ThumbsDown: Want or Don't Want

[dingodan]

Should the forum keep the Thumbdown option? Or was it better without?

What do you think?

 

[Arthritic Toe]

Its confusing in that if you click it, it turns into a red thumbs down, giving you the impression that you have given it a thumbs down when in fact you've given it a thumbs up.

 

[sydney]

 

[GT49er]

Since the thumbsdown button was removed there have been a couple of occasions where I'd have loved to have it back - but only a couple - and on those occasions the need can always be met by posting 'Oh for a thumbsdown button!' in reply. On the whole I think this board is a friendlier place without it, so on balance it's a no thanks from me.

 

[dingodan]

Since the thumbsdown button was removed there have been a couple of occasions where I'd have loved to have it back - but only a couple - and on those occasions the need can always be met by posting 'Oh for a thumbsdown button!' in reply. On the whole I think this board is a friendlier place without it, so on balance it's a no thanks from me.

I have to agree.

I've done a couple of thumbsdown today, felt good at the time but now I feel kind of dirty.

 

[drew]

Don't agree with thumbs down. If you don't like someone's post then add to the debate with a post of your own explaining why.

 

[Bozza]

Since the thumbsdown button was removed there have been a couple of occasions where I'd have loved to have it back - but only a couple - and on those occasions the need can always be met by posting 'Oh for a thumbsdown button!' in reply. On the whole I think this board is a friendlier place without it, so on balance it's a no thanks from me.

I agree, and that's why it was removed.

It's back for one day only, by request. (See the Skalak thread)

 

[lawros left foot]

I have to agree.

I've done a couple of thumbsdown today, felt good at the time but now I feel kind of dirty.

And so you shouldDD, If I was a young whipper snapper I would probably have to have therapy, as it is, I'm old enough and ugly enough to put it behind me,and move on

 

[dingodan]

And so you shouldDD, If I was a young whipper snapper I would probably have to have therapy, as it is, I'm old enough and ugly enough to put it behind me,and move on

Dude I'm sorry for the thumbdown I gave you earlier, as I said to my old ma many years ago, everyone else was doing it so I just joined in.

& as she told me in response, that is no excuse!

 

[brightn'ove]

I agree, and that's why it was removed.

It's back for one day only, by request. (See the Skalak thread)

I am positively filling my boots

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Since the thumbsdown button was removed there have been a couple of occasions where I'd have loved to have it back - but only a couple - and on those occasions the need can always be met by posting 'Oh for a thumbsdown button!' in reply. On the whole I think this board is a friendlier place without it, so on balance it's a no thanks from me.

Agree with this.

 

[dingodan]

And so you shouldDD, If I was a young whipper snapper I would probably have to have therapy, as it is, I'm old enough and ugly enough to put it behind me,and move on

I'm getting a taste of my own medicine too.

 

[Easy 10]

Don't agree with thumbs down. If you don't like someone's post then add to the debate with a post of your own explaining why.

Couldn't agree more.

Extend that principal to the thumbs UP as well, and we'll really be cooking with gas. If you agree with someone, or you like the jib of their post, then quote it and say something. Or if there's really nothing to add, then just nod sagely to yourself in quiet approval and move on.

I dunno why we have to collect all these thumbings. A notification of a thumb is always a bit of a letdown. I much prefer a quote, even if its someone calling me a dickhead.

 

[8ace]

Couldn't agree more.

Extend that principal to the thumbs UP as well, and we'll really be cooking with gas. If you agree with someone, or you like the jib of their post, then quote it and say something. Or if there's really nothing to add, then just nod sagely to yourself in quiet approval and move on.

I dunno why we have to collect all these thumbings. A notification of a thumb is always a bit of a letdown. I much prefer a quote, even if its someone calling me a dickhead.

You can turn off notifications of thumbs

 

[Triggaaar]

It's back for one day only, by request.

Oh thank god for that.

 

[Easy 10]

You can turn off notifications of thumbs

Really ? I was not aware of that.

Time to visit my profile.

:edit:

Nope. Can't see any option to turn off thumb notifications.

 

[WATFORD zero]

I've just thumbed down every post on this thread - I'm done now, get rid of it

 

[Megazone]

There's a lot of bitter people in life, why give them a means of exercising their bitterness?

Thumbs down is a no go for me.

 

[GT49er]

Extend that principal to the thumbs UP as well, and we'll really be cooking with gas. If you agree with someone, or you like the jib of their post, then quote it and say something. Or if there's really nothing to add, then just nod sagely to yourself in quiet approval and move on.

Can't agree with that - sorry! I'd much rather give a thumbs up to a post I agree with rather than join a list of replies of 'this' (or lol if it makes me chuckle; not that I would ever post 'lol' anyway, but.......)

 

[Easy 10]

Can't agree with that - sorry! I'd much rather give a thumbs up to a post I agree with rather than join a list of replies of 'this' (or lol if it makes me chuckle; not that I would ever post 'lol' anyway, but.......)

I agree, quoting and adding "this" is a bit pointless. Either quote your agreement and actually make your own point, or just carry on regardless. Surely not everything needs acknowledging.