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The LOL option and its usage.

SoundAsa£SoundAsa£
edited May 2022 in General Charlton
Ok we used to have a flagging system which was deemed to be a bit antagonistic by admin, so it was done away with way back.
We now have only the LOL option which I and I assume most others are a bit confused with as to its usage.
It seems that more and more it’s being used as a sign of disapproval.
Often I find something that I genuinely find amusing and would like to use the LOL option to show that and complement the poster, however I rarely do that any longer because LOL is now used more of an indication of disapproval or disagreement.
I know this has been kicked around previously on the forum, however I think what is otherwise a fabulously run organised and user friendly place, it would benefit with some kind of disapproval/disagreement option and allow the LOL option to be used for what it says on the tin…..i.e funny.
Do I need to get out more? 🥹
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  • SoundAsa£SoundAsa£
    Uboat and clive first in the queue with what no doubt will be many LOL’s to come.😄
  • WheresmeticketWheresmeticket
    edited May 2022
    SoundAsa£ said:
    Ok we used to have a flagging system which was deemed to be a bit antagonistic by admin, so it was done away with way back.
    We now have only the LOL option which I and I assume most others are a bit confused with as to its usage.
    It seems that more and more it’s being used as a sign of disapproval.
    Often I find something that I genuinely find amusing and would like to use the LOL option to show that and complement the poster, however I rarely do that any longer because LOL is now used more of an indication of disapproval or disagreement.
    I know this has been kicked around previously on the forum, however I think what is otherwise a fabulously run organised and user friendly place, it would benefit with some kind of disapproval/disagreement option and allow the LOL option to be used for what it says on the tin…..i.e funny.
    Do I need to get out more? 🥹
    No I broadly agree.  My understanding of the flag was that it was intended to indicate a cause for concern rather than just disagreement.  
  • WheresmeticketWheresmeticket
    edited May 2022
    We could use this for those wish to sneer at anything they don't agree with but find themselves unable to explain why:

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  • Mendonca In AsdasMendonca In Asdas
    The LOLS aplenty thread!
  • cafcdave123cafcdave123
    bobmunro said:
    Like, Dislike and LOL makes sense.
    disagree 
  • Dazzler21Dazzler21
    😠
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  • Cafc43v3rCafc43v3r
    Facebook gives you 7 emoji options ranging from love, like to shock, upset and anger.

    Like is pretty self explanatory.  

    Not sure anyone actually laughs out loud at very much.
  • ChunesChunes
    edited May 2022
    I preferred the site with neither, but that's just my opinion
  • Henry IrvingHenry Irving
    Should be a PP button for "people's promote".

    This would put the power in the hands of the fans and away the thieving spanner loving admin.

    Ten PP = 1 promote
  • kentaddickkentaddick
    Again, Up and downvotes are better than likes and lols.

    Upvote a good contribution, downvote a bad one. doesnt matter if you agree with it or not, "like" implies you agree with the comment and "lol" can be antagonistic. 
  • WheresmeticketWheresmeticket
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Facebook gives you 7 emoji options ranging from love, like to shock, upset and anger.

    Like is pretty self explanatory.  

    Not sure anyone actually laughs out loud at very much.
    Not at Charlon anyway.
  • stonemusestonemuse
    Macronate said:
    We should have a ‘someone throwing a plastic pig 🐖’ option when we’re all in uproar about a post.
    I like that one  :D
  • valleynick66valleynick66
    Already heading towards this  :)


  • GribboGribbo
    Would love a "hide thread" option to be looked into.
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  • GribboGribbo
    Garrymanilow said:
    A dislike button just isn't a good idea as it ultimately leads to brigading of people's posts and will make the forum a much less pleasant place to be. The fact we've already seen LOL get turned into that by some is an indictator of how quickly it would become a weapon rather than a useful tool. If you disagree with someone's post then you just have to write why, that's what keeps the forum chugging along. That and Golfie.
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  • FishCostaFortuneFishCostaFortune
    Gribbo said:
    Would love a "hide thread" option to be looked into.
    Or even a hide poster button!
  • bobmunrobobmunro
    Henry Irving said:
    Should be a PP button for "people's promote".

    This would put the power in the hands of the fans and away the thieving spanner loving admin.

    Ten PP = 1 promote
    Move on, Henners.
  • kentaddickkentaddick
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Facebook gives you 7 emoji options ranging from love, like to shock, upset and anger.

    Like is pretty self explanatory.  

    Not sure anyone actually laughs out loud at very much.
    no thanks, facebook do that so they can refine their algorithms to push you more controversial content - the more controversial and emotive the content, the more likely you are to click on their advertisers and/or make impulse buys - theres been loads of studies on this.
  • bobmunrobobmunro
    cafcdave123 said:
    bobmunro said:
    Like, Dislike and LOL makes sense.
    disagree 
    Fair point/point well made.
  • Cafc43v3rCafc43v3r
    kentaddick said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Facebook gives you 7 emoji options ranging from love, like to shock, upset and anger.

    Like is pretty self explanatory.  

    Not sure anyone actually laughs out loud at very much.
    no thanks, facebook do that so they can refine their algorithms to push you more controversial content - the more controversial and emotive the content, the more likely you are to click on their advertisers and/or make impulse buys - theres been loads of studies on this.
    Yes I know that but that's not applicable to this conversation is it?  The point is a "like" is very clearly that a "lol" isn't. 
  • kentaddickkentaddick
    Cafc43v3r said:
    kentaddick said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Facebook gives you 7 emoji options ranging from love, like to shock, upset and anger.

    Like is pretty self explanatory.  

    Not sure anyone actually laughs out loud at very much.
    no thanks, facebook do that so they can refine their algorithms to push you more controversial content - the more controversial and emotive the content, the more likely you are to click on their advertisers and/or make impulse buys - theres been loads of studies on this.
    Yes I know that but that's not applicable to this conversation is it?  The point is a "like" is very clearly that a "lol" isn't. 
    there is literally no point to them apart from allowing facebook to track what's controversial. They're pretty much pointless otherwise.
  • ChippycafcChippycafc
    I love them  means they have at least read my post. I even have my own dedicated lol stalker from Spain, who follows me around the site for some obscure reason.
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