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New "Like It" module has been released!

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brian
@brian
12 years ago
10,148 posts
We've just uploaded a brand new module - "Like It" that easily allows you to add a like/dislike button to almost any item in your Jamroom:

https://www.jamroom.net/the-jamroom-network/networkmarket/97/like-it

If you are a Jamroom subscriber the module is available now - make sure and check out the Backstage forum for a special post and promo code you can use to pick the module up now at a special price.

If you're not a subscriber, for only $29 per year you can get early access to all releases (14 days early), as well as Backstage access:

https://www.jamroom.net/subscribe

For the first month both yearly and monthly subscriptions are $10 off, so now is a good time to lock in the lower rate if you can.

Thanks!



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Brian Johnson
Founder and Lead Developer - Jamroom
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updated by @brian: 12/27/13 10:13:58PM
pch
@pch
12 years ago
328 posts
Great, Brian. Sounds good! But don't you think that this module will compete with the rating module in the system? (just a thought). One will obstruct the other. They seem to be doing almost the same fonction. Like System vs Rating System, what is the difference?

Thanks
updated by @pch: 11/20/13 04:18:02AM
paul
@paul
12 years ago
4,335 posts
Yeah - You probably won't use rating and like on the same item, but you might want ratings for songs and likes/dislikes for blogs, say. You now have the options and flexibility.
In fact, my first idea for a like/dislike option was to use the rating module and I developed a template with love/like/blasé/dislike/hate options instead of stars. That can still be done, of course, but a simpler like/dislike module seemed a better option.
Note that the 'dislike' is optional (as is the 'like'!! - you could have a site with only an option to dislike every item lol)


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pch
@pch
12 years ago
328 posts
Hi Paul. Nice job, the module is great. Now I get your point. Your are right, Like for songs and video wouldn't be the best rating feature. Yep for blog posts and comments, it make sens. Approved! ;)
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@jackdaris
12 years ago
1 posts
I don't think having a "dislike" function is a good idea.
brian
@brian
12 years ago
10,148 posts
jackdaris:
I don't think having a "dislike" function is a good idea.

Yeah I actually agree with you - that's why we only have "like it" on the JR member sites. But the module supports both for those sites that want to implement it.

Thanks!


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Brian Johnson
Founder and Lead Developer - Jamroom
https://www.jamroom.net
SteveX
SteveX
@ultrajam
12 years ago
2,584 posts
From a user perspective, it isn't inconceivable that you might dislike something a while after you have liked it. I will always generally support the ability to retract your vote, an endorsement is not a permnant deal at the stroke of a pen, it depends on future performance.

So I like having Likes, and dislike not having the ability to dislike at a later date.

It isn't a fought for vote, it's a Like/Dislike. Of course you can change your mind.


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blindmime
@blindmime
12 years ago
772 posts
I just purchased the VIP membership. I don't see the backstage, etc.
douglas
@douglas
12 years ago
2,797 posts
blindmime:
I just purchased the VIP membership. I don't see the backstage, etc.

There should be a link in your "blindmime" drop down menu.


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brian
@brian
12 years ago
10,148 posts
Version 1.0.1 of this module has been released - adds a new "Add to Timeline" option to record likes/dislikes to the user timeline.

Marketplace is updated and you can update from the Marketplace -> System Updates.

Let us know if you see any issues.

Thanks!


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Brian Johnson
Founder and Lead Developer - Jamroom
https://www.jamroom.net

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