Should we have "likes" on the forum?

[JakeK]

No. I think it will cheapen the content. I like that many TRF threads create discussion.

[sickened1]

Nope.

[donas]

Originally Posted by daveathall

The lack of "likes" on my posts would make me feel inferior. I would think that I had to act nice to get more likes, rather than the grumpy old git that I really am in real life.

See, if there was a like button I could have hit it, but instead, here I am

[JParm]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I agree with you Jesse, that’s kind of cool how it auto populates on some forums.

It may also help to prevent pictures from being posted over and over in the same thread

@Brandrea - do you know how much fun we'd have calling out @TheVTCGuy for his Tumi collection and asking @BreugetRolex for copies of receipts?!

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Jocke

Isn't likes a facebook thing? I like a reply in words better than casually distributed likes.

Swenglish only.

[Chewbacca]

Solid comments from many, well done.

Some observations simply as a personal takeaway:

1. A ‘like’ button seems divisive, why? Would a quick reaction/response shortcut really cause damage or ruin the ‘experience’ of some here?

2. Many seem to associate a forum ‘like’ button in the same manner as Facebook uses it as an informational gathering tool. Why is that? Because I don’t think that’s set up to be so.

3. Some of those who speak of ‘meaningful’ discussions don’t really participate in that many discussions at all. Let alone meaningful. Come to think of it, what’s a ‘meaningful’ discussion? One person’s meaningful could be IBTL and another about a kidney stone (boo-ya! )

4. Post counts. Who cares? Some are simply going to be a lurker/taker while others also a contributor. Are the obvious bs ‘Watchouts’ meaningful or do we allow them to play out because it’s fun? I don’t know. But I will say we could dump all post counts altogether because this forum doesn’t = posts with anything last I checked. Unless we get a $500 Cheesecake Factory gift card at 50k. Then I want the counts to stay.

5. What else?

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

@Brandrea - do you know how much fun we'd have calling out @TheVTCGuy for his Tumi collection and asking @BreugetRolex for copies of receipts?!

Poor Paul

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

…
4. Post counts. Who cares? Some are simply going to be a lurker/taker while others also a contributor. Are the obvious bs ‘Watchouts’ meaningful or do we allow them to play out because it’s fun? I don’t know. But I will say we could dump all post counts altogether because this forum doesn’t = posts with anything last I checked. Unless we get a $500 Cheesecake Factory gift card at 50k. Then I want the counts to stay…

I agree @chewbacca, post counts are highly overrated

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

@Brandrea - do you know how much fun we'd have calling out @TheVTCGuy for his Tumi collection and asking @BreugetRolex for copies of receipts?!

[BNA/LION]

Maybe we need ?

[Mendota]

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[Mendota]

Just to be clear, when I referred to post count I wasn't referring to the individual's ongoing post count since joining. That is irrelevant. I've been in some forums for 15 years and have thousands of posts, and others for the same length of time but only hundreds. It's a meaningless number.

I was referring to the number of actual posts in a thread. Some threads can literally be hundreds of posts long. With other forums, a like button let's you agree with anyone's individual comment but not have to add another post to do so, which adds inches of space on a scrolling page.

No big deal. Carry on...

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[AzPaul]

If I'm involved, it'll probably be a 'Like, but as a friend' button.

[padi56]

Sadly this forum is getting more like one of those so called social media sites each day,it once was a fantastic forum about the history of the brand and watches and no need for likes or anymore more of this SM stuff.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I agree @chewbacca, post counts are highly overrated

Have to agree there are posts and quality of posts a big difference.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by -dustin

General consensus was no when this came up a few months back. However...

This comes up often, answer for me is NO!

[Andad]

Originally Posted by padi56

Sadly this forum is getting more like one of those so called social media sites each day,it once was a fantastic forum about the history of the brand and watches and no need for likes or anymore more of this SM stuff.

Like.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree there are posts and quality of posts a big difference.

Like.

[Andad]

At least this required pressing 6 keys instead of one button Peter.

I may do this as we move forward.

[Ona]

Originally Posted by Andad

At least this required pressing 6 keys instead of one button Peter.



I may do this as we move forward.

[Moondoggy]

You serious have you heard of human interaction. It’s been around for a while for a reason let’s stick to it.

[AK797]

I think this question is divided between those on Insta and FaceTube etc and those who are not, and those who are not, like me, see it as purely a happy short cut.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Moondoggy

You serious have you heard of human interaction. It’s been around for a while for a reason let’s stick to it.

Have to agree but afraid thats long gone now especially over the past 5-10 years or so now, many rely on the likes of so called social media to do the thinking for them. As many have lost the use of there own brain, I sometime wonder today how some remember they got to breath without the aid of a app and the rest of todays toys.


All information supplied from my own 79 year old brain power, without the aid of, like buttons, social media, loupes, nicknames, timegraphers, alignment points, protective film,AD relationship building, investment £$€ stuff, special cleaning cloths, phone apps, and the rest of todays Rolex watch toys.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree nut afraid thats long gone now especially over the past 5-10 years or so now, many rely on the likes of so called social media to do the thinking for them. As many have lost the use of there own brain, I sometime wonder today how some remember they got to breath without the aid of a app and the rest of todays toys.


All information supplied from my own 79 year old brain power, without the aid of, like buttons, social media, loupes, nicknames, timegraphers, alignment points, protective film,AD relationship building, investment £$€ stuff, special cleaning cloths, phone apps, and the rest of todays Rolex watch toys.

Like.

I agree.

I’m with you.

Well played.

X2.








Just kidding Pete.

But as you can see we don’t need a like button.

But we do need the ignore function.

Plus more talk about watches and less about liking.

And I have sometimes been guilty as charged.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by SDGT3

Seen it on other forums and it's a easy way to agree with someone or like their comments without quoting their comments or posting "agree". Seems efficient and curious to see what your thoughts are.

No, I very much prefer this old style forum

[xrole]

Originally Posted by SDGT3

Seen it on other forums and it's a easy way to agree with someone or like their comments without quoting their comments or posting "agree". Seems efficient and curious to see what your thoughts are.

As long as it is only likes/thanks and not the dislikes/groans then I would be ok with it. Otherwise it will cause a lot of toxicity.

[Rock]

Originally Posted by Blansky

No.
It's too lazy and banal. What are we, 10?
If you have something to say, say it.

This

[Moondoggy]

The only thing that has historically lasted over time are ideals that keep their roots. Try it, it works.

[Cazador60]

Yes

[GoingPlaces]

I see no value in adding a "likes" feature. Have something to contribute or not. Period.