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Recently, a few posters have said on posts that they've made, 'It would not be appropriate to 'Like' this post."
Which, of course, begs the question of when it _is_ appropriate to 'Like.'
Jae said:Recently, a few posters have said on posts that they've made, 'It would not be appropriate to 'Like' this post."
Which, of course, begs the question of when it _is_ appropriate to 'Like.'
When somebody posts something tragic how can that be "liked?' without causing others to wonder just what is there to be liked about the tragedy.
I actually don't think that is the question that is begged for.
If somebody says, "It would not be appropriate to 'Like' this post" the question that begs is , "why would it be inappropriate to 'like' this post?"
Since we do not have the option of disliking a post or agreeing that a post describes a tragedy we are limited in the affirmation we offer to liking.
When somebody posts something tragic how can that be "liked?' without causing others to wonder just what is there to be liked about the tragedy.
As to your criteria in dishing out the likes I notice that you don't include commentary on sad or tragic circumstance. So perhaps you would not have been inclined to 'like' one of the posts so qualified. I do note that creteria #2 does open that door and maybe whomever is posting the comments isn't looking for affirmation or support so much as they are busy lamenting the subject of the post themselves.
I find I would rather hit reply and respond than just hit a button for something like this. A message of support, however brief, seems more appropriate than a simple "Like" or whatever.
Mendalla said:I find I would rather hit reply and respond than just hit a button for something like this. A message of support, however brief, seems more appropriate than a simple "Like" or whatever.
Jae said:I would agree that there's nothing to be liked about a tragedy. However, what can be very often liked are the responses to the tragedy. When someone shows empathy or sympathy, I very often like and appreciate that.
A sensible solution.
I notice facebook has allowed for emoji responses so that like is not the only possibility and there can be somewhat clearer communication about the sentiments a post raises in individuals.
Would it be possible to have something like that on WC2 @Mendalla?
I have recently stated in another thread that I will no longer be hitting the Like button on anyone's posts. I like most of the posts that I read ... for the sheer reason that I like that people are posting - whether I like what they have to say or not. I am trying to reply more ... it is really hard not to just hit that Like Button though ...
My favourite emoji was one lately introduced to United Online.
Hopping mad.
A little red firey angry dude who bounced up and down.
Was great for levity, I don't think any of us ever used it while angry.
I'm always disappointed when I break down and reach for an emoji and hopping mad isn't there.