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Liking VS Commenting

blondepaparazzi
blondepaparazzi Posts: 39 Member
in Motivation and Support
Is it just me or does anyone else wish the like button was sparingly used or at least as an addition to commenting? Before the like button I found one big reason I kept coming back and logging and posting daily was because of the comments. Now it seems like everyone just goes through and clicks "like" for everything. I personally feel as an mfp friend I have a responsibility to encourage the same people that encourage me. I feel like it's my duty to comment more than just liking. And though I don't comment on every single post on my feed I do try to do it 80% of the time. I love my mfp family and couldn't have done it without them. Ever since the like button I've seen a less personalized experience and I think it takes away from the truly motivating experience. Thoughts? If anyone wants a friend that is committed to supporting them feel free to add me as one and hope you will return the favor. Oh and please put a note so I know you are serious about support!

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  • AtomicOvary
    AtomicOvary Posts: 32 Member
    I am guilty of just clicking the like button almost mindlessly. I did say almost because I do read. Sometimes I just don't have enough time in a day to go through everyone's post at the end of the day and comment on everything. You are absolutely correct though. It's a lot less personal and they should have an option for people to disable like buttons on their page.
  • codycsweet
    codycsweet Posts: 1,019 Member
    For me if I like something it's because I don't have anything else to add sometimes it's bc I'm trying to get through everyone's stuff. I do look at everyone's open diaries and comment as needed but if I don't have anything to say I just like it. I do take the time to look and read posts I do tend to comment more often on those who comment on my stuff.

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