Dis-like button

[RandomCoder]

I've just read a thread that made me realise that it would be really nice to have a dis-like option
That way we can show our dis-like of a post without having to leave a comment and enter into further conversation.

 

[thedesolatesoul]

Upvote/downvote reddit style so only popular agreeable content gets to the top?
Btw, what is this post you disliked

 

[RandomCoder]

Btw, what is this post you disliked

It wasn't aimed at me, just the tone wasn't in keeping with the friendly atmosphere we like to try and keep round here if you get the picture

 

[thedesolatesoul]

It wasn't aimed at me, just the tone wasn't in keeping with the friendly atmosphere we like to try and keep round here if you get the picture

I do.
But i think like/dislike should be used based on the technical prowess of the post and whether the solution is good or not. That helps in the search rankings.

 

[RandomCoder]

But I think like/dislike should be used based on the technical prowess of the post and whether the solution is good or not. That helps in the search rankings.

Agreed

 

[derez]

Agreed

So we only have to agree on how many likes such a dislike will reduce...

 

[thedesolatesoul]

But it is also very tempting to reply something you dont like the tone of
Such is life!

 

[Troberg]

In my experience, such a function is not good for the discussion climate.