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?
Its pretty simple. I like posts that I agree with. It has to be more than a few words though. A well-thought out response will get a like. Sometimes even if I don't agree, but I understand their reasoning and they stated it well. And if I start a post, I will like all the replies, whether I agree or not, unless they are really rude or snarky.
Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.
I like the ones I strongly agree with, the ones that are written so well I'd like to borrow a line or two or the ones that make me snort my beverage all over my screen. Although I'll admit to sometimes getting so involved in reading the epitome of intelligent posting that I completely forget to like it.
Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
SpankedInPittsburgh said:
Do I like it when people like my posts? Sure but that's not why I write them. I find this site full of interesting conversation about topics that interest me & enjoy joining in.
Well said, Spanked.
I joined AN.com for the conversation and fellowship- you know: like minds discussing our chosen profession, exchanging information and viewpoints, and such. The likes merely potentiate the positive.
Once I found out I could post my Art on theis website, I was hooked! I truly enjoy getting Likes, but the enjoyment of doing my Art is paramount. And I will continue to do my Art whether I'm liked or not.
AJJKRN said:
Davey Do, you are a sick sick man but that's why I "Like" you!
Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
The Like button is also a useful tool.
As I'm reading through a thread liking the posts and liking them, if I get interrupted or distracted, I use the likes I've given as sort of a bookmark.
Also, the like button can be used to remember old posts. For example, I had forgotten about the cartoon I had made for AJJKRN until NurseLaLa had just Liked it. I thought, "Oh, this cartoon would be on topic with Klone's thread!"
Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
I don't like people who stalk online...it creeps me out. That's just me.
Stalking on AN.com is not like the negative obsessive behavior as seen in society. Stalking on AN.com is the same as "Following" someone, which is encouraged, as in when one sends a Friend request. Following a member shows shared ideas and beliefs.
The use of the word stalking in this instance was probably meant as a humorous reference.
OK, when I think of stalking other things come to mind. The Mork & Mindy actress who got shot, the whole Jodi Foster link to the nut that shot Ronald Reagan, John Lennon's death, Glenn Close & the rabbit and the many poor nurses I've known who made poor romantic choices over the years to have an imbecilic creepo lurk in their life. I'm not sure such is possible online although I'm a big, grumpy old guy is a very unlikely stalking choice.
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Its pretty simple. I like posts that I agree with. It has to be more than a few words though. A well-thought out response will get a like. Sometimes even if I don't agree, but I understand their reasoning and they stated it well. And if I start a post, I will like all the replies, whether I agree or not, unless they are really rude or snarky.