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hairyunicorn · 2025-03-07T12:28:47+00:00

Can we get a disagree or dislike button? We are all adults and i'm tired of 'laughing' at posts i disagree with.

MakeYourOwnMusicStartYourOwnDance · 07/03/2025 19:25

lnks · 07/03/2025 12:39

I’ve received the laugh emoji when talking about my disability. You’re not one of those are you?

BIWI · 07/03/2025 19:23

Could also be good to see how many times a comment has been liked

No! That leads to all kinds of competitiveness and general unpleasant ‘jostling’.

See reddit for up/downvoting.

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 07/03/2025 19:17

Yanbu, we really need this

Could also be good to see how many times a comment has been liked

OnlyHerefortheBiscuits · 07/03/2025 18:26

I think making it all viewable by others on the thread would be helpful.

It would save the many posts of quotes that say:

"This."

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hairyunicorn · 07/03/2025 17:14

harriethoyle · 07/03/2025 16:48

@hairyunicorn I’m finding you quite funny but now I’m frightened of using the laugh emoji in case you think I’m disagreeing with you 🤭

Hahaha... @harriethoyle I wouldn't mind either way 😁

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ErrolTheDragon · 07/03/2025 16:56

Also, if an OP actually wants simple agree/disagree reactions, they can do an AIBU with voting.

Boomer55 · 07/03/2025 16:51

ScottBakula · 07/03/2025 13:26

Why on earth would you use the laughing emoji to disagree with someone.

I wouldn't want a disagree emoji, if you disagree with me let me know why and I can explain why I think / feel that way or we can just agree that we have different options, you know, like grown ups

This. If you disagree, a short post is good. Other than that your opinion is not relevant really. 🙄🤷‍♀️,

harriethoyle · 07/03/2025 16:48

@hairyunicorn I’m finding you quite funny but now I’m frightened of using the laugh emoji in case you think I’m disagreeing with you 🤭

DalzielOrNoDalzielAndDontPascoe · 07/03/2025 16:48

BIWI · 07/03/2025 12:38

You’re using the laugh emoji to disagree? How unpleasant are you.

If you disagree, have the manners to do so on the actual thread, with your reasons for the disagreement.

Yes, using 'funny' for "I disagree" is extremely passive aggressive.

I was involved in a discussion about a 'dislike' button on a thread on Site Stuff recently, and agreed that I'd potentially like one; however this post has now got me thinking: if you like or agree with a post, then an emoji is great, with no point in just reposting/repeating what somebody else said; but if you don't agree... surely that's exactly the whole beauty of a discussion forum!

Redpeach · 07/03/2025 16:46

Its pretty obvious when the laughing emoji is misused

BourbonsAreOverated · 07/03/2025 16:41

MeowCatPleaseMeowBack · 07/03/2025 13:19

There was a long thread about this and people can't even handle the laughing emoji. They would properly melt down if somebody had the temerity to DISAGREE with them.

I don’t mind a discussion about something where people disagree. Sometimes it has upset me, sometimes infuriates me and yes, on a bad day someone just bashing the disagree button without a second thought could lead me to a very dark place.
ask for clarity, discuss the point of disagreement.
But just bashing that “your wrong” button is not very nice.

TeaRoseTallulah · 07/03/2025 15:15

Yes please!

desperatedaysareover · 07/03/2025 15:08

SoundedCat · 07/03/2025 14:45

I laughed at your post because your first few lines were funny... Just wanted to clarify that!

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Thanks @MeowCatPleaseMeowBack and @SoundedCat you’re a kind couple of souls lol

And now my kid tells me 💀 is how Gen Z convey 😂

what a day!

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hairyunicorn · 07/03/2025 15:02

ilovesooty · 07/03/2025 14:53

So that's why you're continuing with your inappropriate use of the reactions? I'd be tempted to agree with your assessment but I'd be concerned about it being deemed a personal attack. What do you get out of coming on a forum to be unpleasant to people?

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Oh come on, it really isn't that serious.
I wouldn't usually thrown around so many laughing emojis, but as it's my thread about using the laughing emoji. I thought i would get a pass this time

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ilovesooty · 07/03/2025 14:53

hairyunicorn · 07/03/2025 14:50

In one of my first posts,

i have already agreed I am really unpleasant 😂

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So that's why you're continuing with your inappropriate use of the reactions? I'd be tempted to agree with your assessment but I'd be concerned about it being deemed a personal attack. What do you get out of coming on a forum to be unpleasant to people?

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hairyunicorn · 07/03/2025 14:50

ilovesooty · 07/03/2025 14:48

It's really bad manners - not something in the OP's awareness seemingly.

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In one of my first posts,

i have already agreed I am really unpleasant 😂

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ilovesooty · 07/03/2025 14:48

stayathomer · 07/03/2025 14:46

I find it so patronising when people’laugh’ at a serious point you’ve made. Laughing should surely only be for something funny!

It's really bad manners - not something in the OP's awareness seemingly.

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hairyunicorn · 07/03/2025 14:48

Terrribletwos · 07/03/2025 14:46

I think the Washington Post has some comment reaction options that are quite good. For example, disagree, thoughtful, provocative, clarifying, new to me....

I've not seen the buttons on the NYP but they sound great. would love a thoughtful or provocative button. That would be really useful

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Terrribletwos · 07/03/2025 14:46

I think the Washington Post has some comment reaction options that are quite good. For example, disagree, thoughtful, provocative, clarifying, new to me....

stayathomer · 07/03/2025 14:46

I find it so patronising when people’laugh’ at a serious point you’ve made. Laughing should surely only be for something funny!

SoundedCat · 07/03/2025 14:45

desperatedaysareover · 07/03/2025 12:48

People are 😆ing to be negative? God this is terrible news I thought I was funny AF

What would be the purpose, I can’t think what it would add in an already fairly combative community. The OP won’t see it and there’s no shortage of posters fully ready to throw down/ tell you you’re talking shite and they think you’re a prick. Look at S&B and a gentle wee post like ‘Here’s another green dress you might like’ and some charmer posts to say it’s absolutely vile and makes them physically sick or whatever.

I reckon if I’m moved to pointedly disagree, as opposed to just offer an alternative POV, I’d also want the OP to know why (like there’s an inaccuracy or dangerous advice or something). So why not just post?

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I laughed at your post because your first few lines were funny... Just wanted to clarify that!

ilovesooty · 07/03/2025 14:44

hairyunicorn · 07/03/2025 14:42

By saying 'we are all adults' I just meant that we should all be able to handle someone disagreeing with us on a public forum.

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And you still felt it necessary to use the laugh button on my post?

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hairyunicorn · 07/03/2025 14:42

ilovesooty · 07/03/2025 14:38

I'm rather surprised to see "we are all adults" coupled with a disinclination to use words to disagree with someone.

By saying 'we are all adults' I just meant that we should all be able to handle someone disagreeing with us on a public forum.

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ilovesooty · 07/03/2025 14:38

I'm rather surprised to see "we are all adults" coupled with a disinclination to use words to disagree with someone.

LindorDoubleChoc · 07/03/2025 14:33

5128gap · 07/03/2025 14:23

Is that what people are using the laugh for? Here's me thinking I'd suddenly become hilarious. Was planning my set for Edinburgh.