Is the implementation of a 'like' system beneficial of detrimental?

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TalonMan said:

VAMatt said:

I don't get it.  I thought there were no points tied to "likes".  Is that not the case?

There are absolutely NO POINTS, NO BADGES, NO VG$, NOTHING AT ALL tied to the "likes" - they have NO effect on post placement or visibility or anything at all.

And it will ABSOLUTELY remain that way...   :)

Talon,

With all due respect, it still affects how conversations will be had on this site. It should be pretty obvious to everyone that users will use the like system to justify which opinion is considered the "correct one". I don't think it's a step in the right direction.

I also would like to thank you for being so open to feedback. Keep up the good work.