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The Annoying I LIKE IT Button (anyone?)

02-12-2010 at 12:09:22 PM

The Annoying I LIKE IT Button (anyone?)

I am not a fan of the new "I LIKE IT" button
as it provides no information as to what the reader liked about the poem. If I had my way, I would do away with this ridiculous addition because as writers we are gifted with the talent to explain ourselves, and a poet who has penned a poem would like to know "what it is you like" about the poem, or even dislike about it.

Critique is what we are here for, it is what makes us grow as writers, the I.L.I button does nothing for our creative growth.

Please do not use the I.L.I button without leaving a comment, because otherwise
it comes close to being an insult.

And, if a poem is in the weekly contest, pushing the I.L.I button only does not leave a score for the poem.

Peace and Light,
Dah

Last edited by dahlusion 02-12-2010 at 12:21:12 PM

02-12-2010 at 12:13:16 PM

RE: The Annoying I LIKE IT Button (anyone?)

I notice it alot, people are just clicking and riding away.
Dah, I cant wait to see the virtual site, in my dream, you had the light it was awesome, lol, WS

02-12-2010 at 01:34:07 PM

RE: The Annoying I LIKE IT Button (anyone?)

It's annoying to put so much time
into writing a poem only
to have an electronic button
respond to it.

If all of us get in to the habit
of using this response
there will be no weekly winners.grrr

02-12-2010 at 02:16:05 PM

RE: The Annoying I LIKE IT Button (anyone?)

hhhmmmmm ... I never clicked the button yet ... hhmmmm ...

02-12-2010 at 02:24:38 PM

RE: The Annoying I LIKE IT Button (anyone?)

I never really thought about that way-so sorry if I offended anyonegrrr

02-13-2010 at 12:05:24 AM

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Quote:
Originally Posted by lunamarie

hhhmmmmm ... I never clicked the button yet ... hhmmmm ...

I too have never just hit that "I like It" smutten button. I do, only after
I comment and rate it. I wish OP would remove it........makes no sense
having it.
confused

02-13-2010 at 02:49:12 PM

RE: The Annoying I LIKE IT Button (anyone?)

I am glad some poets understand

any more?

02-15-2010 at 11:40:33 AM

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I don't think we thought about the ramifications of the Like with the contest when we put it in.

There are a lot of people that do like having that though. So maybe we need to make it settable per poem.

I'll talk it over with the team here to see what we can do. Again, thank you all for your input.

-Papa Paczki shock

02-15-2010 at 12:40:59 PM

RE: The Annoying I LIKE IT Button (anyone?)

Personally, I think that it adds another chance to prove that you do like the poem. Put instead of having both the "I LIKE IT" button and the "add to favorites" button, we might combine the two, just so that if you really care enough to hit the "I LIKE IT" button, then obviously you care enough to read it again at another spot in time. cheese Again this is just me, and my weird ways of thinking. cool smile

LOLLOL

02-15-2010 at 12:54:29 PM

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Papa, if one likes a poem, then they will make that known by
indicating that in their comment, if not, then the same applies.
There are many occasions where one leaves an extra exhilarating
positive comment, and doesn't bother to click the, "I like this" button.
So, if you want to have a button, then make it. "I think this stinks"....
just for a little levity
gogant........................................tongue wink


Quote:
Originally Posted by papapaczki

I don't think we thought about the ramifications of the Like with the contest when we put it in.

There are a lot of people that do like having that though. So maybe we need to make it settable per poem.

I'll talk it over with the team here to see what we can do. Again, thank you all for your input.

-Papa Paczki shock

02-15-2010 at 04:35:32 PM

RE: The Annoying I LIKE IT Button (anyone?)

The I like it button does kind of put you on the spot. If you like it push and comment if not ,it is ok to be honest about it. Some poems are just ok, while others are great. I would certainly understand. I appreciate all of you and any comment you make on mine . It is how you feel. Of coarse we must all follow the rules.grin Most any negitive comment I have read have been in very good taste. Ladies and gentlemen great Job. I appreciate everything I have learned from all of you. There are some really wonderful people on this site.Betty

02-19-2010 at 03:23:21 AM

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I agree with the like button being a bit of a cop out. Anyone willing to stick around on this site should have it within them to explain what it is that they like about a poem. At the same time I use it more like it's a flare of some sort. Signaling other poets to a poem worthy of reading. Or finding one for that matter. When a friend likes a poem it shows up on your friend's recent activity list. Making it easier to sift out the junk. No offense.

Just saying,

Hip

02-19-2010 at 04:18:55 AM

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All good and valid points! I confess to using the ILI button like a flag drawing my attention for a read, however I always leave some comment. * I did want to mention that I received a private note from someone once saying that while they themselves knew nothing about poetry and felt uninformed about what specifically was good...they still knew what they liked when they read it, and could indicate so without risk of embarrassment. No threat factor is my guess... Well, papa this is a tough one to sort out..good luck!cool smile

When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

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