topic Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please in Discussions & Feedback

What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

Toby — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 11:33:22 GMT

Hi guys,

As most of you are aware, we use the "kudos" feature to say thanks or to show that you agree with someone else's post.

We think this feature is very useful for the community, but we understand that some of you really don't like the word "kudos" itself and have asked in the past to change it. We're evaluating this option and would love to hear your suggestions for an alternative word.

Fire away!

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

adamtemp64 — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:49:23 GMT

Helpful

Says it all really

In the same way as marking the solution says it all

Edit for my typo / spelling error lol

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 11:51:00 GMT

"Like"

Its what the Facebook generation are used to, so why use something else?

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

perksie — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:31:16 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
"Like"

Its what the Facebook generation are used to, so why use something else?

That seems the simplest to me and needs no explanation but could be seen as a live link back to a Facebook page as these links appear everywhere now.

If it's not too big how about a "Did it for me" button?

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

jonsie — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:31:03 GMT

Helpful works for me.

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:11:03 GMT

Helpful.

Would be my choice.

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 14:24:16 GMT

@Toby wrote:

As most of you are aware, we use the "kudos" feature to say thanks or to show that you agree with someone else's post.

It would all depend on what the purpose is of the "helpful" button. if it is to say thanks, then yeah that would probably be a good name for it. However why would you click on a button that says "helpful" to show that you agree with someone else's post?

I know I use "Kudos" quite often for that purpose, to show that I agree with a post, however that post may not always be helpful!

Toby, is there an option to add another button? I visit another forum where there is a "Thanks" button, a "Like" button and a "Dislike" button.

But as I said at the start of this post, it all depends what the purpose of the "kudos/helpful" button would be.

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 14:35:17 GMT

I think a 'dislike' option would introduce possible issues !

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

Toby — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:18:59 GMT

Some great suggestions here guys.

@perksie: I love that, but you're right in that it may be too long unfortunately. I'll look at size options.

@ Papadug: The meaning of the button would not change (at least not for now). There are options for other buttons, but I'd need to look into this further

As for a dislike button. I have to agree with bandofbrothers. It could create tension. On the other hand, it could prove insightful in some circumstances.

Keep them coming guys. I'll think of a few to run by you too.

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

perksie — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:38:58 GMT

How about a "BINGO" button, word would soon spread about it's meaning and it's amusing?t

"Hey, if we've helped you hit my BINGO button before you go!"

Or EUREKA !

Or THAT WORKED !

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:41:45 GMT

Other options could be ;

Cool.

Gracias.

Nice.

Awesome.

Gratitude.

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

version7point0 — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:22:28 GMT

I very much "like" this idea.

Linking it to FB would be an awesome way to drive two way traffic between FB and the O2 Community.

Possible downside however; the drivel which seems to mass upon any post made by any large company via social media.

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

ComaChameleon — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 19:54:26 GMT

If you thank someone for a thread, so why not just "Thanks"?

The "Like" one is good too..

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

perksie — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:28:45 GMT

@version7point0 wrote:
I very much "like" this idea.

Linking it to FB would be an awesome way to drive two way traffic between FB and the O2 Community.

Possible downside however; the drivel which seems to mass upon any post made by any large company via social media.

No please not Facebook!!!

We did have links here to Twitter but they have gone now too.

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

jonsie — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:30:05 GMT

I can't think of anything worse than linking to facebook.

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:31:58 GMT

What is it that you don't like about Facebook, Perksie?

Edit - And Jonsie 🙂

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

perksie — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:44:02 GMT

@version7point0 wrote:
Possible downside however; the drivel which seems to mass upon any post made by any large company via social media.

For the very reason here and you can't edit Facebook or Twitter so it would be chaos, total non-starter I think.

I do use Facebook but only to contact family and friends, with bundles of security turned on.

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

jonsie — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:41:29 GMT

I also use Facebook mainly for keeping in touch with family when travelling and my son who lives in Germany. I hate how every app or wbsite wants to link with Facebook or sign in with it. Security is the biggest worry for me.

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

Toby — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:24:32 GMT

Hi guys,

For me personally, I wouldn't think about linking it to a Facebook like, as this is its own entity.

Bingo's a great one. Awesome's awesome to

What about the size/image? of the button

Re: What would you call 'kudos'? Opinions please

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:37:37 GMT

The colour of the button too.