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General => Code Discussion => Topic started by: DustMight on October 31, 2011, 10:53:02 AM

Title: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: DustMight on October 31, 2011, 10:53:02 AM
So I don't have to actually publish a post, but can show support or not.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: brytta.leofa on October 31, 2011, 10:55:10 AM
(http://kavu.net/shop/pc/catalog/__dislike-button.png)
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: Recharge on October 31, 2011, 07:15:13 PM
I dont normally have anything to say so Id like a button to show my nonverbal support for things.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: Thunkkin on October 31, 2011, 07:28:35 PM
The GDB software may (or may not) have tweaks from our local Zalanthan coders, but it comes from the simple machines forum. A quick google search shows that there might be plugins for like/dislikes, but the SMF website is currently not loading for me (perhaps they're having DNS issues, too).
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: Case on October 31, 2011, 07:41:58 PM
Hell no, it'll give people a chance to know my posting's crap without actually reading said crap
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: Marauder Moe on October 31, 2011, 07:51:08 PM
I have no strong opinion one way or another.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: RogueGunslinger on November 01, 2011, 11:03:58 AM
Quote from: Marauder Moe on October 31, 2011, 07:51:08 PM
I have no strong opinion one way or another.

As long as there's a 'meh' button, I'm for it.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: Delirium on November 01, 2011, 11:09:47 AM
Clicking a 'meh' button immediately invalidates the message one would be trying to convey. :P
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: musashi on November 01, 2011, 11:24:18 AM
I feel meh about the idea. Wouldn't mind it if it was there. Don't care too much that it currently isn't.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: brytta.leofa on November 01, 2011, 11:42:14 AM
Quote from: brytta.leofa on October 31, 2011, 10:55:10 AM
(http://kavu.net/shop/pc/catalog/__dislike-button.png)

To elaborate, I forsee this leading to people downvoting posts without being prepared to express a real opinion.  everything2 had downvotes once and eventually got rid of them; Facebook, bless their hearts, never had them and was right not to.

I'm okay with a Like/+1 button, if we really must. :D
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: lordcooper on November 01, 2011, 01:10:07 PM
Can we have a 'STFU you dirty little Nazi/Communist/fascist/hippie' button too?
Title: I don't know that I like this idea (n/t)
Post by: Samoa on November 01, 2011, 02:05:54 PM
^

...doesn't have quite the same effectiveness it used to.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: TOOL on November 01, 2011, 02:18:12 PM
This isn't Reddit.

Reddit is a silly place.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: lordcooper on November 02, 2011, 03:11:58 AM
Quote from: TOOL on November 01, 2011, 02:18:12 PM
This isn't Reddit.

Reddit is a silly place.

(http://kavu.net/shop/pc/catalog/__dislike-button.png)
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: Delirium on November 02, 2011, 09:04:08 AM
Reddit is a very silly place. It's fun for a few months, and then all the bullshit attitude starts ruining it.

I remember when it wasn't like that! It was primarily a repository of Interesting Stuff, not just memes and lols.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: Barzalene on November 02, 2011, 10:07:29 AM
I want a button where I can like or dislike posters and threads in addition to just posts. I will use this button to take over the world!
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: TOOL on November 02, 2011, 01:36:19 PM
Quote from: lordcooper on November 02, 2011, 03:11:58 AM
Quote from: TOOL on November 01, 2011, 02:18:12 PM
This isn't Reddit.

Reddit is a silly place.

(http://kavu.net/shop/pc/catalog/__dislike-button.png)


(http://kavu.net/shop/pc/catalog/__dislike-button.png)

Quote from: Delirium on November 02, 2011, 09:04:08 AM
Reddit is a very silly place. It's fun for a few months, and then all the bullshit attitude starts ruining it.

I remember when it wasn't like that! It was primarily a repository of Interesting Stuff, not just memes and lols.

