Technology

[Pucker]

You're asking me why?

That's amazing!

 

[blunthead]

You like people?

That's amazing!

You're asking me why?

That's amazing!

You're referring to the other day when I did the same to you.

 

[Pucker]

You're referring to the other day when I did the same to you.

Well . . . yeah.

Why you busting my balls, man?

I know you remember Kid Charlemagne . . . but you're probably the only one.

So . . . yeah . . . how come you wreckin' me, man?

What's up?

 

[blunthead]

Well . . . yeah.

Why you busting my balls, man?

I know you remember Kid Charlemagne . . . but you're probably the only one.

So . . . yeah . . . how come you wreckin' me, man?

What's up?

PM me. I'm not busting anything. I'll explain.

 

[GNTLGNT]

Well . . . yeah.

Why you busting my balls, man?

I know you remember Kid Charlemagne . . . but you're probably the only one.

So . . . yeah . . . how come you wreckin' me, man?

What's up?

....he ain't the only one kimosabe.....

 

[summer_sky]

I like posts because I like people. Sometimes I can't bring myself to like a post due to its sentiment, though.

So, I gather from your statement that the 'like' button is becoming/has become a validation of existence... a validation of others' existence or of one's own existence.
Personally, I'd rather my expressed sentiment(s) on any particular subject(s)... rather than my sole existence... be validated - or not - by my peers. I used to think that online interaction within online communities was an extension or reflection of "real life", however, I see more and more members of our real life society finding validation of themselves ONLY through how many 'likes' they receive online. Now, off to see how many 'likes' my new selfie received since I last checked

You and I (and some others) agree on this. In fact, there's an entire thread about it around here somewhere. The "like" button is fine, as far as it goes, and it is useful to know that at least your (my) posts are actually being read. But I'm like you (even though I won't "like" your posts very often). If I enjoy your post, you will know, because I will respond to it . . . as I have done here.

Yes, there is some satisfaction in knowing that your (my) posts are being read. Do not we all want to be heard by someone "out there"? However, to my mind, when every post in every discussion is 'liked' by the reader(s), even when she/he/they do not actually like or agree with the sentiment posted, the acknowledgement/validation is lost and, I'd go so far as to say, made worthless. So, what is the point?
Maybe, one of the Beta-testers could change the coding of the 'like' function to be a 'read' function?

Btw, since I might presently have your attention [won't really know unless you click the 'like' button. haha], Puck (I find it difficult to use your whole screen name 'cos I can only think of the verb as in "to pucker up" and I don't wanna go there ), I like your avatar. I enjoy looking at peoples' choice of avatars and their online representation of herself/himself through pictures, names, signature lines, etc. I interpret much depth of character (if you will) in yours... I will not post all my interpretations here, right now, but I'm curious as to the story behind your choices for creating your avatar.
Also, I am somewhat compelled to say, I loved watching Man From U.N.C.L.E. when I was a kid. Illya Nickovitch Kuryakin was my favorite character on that TV series.

Now, off to experiment with the Search function. Being new here, I didn't know there is a past discussion about the 'like' button... don't wannabe redundant, if possible.

 

[blunthead]

So, I gather from your statement that the 'like' button is becoming/has become a validation of existence... a validation of others' existence or of one's own existence.
Personally, I'd rather my expressed sentiment(s) on any particular subject(s)... rather than my sole existence... be validated - or not - by my peers. I used to think that online interaction within online communities was an extension or reflection of "real life", however, I see more and more members of our real life society finding validation of themselves ONLY through how many 'likes' they receive online. Now, off to see how many 'likes' my new selfie received since I last checked

Yes, there is some satisfaction in knowing that your (my) posts are being read. Do not we all want to be heard by someone "out there"? However, to my mind, when every post in every discussion is 'liked' by the reader(s), even when she/he/they do not actually like or agree with the sentiment posted, the acknowledgement/validation is lost and, I'd go so far as to say, made worthless. So, what is the point? ...

For me Liking a post is a statement of acknowledgement of the individual more than one of agreement with him/her. In this sense if I'm validating the members' existence why not do it? I'd rather think if it as a way to "like" the member. Lots of people don't feel the need to be liked, lots of people do. I do, so I Like other members' posts because I want them to like me; I mean The Golden Rule. I then don't feel validated unless that's another word for "accepted".

Also, I think Liking is a way to try to make up for the limits of text-only communication. We put ourselves out there when we post things. Lots of new members take a long time jumping in. It took me 1 1/2 years. Some have feelings which can be easily hurt. I intend to continue Liking posts. I can't imagine any complaint about the way it's being done now. If the office decides to change it it'll be okay with me, though.

I loved watching Man From U.N.C.L.E. when I was a kid. Illya Nickovitch Kuryakin was my favorite character on that TV series...

I was obsessed with The Man fom UNCLE. In order not to conceivably miss the show I'd make sure to watch Mr Ed, which I didn't even like which came on before it.

 

[fljoe0]

"Trope" - had to look that up. I just learned something new today.
Thanks, P
[I'd push the "like" button, however I prefer an old-fashion 'thank you'. *curtseys* ]

Side observation: I do not understand the 'like' button. Members of this community will "like" my post, yet write that they find my post offensive. wtf? *scratches head in confusion* Is the 'like' button more of an acknowledgement that any particular post has been read??

Many times, I use the like button just to let someone know I read the post. It is also handy to see where I am in a thread.

