Don't Be Stingy with the LIKES

Comment by Marsha M. Marsha on December 10, 2011 at 11:57am

Good reminder, I sometimes forget that feature

Comment by Lana Moore on December 10, 2011 at 3:43pm

I like this!! ;)

Comment by Diane Michelle on December 10, 2011 at 4:59pm

I like THE LIKE BUTTON

Comment by Jenn on December 10, 2011 at 6:17pm

Thanks Chloe for all you do.  Lately, I've used the like button a lot.  Hugs, Jennifer

Comment by Nicole Aime on December 11, 2011 at 12:49am

I've always wished for a "Hug" button. I find it hard to "Like" a story of loss or struggle.

I will try to use it more though.  - Hugs

Comment by Rachel King on December 11, 2011 at 2:00am

I always feel that pushing the like button is the lazy way of responding.

A bit like texting because you are too lazy to telephone.

Taking the time to write a reply, not only stimulates your own mind and helps you grow, it allows others to grow in knowledge with you.

Then there are some who feel that what they say falls on unreceptive readers and that is absolutely correct, they are the ones who should stick to the "like" button.

A big hug to you Nicole......

Comment by Cahlyn Carlyle on December 11, 2011 at 4:21am

Well said Chloe.  I have been trying to do that when im on here when i get time to do so. I shall amp up my likes in the future. :)

Comment by Caroline Grace on December 11, 2011 at 6:11am

If somebody writes a blog and shares their thinking, I agree that a like button is a simple courtesy.  I also think like Rachel: a comment is worthwhile, too. I guess "we went to different schools together" as a friend of mine used to say.

In some cases there are people who repeatedly create replies that others will not understand. Some loving and simple coaching may or may not help them.  What is it that people say, "Advice - don't give it.  Wise men don't need it and fools don't heed it!" Since I consider feedback a gift, I try to help and if it falls on deaf ears, so be it. 

Which brings us back to the like button, because it is hard for anyone to misunderstand the reply you are making. You are acknowledging that person, which is really important.  I remember when writing blogs that no one commented on or only a few did, I said to myself, "Why bother?'  I totally missed the counter in lower left that tallied how many people viewed my blog.  By looking at it now, only 11 out of 54 like your blog, Chloe!  Well 20% is better than the approval rating of Congress people, so I guess that is a good thing.  I'll make it an even dozen in a moment.

Comment by Rachel King on December 11, 2011 at 6:42am

Unfair tactic, Caroline, so I'll make it a bakers dozen.

Comment by Lauren Elisabeth Tancyus on December 11, 2011 at 1:56pm

I guess I don't use it that often because I don't feel the need for that kind of validation. Some people like and want that. That's fine too. I'd rather read that someone commented on my writing than see a like. Also there's not a "not like", some people don't like what I write and that's ok too. Again, I'd prefer to read the negative comment. I guess I think like my OZZIE sister does.

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