Should There Be A "thanks"' Button.

[HappyHippyDad]

I for one like to be able to say 'thankyou' to a helpful post. I realise you can just respond to a post and say 'thankyou' but this not the same. The 'thanks' button was also a good way of seeing how truly helpful some members were. The likes button is not remotely the same as it is clicked for different reasons.

I've started a poll to see others feelings on this as I miss this polite button.

 

[happysteve]

I also liked the "thanks" button, but some people chose not to use it, some didn't know about it, some would click "like" if a post was helpful instead... so its value as a metric for usefulness was diminished.

I'd click "thanks" if a post was useful, or if I learnt something. I'd click "like" if I agreed with summat, or it was funny.

But just one button makes it simpler. Having two buttons meaning different things is great if everyone uses them.... but a choice of two button was obviously too much for many

I was proud of my "thanks to posts" ratio. ~shrug~

 

[Gnasher]

I think that there should be a WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT ARE YOU QUALIFIED button.

 

[Rpa07]

Who is the 1 vote No - miserable s@d!

 

[Dan]

The like is the way to show your appreciation of a post.

I use it as an acknowledgement, if somebody has replied and helped me I click it. But also if it's funny I click it. Etc

Just click the bloody like pal.

If we have umpteen buttons in each post it becomes a tiresome job of affirming everybody etc

We're not here for that. Go give the dog a bone if you want cuddles.

Click like or don't. That's the future.

 

[Octopus]

Click like or don't. That's the future.

I think the removal of the thanks button is a BIG mistake

 

[Spoon]

I did like the 'Thanks' button and it was great so see someone had picked it when you gave them useful advice. It was just a shame that not many people actually did this.
Should we have it back..... I'm going to do an OFSTED and sit on the fence with that one......

 

[Octopus]

I did like the 'Thanks' button and it was great so see someone had picked it when you gave them useful advice. It was just a shame that not many people actually did this.
Should we have it back..... I'm going to do an OFSTED and sit on the fence with that one......

Thing is, I use it to complement people on giving good feedback and updating the forum on issues that OTHERS have given time to suggest what to do........

 

[Rpa07]

As Murdoch said - that's where it differs from the like button. The 'thanks' button used where advice actually makes a difference to how you do something and changes the way you think - truly appreciated. 'Like' because it makes you chuckle and if you were face to face they would recognise that you found that amusing, funny or hilarious and we've all had those moments on this excellent forum.
On an aside - I went into college today to take my NVQ for an audit assessment next week, anyhow the 4 guys sitting where I sat last year were introduced to the forum by me because it reflects how useful it has been to me and countless others in training.

 

[Dan]

Pretend the like says thanks then.

 

[Rpa07]

I'll be the first to 'like' that one Dan or do I 'thank' you for it? I'll get my coat!

 

[kingeri]

Was it a decision you actually made, Dan? Or is it just that the new software doesn't have a 'thanks' button?

 

[Dan]

There are thanks buttons available, and I could have imported thanks too. I chose not to have it. It's clutter, and the fact we have a like button that does exactly the same thing, means it was really just something added at some point years ago on the old software for some random reason that I can't even remember. lol

 

[GMES]

just buy one of these keyboards, jobs a gooden




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[HappyHippyDad]

There are thanks buttons available, and I could have imported thanks too. I chose not to have it. It's clutter, and the fact we have a like button that does exactly the same thing, means it was really just something added at some point years ago on the old software for some random reason that I can't even remember. lol

I think at present 18 people voting is too little to form a decision. However, if more vote and it stays one sided towards the 'yes' vote would you be willing to listen to the members and maybe at least 'think' about reinstateing it Dan?

 

[Dan]

Nope.

Sometimes I do things for the greater good of the forum and go against the 100 or so members who want something.

We have 55,000 members, and over 800,000 hits a month.

We want smooth-flowing chat without loads of clutter.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

It's your fault that I'm bumping this thread Dan. You and your big red button!

