This Place has Become So Like Enamored
It wasn’t until very recently that I even realized you could set your account so you’d be alerted when someone liked, or otherwise reacted to, your post, comment, or comment reply. I enabled all three but am seriously considering turning them back off.
I’ve personally never been one that is big on simply “liking” something. If I’m moved enough I’ll take the time to actually write a comment. (Though quite frankly this has changed a bit of late when I’ve learned how frequently others use the like button.) But now when I log-in I’m a tad overwhelmed with like alerts. Some of them are one items that are so old I don’t even recall what the person liked and I feel obligated to go see what it was!
I think the action of liking something has become much more frequent now that the rule regarding number of pictures that can be posted is being enforced. It is almost like the non-readers around here are deprived of their visual stimulation so they’re compensating with the like button.
Let’s see if they like of this new styled spice rack I spotted the other day. Are you a “liker” or a more inclined to read and comment?
Have you noticed an increase in likes of late?
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I only have alerts for new posts, comments, and replies. I don't care about likes. That's such a social media thing that attention seekers track with obsession. Sure, reactions to posts are nice, but I prefer real interactions through comments and replies.
I completely agree with you.
It really depends on the post. Some people like you ask questions that creates more engagement while others just post random pics. If I have a thought to share, I usually do. If I simply want to acknowledge that I read it and appreciated what they had to say, I typically will just like or laugh emoji. And i don't think the number of likes has changed... just whether you are paying attention to them or not. Imagine such a prolific blogger is always getting some.
You might correct about my heightened awareness of them.
I typically leave a comment if I like something, but not always.
Love the Spice Rack costume!
I like your spicy rack much better than that one.
Well, thank you!
Nice rack!!!
On the weekends I tend to be tired and like posts more and comment less. During the week I chat.
Ahh, I see.
I used to be down on the practice of leaving a like with no comment, but have been doing it more frequently lately. It’s sort of a “I was here” in situations where I have nothing interesting to say.
Yeah, I understand.
Spicy rack indeed!
For sure.
I have been, primarily, a reader and commenter. But, as time has passed, I've been less inclined to comment. However, my use of the 'like' button is sparse.
As for notifications ... I turned those off yeats ago!
I'm about there myself.
I turned off any alert notifications for 'likes', etc as they're not substantive enough to bother with in my opinion.
I'm close to doing so myself.
I usually try and leave a comment, but not always. I noticed this in the "stories"section just the other day. It amazes me, that the ratio of views to comments is so ridiculous. Hundreds, thousands of views and maybe 2-3 comments. Then when there is a comment, it doesn't apply to the story, but the attached photos! "wow she's hot!" Am I expecting to much?
Heeheee, you think like me it seems.
I think in many cases they don't even read the text and are reacting solely to the picture. That is what the post is testing.
@CleavageFan4U By the way, Nice spice rack! Ha Ha Ha!!!
Not being a vociferous person I sometimes find it hard to think of a meaningful comment to make. Not all postings need a comment, a like should be enough to let the poster know that they posted something that people appreciate. Sometimes I hold back because plenty of other people have made a similar comment that I would make so is one more would make me look like someone who can't think of something original. Sometimes I hold back because I fear being misunderstood or that I could draw the ire of someone who can't stand an opinion different from their own no matter how respectfully it is expressed. Look at it this way, I don't read all posts in my feed and don't comment or like/emoji the majority of the ones that I do read, so if I merely like something that you posted that meant that you posted something that I felt was worth reading and reflecting on.
Fair enough.
COOL 😎
Yup