Steve F Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Hey Alamy, A few of us are wondering why the emote buttons to the right of posts are now reduced in number. Apparently we can't be sad or angry anymore?? Steve 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamy Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Hi All, We have taken away the reacts buttons sad and angry as we no longer felt that they were needed on the forum. We want to make the space on the forum a positive environment so that contributors engage more fully with the posts, even if they feel sad or angry. You can still give more nuanced replies in place of the angry and sad buttons, which we think don't offer the same meaning at a glance and can be misinterpreted by other forum users. Thanks, Alamy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Crean Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 8 minutes ago, Alamy said: which we think don't offer the same meaning at a glance and can be misinterpreted by other forum users. Thanks, Alamy. Wrong! They were very useful as expressed by many users in comments since you removed them! Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Crean Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 The only emoji that the forum members have had an issue over is the red arrow, yet you chose to leave that one! Phil 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Phil Crean said: The only emoji that the forum members have had an issue over is the red arrow, yet you chose to leave that one! Phil I think I'd miss the Red Arrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognyan Yosifov Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Phil Crean said: The only emoji that the forum members have had an issue over is the red arrow, yet you chose to leave that one! Phil The red arrow is an important statistic, having in mind the forum moderators can see who has put it (I guess) ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultanpepa Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Phil Crean said: The only emoji that the forum members have had an issue over is the red arrow, yet you chose to leave that one! Phil Agreed. Red arrows given when users could give a more detailed reply but instead remain incognito. Double standards here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Crean Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Ognyan Yosifov said: The red arrow is an important statistic, having in mind the forum moderators can see who has put it (I guess) ... True, however it was the only emoji that was ever complained about on the forum, yet the forum mods have decided to remove other emojis that were used and are now missed. As @Sultanpepa says there is a double standard at work here! Phil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) I can't figure out why they got rid of the confused emoji . It was harmless and, when used properly. it was a very useful marker of incorrect information in a post - particularly useful for marking conspiracy theories, fake news and alternative facts 😇 Edited October 5, 2022 by MDM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geogphotos Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 9 hours ago, MDM said: I can't figure out why they got rid of the confused emoji . It was harmless and, when used properly. it was a very useful marker of incorrect information in a post - particularly useful for marking conspiracy theories, fake news and alternative facts 😇 You just explained the reasons Alamy got rid of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanderingemu Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 06/10/2022 at 03:38, geogphotos said: You just explained the reasons Alamy got rid of it. the sad emoji was mainly used when Alamy gave away images, refunded large sales, or failed to follow the contract. oh now i understand why they removed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanderingemu Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 04/10/2022 at 10:50, Alamy said: Hi All, We have taken away the reacts buttons sad and angry as we no longer felt that they were needed on the forum. We want to make the space on the forum a positive environment so that contributors engage more fully with the posts, even if they feel sad or angry. You can still give more nuanced replies in place of the angry and sad buttons, which we think don't offer the same meaning at a glance and can be misinterpreted by other forum users. Thanks, Alamy. So when someone post sad news, what reaction do you suggest we use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanderingemu Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 04/10/2022 at 13:46, Phil Crean said: The only emoji that the forum members have had an issue over is the red arrow, yet you chose to leave that one! Phil someone also has had issue with the smile one, and complained about it, but again this one Alamy left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Crean Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 2 hours ago, meanderingemu said: someone also has had issue with the smile one, and complained about it, but again this one Alamy left. Only happiness allowed(Except for red arrow) Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin C Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 It is the age of the woke... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Colin C said: It is the age of the woke... I guess you don't mean woke in its original meaning of social awareness of injustice and racism in society. I mean who would want a society like that? Age of the Zombies from where I'm sitting. Sleepwalking into disaster. How's that for a nuanced reply? Edited October 11, 2022 by MDM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanderingemu Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) On 04/10/2022 at 10:50, Alamy said: Hi All, We have taken away the reacts buttons sad and angry as we no longer felt that they were needed on the forum. We want to make the space on the forum a positive environment so that contributors engage more fully with the posts, even if they feel sad or angry. You can still give more nuanced replies in place of the angry and sad buttons, which we think don't offer the same meaning at a glance and can be misinterpreted by other forum users. Thanks, Alamy. Here is an example of issue it creates. This post does not address the original query, so a "sad" reaction would be way more appropriate, and probably nice to the writer than the only option we now have on a "Red down arrow", but since Alamy feels that nuance is detrimental i guess they feel Red Arrow would be more appropriate Edited November 8, 2022 by meanderingemu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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