The Protocol of the 'Like' Button

[rdprdp01]

The “Like” function is a custom plugin which makes entries into the database that tracks “Likes” received and given to a Forum Member. To expand it to include other options would require custom development. Aside from the one-time development fee, there is ongoing maintenance like all other functional aspects of the Forum. if the Members desire more options than “Like,” we would need to know what those are so we can create a use case and development plan. I suspect we would be forced to replace the current “Like” plugin because I doubt the license agreement will allow us to modify code owned by someone else.

Cormanus, if you could gauge the interest of the Members and see if the benefits merit the costs, I would be grateful.


We have built custom code for the base Theme, dark mode, and phone / tablet responsiveness. All are used every day and I am glad we funded the development. They all made for a better end-user experience. If more options than “Like” will make things even more engaging, it is time to go to work. Please let me know what’s best for the Forum.