can we bring back the “dislike” button?

The term "dislike" is more closely related to an expression of "hostility," and if someone needs a button to help them convey that message as opposed to their own wits, then perhaps being intellectually stunted is a concept the "dislike" button would only promote.

The Facebook "block" button is more reasonable and sensible since it eliminates (reduces) noise. A dislike button doesn't remove noise at all. In fact, it has far more potential to increase the noise... since the "dislike" statistics will be visible by everyone thus causing an increase in conversation about it. Increasing negative stats and increasing conversation about those stats is the literal opposite of noise reduction.

Lastly, if you only wanted the one paid Moderator of the forum to respond to your request, then you should have sent a Private Message, not a public post.

The supporting arguments for a dislike button don't seem well thought out.

DTH said:

someone tell me about points and why and how they are given.

danknugz said:

this is a question for real (not volunteer) mods (no offense), we need the dislike button back, too much noise and bullshit on the forum these days, we are grown ups and do not need to be shielded from having our feelings hurt nor are we so intellectually stunted that we cannot handle being given the option to “like” or “dislike” a post, 

i feel that this is pretty insulting to ones intelligence and creates an “anything goes” atmosphere with no repercussions for beingn annoying or posting dumb shit

elboffor said: