It's no secret that I'm not a fan of the whole concept of "likes" online. My general view is that if you do indeed genuinely like a blog post or a photograph, in the traditional sense of the word, then leave a comment to let its creator know. Just clicking "like" takes so little effort… Continue reading Why You Should Stop Liking Everyone
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The Trouble With Being Liked
Anyone who spends even a few minutes a day online will be aware of the “like” concept. Started, I believe, on FriendFeed, then adopted by Facebook, where it exploded, it now features on a wide range of social sites in some form or other. Including WordPress. I’ll make my stance clear from the outset, and… Continue reading The Trouble With Being Liked