Posted on Nov 11, 2013
What does "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" mean to you?
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Im curious to what makes you click one or the other. I think most people see them as the like button on Facebook, but at times I am perplexed as to why some things get thumbed down.<div>For example I asked a question about posting questions repeatedly and immediately got a thumbs down. What is that supposed to mean?</div><div>It kinda hurt my feelings a little bit. (this will probably get a thumbs down)</div>
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up = "I like what you have to say"
down has too many interpretations/connotations and I will probably never use it
down has too many interpretations/connotations and I will probably never use it
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In Roman days thumbs down was a sign to live. Thumbs up was a sign to die. Exactly reversed from what Hollywood portrays.
In modern time thumbs up is a sign of a good job, bravo zulu, I agree, a sign of affirmation. Thumbs down being a sign of disapproval, lack of agreement, etc.
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It depends SSG Burns, depending on if I read and join in on a discussion of if I created the discussion. If I created a post I will give thumbs up to people who responded as a thank you and an acknowledgment that I read it. If I join in on a discussion created by someone else, I give a thumbs up for a good post that contains good information, or has some entertainment value.
I have yet to give a thumbs down to anyone. I won't give someone a thumbs down because I disagree with them or don't see any value to their question or response. I think the only way I would give a thumbs down would be if they took an unprofessional tone or attempted to make a personal attack towards another person. It's sort of like the way to let someone you're acting in a manner that isn't becoming of a service member or a veteran, without having to engage or respond in kind.
I have yet to give a thumbs down to anyone. I won't give someone a thumbs down because I disagree with them or don't see any value to their question or response. I think the only way I would give a thumbs down would be if they took an unprofessional tone or attempted to make a personal attack towards another person. It's sort of like the way to let someone you're acting in a manner that isn't becoming of a service member or a veteran, without having to engage or respond in kind.
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