It's been established many years ago that I rely on "likes" as validation of my worth as a valued member of the Allnurses.com community. As such, whenever I get a "like" notification, I go to my dashboard to see who liked what post (yeah, I told you that I have self-esteem issues).
A curious thing I've noticed is that some members will just go through and "like" every post that's on a thread they're reading. I wonder why. Are they just so enthusiastic about the subject matter that they're just all "Hell YEAH!!" to every post?
Alternatively, I will sometimes notice that a particular member will have "liked" several of my posts in several different threads on different boards within a short period of time, and I'll think, "Is Davey Do (or you know, whoever) stalking me?"
So what are you patterns and criteria for "liking" someone else's posts?
Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.
I "Like" a post if I agree with the content of it or if it's a post from a member I really respect. I don't like people who stalk online...it creeps me out. That's just me.
Many years ago, in the infancy of the internet when we read newsgroups on usenet, someone took exception to a post I'd made defending a soap opera character who was quite unpopular. They emailed me and threatened to show up at my house with their two attack dogs and have them rip out my throat. I was frightened off the usenet for months because they also sent me a Google Earth image of my neighborhood with my house circled in red. THAT was creepy stalking!
Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.
I am fairly discerning. I only "like" posts if it shows common sense and/or humor. I only notice if my posts get any likes when they are controversial threads. I find it interesting at that point to see WHO likes it. The amount of likes I do not care about at all.
I'm really flattered when I get "Likes" from posters I respect. But then, I also get excited when I get hateful posts from those whom I disrespect. Knowing who you piss off is just as important as knowing who agrees with you.
I'm willy nilly when it comes to "likes". Sometimes I've been glad I didn't give a "like", as the poster later dove off the deepend in a thread. But then I think I'm putting way too much thought into hitting the "like" button.
I do consistently "like" almost everything that JKL33 posts (that I see -- I swear I'm not stalking her!). Not a crush exactly, because I like boys... but she always says very smart like-worthy things.
I do consistently "like" almost everything that JKL33 posts (that I see -- I swear I'm not stalking her!). Not a crush exactly, because I like boys... but she always says very smart like-worthy things.
Now, if I were to go and "like" this, that could be taken as pretty darn smug. Reason #1542 to be discerning. Sorry WestCoastSun, I just couldn't "like" you this time. But usually I do. Thanks for the compliment [humbly].
It's funny you mention it Klone because you are one of my favorite posters! I am usually one of your fan club likers!! A couple other honorable mentions...Farawyn, Ruby Vee, Davey Do and Been there, Done that. There are many more I stop and read pretty regularly but I can't rattle all their names off the top of my head. Go ahead, call me a Klone groupie
Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.
It's funny you mention it Klone because you are one of my favorite posters! I am usually one of your fan club likers!! A couple other honorable mentions...Farawyn, Ruby Vee, Davey Do and Been there, Done that. There are many more I stop and read pretty regularly but I can't rattle all their names off the top of my head. Go ahead, call me a Klone groupie
Ruby Vee, BSN
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Many years ago, in the infancy of the internet when we read newsgroups on usenet, someone took exception to a post I'd made defending a soap opera character who was quite unpopular. They emailed me and threatened to show up at my house with their two attack dogs and have them rip out my throat. I was frightened off the usenet for months because they also sent me a Google Earth image of my neighborhood with my house circled in red. THAT was creepy stalking!