'Like' button

No I think its been requested many times to no avail.

Yes, that would be nice indeed. And an edit button for when you realise too late you've made a spelling or grammar mistake.

Oh and perhaps a 'groan' or 'dislike' button too. That could come in handy too ;)

If you pressed 'like' you might feel less inclined to post

I think a "dislike" button is a dreadful idea!If you dislike something, (or someone?) just ignore and move on.

I agree with phoenix

If you dislike something there are plenty of other things to read, and if you press 'dislike' then you have just performed a negative action to someone you don't even know, who may leave on the strength of just that.

We are all sensitive.

A like button would be useful on a fast moving thread because sometimes by the time you've constructed a carefully worded post things have moved on.

Just saying, 'I agree' seems a bit lazy but a 'like' could show a bit of quick support while you watch how things are going.

A'dislike' or 'disagree' button does not 'criticise' the person, surely, but the basic idea or opinion expressed. Very common on other Forums btw.

a 'like' button would be incredibly useful. But I wouldn't want a 'dislike' one for the simple reason that if I dislike something I am likely to want to explain . So I'm going to post anyway.

But with a like - I'm just expressing support ( unless I want to add something )

There was a place to mention it in the survey for things you would like to see.

Yes, a 'like' button had been requested many a time but nothing has ever come if it. I'd agree with Merlot about fast moving threads and also those of us who can't get post so often.

Certainly NOT a 'disagree' button though.

granjura I think you are being naive if you think a dislike button would just be taken to mean disagreement with an opinion!

Also having that function could mean the end of on line conversation, definitely NOT a good move!

If I "like" something, but don't wish to comment, I just post a

Or,

Wouldn't want a dislike button and posting a smiley face doesn't actually say to which comment you refer.

@ grannylyn65 Sun 19-Jun-16 18:16:17

That is what I mean

Now there's succinct GT

I think a covers it.
I do however 100% agree we need to be able to edit.

A only covers it if you've just read a post. If it's a post further back then you'd gave to do what GT does, which is a bit long winded.

GNHQ have given reasons why they don't provide a 'like' button but I can't say I agree with them, especially with the way GN is headed. It would give balance IMO and allow a voice, albeit a quiet one, to those who don't like to post as much as others.

Anya Tue 21-Jun-16 06:47:30

Easy if you use copy/paste

But suppose that a great many people liked Anya's post and they all posted smiley comments like that through the thread, it could get a bit confusing.
Much easier if we could see that her post got 37 likes,

Can't use cut and paste on this particular tablet or on this GN format GT anyway.

Can't even get 'last hour' on this stupid GN format.

I still use the old desktop site, Anya. Not that I'm a bit of a Luddite or anything...

I wish I could use that too, though I can if I go on my PC. Can't seem to have the choice on my mobile.

Neither like or dislike buttons , just more unpleasantness will emerge with them