07-21-2025, 08:42 AM
I use the like button if I appreciate a post but I don't have any more words which would merit a reply.
However I do appreciate how some forums have other reaction options besides the thumbs-up "like." Some have a laugh, cry, smile, wink, etc....emoji-type stuff. When multiple reactions are made to a post, the viewer can hover over each symbol to see who reacted with each. To me, this is more elegant than the large box that says "The following X users Like Xxxxxxx's post:" and it tends to mitigate the issue expressed by the OP.
However I do appreciate how some forums have other reaction options besides the thumbs-up "like." Some have a laugh, cry, smile, wink, etc....emoji-type stuff. When multiple reactions are made to a post, the viewer can hover over each symbol to see who reacted with each. To me, this is more elegant than the large box that says "The following X users Like Xxxxxxx's post:" and it tends to mitigate the issue expressed by the OP.