Saw this on Reddit and thought it could promote discussion here on why we all
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There has been sprinklings throughout several threads here so it seems to be a discussion worth having.
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I do it for a wide variety of reasons, including, I like it, I agree with it, I feel happy for the poster even if it does not reflect my personal preference, I encourage a sentiment…
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Same. Which is why I just fork-knifed your comment.
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Sometimes it’s for the typical “like”, other times I just feel like telling someone to go “fork” themselves.
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my proposal:
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TBH, as much as I hated the different reactions on Facebook when they were first introduced (ya know, the like, the love, the laugh, sad, wow & angry reacs), I wish there were at least the laugh option here besides the knife & fork. So many posters are funny & talented writers, and the knife & fork don’t quite get that across.
I suppose that could also be considered to be abused by some in a PA way, so perhaps best stick to the basics 
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What Tim said with the addition that if I ask someone a question and get a response, I always try, at a minimum even if I also do not reply to that response, to fork `em as a thank you for taking the time to reply.
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I hope this goes better than that last reddit thread.
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Pretty much the same. I also like someone’s post just to let them know I appreciate that they are contributing to the site. I try to avoid liking when there is a back and forth bickering going on, even if I agree with one side, I just don’t think it helps resolution of whatever their dispute is.
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Hi Brisket,
I have been 
both sides because everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
However, reading your response has helped me realize that your way is probably wiser and I plan to adopt that method myself.
Thank you for your thoughtful post.
Olunia
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?? - Did it explode?
I usually use it when I agree with someone, have nothing of value to add to add, but want to add my support to that opinion.
I also sometimes use it when someone posts something I find particularly funny or interesting, but I am too lazy or unimaginative to properly respond.
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Spontaneous Combustion
I just find bickering with strangers online to generally be petty nonsense.
I’ll bicker live though - in real life I can be petty.
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I’m ONLY petty on the internet.
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I’m only pretty on the internet. If I was single and using dating `sites, this would be my profile photo (or something like this, anyway).
Then I’d wear bodycam for the date and make a compilation of facial expressions called “Women baffled by proposed date’s FATHER showing up in his place”.
(OK, I will stop now.)
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Thank you because my sides hurt !
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I upvote a post to show approval or support. It might have been entertaining, informative, profound or perhaps heartbreaking.
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Similar to Vecchiouomo. Often time it is about me agreeing the post content. Other times, simply me showing appreciation a topic or a point is bought up.
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