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Doctor_K

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"Likes" or "+1s" ?
« on: October 11, 2011, 09:49:45 AM »
So here's something I've been contemplating of late:

Does the software that runs this site support either Likes or +1s, akin to Facebook or Google+?

I don't have a Facebook account, so I'm not familiar with how this site ties into there and how it all works.

Just a thought.  I figured it'd save the Forum space with a bunch of manual "+1" comments (which I myself am guilty of!)

Any insight from the powers-that-be?

Thanks!
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Re: "Likes" or "+1s" ?
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2011, 09:56:20 AM »
I think this would detract from the conversations that occur. Instead of actually thinking about an actual response, you just get to circlejerk a +1 or "Like" a comment without any forethought.
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Re: "Likes" or "+1s" ?
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2011, 10:21:35 AM »
I think this would detract from the conversations that occur. Instead of actually thinking about an actual response, you just get to circlejerk a +1 or "Like" a comment without any forethought.

+1

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Re: "Likes" or "+1s" ?
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2011, 10:27:29 AM »
I think this would detract from the conversations that occur. Instead of actually thinking about an actual response, you just get to circlejerk a +1 or "Like" a comment without any forethought.
Fair point.
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Re: "Likes" or "+1s" ?
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2011, 11:21:45 AM »
I think this would detract from the conversations that occur. Instead of actually thinking about an actual response, you just get to circlejerk a +1 or "Like" a comment without any forethought.

+1
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Re: "Likes" or "+1s" ?
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2011, 12:05:10 PM »
+1000

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Re: "Likes" or "+1s" ?
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2011, 12:43:39 PM »
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