Rep vs Likes vs None

[Jason]

Interested in a poll here. We are debating implementing the ability to "like" a post. It would display below each post and you can "like" it or not. That's it. It's not a Facebook "like" (that already exists) but instead just a way to say you appreciated the content of the post.

Now it could be a replacement for rep and we can keep statistics and things per user or it could be just at the post level and that's it. Question is how would you like to see it implemented? As a new feature unrelated to rep? Or should we do away with rep and start over based on "likes" at the post level but keep statistics per user? Or maybe we should have a "like" increase or decrease rep as a way to tie them together (ugh).

Feedback? Questions?

 

[Deleted member 848]

The Luddite in me thinks that this Like gizmo is, pardon-me, quite stupid. I say stick to rep. Or maybe you could have the like feature, but have them publically-anonymous.


I just don't see what the like-feature offers, that the rep doesn't.

 

[Jason]

I just don't see what the like-feature offers, that the rep doesn't.

Good point. One thing is it could be used later to highlight quality content based on # of likes. It also makes the former "rep" that would have been received for a post public. Meaning, you can see how many likes a post has and then maybe actually read it.

 

[JGolds]

I like the "like" system for one reason. You cant always rep a good post, cause you can only give out so much. however if you can like as many posts as you would like that would be cool. Then you could be reputible and likable!!!!

 

[Jason]

I like the "like" system for one reason. You cant always rep a good post, cause you can only give out so much. however if you an like as many posts as you would like that would be cool.

Yes, you could "like" a post once and only once. No caps. If the "like" fed into a new reputation model, then that might need to be reconsidered however.

 

[JGolds]

Yes, you could "like" a post once and only once. No caps. If the "like" fed into a new reputation model, then that might need to be reconsidered however.

Understood. i would just like the "like" feature becasue sometimes id like to rep a post but cant casue i am only aloud to rep so many people a day. Somedays there are quite a few reputible posts. it would be nice to be able to tell some one "hey nice post i like it!!!" It would alos be cool if you could some how see if somethings has been liked alot. like a "like O Meter"!!!!

 

[The Midnight]

I've chosen the option for: "Use a Post Liking System but Keep Rep Separate".

I think Post Liking and Rep should be separate. Here's why.


- You may like a post because it is a mildly good/decent post, but you don't LOVE it enough to Rep. So you would just simply click "Like" to show your appreciation & to give the poster an indication that they're on the right track. You can do this unlimited times, I don't see a problem with that.

- Then if you REALLY LOVE a post, then you would simply "Rep" that person the traditional way. The restriction on how many times you can give out Rep should still be there so people use this mode sparingly, not just giving it out willy nilly. The ability to "Neg Rep" should also be there - this is to keep people from posting harmful, stupid and damaging stuff that are not warranted, but the content of the post isn't severe enough to receive an infraction. I think the "bullying" thing with Neg Rep is now under control, and I think we've all learnt to use it wisely now.

- So why keep 2 systems separate? Because if we only use the "Post Liking System", and you can't "dislike" a post, then this gives a poster an incentive or a loophole to post mildly bad/stupid stuff without being penalized. I fear this is what will happen if the Rep system is taken away.


So that's why I'd like to see the 2 systems being separated. "Post Liking System" to show quality of each post. "Rep System" to show quality of each poster. Give everyone that choice and I believe we are smart enough to choose.


Just my 2 cents.

 

[UGLI baby]

Keep rep and add the like option.



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[Mr. McGibblets]

Keep rep. If rep was infinite and public then I'd say only do the rep system. But since rep is limited (I can't give it away more than a certain number of times, have to spread it around, etc) I like the idea of being able to let someone know I appreciated their post more often than I do without having to publicly respond in the thread. I also like the idea of a thumbs down to a post.

Additionally, I would also think it would be fun to be able to see who has repped a specific post. Not necessarily the text of the rep, but it would be fun to click on the rep button and view who else has either positive or neg repped the same post.

Just leave rep separate. It already has its own unique contributions to the site serving a different purpose than this new thumbs up/thumbs down thing.

 

[moevillini]

I "Like" the way the rep system allows you to make a private comment on a post, rather than always having to make a public comment within the thread. But I think the rep system would be better if everyone had a more equal rep power, maybe cap it at 2 or 3 depending on length of membership. Rep points would still accumulate, but those points would be more representative of HOW MANY other people liked their posts.

 

[Gameface]

I "Like" the way the rep system allows you to make a private comment on a post, rather than always having to make a public comment within the thread. But I think the rep system would be better if everyone had a more equal rep power, maybe cap it at 2 or 3 depending on length of membership. Rep points would still accumulate, but those points would be more representative of HOW MANY other people liked their posts.

Blasphemy!

 

[Nate505]

The rep system is a minor headache I can do without, but when all is said and done I won't argue to get rid of it for the most part.