Is LIKE button in MFP a Blessing or a Curse.

Attar_1

Hi,

I joined MFP before using another account in 2012, that time we didn’t have Like button.
I was one of those who wanted to find like option in MFP.

I reached my goal that time after 6 months, and left MFP, And since beginning of 2014 till now I joined again with many accounts.

I feel that this (Like) button, has killed interaction and supportive community between MFP friends.

In my first membership I had a great group of friends, and I used to get a lot of useful comments about my updates ( Doing good, doing bad, need to drink water, need to reduce fat), the same, I used give them honest feedback.

But now a days I am getting only Likes ( I am not talking about my current account as it’s very new, but all my accounts from 2014 till now )……whatever I am doing I am getting Likes……there is no interaction with friends.

I am not sure, is it because of Like option, or I was with unique group of friends when I joined first time.

I need real supportive friends not (LIKE) friends.

Anyone ?

ladylensherr

I agree with you, likes only are not that encouraging opposed to interactive conversations and communication with friends on here. New but have been here before..

AuthenticallyAmanda

I dislike it. I prefer for more communication than someone just "Liking" something. But I will take that over nothing at all I guess.

fivethreeone

It's the like button. I have been here since before the like button and that change (from more meaningful comments to just receiving likes) happened almost immediately when the button came into being.

maillemaker

Getting "likes" is interaction. There is no fundamental difference between me clicking "like" and me typing "like" as a reply to your status update, which is what I did before the like button.

All I'm doing is indicating that I am watching you. Being watched is what makes me want to continue "being good".

dbanks80

I was a member before the like button and I commented daily.

The like button has made me very lazy. I am guilty of overusing it as opposed to making comments.

KittyInBoots

Wow, interesting point. Since I've joined I never realized there wasn't a "Like" option but that seems like it would be a totally different experience! I use "likes" frequently as an acknowledgement so a person knows I am supporting them... I think you are right, though. It kind of encourages laziness rather than interaction. But seeing someone write, "Good for you!" and, "Well done!" over and over could get old as well, haha. I am actually torn on this! I see good and bad to both!

ahanson80

Words of encouragement are far better than getting a "like" on something you post. I couldn't agree with you more! Keep up your good work

Attar_1

Thanks all for your replies

1meh

I'm going to friend you (if you'll accept). I love REAL interaction, and feel more accountable when someone comments, and love to comment on others. Recently fell off the wagon for a week, and avoided this place. Would love some real interaction, so it would be a community and not just a log. But please, please read all comments in an over excited motivated sort of way. Because this opportunity to get better is AWESOME! OK, OK, I'm odd.

sobiakhatoon

Now where is this "like" button?

EvgeniZyntx

fivethreeone wrote: »

It's the like button. I have been here since before the like button and that change (from more meaningful comments to just receiving likes) happened almost immediately when the button came into being.

I would "like" this if I could.
Likeception!

Attar_1

1meh wrote: »

I'm going to friend you (if you'll accept). I love REAL interaction, and feel more accountable when someone comments, and love to comment on others. Recently fell off the wagon for a week, and avoided this place. Would love some real interaction, so it would be a community and not just a log. But please, please read all comments in an over excited motivated sort of way. Because this opportunity to get better is AWESOME! OK, OK, I'm odd.

My pleasure ......

queenliz99

EvgeniZyntx wrote: »

fivethreeone wrote: »

It's the like button. I have been here since before the like button and that change (from more meaningful comments to just receiving likes) happened almost immediately when the button came into being.

I would "like" this if I could.
Likeception!

Like

OyGeeBiv

I like the like button. I like it when I know my friends are paying attention, and I use it to show them I'm paying attention, too. I'll comment if I have something I feel is worth saying.

stephie007us

I think the like button is ok.. Means others are at least seeing your efforts. For some reason when I hit the like button it doesn't work half the time so I end up trying to leave comments anyhow lol

KANGOOJUMPS

I agree, its too fast to do,,, I want people that WANT to take the time to talk. so those people can add me!
The button sucks/
not a fan.
nope.

fiddletime

I have 44 friends and make an effort to write comments on the most active of them daily. We have a solid core of people who communicate beyond the like button. It was helped by one guy who said on the boards here that if we wanted to friend him he'd appreciate it, but he'd remove anyone who just used the like button all the time. I've made a much bigger effort to write comments since then. I remove people who don't write or like anything after a month. I'll take a like, as many do nothing.

Alatariel75

I like the like button in the context of being able to 'like' comments on my updates, to acknowledge that I read them but don't necessarily need to reply to them

jessicarobinson00

Find more interactive friends!!

68myra

i interact much more on threads. in fact, some folks i interact with the most.... aren't even in my list of friends! but for those friends on my list..... i DO use that like button. it certainly is time efficient. i'll occasionally leave a comment for those on my friend list that i do not "see" in the threads i frequent.

Dalia444

I'm relatively new to MFP so I'm not sure what life was like before like. I think I was actually pleasantly surprised to see that there is quite a bit of interaction. Some friends are great about commenting regularly others are more sporadic. But it's also probably a bit of give and take as people become more accustomed to each other. I like to interact - no pun intended- so I try to give as well.

SuggaD

The like button is good for diary posts and such. Substantive posts, I usually take the time to comment. Not every post requires a comment.

LionessWhispers

fivethreeone wrote: »

It's the like button. I have been here since before the like button and that change (from more meaningful comments to just receiving likes) happened almost immediately when the button came into being.

This! I too have noticed this change and while the like button is useful on really busy days, for the most part I really try to write something supportive to my friends on here. There's just something about a comment that feels so much better than a "like".

amy_kee

I dislike the "like" button, definitely. It was way better before they put it on here. People used to look and pay attention more, when leaving comments. Sure, it's efficient time wise, but, if you have time problems, don't add tons of friends, or, just comment when time allows you.

Attar_1

fiddletime wrote: »

I have 44 friends and make an effort to write comments on the most active of them daily. We have a solid core of people who communicate beyond the like button. It was helped by one guy who said on the boards here that if we wanted to friend him he'd appreciate it, but he'd remove anyone who just used the like button all the time. I've made a much bigger effort to write comments since then. I remove people who don't write or like anything after a month. I'll take a like, as many do nothing.

Can I be no.45 please ?

wizzybeth

Sometimes it's really hard to think of anything besides "Great job!" lol. I don't like saying trite things and will only say something when I have something worthwhile to say. I do find myself liking things simply to let the person know I'm paying attention without having to type out "Great job!" or "Awesome" on my phone. I am more prone to typing out something on the computer but when I'm on the phone or even my tablet, I hate typing anything.

I like getting likes. I don't think of them as lazy, I appreciate the person reading my status and liking it.

llbrixon

I agree...I likes more interaction. Like button is too easy..but it does acknowledge your friends have read the post. Some posts really do not need acknowledgement. I am not sure how many posts come up each day for a friend, but it seems like 4 or so. And, when you have 10 friends or so, that is a lot of posts to acknowledge. ..I am going to see if I can stop some of of notifications.

FitPhillygirl

I'm not seeing any like button on MFP at all.

Attar_1

Thank you all, still looking for more real supportive friend

Goooosfraba333

I hate the like button. I find myself using it out of support, but now thinking about it, I don't really notice when someone likes my post because its nearly meaningless. What does annoy me is when I'm struggling and the best thing I can get is a "like" when actual thoughtful interaction would be much more warranted.