Dis-Like

For a while now I’ve been hearing on Facebook how everyone wants a dis-like button. Yes, I have an opinion on this and I will share.

First I would like to say I’m not really a fan of the like button to begin with. Are we SO lazy that we can only manage to click a button in response to someone’s status? Really? I mean I’m about as lazy as they come and even I’m not that lazy. You know, if you really don’t have anything worthwhile to say, just don’t say anything.

I get though that it’s there instead of people just responding with “awesome” or “cool” or “i agree.” Because of that I’m ok with the like button, rock it out.

But has anyone other than me noticed how negative the internet has become? I mean a lot of the time it’s funny, like the site that makes fun of Walmartians. I just think there is enough negativity, why must we give everyone a button they can click when they don’t like something?

A lot of people figure it’s good to have in case someone posted “my dog died” or “I have PMS” and they can dislike it but c’mon, are you trying to tell me that’s all it will be? Why do we desperately need that option?

I know this is ironic coming from someone who is riddled with sarcasm and cynicism but I prefer to keep my negativity where it belongs, in my own passive aggressive updates. If you don’t like what I have to say feel free to respond with “you suck” or “blow me” and we can all go on with our day. But if you want to disagree with me all I ask is you at least put in the effort of a sad face =( Was that really so hard?

In my mind I imagine getting like 20 dislikes on a post that I happened to like and then I feel unloved the rest of the day. Yes, Facebook has that much of an effect on me, leave me alone. I’m fragile.

Luckily it doesn’t seem like it will ever happen. Although if Facebook wants to give a middle finger option, I’m not entirely opposed to that :fu:

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