Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Flexible and made to last.

Meet the Other Phone.
Flexible and made to last.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Original poster

AIBU to want a “LIKE” button for comments on posts?

26 replies

persianpeach · 03/12/2018 20:27

Sometimes someone replies to a post using exactly the same words and sentiments and you wholeheartedly agree. Therefore wouldn’t it be amazing if you could just “like” 👍🏼 their comment?
I would love this feature, surely I can’t be the only one?

OP posts:
DannyWallace · 03/12/2018 20:31

Haha yes! I've thought this a few times!!!

I feel like people would kick off that it would make everything too Facebook-y though. I don't care, still think it would be awesome!

Sparklingbrook · 03/12/2018 20:32

This has been asked for before but MN's stance is that it's MN Talk for a reason, to have discussions.

It's not hard to type that you agree with someone.

Do you also want a 'dislike' button?

gamerchick · 03/12/2018 20:33

I'd rather have a quote button.

Sparklingbrook · 03/12/2018 20:36

I would rather have a [kitten] smiley.

stopinthenameoflove · 03/12/2018 20:42

Yes I agree and I'd like this post if I could Smile

missyB1 · 03/12/2018 20:44

It would save a lot of repetitive posts.

SparkleBuns · 03/12/2018 20:44

I'd like this or at least a quote button. I hate it when someone says "I agree with XYZ" and I always end up scrolling up for ages trying to find their comment

Sommelierrrr · 03/12/2018 21:00

Really bad idea. Lazy way of debating.

QwertyLou · 03/12/2018 21:07

I’m going against the grain here but I really would not want this. I like the way all comments (good and “less good”) are equal, and I agree it is a discussion.

I would live a “quote” function though! You can’t copy and paste on a phone.

VictoryOrValhalla · 03/12/2018 21:10

No. This isn’t facebook. If you add a like button you kill off discussion. People will “like” a post instead of actually engaging and saying why they like it, or adding their own comments.

Also, how long before people want a “dislike” button? This is MN, that would lead to carnage. Grin

VictoryOrValhalla · 03/12/2018 21:12

You can’t copy and paste on a phone.

You can on the mobile site. I just C&Pd your post Grin

Goldenbug · 03/12/2018 21:12

You can always do it "manually".

Goldenbug · 03/12/2018 21:13

Goldenbug said: You can always do it "manually".

I like this.

flugelhorn81 · 03/12/2018 21:13

Yes!! I was thinking just this yesterday

halfwitpicker · 03/12/2018 21:14

Yeah, I concur

gamerchick · 03/12/2018 21:17

I would live a “quote” function though! You can’t copy and paste on a phone

You really can as above. But would love a quote button.

Original poster
persianpeach · 03/12/2018 21:42

Yes you can do it manually but only if you can comment straight after the comment you like. It wouldn’t work further down the line.

OP posts:
WhenISnappedAndFarted · 03/12/2018 21:44

YANBU - I was just thinking exactly the same thing yesterday.

There was a post I really agreed with and I didn't want to copy and paste and say I agree because it seemed pointless because I wasn't really adding anything.

Sparklingbrook · 03/12/2018 21:49

But clicking a Like button is adding even less. At least you can explain why you agree and have a conversation about it.

insideoutsider · 03/12/2018 21:57

I would like a 'like' button, a 'rubbish' button and an 'eye roll' smiley.
Thanks Mumsnet.

daffodilbrain · 03/12/2018 22:00

Yes I'd love a like button!

Sparklingbrook · 03/12/2018 22:03

Isn't this Hmm the eyeroll smiley?

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 03/12/2018 22:12

Every ones point is valid though.
Even if you might not agree
. I think a like/dislike button will just cause resentment. I'm.sorry but I am going to be honest I can picture it now the same posters getting likes and the same posters getting a thumbs down. We're not just names. We're real people. Someone could be having a really bad day. One of us could dislike their comment or They could be the only one on the thread who doesn't get a like and it could be the straw that breaks the camel's back. Sounds dramatic, I know.
An edit button would be good, though.

Sparklingbrook · 03/12/2018 22:19

A timed edit button would be good, otherwise everyone will start rewriting history.

theonlyKevin · 03/12/2018 22:21

At least you can explain why you agree and have a conversation about it.

you can, but if you only quote and write:
this or this exactly
you are not bringing anything to the discussion either. A like button would work just as well.