What makes you leave “likes” on posts?

Good content and good pictures do it for me

@AlanRail posted:

Alan

So should I say it??.......stupid question!    

Alan

If that’s going to be the typical reply I’ll take the topic down

Alan

Whenever any of the manufacturers posts or replies  to an inquiry or  provides information. It’s important to let them know we appreciate the input.

When I like the post/content

GOOD TOPIC! I have wondered about the same thing. For me, the content, wit and humor would all be factors to consider.

I hit like when the poster deserves recognition.

@ajzend posted:

That’s stupid because I think that they are anonymous.

Alan

Likes here aren't anonymous.  When you hover your cursor over the like you can see who it was.

For me, a like is just that.  I liked the post.

Rusty

@ajzend

Alan, just wanted to let you know that “likes” are not anonymous. If you hover the mouse over the box with the heart it will show you the handle of each person who posted a like for that particular post.

To answer your question I give a person a “like” if they do something ingenious, show something that took talent and or creativity to do, say something positive or helpful, say something I very much agree on and sometimes just to show someone support.

I never worry about being judged on my likes. To me giving someone a “like” is saying something positive. Kind of like a compliment. Why would anyone think badly of someone doing that? My advice is to do whatever you feel is right and if you change your mind you can always take the “like” away by clicking on it a second time.

Ha! Rusty you beat me to it!

Good videos or photos, especially if part of a well-done layout scene.

If someone has a cool idea, concept, question, etc.

If the topic is a question, complaint, or broader discussion I am interested in, I try to leave likes on articulate, well-thought out replies.

If I post a question, I try to leave likes on helpful or otherwise insightful replies.

Specifically for topics, if you go to your profile you can see a list of all the topics (but I don't think replies) that you have ever left a like on, so sometimes I leave a like so I can come back later and read the replies. I will do this for topics on subjects that I think are interesting or I want to learn more about but am not informed on. It is a useful alternative to bookmarks for me and if the topic is ongoing I don't need to worry about my notifications blowing up.

I typically don't think about my rationale behind why I leave likes, good topic!

Alan;

I must say, I don’t understand your feeling of uncertainty. A like is simply an acknowledgment that YOU appreciate someone’s post. As has been mentioned, a good video or picture of something you find to be good modeling is deserving of a like (and if it is particularly good in your opinion, maybe a reply/comment). For me, posting anything New Haven or D&H will pretty much guarantee a like from me (and you can add NYC commuter lines through Westchester). And if you can explain something technical to this avowed techno-peasant in words I understand, you’ve got my like!!! Whimsical posts also tend to catch my eye and a like. So, in my opinion, LIKE away

P.S. maturity is overrated!!!

Oh Gawd..where to start..good ideas..nice photos..an answer to a question that is helpful..lots of stuff!

But I never ever give it a second thought

1.  Enlightening commentary.

2.  Photos that make me say:  Why didn't I think of that!

Lou N

I post a like if I happen to like what the poster said or what his post was about.  I may like something about what is in his/her post, it just depends.  I didn't really care for your reply about taking the topic down, I thought that was kind of childish on your part, don't think he was poking fun at you, whatever floats your boat.

If someone posts something great that is already getting lots of positive acknowledgement I am less likely to hit the like button.  OTOH if I can think of something better to say than simply "that is ingenious" "that shows creativity" or "that takes talent" I will probably say so in a post rather than hitting the like button.

@Apples55 posted:

Alan;

I must say, I don’t understand your feeling of uncertainty. A like is simply an acknowledgment that YOU appreciate someone’s post. As has been mentioned, a good video or picture of something you find to be good modeling is deserving of a like (and if it is particularly good in your opinion, maybe a reply/comment). For me, posting anything New Haven or D&H will pretty much guarantee a like from me (and you can add NYC commuter lines through Westchester). And if you can explain something technical to this avowed techno-peasant in words I understand, you’ve got my like!!! Whimsical posts also tend to catch my eye and a like. So, in my opinion, LIKE away

P.S. maturity is overrated!!!

I agree with Paul’s statement, “A like is simply an acknowledgment that YOU appreciate someone’s post.”. One thing I will add is I use ‘Likes’ for encouragement, besides writing a hopefully encouraging message.

It is a simple way to respond to a post without adding a three word post.  When I agree with a comment, like a photo, like an idea, etc and have nothing more to add.

Brendan

Helpful/useful info

A really good point about the topic being discussed

Those that post things they put a lot of effort into

@Apples55 posted:

Alan;

I must say, I don’t understand your feeling of uncertainty. A like is simply an acknowledgment that YOU appreciate someone’s post. As has been mentioned, a good video or picture of something you find to be good modeling is deserving of a like (and if it is particularly good in your opinion, maybe a reply/comment). For me, posting anything New Haven or D&H will pretty much guarantee a like from me (and you can add NYC commuter lines through Westchester). And if you can explain something technical to this avowed techno-peasant in words I understand, you’ve got my like!!! Whimsical posts also tend to catch my eye and a like. So, in my opinion, LIKE away

P.S. maturity is overrated!!!

I appreciate your commentary.  I don’t always think “likes “ are a black and white situation for me.  Not uncommonly it’s a shade of gray thing.  So, I might like it somewhat or not somewhat.  I don’t like to overstate things so I might have doubts.  These aren’t life and death issues, and maybe I place too much value in my “likes “.  I think that part of my problem is that as a doctor I am quite analytical by nature.
There’s an inappropriate crossover at work too that influenced my original posting.  I read news on the internet (I never watch news on the major TV networks ), and I do like to leave comments and likes. However, I may agree with the bulk of what’s being said, but sometimes there’s a sentence or two that seem a bit extreme to me. So, this is where I have more reservations.  
It’s not the same for forum posts.  As I said ,  maybe I place too value on my likes.  However, it’s usually not a difficult choice on the forum.
When I talk about how doctors can be at meetings I was basically reflecting on human nature in general.  Nobody likes to be wrong, and even less so for it to be publicly known.
Alan

I do if it resonates

I know folks have to think about what they “Like” on Facebook and other places like it. They use that info to target ads. There is also loads of political content, so even if I agree with something, I may not want to advertise that to half of the people in my friends list. I still like things, I just think about first.

  Here, we really aren’t dealing with things like that. If I like the post more than others in the thread, I click the button. Maybe it was funny, or I really liked the pictures, or maybe the post mentioned a store or show I am familiar with. There is no shame in telling folks you like what they had to say.

Man!  I am so happy I went post political.  No Facebook, no Twitter, no Google.  Just OGR!!!

I personally hit a "LIKE" when:

1. Someone has obviously spent a great deal of effort on a project.

and/or

2. Their art touches me and evokes positive feelings.

This is a great thread, Alan.

Thanks, from another Alan. We're the ruling class!!!

I usually hit "like" to show that I took the time to read the post, that someone took the time to write. I will usually hit it instead of leaving a comment, so that the thread doesn't get bogged down.

I will not hit it for any of the grumps who just want to complain......