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Old Sep 9, 2013, 12:16 pm
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Originally Posted by SkiAdcock
Originally Posted by wharvey
I would actually find this very distracting and busy.... I honestly want to read the posts for content.... not who else liked it. And it will take up valuable screen space!
Speaking as a regular FTer & not as TB member, I agree (especially if someone posts something that everyone likes - the list of those liking could be longer than the post ).

Cheers.
And I agree with this as well

Originally Posted by SkiAdcock
FWIW & IMO - some people will still post +1 or I agree even if there is a like button, so it's not going to eliminate a perceived problem.

Cheers.
Yup!


Originally Posted by cblaisd
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
I see a big difference between like & +1

Like = you appreciate or value the post

+1 = you agree with the post, as in you have experience or knowledge with this issue & agree with the post

The two are very different.

I would also see the I-Like-That-Poster mentality & clicking like regardless if the post is of any real value.
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:like: and +1

:like: and +1 (redux)
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