Likes given and likes received

[Shemaya]

I like the like button. I admit that I am very inconsistent with it, there are so many posts that I like that I haven't hit the button .

I don't think it's divisive, I just use it to express appreciation. And I feel appreciated if someone likes my post. And if no one likes my post than I have some catalyst to reinforce self-esteem within myself.

I can see it being divisive in the vegetarian/meat thread, but that topic was divisive and the like button was not the cause of the contention.

Really, if used positively, it' s a good thing. If someone is bothered by who likes what post, and how many likes they got......I think maybe they are giving too much power to something pretty insignificant.