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?
For me, I think I am discerning, basically if I see a thread that interests me I open it and read (a few of these are better than soap operas), and if I agree with someones post or comment I like it (I guess as a sign of respect), my threadline doesnt give specific forums, just the topics, I usually don't know if I'm reading, school nursing, general nursing, etc until I open the post.
I don't stalk anyone, I find some posters tend to be eloquent and articulate in their responses and write better than I do so I tend to like those posts more.
Specializes in Geriatrics w/rehab, LTC, hospice patient.
Hmm, so I'm a new member and haven't really liked many posts nor do I have many likes. So I guess I'll just figure out as time goes on how I decide whether or not to "like" a post. Right now I tend to like posts that I agree with or where the person took the time and wrote a post that is intelligent and well thought out. At this point, who actually wrote the post is not a factor. Also, although I'm not obsessed with "likes" I do appreciate the acknowledgment and do not care which poster(s) liked it.
One thing I've noticed on my dashboard is a section called Cheers. What is that about? How do you give someone a cheer and is that more substantial than your typical "like?"
Specializes in M/S, Pulmonary, Travel, Homecare, Psych..
And clowns. Don't forget clowns.
You know far to much, young man. Far. Too. Much.
You could totally watch the latest "IT" and not be bothered. It (no pun intended) was not all that exciting. Totally try it (pun intended), let us know..........
One thing I've noticed on my dashboard is a section called Cheers. What is that about? How do you give someone a cheer and is that more substantial than your typical "like?"
To my understanding, Cheers are bestowed upon a member by an administrator for helping another member out or some other notable action.
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.
Me too! If you start a JKL33 fan club, I want to be vice president.
Davey Do
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ACT-SHOO-ALL-LEE, Farawyn, I'm an old man who knows a few Achilles tendons.