I like the 'like' button.
 

Maybe I've missed it until today and it's been around for a while, but I like the 'like' button.

I've seen it used on other forums but not on Pelican. When was it turned on?

I first noticed it today. I think it is as useless as the star ratings for threads. I will continue to mostly ignore it. Maybe if someone posts a reply that I expresses my thoughts precisely I may use the like button. I don't think I have star rated more than a handful of threads.

I gave myself 5 starz once....on a thread I started about how stooooopid the starz were.

I don't see any of that crap on mobile tho'....

Like :D

:(

;)

Just noticed that you get notified when someone likes your post.

I don't like the 'like' button quite as much any more.

:)

notifications can probably be turned off

Can we get a thumbs down button?

I just went to desktop mode....and now see who "likes" a post....but I don't see the "like" button. Oh well...I guess I can't do what must be the stooopidest thing I've ever seen....worse than freakin' starz I tell ya!

Carry on girlz....

Mebbe we need a "rike" button too :D

The "like" link only shows up when your cursor/pointer is over a particular post. If you've got your mouse positioned so it's not on a post, then you can't see the "like" link.
You can't see where my pointer was in the screen shot below, but it was over your post, not URY914's post.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1578523308.jpg

LOL....so I can't "like" a post on a phone....

LOVE it :)

We're getting more tech savvy with the passing of each day!

I think a middle finger button would be more fun!

I’m not a fan of “like buttons”
I just don’t see the added value. And the annotations at the bottom of every liked post are just plain stupid.
Millenials are taking over.

If you like a post of mine, peachy, but I don’t crave affirmation.

I vote for a likexit of the kissass function.

(Sorry, it’s late and I am finishing my Talisker Distiller’s edition before I go to bed.)

Wayne tried the like function a couple of years ago. IIRC it lasted less than a week.

I'm not a fan of it. I have adblock plus on and it blocks the buttons... but when I hover on a post, I still see the hyperlinked word "Like" on the right of the post. Argh!

I liked your comment because I'm able to read the real meaning of comments and know that it's what you really wanted. :D

The best will be seeing who likes their own posts!

edit: just tried it....doesn't work

I figured it was a matter of time before someone would like my post.

Lol, pretty funny, my kind of humor :D thanks for the chuckle :D

Now quit it!







;)

That's the only reason I went to desktop mode earlier :D

Why doesn't the Like icon show up on the left side of the post box instead of the far right side? Lousy design....

Oops. Liked it

Technical question:
The "like button" is a Facebook trademark, but there is no FaceBook javascript shown in my Firefox NoScript menu.

Only Pelican Parts, gstatic, and google-analytics javascript is shown.
(PP is set as trusted)

Rt-clicking and then 'inspect elements' on the Like button does not show any internal Facebook dot com links either.


So my question is whether the Pelican Forums are hosted through Facebook servers or software?
(Somehow these likes must be returning to home base.)

doubt it. ^^^

Hi John - it's just a vbulletin plugin that isn't tracked / tied / associated to Facebook in any way.

But I associate it with Facebook. Just as lame here as it is there....but I don't go there :D

Thx, Good to know. I don't use FB personally but it works for other people.

At my previous dentist I was a bit surprised to discover x-rays were not available because they were stored on an Amazon server, which was down that day.
The world is changing so much.

We see it as a positive, esp for the individuals in the Classified section in my opinion.

Imagine that you're selling a part and someone 'likes' the post - chances are they may have an interest in purchasing; allowing you to reach out to them directly and get a deal done.

Just an idea.

Is there a way to like the star ratings for threads?

Good to know that they weren't lost!

Why not send a PM or a reply in the for sale thread to let the seller know you are genuinely interested?

Hitting the like button and expecting to be contacted by the seller seems like a lazy and impolite way to shop for an item.

That would not work for me as a seller.

YMMV

I suppose it could happen that way...in theory :D

Once you "like" a post....can ya change your mind once you realize it wasn't worthy of juvenile validation?

Somebody please give me some starz ;)

I think Leakyseals is a big ol' poopiehead....is there anyone else like me :D?

I'm starting to like the possibilities now...LOL!

hehehehehe.....:D

In my day, we only had stars- and we liked it.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1578662101.jpg

Bump :D

Anyone know where to buy a keyboard that has a 'thumb-up' key?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1578710555.jpg

I just noticed the Like button has vanished.

Now if we could only get rid of the silly star ratings.

LOL....I'd "like" to give Glen 5 starz now :D