Boris75 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 A like button enables expressing appreciation for a post without having to post a reply such as "+1." Link to comment
Audio_ELF Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 A like button enables expressing appreciation for a post without having to post a reply such as "+1." Yes, a like button and "I agree". A simple "Thanks" works well too if a question is asked and answered - you know the OP has read your reply then. Eloise --- ...in my opinion / experience... While I agree "Everything may matter" working out what actually affects the sound is a trickier thing. And I agree "Trust your ears" but equally don't allow them to fool you - trust them with a bit of skepticism. keep your mind open... But mind your brain doesn't fall out. Link to comment
Boris75 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Yes, a like button and "I agree". A simple "Thanks" works well too if a question is asked and answered - you know the OP has read your reply then. Thanks - lovely avatar, by the way:) Link to comment
elcorso Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 A like button enables expressing appreciation for a post without having to post a reply such as "+1." +1 Roch Link to comment
Musicophile Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks - lovely avatar, by the way:) Somehow familiar... And +1 on the like button. Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
wanta911 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I actually voted no. On a couple of forums I frequent (not hifi related), there are serial "likers" that seem to like what everyone says even on opposing sides of an argument? I wonder if they understand what the button is for? I am not sure "like" is the best term to use.....maybe "I agree" or "thanks" as Audio_ELF touched on. Link to comment
Audio_ELF Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks - lovely avatar, by the way:) Somehow familiar... Yet different ... Eloise --- ...in my opinion / experience... While I agree "Everything may matter" working out what actually affects the sound is a trickier thing. And I agree "Trust your ears" but equally don't allow them to fool you - trust them with a bit of skepticism. keep your mind open... But mind your brain doesn't fall out. Link to comment
Musicophile Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Yet different ... No worries I'm not going to claim for copyright infringement. Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
elcorso Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Yet different ... Both are nice, but it seems that the Swiss dog has larger ears than the UK, despite being smaller. I've been looking for a Corsican dog but seem very aggressive. Roch Link to comment
elcorso Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 [ATTACH=CONFIG]17233[/ATTACH] Ganja dog. No, your dog is maybe getting the morphine blues, Ganja dogs listen mostly reggae, never asleep or lying. Roch Link to comment
audiventory Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Yes. Like button must be. It's cool idea. I not once thought about it before. AuI ConverteR 48x44 - HD audio converter/optimizer for DAC of high resolution files ISO, DSF, DFF (1-bit/D64/128/256/512/1024), wav, flac, aiff, alac, safe CD ripper to PCM/DSF, Seamless Album Conversion, AIFF, WAV, FLAC, DSF metadata editor, Mac & WindowsOffline conversion save energy and nature Link to comment
Musicophile Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Both are nice, but it seems that the Swiss dog has larger ears than the UK, despite being smaller. I've been looking for a Corsican dog but seem very aggressive. Roch I don't think Gromit would appreciate being called Swiss. He's as English as it gets. Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
Audio_ELF Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I don't think Gromit would appreciate being called Swiss. He's as English as it gets. His favourite cheese is Wensleydale and lives (with Wallace) at 62 West Wallaby Street (which is in Wigan). Eloise --- ...in my opinion / experience... While I agree "Everything may matter" working out what actually affects the sound is a trickier thing. And I agree "Trust your ears" but equally don't allow them to fool you - trust them with a bit of skepticism. keep your mind open... But mind your brain doesn't fall out. Link to comment
esldude Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I actually voted no. On a couple of forums I frequent (not hifi related), there are serial "likers" that seem to like what everyone says even on opposing sides of an argument? I wonder if they understand what the button is for? I am not sure "like" is the best term to use.....maybe "I agree" or "thanks" as Audio_ELF touched on. Like or Thanks (I prefer thanks). I don't like those forums that have it and then list every user who clicked like. Making the list available if clicked on his okay. I just dislike when the list gets long by default. You can have this short post taking up half a page with a list of those who LIKED it. And always keep in mind: Cognitive biases, like seeing optical illusions are a sign of a normally functioning brain. We all have them, it’s nothing to be ashamed about, but it is something that affects our objective evaluation of reality. Link to comment
