06-21-2015, 06:22 PM
Like, comments and rep seem like very different systems to me - not sure why they must exclude each other.
I comment if I have anything to say - good, bad, neutral, encouragement, random joke - even a short one. What I don't like doing too often are "empty" comments though - like one or two words ("nice!") without anything else to offer - it quickly feels repetitive to me and if I don't want to bother writing more.
So that's what the like button is for - a quick notice to the artist/friend that I have visited their sketchbook, seen their newest post, and (obviously) like it. Just a quick heads up, might come back later and comment, or comment another time after another post.
Rep system is something I use more rare than likes - for outstanding posts, more helpful than average critiques, or some post or advice that really moved/helped me, anything that's really special or makes me really grateful for some reason. I think it is doing a good job "rewarding" or pointing out some of the really helpful folks around here - although I doubt anyone needs it to be the way or as helpful they are.
That said, I am happy with however this decision will end up being - if people think removing likes will increase more direct communication and interaction between peope, why not! It's just one feature of many and certainly not the main purpose of this forum :)
I comment if I have anything to say - good, bad, neutral, encouragement, random joke - even a short one. What I don't like doing too often are "empty" comments though - like one or two words ("nice!") without anything else to offer - it quickly feels repetitive to me and if I don't want to bother writing more.
So that's what the like button is for - a quick notice to the artist/friend that I have visited their sketchbook, seen their newest post, and (obviously) like it. Just a quick heads up, might come back later and comment, or comment another time after another post.
Rep system is something I use more rare than likes - for outstanding posts, more helpful than average critiques, or some post or advice that really moved/helped me, anything that's really special or makes me really grateful for some reason. I think it is doing a good job "rewarding" or pointing out some of the really helpful folks around here - although I doubt anyone needs it to be the way or as helpful they are.
That said, I am happy with however this decision will end up being - if people think removing likes will increase more direct communication and interaction between peope, why not! It's just one feature of many and certainly not the main purpose of this forum :)