I agree wholeheartedly.  I can't browse reddit now unless I'm logged in and looking at a subreddit that interests me.

r/philosophy, r/starcraft, r/hardware, r/linux... yeah, nerding out.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: lordcooper on November 02, 2011, 01:58:37 PM
Quote from: TOOL on November 02, 2011, 01:36:19 PM
Quote from: lordcooper on November 02, 2011, 03:11:58 AM
Quote from: TOOL on November 01, 2011, 02:18:12 PM
This isn't Reddit.

Reddit is a silly place.

(http://kavu.net/shop/pc/catalog/__dislike-button.png)


(http://kavu.net/shop/pc/catalog/__dislike-button.png)

Quote from: Delirium on November 02, 2011, 09:04:08 AM
Reddit is a very silly place. It's fun for a few months, and then all the bullshit attitude starts ruining it.

I remember when it wasn't like that! It was primarily a repository of Interesting Stuff, not just memes and lols.

I agree wholeheartedly.  I can't browse reddit now unless I'm logged in and looking at a subreddit that interests me.

r/philosophy, r/starcraft, r/hardware, r/linux... yeah, nerding out.

(http://kavu.net/shop/pc/catalog/__dislike-button.png)
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: TOOL on November 02, 2011, 02:22:54 PM
Quote from: lordcooper on November 02, 2011, 01:58:37 PM
Quote from: TOOL on November 02, 2011, 01:36:19 PM
Quote from: lordcooper on November 02, 2011, 03:11:58 AM
Quote from: TOOL on November 01, 2011, 02:18:12 PM
This isn't Reddit.

Reddit is a silly place.

(http://kavu.net/shop/pc/catalog/__dislike-button.png)


(http://kavu.net/shop/pc/catalog/__dislike-button.png)

Quote from: Delirium on November 02, 2011, 09:04:08 AM
Reddit is a very silly place. It's fun for a few months, and then all the bullshit attitude starts ruining it.

I remember when it wasn't like that! It was primarily a repository of Interesting Stuff, not just memes and lols.

I agree wholeheartedly.  I can't browse reddit now unless I'm logged in and looking at a subreddit that interests me.

r/philosophy, r/starcraft, r/hardware, r/linux... yeah, nerding out.

(http://kavu.net/shop/pc/catalog/__dislike-button.png)



(http://kavu.net/shop/pc/catalog/__dislike-button.png) (http://kavu.net/shop/pc/catalog/__dislike-button.png)

(Double down?)
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: Gimfalisette on November 02, 2011, 03:00:10 PM
Do not want. I prefer posters to actually use words and lay out their reasoning for liking or disliking things. It's part of being part of our community, not just a drive-by opinion-giver.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: Synthesis on November 02, 2011, 03:10:40 PM
Thanks for reminding me I can use adblock to block stupid/annoying avatars, too.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: Nyr on November 02, 2011, 03:13:21 PM
Intentional derailing is considered trolling.  Moved something out of here.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: Rhyden on November 02, 2011, 03:16:55 PM
Unnecessary.

I don't care how many people like/dislike every post, I'd rather formulate my own opinions based on what's being said, not on how many people like it.

Also, I'd rather not have this GDB be more like Facebook.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: Akaramu on November 02, 2011, 04:36:51 PM
Quote from: Gimfalisette on November 02, 2011, 03:00:10 PM
a drive-by opinion-giver.

This is now my favourite phrase of the month, and I thank you for it.

I'm too tired to have anything useful to add to this, or any other thread. Don't give me a like/dislike button, I would twink it when I'm tired.
Title: Re: Want: A like/dislike or vote-up/down button on the GDB
Post by: FantasyWriter on November 05, 2011, 03:45:42 AM
Quote from: Gimfalisette on November 02, 2011, 03:00:10 PM
Do not want. I prefer posters to actually use words and lay out their reasoning for liking or disliking things. It's part of being part of our community, not just a drive-by opinion-giver.

Say (in his best Teal'c voice) Indeed.