Daudio Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 A like button enables expressing appreciation for a post without having to post a reply such as "+1." I voted 'No' since I think there is too much of that kind of thing around the web, and posting a "+1" allows for some expansion, or limitation to the agreement, and perhaps encourages posting something meaningful, rather then just clicking some damn button. What I would really like to see on the CA forum is the ability to see how many, and which members are on ignore lists !! Consider an 'Ignore Count' in everyones Profile, that can been seen by that member, and any other member viewing his profile. Whether it would be seen as neutral, shameful, or as a 'red badge of courage', I think it would bring a lot of value to the community, and act as a bit of a 'Quality Control' measure. Anybody else like this idea ? Link to comment
alfe Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I voted 'No' since I think there is too much of that kind of thing around the web, and posting a "+1" allows for some expansion, or limitation to the agreement, and perhaps encourages posting something meaningful, rather then just clicking some damn button. What I would really like to see on the CA forum is the ability to see how many, and which members are on ignore lists !! Consider an 'Ignore Count' in everyones Profile, that can been seen by that member, and any other member viewing his profile. Whether it would be seen as neutral, shameful, or as a 'red badge of courage', I think it would bring a lot of value to the community, and act as a bit of a 'Quality Control' measure. Anybody else like this idea ? One day everyone will be on your ignore list and you will not be able to read anything:) Link to comment
semente Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I voted 'No' since I think there is too much of that kind of thing around the web, and posting a "+1" allows for some expansion, or limitation to the agreement, and perhaps encourages posting something meaningful, rather then just clicking some damn button. What I would really like to see on the CA forum is the ability to see how many, and which members are on ignore lists !! How about a weekly member-performance review? It would help insecure members make up their minds on who to ignore and who to follow... R "Science draws the wave, poetry fills it with water" Teixeira de Pascoaes Link to comment
Audio_ELF Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 One forum I'm on has recently implemented a "Best Answer" facility which is perhaps more useful. If a user wishes to ask a specific "How to" question they can mark it as such when posting. Viewers of the thread can then vote on the replies to suggest which is the best answer. Eloise --- ...in my opinion / experience... While I agree "Everything may matter" working out what actually affects the sound is a trickier thing. And I agree "Trust your ears" but equally don't allow them to fool you - trust them with a bit of skepticism. keep your mind open... But mind your brain doesn't fall out. Link to comment
jiminlogansquare Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I am opposed to a "Like" button because it turns posters into sycophants, posting in ways that they (usually quite successfully) divine as being likely to result in lots of "Likes." I am a regular poster on Metafilter, and while it is without a doubt one of the most out there, diverse, and at least nominally accepting forums around, it is absolutely clear that the tyranny of the "Like" has had its influence. I admit I've posted things crafted specifically designed to elicit "Likes." Don't do it. It is a mistake. Link to comment
Boris75 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Like or Thanks (I prefer thanks). I very much like your suggestion of a Thanks button. A high number of thanks would indicate particularly helpful posts, which sounds quite useful. Link to comment
AlainGr Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 When one approves what someone has written, he often expresses it with the "reply with quote" function and a "+1". This can take a lot more space, so a "Like" button could improve on the space maintenance. It couls be called differently also - a "Plus" instead. Alain Link to comment
Boris75 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 When one approves what someone has written, he often expresses it with the "reply with quote" function and a "+1". This can take a lot more space, so a "Like" button could improve on the space maintenance. It couls be called differently also - a "Plus" instead. I fully agree. I personally find that "+1" posts hurt the flow of threads. In my view, a Like, +1 or Thanks button would make it possible to express appreciation or agreement in a way that would keep threads flowing nicely. Link to comment
Musicophile Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 i very much like your suggestion of a thanks button. A high number of thanks would indicate particularly helpful posts, which sounds quite useful. like Check out my blog at musicophilesblog.com - From Keith Jarrett to Johannes Brahms Link to comment
Daudio Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I am opposed to a "Like" button because it turns posters into sycophants, posting in ways that they (usually quite successfully) divine as being likely to result in lots of "Likes." ... it is absolutely clear that the tyranny of the "Like" has had its influence. I admit I've posted things crafted specifically designed to elicit "Likes." Don't do it. It is a mistake. How about just creating a Poll thread, like this, to gauge the Like/Don't Like meteric ?? Link to comment
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