[tonyben]

I hang out on another forum for BBQ and they have a button that you can press to say thanks for a post or a compliment. Here's an example...

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105670

Multiple people can say thanks for the same post so under the post it will say thanks from-->TonyBen, Leadbug, 82nd...

Here's another example with thanks on post number 1:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105671

I like this because it allows you to acknowledge useful info without having to write a full reply, especially if you don't have much to say except thanks.

 

[Lash]

Good idea - let me see what I can do!

 

[GARRARD]

I like that idea.

 

[tonyben]

I think it's good. Can we get the heart changed to a "thumbs up"?

 

[Lash]

Done.

 

[tonyben]

Sweetness!

 

[Lash]

How about changing it from Thanks to Like? So, instead of saying "thanks" for a post, you would be saying you "like" a post. Thoughts?

 

[brassmagnet]

As long as you keep it over on the right so I can find it next time, I say go for it. Like makes a little more sense to me (for whatever that's worth)

 

[Jackalope1911]

How about changing it from Thanks to Like? So, instead of saying "thanks" for a post, you would be saying you "like" a post. Thoughts?

I dunno, too much "like" Facebook I think. I'd stick with "Thanks", just my $.02
Awesome addition though Lash & Tonyben !

 

[GARRARD]

How about changing it from Thanks to Like? So, instead of saying "thanks" for a post, you would be saying you "like" a post. Thoughts?

"Thanks" doesn't seem to be the right word but like Jackalope said, "like" is already used by facebook. Maybe a "recommend" button? Or "applaud" or "cheers?" This forum is all of the social networking I do so I don't know what else is out there.

 

[tonyben]

Kudos? Maybe we should start a poll? "Like" I think, is too facebook and for some reason, just doesn't feel right. It doesn't mean it doesn't work though.

 

[Lash]

I only mentioned "like" because you can then say you like something which is not always the same as thanking someone. When you thank someone, you obviously like it, so I felt like was more encompassing.

 

[MesaRifle]

Yeah; on some other forums, there is a "reps" button which allows you to point out an exemplary post. The receiver garners his "rep points", and there are "medals" given at certain achievement levels. Seems like a good idea here.