I made a number of website changes and all seem good except for the ‘dislike’ button. I would say the majority of folks are not fans of the dislike button–some are fine with it.
With further thought I am not sure what ‘dislike’ adds to the overall value so I am going to have Cory remove the ‘dislike’ button (at least for now).
I use Mozilla on a Windows 10 PC and I cannot see the ‘Like’ hyperlinks. Anyone else have the same issue?
On the same PC if I use Microsoft Edge (which I prefer not to), I do see the Like hyperlinks
Tim, I am not sure if there is a better place to ask this, but could you add MINDP to the master list please? If it is there, I missed it–wouldn’t be the first time. Thanks.
Another add to the master list: SACH-A
I am sad to see the Dislike button go. At other sites, I am interested in any post that has a higher number of either Likes or Dislikes.
Having *only* a Like button has some value, but more often provides opportunity for confirmation bias. We miss the chance for more input from people.
Tim’s site is a wonderful site, and I am sorry that we have lost the chance to make it better.
If you disagree, I hope you will use the Dislike button while you have the chance.
Bill–I am pondering something different–such as ‘disagree’–might be more reasonable.
Disagree would be good and useful.
I for one, not opposed to a ‘Dislike’ too – it would be useful to dislike some posts with obvious political biases or just rude name calling rather than Investing.
As many here dislike a dislike button (makes them think FB?), perhaps you could consider ‘avoid on this blog’ button for posts that do not belong here?
Hi Tim,
A “Thanks” button might be cool and may have less clutter on posts. It would be cool if you could add your handle, so the person knows who is thanking. I guess that would require a pop-up menu with an input line for your handle.
Disagree seems like a good idea. Again, I don’t know if there could be a pop-up that activates with the following choices;
too risky
too conservative
too overvalued
too undervalued
need additional info
other
If someone chooses the “other” choice then the system could make them put a short reply as to why. This way, users may understand the feedback a bit better.
I guess an easier way is if there is a dislike or disagree button selected, then the system makes the user comment as to why they disagree.
If someone hits “disagree”, but then doesn’t comment on why they disagree, I don’t think it is helpful.
A ‘disagree’ button by itself does nothing to explain why you disagree with a post or comment. You would still have to hit reply to state your reasons. And if you’re not gonna state your reasons, what’s the point?
So does that not make a ‘disagree’ button superfluous? For example, would it have made any difference if I had hit a ‘disagree’ button before writing this post?
JMO
Most of my “dislikes” were for comments that I thought were just noise or chitchat. If I comment to that effect, I’m contributing to the problem 🙁
As Camroc noted – a ‘disagree’ button by itself does nothing to explain why you disagree with a post or comment. When one disagrees, one should make a post explaining their reasoning. That is the point of having discussions
And again – for all those of us who use a RSS Feed reader to read comments – no one sees any of that anyway
Tim –
Speaking of website changes, a few of us would be very appreciative if you could add a discussion area for institutional bonds. Thanks, and we do realize you’ve got a bunch of improvements you’d like to implement.
I can go for that. I’d be more inclined to take the time to post if I knew posts were being read. Any kind of a counter would do it.
Sample post. Don’t beat down the doors rushing for this gem:
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1476765/000110465921096358/tm2123439d1_fwp.htm
Coaster–that one I can do myself–will get it in the next day or two.
Thanks!
Can I hit both buttons same retort?
Yup, made my thoughts known right at the beginning. Good move to remove it.
Thanks.
🙂
Tim — You don’t need a like or dislike button, your comments are always welcome.
Jeff–folks just tell me I am full of balony right in the comments.
I am also glad that Tim is removing the Dislike button. Very glad!
Howard; You are 100% right on the mark. I will just add this: Like Jack Nicholson said in the movie “You Can’t Handle the Truth”. Glad Tim is discontinuing it as it served no fruitful purpose.
Tim, that is a wise decision. Readers were ‘disliking’ commenters stating FACTS ! ( also, you could like/dislike your OWN comment ).
Howard,
‘FACTS’ are quite relative in the environment we’re now living in.
Howard–maybe they were ‘alternative facts’.
Okay now I’m wishing for a laugh emoticon button…