 

[fljoe0]

Access to instant communication for most people has made genre writers (who many times rely on miscommunication or lack of communication or information to enhance conflict in stories or to drive the narrative entirely) stretch logic muscles--lol. It's easy to let such a plot contrivance become a fallback. I can't speak for Mr. King, of course, but I can't think of a story of his that uses lazy plotting, anyway. (I'm not being mean by calling it lazy plotting, BTW. I've used it myself--lol. It is lazy, but oh-so-easy--almost expected--in certain genres )

A large percentage of horror stories rely on isolation and it's getting hard to get isolated anymore. I think that's why the post apocalyptic genre is so popular now. It's a world where everyone is cut off from technology.

 

[summer_sky]

For me Liking a post is a statement of acknowledgement of the individual more than one of agreement with him/her. In this sense if I'm validating the members' existence why not do it? I'd rather think if it as a way to "like" the member. Lots of people don't feel the need to be liked, lots of people do. I do, so I Like other members' posts because I want them to like me; I mean The Golden Rule. I then don't feel validated unless that's another word for "accepted".
Also, I think Liking is a way to try to make up for the limits of text-only communication. We put ourselves out there when we post things. Lots of new members take a long time jumping in. It took me 1 1/2 years. Some have feelings which can be easily hurt. I intend to continue Liking posts. I can't imagine any complaint about the way it's being done now. If the office decides to change it it'll be okay with me, though.I was obsessed with The Man fom UNCLE. In order not to conceivably miss the show I'd make sure to watch Mr Ed, which I didn't even like which came on before it.

Blunt, I like your response post because, besides taking the time to state and explain your sentiments, I sense an honesty and I do realize/recognize that some members of society feel either shy, misunderstood, alone in the world and even marginalized. Technology has allowed for each of us to reach out into the world and embrace/be embraced. I get this fact and you have reinforced this fact for me.
I don't know how old you are; perhaps I am from a different time (relatively speaking) and am now (amazingly on a couple of different levels) living in a new time... and, as always with me (sometimes to my detriment), questioning most everything, in this case, questioning the "new" ways to relate to people based upon the "old" ways in which I came of age. I have struggled with peer acceptance and continue to do so, however, I have learned that acceptance begins within me learning to accept and value/validate myself for who I am. I guess this may sound trite, however, it is an important step.
Thank you for posting your thoughts on this subject. I read, listened to, thought about what you say and "like" that you have expressed yourself.
I'm OK, You're OK.
Cheers!
I'll end this post with what someone else here, a member of our community said earlier and take it to heart:

The "like" button can be many things including an acknowledgement the post was read rather than an agreement with the sentiments expressed.

 

[Kurben]

wow!! If we can discuss the subtile meaning of when and why you should press the like button then we have invented the perpetuum mobile.... No comments of the button in question but when it comes to technology i sense it has a tendency to makes us dimmer in the long run. Our brain is a tool and as with any tool if it does not get practice it loses it sharpness in the end. Technology is good as far as it goes but we should not allow it to replace thinking for ourselfes.

 

[fljoe0]

I was looking for a thread to post this in found a 4 year old thread to put it in.

Anybody use Outlook 2019?

I upgraded a couple of months ago and I have one e-mail account where the e-mails are auto deleting after two weeks. I have a second account where this is not happening. In the old Outlook there was a setting to leave e-mails on server or delete after x number of days but I can not find anything like that in Outlook 2019.

Two things happened almost at the same time. I upgraded to Outlook 2019 and my at&t (yahoo) e-mail changed their name (currently.com) and moved to a different website. I'm having a hard time figuring out if my problem is with outlook or at&t. I have searched the website and my program for weeks looking for a setting that I have wrong and can't find anything.

My self deleting e-mails are driving me crazy.

 

[Spideyman]

I was looking for a thread to post this in found a 4 year old thread to put it in.

Anybody use Outlook 2019?

I upgraded a couple of months ago and I have one e-mail account where the e-mails are auto deleting after two weeks. I have a second account where this is not happening. In the old Outlook there was a setting to leave e-mails on server or delete after x number of days but I can not find anything like that in Outlook 2019.

Two things happened almost at the same time. I upgraded to Outlook 2019 and my at&t (yahoo) e-mail changed their name (currently.com) and moved to a different website. I'm having a hard time figuring out if my problem is with outlook or at&t. I have searched the website and my program for weeks looking for a setting that I have wrong and can't find anything.

My self deleting e-mails are driving me crazy.

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[mal]

I was looking for a thread to post this in found a 4 year old thread to put it in.

Anybody use Outlook 2019?

I upgraded a couple of months ago and I have one e-mail account where the e-mails are auto deleting after two weeks. I have a second account where this is not happening. In the old Outlook there was a setting to leave e-mails on server or delete after x number of days but I can not find anything like that in Outlook 2019.

Two things happened almost at the same time. I upgraded to Outlook 2019 and my at&t (yahoo) e-mail changed their name (currently.com) and moved to a different website. I'm having a hard time figuring out if my problem is with outlook or at&t. I have searched the website and my program for weeks looking for a setting that I have wrong and can't find anything.

My self deleting e-mails are driving me crazy.

I'm no pro but I found that sometimes the config change settings are on your local box and other times they are set on your mail server. Try logging in to webmail from a browser to access your account and see if you have any purge options available.