We upgraded the forums! And broke things!

[Prospekt 11,018]

My reaction button is in the same spot as the old brohoof button, but it is invisible until I tap it.

That might help @Foxy Socks's predicament. I'm sure we aren't the only ones. You can react, but the button might not show up for everyone, depending on the device being used.

Edit: I can't find the reaction button at all for status updates.

Edited December 21, 2017 by Prospekt

[PinkiePie97 913]

8 minutes ago, Prospekt said:

Edit: I can't find the reaction button at all for status updates.

It's right to the left of the number that says how many people reacted to it.

[ChB 18,550]

I agree with @Fennekin, @SparklingSwirls, and @The Cerberus on this.

 

If we’re not going to bring back the old brohoof system, then please take out the “frown” option, or at least let the type of reaction appear in our notifications. 

[Jeric 46,850]

I think the frown descriptor might be changable to something more empathy driven, the sad face is still salvageable, especially useful if someone posts something rather poignant or sad. 

[Hierok 11,831]

I'm not really enjoying the changes. I liked the old brohoofing system more. Now it is unclear how to use it. 

What does an icon mean? What is that blue thing or the theecup?

[Sparklefan1234 169,834]

6 minutes ago, ChB said:

or at least let the type of reaction appear in our notifications. 

 

I agree with this.

I'm getting kinda anxious now whenever I get a notification because I don't know if people "liked" my post or not.

[SparklingSquirrels 21,332]

@Jeric I'd be on board with that. I just think "frown" gives the wrong idea.

17 minutes ago, Hieroklicious said:

What is that blue thing or the theecup?

What, don't you like tea?

 

[Jeric 46,850]

Just now, Lektra Bolt said:

Also can't hoof or see anything like new reactions if they're even there.

The default image isn't loading. But they are there if you tap the right spot. 

[Libra 11,691]

28 minutes ago, ChB said:

I agree with @Fennekin, @SparklingSwirls, and @The Cerberus on this.

 

If we’re not going to bring back the old brohoof system, then please take out the “frown” option, or at least let the type of reaction appear in our notifications. 

Please do. Bring back the old system. I dont want to become instagram where people only express their emotions with emojis.bring back the older system, theres no need for changes.

if it aint broke, dont fix it. One brohoof is fine, we dont need 30 ways to react to a post.

[Jeric 46,850]

26 minutes ago, Hieroklicious said:

I'm not really enjoying the changes. I liked the old brohoofing system more. Now it is unclear how to use it. 

What does an icon mean? What is that blue thing or the theecup?

The blue thing is Dash's hoof. The teacup is based on Trixie's teacup transfiguration lesson. 

[Jeric 46,850]

1 minute ago, Fennekin said:

Please do. Bring back the old system. I dont want to become instagram where people only express their emotions with emojis.bring back the older system, theres no need for changes.

if it aint broke, dont fix it. One brohoof is fine, we dont need 30 ways to react to a post.

This was a concern when we increased emoji's back in 2014 and 2015. This concern never materialized then and there is no reason to suspect it will change now. Have faith in your fellow forum users. 

[Libra 11,691]

Just now, Jeric said:

This was a concern when we increased emoji's back in 2014 and 2015. This concern never materialized then and there is no reason to suspect it will change now. Have faith in your fellow forum users. 

Jeric, after 2013 my faith in other people is long gone.

we can have emojis, sure. But why do we need twenty "reactions" for posts?

The brohoof system is much easier. Its a"hey, this guy liked my content!" Now i have to play a guessing game every time i see the "user reacted to so and so"

and with socially anxious users (hello) its very stressful. Bring back the brohooves, they worked fine. No need to fix something that isnt broken.

[Clod 8,294]

23 minutes ago, Fennekin said:

Now i have to play a guessing game every time i see the "user reacted to so and so"

This is something I would like to see changed. Notifications should include what the reaction is.

[Libra 11,691]

1 minute ago, meme said:

This is something I would like to see changed. Notifications should include what the reaction is.

Or we can make it back to the earlier system.

we dont need overcomplications of liking, meme. Make it simple. You see content you like, you give it a brohoof, end of story.

