+1 is not an answer

Sacrilege83 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 2:11 am

Yep, against 'dislike button' for already said reason by myself and now Azog. Doesn't mean we can't have a 'like button'.

The purpose of a 'like button' would be that it strengthens a post, where dropping a one-liner of "I agree" or "Well done" would do that as well even though it doesn't add any new content to the topic thread. So for example someone leaves a post that you happen to agree upon, but you don't want to drop a single line and you have nothing new to contribute, so you end up doing nothing. In the end the poster is just left to the sounds of crickets thinking no one agrees with him.

I know I would appreciate having a 'like button' when sifting through gallery pictures instead of dropping a small line of "good job".

Dagorlad · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:31 am

What is the point of a 'Like' button? \

Ok, yes, I know it's popular on Facebook and I'm a regular clicker of it myself. But Facebook is a trivial waste of time for poorly educated, potential wife-beaters and/or cat owners (argue with me and I'll lock the post) whereas here we are a thriving community of like-minded, lucid intellectuals who enjoy vibrant and vigorous discussions about a wide range of topics.*

So convince me that we need a Like button (note that I'd have to program it from scratch)

* Please note the attempt at ironic humour in the above comments

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:31 am

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Re: +1 is not an answer

Unread postby Sacrilege83 » Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:11 pm
Yep, against 'dislike button' for already said reason by myself and now Azog. Doesn't mean we can't have a 'like button'.

The purpose of a 'like button' would be that it strengthens a post, where dropping a one-liner of "I agree" or "Well done" would do that as well even though it doesn't add any new content to the topic thread. So for example someone leaves a post that you happen to agree upon, but you don't want to drop a single line and you have nothing new to contribute, so you end up doing nothing. In the end the poster is just left to the sounds of crickets thinking no one agrees with him.

I know I would appreciate having a 'like button' when sifting through gallery pictures instead of dropping a small line of "good job".

"Like"

This certainly has not saved any space or really added anything except my agreement. So + 1 for the like button :!:

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:56 am

Please can we have a like button :sad:

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(note that I'd have to program it from scratch)

I really have no idea how much work it would be.

Drumstick · **Joined:** Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:57 am **Posts:** 1223

I have to agree that is a pretty cute kitten.. wouldn't mind 'liking' that :-D

But maybe we should leave it until later when we have more of the sites functions working again + looking pretty.

Shieldmaiden · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:12 pm

We should maybe wait a little longer like Drum said, but I happen to agree with Oldman Willow

Please can we have a like button?

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:24 pm

I think it wil be a loooooonng long wait for a like button if that is the way that the dark lord himself decides to go as it is a LOT of work to integrate into the site.

Nice rabbit

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:30 pm

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Nice rabbit

You hate cats :shock:

I am offended :shock:

It means WAR :!:

If it is a lot of work I can be patient

Shieldmaiden · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:34 pm

I'm not sure how easy this is to code, but I found these:

The first enables a 'Like' of topics only.

The second discusses a mod that can be used to 'like' individual posts.

Here is a direct link to the second.

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:08 pm

I missed the cat :shock:

Nice Cat too - please forgive me OMW :pray:

.. i have a cat myself, brb while I go and beg for its forgiveness too lol

Sacrilege83 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:18 pm

Everytime I see a picture of your cat OMW, it looks like it is stuffed...

Well, it would be nice to have a 'like button', but not necessarily dying for one.

whafrog · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:33 pm

Dagorlad wrote:

What is the point of a 'Like' button? \

Ok, yes, I know it's popular on Facebook and I'm a regular clicker of it myself.

I don't think anyone means "exactly like Facebook", but rather "a feature that offers support". And Facebook didn't invent it, some sort of Like or +1 or Recommended or Thank idea has been around since the late 90s.

The old Gold Coins were great! The cool thing was you had to earn them, which gave incentive to produce something of quality, or support the site directly.

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Thu Aug 16, 2012 3:15 pm

Ah the gold coins. I have fond memories of earning them and upgrading my inventory every so often. I miss that.

Callan · **Joined:** Sat Aug 04, 2012 5:13 am **Posts:** 105

+1 for the "Like button". Sorry... Yes, I think the "Like button" is a good idea.

Dagorlad · **Posted:** Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:33 am

Thanks for the links Shieldmaiden, I missed those when I went hunting for an off-the-shelf mod. I don't like the first one - it's too basic and there's no way to 'unlike' something if you've changed your mind.

The second one is better and if we can configure it to stop showing the post ratings then I'd be interested in using it here. I'd also look at adapting it for use in the galleries and article library as well (without the ratings), but that would take a significant coding effort on my part - certainly something I could do, but don't hold your breath for it.

It could form the basis for an updated version of the old Gold Coin system too. Hmm, now that's an interesting idea.

garmenhord · **Posted:** Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:40 pm

would be nice to see the old coin system back :-)

it was quite fun with the items and stuff

Azog · **Posted:** Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:06 pm

It was nice giving them out as well :-)

Yes I would welcome the coins back but you can't rush coding I'm afraid even if Alan thinks it's an option he can work on.

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:52 pm

Azog wrote:

It was nice giving them out as well :-)

Yes I would welcome the coins back but you can't rush coding I'm afraid even if Alan thinks it's an option he can work on.

+1 Ahhhhh, just busting your balls! :lol:

(hate that +1 stuff too)

Seriously though the coin system was really cool, but I'm sure it would take alot of effort to re-implement it.

Callan · **Joined:** Sat Aug 04, 2012 5:13 am **Posts:** 105

No matter whether or not, you (The One Ring admin people) will be able to or have enough time to code the "like button" or bring back the gold coin mechanics, I just want to thank you for all the efforts put fort to run The One Ring site. You are doing a terrific job and I appreciate your hard work. This is a great site for Lord of the Rings fan from all over the world. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Callan

SouthernDunedain · **Posted:** Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:58 pm

Callan wrote:

No matter whether or not, you (The One Ring admin people) will be able to or have enough time to code the "like button" or bring back the gold coin mechanics, I just want to thank you for all the efforts put fort to run The One Ring site. You are doing a terrific job and I appreciate your hard work. This is a great site for Lord of the Rings fan from all over the world. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Callan

seconded. I have the utmost respect for people who run something like this (im guessing in free time) so yeah...thanks :yay:

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