Likes changed to "reactions"-- why? (1 Viewer)

[bmasters9]

Something I'd like to know about the new format here-- why were likes turned into "reactions"?

 

[Robert Crawford]

I'm guessing it came with the software update. I don't know if we have the ability to change it or not.

 

[bmasters9]

I'm guessing it came with the software update.

Did not so realize-- I take it then that this was not an administrative change.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Did not so realize-- I take it then that this was not an administrative change.

As indicated with my edited post, I don't know if we have the ability to change it with this updated software. @Dave Upton

 

[Dave Upton]

This is a change with the new software. When I have some time I may look into adjusting it slightly

 

[Tony Bensley]

This is a change with the new software. When I have some time I may look into adjusting it slightly

It's still displaying as "Like" for me (As it also was yesterday!), although the Facebook style emojis are now there, which is fine by me.

CHEERS!

 

[BobO'Link]

It's still displaying as "Like" for me (As it also was yesterday!), although the Facebook style emojis are now there, which is fine by me.

CHEERS!

He's talking about the text you see on the "Bell" notification. It went from something like "XXX liked your post in yyy" to "XXX reacted to your post in yyy with a like".

 

[Chip_HT]

Because we can do more than just "like" a post.

Hover over the like button and see options for Like, Love, Haha, Wow, Sad, and Angry.

 

[Tony Bensley]

He's talking about the text you see on the "Bell" notification. It went from something like "XXX liked your post in yyy" to "XXX reacted to your post in yyy with a like".

Thanks, Howie. I was unaware of that as neither Ben or anyone else mentioned it was the Bell notifications specifically that changed from likes to reactions. That said, I don't believe I noticed that change either, but I may have simply been oblivious.

CHEERS!

 

[Dave Upton]

Because we can do more than just "like" a post.

Hover over the like button and see options for Like, Love, Haha, Wow, Sad, and Angry.

Turns out I can add custom reactions. Perhaps some of these should be more movie related, perhaps an Oscar reaction for insightful posts for example? Any thoughts?

 

[bmasters9]

I was unaware of that as neither Ben or anyone else mentioned it was the Bell notifications specifically that changed from likes to reactions.

You are absolutely right-- I should have been (and could have been) far clearer in the subject line here.

 

[Johnny Angell]

Turns out I can add custom reactions. Perhaps some of these should be more movie related, perhaps an Oscar reaction for insightful posts for example? Any thoughts?

Yeah, I would like that. I also that we can use a laugh emoji to react to a post. Does a reaction count as a like in the total of likes for a user?

 

[bmasters9]

Yeah, I would like that. I also that we can use a laugh emoji to react to a post. Does a reaction count as a like in the total of likes for a user?

Great question-- we'll have to cross that bridge when we get there; there's a lot of things left to find out in this new software/interface.

 

[Dave Upton]

Great question-- we'll have to cross that bridge when we get there; there's a lot of things left to find out in this new software/interface.

Yes, all positive reactions have the same value as a like. Now we can also add negative reactions, such as dislike but haven't turned that on.

 

[RMajidi]

Turns out I can add custom reactions. Perhaps some of these should be more movie related, perhaps an Oscar reaction for insightful posts for example? Any thoughts?

Over the years, I’ve seen many posters (myself included) say they wish there was a ‘Love’ button, as ‘Like’ was inadequate to express their feelings about a particular post. It seems our wish has been granted.

You asked about ideas for custom options, which got me thinking about the different reasons why I hit the ‘Like’ button, as it’s not always because I actually like the content of the post. Here are some:

Agreed - I may not like, and might even actively dislike, what has been posted, but I agree with the points made.

Thanks - Again, I don’t so much like the content of the post, but appreciate the effort that’s been made by the poster in obtaining/presenting information, and/or the way they’ve articulated their point.

Appreciated or Acknowledged - This is for those exceptionally rare occasions where a fellow member says nice things about a post of mine. Clicking ‘Like’ to their praise seems crass and self-congratulatory, yet I might wish to quickly let them know that I’ve registered and appreciated their kindness.

 

[Mike Frezon]

Appreciated or Acknowledged - This is for occasions where a fellow member says nice things a post of mine.

Nice things about a post of yours?!?

j/k, of course!

 

[RMajidi]

Nice things about a post of yours?!?

j/k, of course!

Joking or not, you’re right of course Mike. Corrected my post accordingly.

We have Agreed and Thanks added already. You guys don’t muck around. Onya!

 

[Dave Upton]

I'm playing with it now. Do we really need Wow and Sad?

 

[RMajidi]

I'm playing with it now. Do we really need Wow and Sad?

I’d vote no for both.

Also been wondering what icon would be appropriate for ‘Appreciated’, should you plan to add it. Perhaps a salute?

 

[Dave Upton]

Thanks and Appreciate feel a bit redundant, and I actually like appreciate better overall. Let's see how this goes.