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In reply to the discussion: Proposed: We need a way to "like" comments to a post. [View all]erronis
(15,803 posts)48. The "valentines" are a good way to recommend a post and a poster
But I also like a thumbs up/down on the thread based on whether I agree with the OP.
I will frequently DU recommend a thread that I think is worth reading but where I don't agree with the original post/subject.
It gets complicated, doesn't it?
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Jeez - I must be doing something wrong. I've given out 40 hearts this year and got none in return.
erronis
Apr 2018
#57
Agree. This is a site to exchange ideas & info, not a popularity/unpopularity or ratings contest.
stuffmatters
Apr 2018
#65
I really don't like that. I end up wasting time to see if there is some interesting text. . . .nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2018
#62
And I never know if the ... means the poster is saying "meh" or "yawn" or "ok" or "good". . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2018
#63
I know this is going to sound crazy, but it just might be crazy enough to work.
Captain Stern
Apr 2018
#37
No. I like the way it is. It forces people to WRITE something rather than just click a button.
SunSeeker
Apr 2018
#41