[PinkiePie97 913]

19 minutes ago, Fennekin said:

Or we can make it back to the earlier system.

we dont need overcomplications of liking, meme. Make it simple. You see content you like, you give it a brohoof, end of story.

I don't really see how it's overcomplicated, and at least with me, it won't change much. If the other reactions aren't available, then I'd probably just brohoof it anyway.

[Alexshy 14,709]

1 hour ago, Hieroklicious said:

I'm not really enjoying the changes. I liked the old brohoofing system more. Now it is unclear how to use it. 

What does an icon mean? What is that blue thing or the theecup?

The confusion+only Brohoof actually giveth a "Like", others don't affect thy reputation.

18 minutes ago, Fennekin said:

Or we can make it back to the earlier system.

we dont need overcomplications of liking, meme. Make it simple. You see content you like, you give it a brohoof, end of story.

Actually, @Fennekin hath a point. Better isn't always unnecessarily complex.

And current issue stayeth - the default image is not showing - it's a pain in the flank aka pixelhunting (after the invisible pixels) to find the place to tap on both PC and mobiles.

[Foxy Socks 2,599]

It makes it a lot more difficult on mobile, and some reactions don't appear properly.

[Libra 11,691]

19 minutes ago, PinkiePie97 said:

I don't really see how it's overcomplicated, and at least with me, it won't change much. If the other reactions aren't available, then I'd probably just brohoof it anyway.

It simply causes more confusion. Itz simply a matter of "why" such a change was added. Personally, i dont see why the like system needs a revamp, the brohooves were much simpler, easy to use, and you didnt have to go hunting to find it.

18 minutes ago, Alexshy said:

The confusion+only Brohoof actually giveth a "Like", others don't affect thy reputation.

Actually, @Fennekin hath a point. Better isn't always unnecessarily complex.

And current issue stayeth - the default image is not showing - it's a pain in the flank aka pixelhunting (after the invisible pixels) to find the place to tap on both PC and mobiles.

Exactly. Now, dont get me wrong, i like new ideas, i like it when people try new things, but i dont like it when updates cause more problems then theyre meant to solve.

[PinkiePie97 913]

12 minutes ago, Fennekin said:

you didnt have to go hunting to find it.

That part I agree with. They should be able to fix it. Equestria Daily has the same version of IPB and it isn’t invisible there.

[Fhaolan 4,483]

Yeah, we're not entirely sure *why* it's being whited out like that yet. We're still trying to find the code that's doing it. I think it's some kind of 'auto-fade' that's gotten over-enthusiastic.

[Libra 11,691]

1 minute ago, PinkiePie97 said:

That part I agree with. They should be able to fix it. Equestria Daily has the same version of IPB and it isn’t invisible there.

I mean, since we live in a society where we can make two ideas come together to make something beautiful, let me throw some oddballs and see if something hits back.

-the current reaction system would be decreased to three/four main reactions, the brohoof, happy, scared, or sad. 

-the part is made so its actually visable

(possibly optional) make it so people can see what reaction a user has shown.

[sciencewill98 157]

It may be somewhat annoying or confusing now because (I'm assuming that) only brohoofs count towards reputation. This may disappoint some people when they have people react, but it isn't a brohoof. Personally I don't mind the new reaction system. I think its better, but I understand why people have issues with it.

[Ganondorf8 11,288]

That's what can happen when you make an upgrade. Some things get better, other things get worse, and some things don't even change. I'll admit that I was taken by surprise when I first noticed what had been changed but I think I can get used to it. But, I do understand where people are coming from with regards to both sides of the problem.

[Envy 6,144]

I am pleased to see reaction options that aren't labeled "Brohoof". I hope we keep non-Brohoof options around, so I can actually react to people's posts for the first time in years. Although, I would like clarification as to what some of these reacts are supposed to mean, as they can be too vague, and can be taken as attacking people's posts when that's not their intention.

[Mercury 454]

They're just emoji at this point, everything but the brohoof emoji is considered a 'neutral' reaction.