts.

On other social media I think the like button is a double edged sword. It brings engagement and feedback but leads to dopamine hits and can be addictive. Human psychology really isn’t built for this. People chasing likes on social media have lead to a lot of craziness.