So Twitter is going to get rid of the Like button now? Goddamnit, they really have no idea how people use this site, do they?
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I have nice readers! They send me links! I hit “like” and then they know I saw it and am glad they sent it, but we don’t have to have a whole awkward NO YOU HANG UP FIRST conversation.
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It’s the “You did not shout into the void” button for busy people and introverts.
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Sigh. Now I guess we’ll replace that with replying with a heart or a star or +1 or something. Which will clutter the hell out of the “debate” area, but will fill the same function.
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And Twitter will wring their hands, baffled that somehow the “debate” got worse.
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(I do sort of wonder how long it will take us to move to a standardized emoji or +1 or whatever.)
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Right, ok, this blew up. I’m old and don’t know what SoundCloud is. Can I convince you to support the Livestock Conservancy, which protects endangered farm breeds, like weird chickens, prehistoric sheep, and big sad draft horses? https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/what/
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It’s also useful as a ‘bookmark’, so you can look at your likes later and say “oh yes, I was going to look at that link!”
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I recently found out I could save tweets to bookmarks (not just like) and I love it for threads or videos I want to see but don't have time at that moment
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Honestly I wish their were more buttons that just Like. Maybe a Funny button?
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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I like it for being able to push a little positivity towards a cool thought or a piece of art someone posted that I don’t have anything to add to. It’s not about debate or anything idiotic like that.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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