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You like people?
That's amazing!
You're referring to the other day when I did the same to you.You're asking me why?
That's amazing!
You're referring to the other day when I did the same to you.
PM me. I'm not busting anything. I'll explain.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.....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?
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.I like posts because I like people. Sometimes I can't bring myself to like a post due to its sentiment, though.
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?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.
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".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? ...
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.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...
"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??
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 )
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.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.
The "like" button can be many things including an acknowledgement the post was read rather than an agreement with the sentiments expressed.
wrong info edited postI 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.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.