May We Please Have a "Like" Button?

**CMcG** · 11th May 13, 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by MacGumerait

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Perhaps the pole should simply ask :

Like Button on XMarks ?

Yes

No

There should be no need for the added text with the yes or no questions . The additional text sways the response .

I'm not a pollster, just a guy who wants a like button, so there's no hiding my bias. Polls can't be changed once they are set up. If it really bothers you, then feel free to start a new poll with different wording. I, however, trust that The Rabble is sufficiently capable of critical thinking and free will as to be able to remain unswayed by the semantics of the question.

**Moski** · 11th May 13, 12:40 PM

I think being able to hit a like button for a particular post is great, like a pat on the back of simply a "nicely done" versus a comment on the whole thread. I don't see this place being anything like facebook because, for the most part, we're adults and facebook, IMO, is a lowest denominator comparison. Anyone could still post ***, +2, +3, etc as they wish. A cascade of plusses can often be great commentary itself. I just don't think X-Marks will be diminished by a like button. The Rabble is pretty good at communicating, a button is just a tool. Think smiley without the bump.

**BCAC** · 13th May 13, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by TheOfficialBren

+***!!!

Facebook use to have this feature. They got too warm and fuzzy and eliminated it, much to the chagrin of many a Facebooker. If you have a "like" then you need a "dislike." Without both it loses legitimacy, IMO.

I do like the idea of implementing this, though.

Sorry to be "picking nits" here OB but its one of my pet peeves. It's used to and not use to.

**Father Bill** · 13th May 13, 05:58 AM

Oh-h-h-h I like nits. Pick 'em all the time!

Originally Posted by BCAC

Sorry to be "picking nits" here OB but its one of my pet peeves. It's used to and not use to.

**jetstar63** · 13th May 13, 06:14 AM

I said no.

**LitTrog** · 13th May 13, 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by BCAC

Sorry to be "picking nits" here OB but its one of my pet peeves. It's used to and not use to.

Apostrophe atrocities pet my peeve. As do missing commas.

Sorry, had to do it.

**JohntheBiker** · 13th May 13, 08:50 AM

I voted yes because, at first blush, there is an obvious appeal to an automated ***.

However, after following the comments, the case for a like button is not as obvious.

**mookien** · 13th May 13, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by LitTrog

Apostrophe atrocities pet my peeve. As do missing commas.

Sorry, had to do it.

My kids's used to use use to because, I use to too but, I beat it out of them.

**Lime** · 13th May 13, 01:49 PM

I would prefer not to have a "like" button. I would also prefer not to have "***'s" but that horse has left the stable! My view is simply to say something worthwhile or not at all. A bit old fashioned perhaps and I don't expect anyone to agree but since you asked I'm grateful that you allow me to express the view.

**Jock Scot** · 13th May 13, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Lime

I would prefer not to have a "like" button. I would also prefer not to have "***'s" but that horse has left the stable! My view is simply to say something worthwhile or not at all. A bit old fashioned perhaps and I don't expect anyone to agree but since you asked I'm grateful that you allow me to express the view.

Well actually on reflection, I do agree with you. A comment from any point of view does add to a discusion and can, as in my case here, alter a point of view.