Posts tagged "like"
I was just giving thought to Facebook’s Like system the other day and how versatile it’s become, especially when used on status or comments. The nuance of expression it offers is quite broad, depending on the context it’s used in.
I’ve noticed a few different types of Likes, but I imagine there are numerous others - I’d love to hear of any ways in which you’ve seen a like used.
For instance:
- “Thank You” Like - in response to Happy Birthday wishes, I’ve used this Like to say thank you to well-wishers.
- “I Heard You” Like - acknowledgement that you heard someone’s comment, but it doesn’t need a reply (or you can’t offer one at the moment)
- “Voting” Like - used to side with someone in a debate/argument taking place in comments
- “Ironic” Like - liking a comment that isn’t inherently likeable… tough to use this one very often as it requires the unlikeable status update to be benign enough that the updater won’t take offense, but it can be funny if done right (and the person knows you well enough)
- “Flirt” Like - pretty obvious - usually these appear on a comment that is suggestive (comments about bathing suits, crushes, going to bed, etc)
- “Splash Damage” Like - liking it because someone more popular / important liked it and you want to be associated with them / their tastes
What else?
