Can We Have A "don't Like" Button Please?

[Gsxrnz]

I'm probably going to get raped over this post, but here goes.

Who thinks it would be a good idea to have a "Don't Like" button on TV?

That way, anybody who dislikes a particularly arrogant/insulting/abusive/negative type post can simply "Don't Like" the post rather than have to try and argue with the poster, usually getting nowhere and it just ends up derailing the topic anyway.

Most of us enjoy intelligent discussion but let's face it, with some posters here it's like a brick wall - and I for one cannot be bothered trying to counter their opinions because it's been proven to be a waste of time in thread after thread.

If I made a post and got 457 "Don't Likes", I'd be rethinking my attitude. I assume others would do the same.

So....if you want a "Don't Like" button, just press "Like This" for this post and see if we can get a result. If I only get 3 likes, c'est la vie!

Abusive comments expected. Constructive comments welcomed.

[BookMan]

hmm...where is that Dislike button?

[Tywais]

Been there done that. Didn't work out. System abuse via cliques getting together and ganging up on someone, grudges held, member just not liking another member and going after them with Don't Likes, etc. Takes a lot more to get a member to Like someone than to Dislike on Thaivisa.

[yourauntbob]

Couldnt agree more. you cant argue logically with illogical people. i would prefer to just disagree and be done with it the same way i like to just "like" a post and be done with it.

[BookMan]

This has been discussed a bit on a few threads here OP....There used to be a dislike button, which would subtract from your Likes total.

Dislike buttons cause animosity.

Better if people don't like a post, don't reply to it.

[MJCM]

Been there done that. Didn't work out. System abuse via cliques getting together and ganging up on someone, grudges held, member just not liking another member and going after them with Don't Likes, etc. Takes a lot more to get a member to Like someone than to Dislike on Thaivisa.

I think all posts made by a TV mod would get a dislike (except that one)

Edited May 25, 2013 by MJCM

[yourauntbob]

Been there done that. Didn't work out. System abuse via cliques getting together and ganging up on someone, grudges held, member just not liking another member and going after them with Don't Likes, etc. Takes a lot more to get a member to Like someone than to Dislike on Thaivisa.

There is a limit on likes, couldnt there be a even smaller limit on "dont like"?

[rijb]

Maybe we could all agree to use the 'Like This' button as a 'Don't Like' button.

[Gsxrnz]

Been there done that. Didn't work out. System abuse via cliques getting together and ganging up on someone, grudges held, member just not liking another member and going after them with Don't Likes, etc. Takes a lot more to get a member to Like someone than to Dislike on Thaivisa.

I take your point. It's a pity really that disliking or disagreeing with something somebody says automatically implies that the person themselves are "disliked". There are a few posters that I regularly "like", but on several occasions have also disagreed with their points of view, and said so. It's the destructive and abusive comments I find it hard to tolerate - good old intelligent disagreement and argument are healthy and I enjoy it. Abuse and bickering are a waste of everybody's time.

[BookMan]

Been there done that. Didn't work out. System abuse via cliques getting together and ganging up on someone, grudges held, member just not liking another member and going after them with Don't Likes, etc. Takes a lot more to get a member to Like someone than to Dislike on Thaivisa.

There is a limit on likes, couldnt there be a even smaller limit on "dont like"?

There is. Zero.

[sustento]

There is another option. If you see a post that you don't like simply ignore it.

[Carib]

Been there done that. Didn't work out. System abuse via cliques getting together and ganging up on someone, grudges held, member just not liking another member and going after them with Don't Likes, etc. Takes a lot more to get a member to Like someone than to Dislike on Thaivisa.

Could save a lot of postings and bandwidth. The usual suspect cliques team up now too, to counter their `attacks` there is the like button.

I am all for it.

By the way what you wrote says a lot about a part of the Thaivisa population, always improving the(ir) world by being ever so nice.

[uptheos]

Geez, my likes would be wiped out in a day!

[StreetCowboy]

Often, someone posts something that I could not have said better myself, so "Liking" it shows that. No need for me to post, because the original post says it all.

On the other hand, sometimes someone says something that I find objectionable. Simply disliking it doesn't

, so unless the previous post is so blindingly foolish as to be absurd, then generally a response greater than "No it isn't", or "dislike", is required. I do try to avoid being directly abusive, though, whether to other posters or to third parties. I find that abuse rarely encourages improvement.