 

[Dan]

I've never heard of one. What's it do exactly?

 

[Barry White]

Who is the 1 vote No - miserable s@d!

Its a public vote so you can see how anyone has voted just click on the word
vote(s) above the change your vote button and you will see who has voted for each option.

PS anyone who likes this answer please click the thanks button

 

[Dan]

Its a public vote so you can see how anyone has voted just click on the word
vote(s) above the change your vote button and you will see who has voted for each option.

PS anyone who likes this answer please click the thanks button

Thanks for that.

Oh look, a way to thank!

 

[Hellmooth]

It isn't the same at all, I like comments from 2 people having a debate if I feel they both have good points, how does that compare to a thanks button? I'm not thanking them for their comments I'm liking what they have to say. Bring it back Dan you big Scrooge!

 

[Dan]

I like your post but I don't thank you, you cheeky little blighter.

Or maybe I thank you, you cheeky blighter, but I don't like that or your post.

I'll have a think and let you know.

Cheeky devil either way you are!

 

[Barry White]

Seems the forum members like to push your buttons Dan so the more the merrier.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Here's another little bump as I feel Dan is giving some thought to bringing the button back.

I think that would be a good move Dan, people like to be thanked!

88% yes so far

 

[Barry White]

Here's another little bump as I feel Dan is giving some thought to bringing the button back.

I think that would be a good move Dan, people like to be thanked!

88% yes so far

 

[Rpa07]

DAN DAN DAN DAN THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS DAN DAN DAN DAN


DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT THANKS DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT


it's subliminal but might just work!

 

[The Ghost]

I am with Dan on this one. Everything has to be convenient I do not have to type thank you in a more personal way I can just press a button, job done! No it is not, there is nothing like the written word someone takes the time to type and address some one personally it shows a more genuine sense of gratitude. And the person receives a better sense of having helped. Those - I can't be bothered to type thank you people who just want a button and get it over with shame on you.

 

[Rpa07]

You wouldn't have got a 'thanks' for that V but I will give you a like - 'every little helps'!

 

[Barry White]

I am confused you voted for the button in the poll ?????

I am with Dan on this one. Everything has to be convenient I do not have to type thank you in a more personal way I can just press a button, job done! No it is not, there is nothing like the written word someone takes the time to type and address some one personally it shows a more genuine sense of gratitude. And the person receives a better sense of having helped. Those - I can't be bothered to type thank you people who just want a button and get it over with shame on you.

 

[The Ghost]

Yeh so am I now!

 

[Barry White]

Yeh so am I now!

You can change your vote at the top of the page if you have voted incorrectly or even changed your mind just click on change vote. If you want to see how others have voted just click on the vote amount and the names will appear as its a public vote.

 

[The Ghost]

I think I'm in two minds about it....

 

[static zap]

The polite part of me liked "Thanks"
Like is so facebook (mutiple-reasons)
More buttons-- more choice , ( people cannot be "asrsked" , too rushed )
so probably less bother to fill any boxes
Other Button choices
Sympathy-(I've-been-there-too)
ERRORS/Safety-Risk(ARE-you-qualified/or drunk)
Enpathy-(ARE-you-feeling-OK-seem-distracted)

 

[LeeH]

Nope.

Sometimes I do things for the greater good of the forum and go against the 100 or so members who want something.

We have 55,000 members, and over 800,000 hits a month.

We want smooth-flowing chat without loads of clutter.

14 options is Ok, but 15 will make the forum look cluttered.

Also....holy thread revival batman!

 

[buzzlightyear]

there you go lads press this !

 

[static zap]

there you go lads press this ! View attachment 37402

Do I have to like the post ..before it works ?
(or is it booby trapped to "wipe the servers")

 

[buzzlightyear]

Do I have to like the post ..before it works ?
(or is it booby trapped to "wipe the servers")

no is for this

if we can not have own way!