Introducing "like and dislike" to the forum

[alegotardo]

I had already posted before with a conservative position, while still giving my opinion that it "could be useful in some way".

But, after think more about this, I can only conclude that:
Stop wasting time with superfluous things, something like this will never be implemented.

Why? Because we've already seen many much more interesting and useful ideas that were never implemented, the admins prioritize security above everything else, and if a suggestion is not about to fix something or genuinely adding significant value, it would not be implemented.

End of story!

[BitBakerr1]

Are you trying to say that the higher the number of views determines if a thread is liked by people?

like/dislike require a topic to be visited.
The number of views and replies clearly show which topic is of more interest to forum members. So, if someone wants to find out what is 'hot', they don't need likes.

This is not Facebook, where some kind of algorithm will add up likes and dislikes and, based on that, serve content to each user according to their interests. Well, for example, if you write the word casino once, gambling posts will be pushed to you.
What would be next? Would music be added with each new topic? That would surely get a lot of likes.

I hope you understood my point, I’m not talking about the OP opinion being good or bad, I’m just talking about what you said about using number of views and replies on a thread to determine if people like or dislike the thread, and I’m saying the numbers of views and replies on a thread those not determine that, what it only determines is engagement and engagement can be like or dislike.

I’m not in support of introducing a dislike or like option in this forum because it makes no sense since meriting a post shows you like the post and your comment on that post or thread can also show if you like or dislike the thread.
The forum is okay the way it is however people have their opinion.

[JollyGood]

I suppose if the opinions of forum members really did mean something (or anything) to you then you would have taken a far more detailed interest in this thread. It was you after all that created it therefore the onus is on you to make an effort to address the replies that you invited.

How can anybody take you and your comments seriously when you created your account in March 2026, created this thread on 4th November and made a second post on 8th November.

This has been on my mind for some time now, I really think it's a good idea, the "like and dislike" won't really count for anything its just a kind of check as to how reasonable people find your opinions.

[Bit-Mj1014]

Is it your alt?
Omj1014

No...

[Bit-Mj1014]

I just decided to post about an idea I had, I like to be expressive with my idea, before posting about it I didn't know if it's going to be possible to implement or not.
Judging from the replies so far, I see it's not going to be possible, and that's still okay by me.

[Bluebird1357]

This has been on my mind for some time now, I really think it's a good idea, the "like and dislike" won't really count for anything its just a kind of check as to how reasonable people find your opinions.

I think the main reason for not having this option is that it is not a place for entertainment that I can give Like or Dislike within 5-10 seconds or give it by looking at the post. In a forum, a user usually has to read the content of a post, understand it and consider the arguments with time, so if this option is enabled, then a person can become popular just because of Like or Dislike, but if popularity prevails over argument, many times people can form their own opinion by looking at the reactions of others without considering how strong the argument of the post is. Which can harm the constructive discussion environment. Since there are already merit, ignore, trust, tag options, there is no need for a new Like or Dislike.

[hd49728]

I think the main reason for not having this option is that it is not a place for entertainment that I can give Like or Dislike within 5-10 seconds or give it by looking at the post.

Like can cause like addiction, and it's what social media for.

The forum is different than social media, it's created for purposes of discussions, exchange of ideas with genuine and deep discussions, not for low value posts for "like".

In a forum, a user usually has to read the content of a post, understand it and consider the arguments with time, so if this option is enabled, then a person can become popular just because of Like or Dislike

Spammers don't read OP, posts after OP but only make their posts which are low value or zero value too. However, it's not reason to change the forum to another social media with "like, dislike".

The purpose of the forum.

[lovesmayfamilis]

Like can cause like addiction, and it's what social media for.

Do you think there is no addiction to merit here? In my opinion, this addiction is more significant and more difficult if you look at topics that have already been created hundreds of times - questions that, as they say, are worn out.
Just compare the topics that some newbies open daily and notice the reasons behind them and why they feel the need to open them.

[Jubilee58]

Sorry but it’s a shitty idea,  we already have the best way to appreciate a post and it’s the merits which to me is still a better idea

Good, there is no need complicating the system some more. This idea has been raised before and didn't gain traction. If you like someone's post, give some merit, at least the quantity of merit you give should demonstrate your level of appreciation for that post and how much the contribution is helpful to you.
Bitcointalk isn't social media. I don't see any reason for that like/dislike feature.

Every platform has their mode of operations, and the way they appreciate people's contributions or input, the method here must not be the same thing that happens in other platforms. Ideas and inputs in Bitcointalk has a different way of of rewarding them which I think remains the best method. If you begin to appreciate post based on likes and dislikes why then do we have merit? The merit reward which you receive for making good contributions makes more meaning and remains more organized than the use of like, and dislikes options.

[SamReomo]

I think the idea is bad, he is obviously late to his idea which I think it’s a social media idea, because merit system have replaced this idea, just like you have mentioned as well if he likes someone post the best thing is to merit the post, but I feel their are post people should merit but they’re limited to merit that post probably because they don’t have merit, there are more likelihood of merit source to be the once to constantly merit post they like, however if I come across a post I like is just to merit the post, but if I don’t have a merit I would personally move.

I will still say the idea isn't a bad one but it's not suitable for a forum like this and that's why most people will vote against such features. When it comes to merit system it has its own perks and flaws and there's no system in the world without drawbacks but as long as its positive points outweigh its negative points then it is indeed a good and useful feature.

The positive points of merit system far outweigh its negative points that is why I will say that it is the best for the forum to prevent account farmers who would otherwise farm multiple accounts. Theymos has made a good number of members of the forum as merit sources and they are doing their job in the best way possible.

[NewRevelation]

This has been on my mind for some time now, I really think it's a good idea, the "like and dislike" won't really count for anything its just a kind of check as to how reasonable people find your opinions.

I dislike this idea.

Why?

Subject to abuse.

Yea, the merit system is much more better than this.

Just liking a post by pressing a button, like we do in social media may not really tell much. After all, it was just a press.

But giving a merit is more realistic because it clearly shows that the member actually read through your post and felt is okay to merit you, which goes a long way to show how good your contribution or suggestion is.

And the dislike, any need? If I dislike something, I would just walk away at a glance, no big deal. Perhaps, if I don't like it, others may. So there is no need for a dislike I think.

[Rikafip]

I just decided to post about an idea I had, I like to be expressive with my idea, before posting about it I didn't know if it's going to be possible to implement or not.
Judging from the replies so far, I see it's not going to be possible, and that's still okay by me.

Given the generally negative feedback on your idea (not to mention that the chances of it being implemented are basically 0), and since you created this thread more than a week ago, don't you think it's time to lock it as it will just continue to produce more spam?