Hi, I want to add dislike button on every comment. Is there any plugin or something about that? Can you help me guys? Thanks.

Hi G3M1N1 welcome to the forum Yes, it is possible to add to the post menu. But I question the effect such a feature would have on community spirit. I imagine most people are tough-skinned enough, but I know there are often members that are more sensitive to negative feedback. It’s one thing to…

[image] Mittineague: Yes, it is possible to add to the post menu. In my opinion, I would like to change the “flag” icon with that “dislike” icon. :stuck_out_tongue:

[image] SidV: In my opinion, I would like to change the “flag” icon with that “dislike” icon. But then how would you differentiate Really Bad Content ™ like spam? The flagging system is there for stuff that shouldn’t be on the forum. A dislike feature would be for content that belongs on the…

[image] KevinWorkman: But then how would you differentiate Really Bad Content ™ like spam? Ok, you’re right. You changed my mind :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

I definitely need a few more buttons along with a dislike button that has a similar functionalty to the like button. How would I go about adding one? Edit: or how do I tie it to badges like the like button is

I saw that, unfortunately the author said himself it’s not related to the like functionality at all, in terms of how user trust levels are determined by ratio of likes…

I’m surprised that nobody has pointed you to discussions about why dislike buttons are a disliked idea and why they will never be part of core Discourse. Maybe you’ll decide likewise given more information. [image] Supporting various vote types is something that is in core, exposing downvote fu…

I understand that the Discourse team is against adding dislike buttons, but I would just like someone to direct or give me instructions on how I would add it to my own forum (through a plugin I would make). I’m not trying to convince or disregard their opinion, but this is a something that our users…

I believe the easy way is to use the Retort plugin, and limit the reactions available to just your choice of dislike emoji. [image] Retort - a reaction-style plugin for Discourse plugin NB This has recently been given a new lease of life thanks to sponsorship of @Hifihedg…

How can I add "dislike" button?

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neil (Neil Lalonde) May 10, 2017, 6:21pm 9

@mcbuzz Have a look at the Retort plugin code.

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How can I add "dislike" button?

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