Maybe we could change the meaning of the skunk button from bad to good.
9 Likes
2 Likes
I totally agree, because I’m also autistic with anxiety and ADHD disorders and just what you said, WHAT was it about the content that made them dislike/downvote it, just me ?! And of course we analyze what part made the reaction to begin with, and it’s not there, often misunderstanding in interpretation of text. The whole thing devolves every time. For autist the dislike system can give false and misleading impression of who they are really 
7 Likes
I am also autistic (me three!)
People can be quick to judge someone who is speaking the truth, especially if they thought it would go over well and be clear.
If I had to give an example,
Sinead O’Connor tore up a picture of the pope on tv. We know why now, but it wasnt so clear at the time.
Instead of clearing it up, they had Joe Pesci on the next night, saying he’d give her a smack
6 Likes
Sinead O’Connor could beat up Joe Pesci
10 Likes
If we take ourselves too seriously then no one else will. 
Relax and have fun. 
4 Likes
i blow kisses to them now. it really pisses off the toxic masculine types. wv is full of those idiots.
5 Likes
Trust me those of us with anxiety disorders wish we could just as much as everyone else wishes we could! Possibly even more! 
6 Likes
in a perfect world perhaps, but we live in this one and it is far from perfect.
3 Likes
The ignore button renders all stupidity impotent . As I age I’m less inclined to put up w/ horseshit . Already old & sick , like I need more stuff to piss me off .
11 Likes
I’ve thought about that, but the instances where I feel the need to thumbs down isn’t usually for myself, it’s because I’ve been around the forums and community long enough to notice stuff and I want to point things out for others to be helpful. Mostly for the new or novice members. I’m cool sitting back knowing someone is saying something ridiculous, but the thought that someone more impressionable might be led down what I feel is the wrong path is difficult for me to accept. So I thought the idea of a dislike button could help in the many instances where I don’t have the energy to elaborate but also want others to pause and reconsider just a little about what they’re reading.
The idea that if a respected member, and I don’t mean someone’s pips count, is seen disagreeing with something it might cause more reason to further research instead of taking something at face value.
I’ll take your advise and the advice of others and just let it happen and ignore it and focus on other stuff when I feel that way again in the future. Who knows maybe I’ll get to the point where I end up liking those types of comments I disagree with to show support for their engagement with the community, even if it’s bad information in my opinion. It seems that’s the most important thing to the community here so I’ll listen to the majority and carve out a space here for myself to enjoy in ways that suit me best. Many blessings and much love
4 Likes
Long standing members have become accustomed to holding thier comments when someone is disrupting the thread. One new member jumps on stage to provide a shit show and established members dont have a recourse to show disaproval without further disrupting the thread. That is all.
11 Likes
This is me thumbs downing you again! I will text you a literal thumbs down.
Here is the thumbs down so everyone else can see.
4 Likes
So other new members must figure it out on their own? I never understood that but sure I guess.
I don’t think it’s realistic for every unhelpful comment to be replied to verbally and don’t think they should be, and if longtime members ignore and avoid these things it leaves space for new or more novice and impressionable members to get lost in the shuffle. Having to sort and figure it all out from scratch. I see the dislike option as being helpful not as intended to be mean spirited or hurtful.
I can see how some may abuse something like that though, to hurt feelings or whatever else.
I remember the first time I was called out for being incorrect about something on the original Overgrow, typical in my youth I thought I knew everything. I was quickly humbled and not so graciously or delicate. It immediately had me realize that I don’t know everything and that I can learn a lot. If I had gotten participation points and likes and everyone who knew better ignored me instead I doubt it would have had the same impact. I’m grateful when someone points out I’m wrong. They don’t have to always verbalize it. However they can share with me to better myself, even if it’s just a thumbs down in the moment for me to reconsider my action or ideas is helpful and more than nothing. More than ignoring and letting something wrong perpetuate as it will. Many blessings and much love
3 Likes
Focus on what we dont like is the wrong direction… i get what your point is… and it does make sense…
But nevertheless in the end it invites more negative into OG in an easier than usual way…
Most that have issue w something give an eye roll and choose to comment or not waste their time…
If its important enough to get your attention and time… just speak on it… plain and simple.
No need to have a derogatory easy made action for everyone to squash everyones positivity with ease…
7 Likes
A thumbs down won’t let the person know why they’re wrong so without explanation it could be seen as retaliatory or nonsensical. The person who is wrong won’t change because they aren’t given a reason as to why they’re wrong. A thumbs up doesn’t really need explanation.
1 Like
I choose inclusion and positivity over division and negativity. 
13 Likes
Im with ya doug 100 percent… i think its important to note… maybe squashing that dislike button isnt meant negatively… but it sure can and will be taken that way by the one its done to…
2 Likes
I view the thumbs down as a warning for other members reading, not necessarily to help educate whoever I feel is sharing bad or unhelpful information. If I have the time to better express and elaborate about those things I will, but don’t have the time to verbally interact with all the content that I see.
Imagine if likes were treated the same way, that they had to be verbalized to mean something. It’s not that much different to me. Many blessings and much love
Jeez bro… i mean look at all the arguments that start just because we do not have tone of voice and body language involved… this type of communication breakdown that causes real heated arguments …
Now add a dislike emoji… even less specific and less explained wont mean more togetherness in the end
2 Likes