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What is the point of the ’thanks’ button?

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idontwannabeanythingotherthanwhativebeentrynabe · 31/07/2024 15:18

I mean if no else, other than the poster can see it, and not even know who liked it, what the actual point is.

I wish it was an actual like / dislike button that was for all to see…

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RobertSalamander · 31/07/2024 15:29

I agree - if everyone could see how many likes people get, it might stop all the ‘Quote 👆🏻This.’ posts and masses of posters saying the same thing.

ObsidianTree · 31/07/2024 15:29

It has its uses, but agree, I would prefer a like button

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idontwannabeanythingotherthanwhativebeentrynabe · 31/07/2024 15:28

ActualChips · 31/07/2024 15:23

Just tap on the thanks on your own comment to see who 'thanked' it. I use it as a like button, but yeah, pretty pointless.

Ooh, hey!
I didn’t know that.
Now do I thank on this comment or with a button…

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Maddy70 · 31/07/2024 15:28

I agree. Be better if there was an emogi to click so its visible

BeyondMyWits · 31/07/2024 15:28

I use it to thank someone who has been helpful. I don't need them to know it was me, just makes me feel good to acknowledge the help.

OldMutantDecrepitTurtle · 31/07/2024 15:27

ActualChips · 31/07/2024 15:23

Just tap on the thanks on your own comment to see who 'thanked' it. I use it as a like button, but yeah, pretty pointless.

I did not know that. Thanks, I just assumed it was all anonymous.

ActualChips · 31/07/2024 15:23

Just tap on the thanks on your own comment to see who 'thanked' it. I use it as a like button, but yeah, pretty pointless.

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 31/07/2024 15:22

I don't mind it but would prefer a "like" button.

What I really, really want, though, is a "shame" button for those posts that are really obnoxious. Would have been so useful here in the last few days...

Bignanna · 31/07/2024 15:21

I think there needs to be a range of responses to choose from like in most other forums- like, agree, sad, anger, wow etc, The thanks option is very limited.

thebluebeyond · 31/07/2024 15:20

I like it too

Redshoeblueshoe · 31/07/2024 15:19

I like it.