Likes per post ratio.

We've had the ability to "like" for sometime now. If you've been on here a while I assume your likes per post ratio is "watered down" somewhat. We all have favorite posters. Some because they are very experienced or particularly informative, some because they share so openly and honestly, and some just because they are so darn entertaining. We've lost some good posters along the way too. I realized that a current trend seems to be a reply getting a like, as 0pposed to the opening poster, which is a bit out of kilter. I personally am trying to like more OPs of late to even that score a little. We all want people to like our posts. Waterboy has a great ratio, and deservedly so!

 

Let me be the first to "like" your post. I think Waterboy fits in the "entertaining" category although he is also experienced.

 

Boy, I never thought this was a popularity contest. What are we in, high school?

What is the purpose of counting likes anyway?

Maybe we could have a 'dislike' button also. I could go on, but this whole "I have a high like count" thing seems rather juvenile to me. And when someone feels the need to tout their "like" count, I would suspect that they are rather insecure.

 

The site keeps track of likes. Sorry to see this thread bother you so much Steve. Maybe there is something about High School you're still upset about?

I was just trying to note some folks are well "liked". If that is to be labeled juvenile - well everyone has the right to their opinion. You're getting plenty of likes for your comments. Perhaps you should ask people to unlike your post immediately.

 

The like feature is often confused for the need for affirmation either by the person "liking" and the poster looking to guage if their content is likable. It isn't necessarily a reflection of reality though. Like it or not the like feature isn't a proper reflection of a persons merit. It is a noble effort to try to get people to use it with some consistency. And so goes the discussion on technology's impact on culture.

 

Thanks Larry...didn't know that page existed. Good folks there:

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Woweeee! Im at # 13.. Think I may be an over poster. Only been here like 10 years

 

Looks like I got a lot of catching up to do

 

got to find some fresh memes to keep up with the jones

 

I got banned from the meme thread.

 

Jeez, guys, I got like 11 'likes' for my post. Can I join the club? Pleeease?

 

And I like the hard work your putting in to keep it going. My man!!

 

I really don't give a chit

I think we should have a dislike button too

Peace as always.

WildBill

 

I wanna bypass the dislike button and slam the BS button at times..
Edit: I also wanna be able to like my own posts! I don't get caught up in attention seeking, but I do like to gloat and toss out an" I told ya so", on occasion...
Keep liking Steve's posts , we'll make him one of the cool kids too, LOL.
Always been cool in my book brutha....JIM
Jim

 

Eleven likes for one post! You're are officially one of the cool kids. You must be on a "like" high right now It does appear you were sort of an underachiever...

 

It's the mutual admiration society. Mine's bigger than yours is......

 

Everything always turns to man six

 

Well, we are all somewhat competitive and the large majority us are guys or we wouldn't be hanging out on V8Buick.

I prefer being some random guy, as they say, the gray man, the one few notice and doesn't stand out in a crowd. At least that's what I tell my self since I am not even in the top 10. LOL

 

Probably true, thats why I drive big cars!