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Can we get a disagree button?

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hairyunicorn · 07/03/2025 12:28

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

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ErrolTheDragon · 07/03/2025 12:57

hairyunicorn · 07/03/2025 12:28

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

If you're tired of laughing at posts you disagree with then just stop it.
If you cant be bothered to type some words to disagree coherently then everyone would be better off without your contributions, wouldn't they?

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hairyunicorn · 07/03/2025 12:57

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?

No @inks that is def NOT me, i wouldn't be so mean!

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hairyunicorn · 07/03/2025 12:56

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.

I am really unpleasant 😂
TBH i didn't think it was that serious. I also spread the love with 'agree' and 'love' buttons all the time, and make more than enough posts either agreeing or disagreeing with the posts.

I just think a 'disagree' button would be useful

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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?

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?

EdithStourton · 07/03/2025 12:39

I laugh at posts I find funny.
If I really disagree, I either say so, or decide not to get into fisticuffs today and scroll on.

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.

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hairyunicorn · 07/03/2025 12:32

@HappiestSleeping You're correct, i should have put this in 'Site Stuff' but don't think i can edit it now.

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NippyNinjaCrab · 07/03/2025 12:32

Why would you laugh at a post you disagree with? A thumbs down would be a good idea though.

HappiestSleeping · 07/03/2025 12:30

This would be better in the Site Stuff topic.

Also, I hadn't associated the laughing emoji with disagreement. A disagree button would definitely allow you to be clear in your messaging.