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November 29

Liking your shared posting on Facebook

Many consider it a no-go to self-like your own postings on Facebook (and I agree with that). But what about liking your postings shared by someone else? There are much less opinions about this. I think it shows gratefulness and respect to the sharing person and is generally a good idea. Or does it resemble a self-like too much? --KnightMove (talk) 08:57, 29 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome to the reference desk where volunteers try to answer factual questions. In response to your question there are different opinions so, and as stated at the top of this page, we can't answer requests for opinions. Just do what you feel is appropriate. Shantavira|^{feed me} 10:05, 29 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I think the questioner wants to avoid to appear acting inappropriately. While there will be different opinions concerning this issue, there are also different opinions as to whether the shape of the Earth is (approximately) spherical. There might exist objective evidence that one specific opinion is predominant. --Lambiam 22:08, 29 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Depending on the social media platform, when you like or thumbs up someone else's post, it shows up in your feed for others to see. So, if someone shares your post and you like it, people viewing your feed will see that you liked it. This has two benefits. The person sharing your post will get a like, which promotes the entry. People viewing your feed will see that others are sharing your posts, making it more likely others will share your posts. For many, the point of social media is build a hefty quantity of followers. So, this is a good way to do so. You may find it embarassing to follow a lot of people, share posts from others, and thumbs up all your own stuff. But, that is how it works. It is all about self-promotion. 97.82.165.112 (talk) 14:46, 30 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]