What is the point of the ’thanks’ button?

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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…

I like it.

I like it too

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

I like the function, it’s a “you’re a fucking legend with that comment” button 😂

I use it to thank for a helpful comment where thanking disrupts the flow of the thread. Normally when the thread isn't mine.

I don't mind it being hidden from other posters. But sometimes a thanks is a bit strange if it's just that I agree with the post.

I often post on the gardening threads, and it is nice to receive a 'thanks' from someone you've been able to help in some small way.

It's not Facebook. Next it'll be profile pictures and tickers. We don't need to go backwards.

This is also good idea.

I actually like to know what other’s think about comments.
So, if someone says something not so nice for example, I find it a relief to see if other’s disagree and don’t support those views.

It's so the poster gets their little dopamine hit while not turning this place into a popularity contest. Very well played MNHQ.

I use it as a like button. Sometimes I don't want to get involved in a bunfight, but I want the poster to know i agree with them, so use it for that.

Yeah, I can see the logic in that.

But I still want a "shame" button so that I can express my digust! Privately or otherwise!!

I use it as a like button.

I like it, I'd like to think my comments are relevant and may help someone.

I hate the thought of a like/dislike/love/hate/angry etc... it stops discussion. People get lazy and don't respond to posts other than by clicking a button. Has made some forums more of an echo chamber ... all for the likes.

I like the 'thanks' button too.

Yes I think the thanks button is a good idea.
I wouldn't like a visible like/ dislike button because I think that has the ability to sway opinion - people jumping on band wagons. And also its more likely some will just use the button rather than post a contribution to the thread themselves.