"Like" feature as possible response?

[Peter Lewin]

Couldn't find if this has already been asked: would it be possible to add a "thumbs up" "like" feature similar to that in Facebook? I'm thinking in particular of the image and question forums. Currently, if I see an image I really like, and the photographer has said he or she is open to comments, I can post a response saying how much I enjoy the photographer's work. Frequently, if someone else has already complimented the image, we post a "+1." My thought is that rather than clutter up the threads with additional posts, it would be more efficient if there was a "thumbs up" icon to simply click on that, so that the image would have a "liked" count (again, like FB) rather than a bunch of posts. This would also be relevant to questions, where if someone has already posted an answer we agree with, we could reinforce that response with a "thumbs up."

[RSalles]

I would like that. Sometimes I like an image but it's hard to elaborate exactly why...

Cheers,

Renato

[Wayne]

I would like that. Sometimes I like an image but it's hard to elaborate exactly why...

Cheers,

Renato

If you feel the need to express it you could say "I like that image but it's hard to elaborate exactly why". That's a more meaningful and thought-provoking comment than a mere Like would give.

[Peter Lewin]

If you feel the need to express it you could say "I like that image but it's hard to elaborate exactly why". That's a more meaningful and thought-provoking comment than a mere Like would give.

Let's go to a "picture is worth a 1000 words." Look at the November 2016 Portrait sub-forum, pages 4 through 6. There were two portraits that I really liked and wanted to let the photographer know, but without reposting the picture, or using a post to simply say "I like this a lot." Look at the posts from Robin-SUN and Pali K (both of which I would have "liked") and see how many times the images were re-posted, and the comments given. They were the images and re-posts I had in mind when I started this thread. So I for one would appreciate and use a button.

[Kirk Gittings]

We looked into it some years ago. I would love that too. If I remember correctly, the guy that manages the software was concerned about future updates-in that it was an independent add on and might not keep up with the software updates of the base software.

[Jac@stafford.net]

Couldn't find if this has already been asked: would it be possible to add a "thumbs up" "like" feature similar to that in Facebook?

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[Ralph Barker]

As far as I can tell, there is still no equivalent of a "like button" (or other emoticons similar to those on FaceBook) available in the standard vBulletin software options that doesn't require a responsive post.

There was a "thanks" hack that was circulated some years back, but the original developer disappeared from the vBulletin scene. Subsequent support for the hack seems sketchy. It doesn't appear that it was a direct equivalent of the FB like button, though.

[John Kasaian]

I think that taking the time to post a "thanks" is time well spent because it takes an element of consideration and is more personal. Hitting a "like" button or emoticon makes the it less personal and more digital. My 2-cents anyway.

[Willie]

Seems foolish. If you want to comment, do so. Maybe taking time to actually think about a response will help clarify your thought process and result in more positive feedback for the photographer.

[Kirk Gittings]

Seems foolish. If you want to comment, do so. Maybe taking time to actually think about a response will help clarify your thought process and result in more positive feedback for the photographer.

Expediente. The time I have to spend here is very limited. I will always write a comment if the situation deserves it AND I have time.