This is SW. This is a discussion site. What is the point of having a like or dislike on a posting? Would it matter if a posting was liked or disliked? Unless it is against the TOS, it will still exist. Reactions and Emotions and Dislike/Thumbs Down. Isn't this going to lessen people's responses? Already people are using emoticons on many postings. I guess they cannot be bothered to use words. Emoticons only are lazy and modern. That is how I feel about it. Let's have discussions.

With one, you'll most likely see less post being posted in fear of ppl not agreeing or liking it, so it out weighs the likes that keep you posting.

Plus this place is full of trolls!

I think it will cause more drama...

I don't really see the point..people seem to enjoy voicing their dislike here and I don't think that would stop it, they would just dislike then have their say anyway to cause disharmony because they enjoy the reaction.

A dislike without context is meaningless and just causes bad feelings. I have no problem with "I disagree with this", but "I don't like this" means nothing. That is what filters, muting and blocking are for and there is no need to share your dislike with one click and no explanation.

Will cause drama....

I think it would be used to bully.

No, and Ladyryan makes a very good point.

idk but when are we gonna get some games

I'm only seeing this now, I sure hope this doesn't happen. It will cause drama, hate, targeted bullying, ganging up on people because of them disliking their comments or posts, I can't think of one possible positive thing that would come from it.

Perhaps as an alternative there could be options for agree and disagree buttons where the votes are always anonymous

Yes. I love conflict & unrest.

I was checking the poll. Even though more posters are saying “no”, more people are [b]voting[/b] “yes”. So the people who don’t want it need to make sure they [b]vote[/b], too.

On a different note, here is a response to the reactions/emotions reference in this question. I do think that is a good idea. I do feel a little funny "hearting" a post that is filled with angst , sorrow, pain, or frustration, as if I "love" the post. Something else like "empathize" would be nice.

Hi nuno

I dont think you should have a dislike button there will always be differences of opinion on all subjects
People come here to share their experiences what they are going through some are emotionally upset due to personal circumstances so they write their answers as a form of comfort

If someone dislikes what they have wrote then they might end up in a worse condition than what they started with
And there are those people who will never be happy and will disagree with everyone and everything and will use the dislike button relentlessly

So in my opinion a dislike button is not a good idea

I think it'd be a bad idea because this facility can get abused very easily.

It would make it just like facebook. I don't like facebook personally.

It will ultimately cause a popularity thing...

I try to stay away from negativity

Rather keep things positive.

Like a lot of social media now which don't have a thumbs down or a dislike it should stay that way especially here on SW.

We already have way too many people that are sensitive over everything. This can cause major issue and make people easy targets to bash on.

Can you imagine all the people that don't know how to ignore thread they don't like because they need to feel like they are right though the writer can be living in a different world where some people approve while the person leaving a rude comment is just being a dbag.

Having a dislike button just adds more gasoline on a subject that doesnt need to have tension.

People should stick to, if you don't like someone content block them and move on.

Because there is already a constant haze of poisonous gas looming over this place, I'd rather not do anything to encourage anything that could cause even further climate change.

I think it's like a situation where it's better to keep your negative opinion on someone to yourself and only display it when it's asked for.

No, I think it would cause too much negativity and a breeding ground for arguments.

I think we should encourage a verbal response where possible, and if someone really finds a post distasteful for them to ignore and move on.

I prefer someone have to write why they dislike something rather than just click an icon.

I don't care one way or another. I am free to post my agreement or disagreement with the content of the post using real words, sentences, and even paragraphs. If those who are upset with dissenting opinions are so fragile that they are hurt by people disliking something they post they do need to toughen up a bit.

A thumbs up or heart, and or a thumbs down emoji is just a lazy way of stating your opinion. Surely disagreeing with someone cannot be construed as bullying. We haven't really descended into "group think" have we?

I'd say no. It will be used for bullying and shutting down unpopular opinions.

No, there is already too much negativity and disrespect on here.

I don't see the point in it when some people just LOVE commenting with rude remarks as it is, that would just be rubbing salt into the wound. 😞If you made it to where no one could comment AFTER they click on the dislike button, then that would be good enough.⭐

What do you think, @Nuno? Do you think it would be a positive addition to this place?

I’d like to have one, but I voted no. I think that would be trouble. There’d be a whole genre of posts here whining about something that was disliked.

Yes, it’s gonna be FUN

I have a feeling all my posts are gonna have minus likes, so im against

Maybe an agree or disagree or I can relate. Not sure about a dislike button.

I joined Ep back when we could like or dislike each post- and like or dislike each reply to that post. I never had an issue with the dislike feature. The smart assed replies that were cold, when one needed and wanted support deserved that dislike. The "hearting" started about the same time as the metoo app did.

I am not so sure it fed negativity on the site at the time, Maybe it did. but the status of social media is a far cry , in 2018, from what it was in 2012. It may be an idea that is outmoded. But yet, on the review section of a Amazon page for a product we can say whether it helped- or not. A few others places that can be done as well. You tube for instance.--and some of the vile and hate filed flaming done on YT is terrible. BUT--most posts are not as such.

I thin a dislike option brings balance. Yes it is a support site but not all are going to agree with us. Be it our post or our comment on that post. I think by providing both option, to like or dislike the user is given both choice.

Oh, I missed this post. For what its worth, and if its not too late, I suggest no options either way.

So remove the hearts as well. If you take interest in a post try and encourage people to say a few words and express themselves.

Nope

This is just a suggestion, but can we have a sarcastic/I'm joking font too?

Could try a respectfully disagree button, would hurt less snowflakes feelings :)

Why are people acting negative. All ur trying to do is pick up a hurt baby and give it life. All u know what i mean. We are special! We think! We need to do this in way many ways , not sqabble or be negative. I was always told "if u have nothing positive ro add, shutt the hell up"! I still think grandma was right!!

We should have a 'throw off the gossips' button!! Gossips are offensive to site moral and disrupt its 'smooth running'!

Yes make it happen. It only makes sense to have a dislike button along with the option to heart posts. But obviously I can’t heart every single post because some posts suck.

Even if potential for negativity - it would be more honest.
Everything isn't always perfect rainbows
It's just other side of the coin - like reality

Waste of time. Time better spent on improving the interface. Thousands of emojis are conveniently available right that ones finger tip if they only wished to install them.

I guess it would make me interact with the diaper posts.

Nope you can lose friends and make enemies from the down voting button.

I think my posts would be full of them but sure, why not.

I'm in favor of a simple thumbs down option.