re: Like button

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I remember reading the introduction thread to the like button.

Seemed promising.

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Speculative Reasons for "Like Button"

1. Compensate for lack of a "rep" and/or PM system.

2. A way to complement a post without actually posting.

3. Shamelessly rip off Facebook, who probably ripped it off from someone else.

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Instead of sending someone a PM about how much you liked their post, you can just "like" their post.

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But you don't know who clicked it, so people will still post " " so that everyone knows they think it's funny instead of anonymously liking it.