SC

[Gsxrnz]

There is another option. If you see a post that you don't like simply ignore it.

Because ignoring something implies passive agreement - therefore I'm suggesting an alternative. I didn't realise the subject had been raised before or in fact that there has been a "dislike" button on TV in the past.

Maybe I should have asked for a "I respectfully don't agree" button instead - more PC an' all that!

[StreetCowboy]

There is another option. If you see a post that you don't like simply ignore it.

Because ignoring something implies passive agreement - therefore I'm suggesting an alternative. I didn't realise the subject had been raised before or in fact that there has been a "dislike" button on TV in the past.

Maybe I should have asked for a "I respectfully don't agree" button instead - more PC an' all that!

I don't assume that people tacitly agree with what others have written.

If something is so unconscionable that you cannot stand to see it in silence, then you should be able either to easily refute it, or report it as offensive.

SC

[Gsxrnz]

Often, someone posts something that I could not have said better myself, so "Liking" it shows that. No need for me to post, because the original post says it all.

On the other hand, sometimes someone says something that I find objectionable. Simply disliking it doesn't

, so unless the previous post is so blindingly foolish as to be absurd, then generally a response greater than "No it isn't", or "dislike", is required. I do try to avoid being directly abusive, though, whether to other posters or to third parties. I find that abuse rarely encourages improvement.

SC

Thanks for the comments, I like your perspective. Love that youtube link by the way - classic Monty Python humour!!

[Rik325i]

Maybe we could all agree to use the 'Like This' button as a 'Don't Like' button.

[rubberduck]

Why bother ? The mods have those buttons and they use them and they are expected to their job properly.

In case you're a 'wannabe-police' perhaps better apply for becoming a mod, if your workpermits are in order.

[MJCM]

I agree 100% with the "Don't like" button, but when, then just not for all parts of the Forum.

For example excluding, General, "Farang Pub"

[Gsxrnz]

Why bother ? The mods have those buttons and they use them and they are expected to their job properly.

In case you're a 'wannabe-police' perhaps better apply for becoming a mod, if your workpermits are in order.

Nuh, not a "wannabe-police". Haven't got the metal to be a Mod, haven't got a work permit, and I'm a lazy git at the best of times.

[smokie36]

I reckon if we had a dislike button I would beat theblether.

[Ulysses G.]

Jingthing had a big campaign to get rid of the one that we used to have. Please don't get him riled up all over again.

[Dancealot]

Been there done that. Didn't work out. System abuse via cliques getting together and ganging up on someone, grudges held, member just not liking another member and going after them with Don't Likes, etc. Takes a lot more to get a member to Like someone than to Dislike on Thaivisa.

I take your point. It's a pity really that disliking or disagreeing with something somebody says automatically implies that the person themselves are "disliked". There are a few posters that I regularly "like", but on several occasions have also disagreed with their points of view, and said so. It's the destructive and abusive comments I find it hard to tolerate - good old intelligent disagreement and argument are healthy and I enjoy it. Abuse and bickering are a waste of everybody's time.

It is a pity, indeed for those who consider a poster unlikable after a dislike.

[Dancealot]

I reckon if we had a dislike button I would beat theblether.

You can only try beat him in your own game and even then, you will still loose, i learned.

[Gsxrnz]

Jingthing had a big campaign to get rid of the one that we used to have. Please don't get him riled up all over again.

Bugger!! I usually find myself in agreement with many (not all) of his posts. Didn't know he lead the campaign to have it removed. Oh well, thanks for the info - do you think I should go and dig out my old tin hat and gasmask and hunker down for the duration.

[Carib]

Jingthing had a big campaign to get rid of the one that we used to have. Please don't get him riled up all over again.

Well it would be a subject for a poll which would make sense.

Anyone??

[bellboy]

hmm...where is that Dislike button?

or why did i click on this thread button ?

[rijb]

Maybe we could all agree to use the 'Like This' button as a 'Don't Like' button.

We also need an 'Irony' button. It might save us from all these content-free emoticon replies.

[true blue]

you would probaly get posters competing with each other to get the most dont like ticks.