the like button was one of the most successful pieces of code ever shipped. But when you examine the quality of that impact, its flaws become glaring. It was summer 2007. Facebook was three years ...

The internet wouldn’t be the same without the Like button, the thumbs-up icon that Facebook and other online services turned ...

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The thumbs up gesture has long ruled the internet and has had a major impact on social media engagement – so who came up with ...

In a bold redesign, Facebook’s iconic thumbs up has been all but deleted from its like button. We talk to the button’s designer to learn why. Facebook is known for just a couple of prominent ...

Howver, after five days, most of the 138 volunteers actually reported a drop in feelings of well-being - and were looking forward to getting back on Facebook. The impact of the Like button has also ...

Another study of Facebook users found that the 'like' button is used to maintain relationships ... message or personalized comment can have an impact on user well-being. A particularly harmful ...

The Like button must die. More than any other feature, the thumbs-up on Facebook -- along with its ... and exacerbates the most psychologically damaging effects of social media.

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