New "Thanks" and "Likes" Buttons

[David357]

So thanking means I don't agree with you? I think we need a non negative definition! Too many will interpret it as a slam

John, the entire basis of The Trike Talk forum is for the positive and constructive interaction of information by all the members.There are not any means or methods set up for the purpose of slamming our members.

I think Lola, LadyonMission, summarized it pretty good in her recent post:

I have seen several posts, especially in The Jungle, that I did not like but would have thanked the poster for the information so this is a nice addition.

All I can say, from my point of view, if you are unsure of the intent of the "Thanks" or "Likes" features and you want to give a post some love or appreciation to a member's post, then use the "Like" feature.

 

[Papa Zook]

I don't think "Thanking" means I don't agree, it is just hard to "Like" a post about a mass shooting at a school or something really tragic but I can be thankful for the information.

If I don't agree I move on to the next post unless I have an opinion that I care to share.

Thank you Lola. ThumbUp

I like your post.

 

[Sunman]

What is needed now is a Don't Like This Post button.

That's what I was thinking.....maybe we need a "Don't Like", "Un-like" or "No Thank You" button? Maybe I shouldn't think. LOL.

Sunman

 

[rhino 2]

That's what I was thinking.....maybe we need a "Don't Like", "Un-like" or "No Thank You" button? Maybe I shouldn't think. LOL.

Sunman

A Don't Like , Or a Un-Like'..No Thank You i don't think i can handle the rejection....

 

[Jack Klarich]

A Don't Like , Or a Un-Like'..No Thank You i don't think i can handle the rejection....

Maybe a I dunno button

 

[RcSuD]

My use of the like button means "I agree with what you said." I don't really see a need for a thanks button. I don't think anyone makes a post looking for a pat on the back.

 

[Papa Zook]

My use of the like button means "I agree with what you said." I don't really see a need for a thanks button. I don't think anyone makes a post looking for a pat on the back.

I think of it as a way to acknowledge that someone has taken the time to make a thoughtful post and provided good information, or maybe even shared a personal life challenge they are dealing with, which they did not have to do. And yeah I'm sure they don't post just to get a pat on the back, but that doesn't mean that I don't appreciate their sharing and I sometimes feel like telling them so, or at least acknowledge their post with a like or thank you, whichever is more appropriate to their post. It makes the forum more interactive and there is nothing wrong with that.

 

[Marc H]

Or if the post is about something bad that has happened.i would rather thank them for posting than like it.

 

[TriTn]

Is there a way to view one's number of likes given and received?

 

[1dn5up]

Click on NOTIFICATIONS , on the top, to view the info .

 

[David357]

Is there a way to view one's number of likes given and received?

Yes there is Bob.

Just click on the "Post Thanks/Like" tab(a little box with a check in it) on the far left side of any of your posts located in your personal information area.

This will open up a window indicating the number of "Thanks or Likes" given or received.