In an exciting update this week, Facebook CEO Tim Johnson announced that the social media giant is finally addressing users’ long-standing demand for a “dislike” button. Apparently, forming actual sentences to convey feelings is just too much effort, and many are fed up with relying solely on smiling or frowning emojis to communicate their emotions. “People have been asking for the ‘dislike’ button for years,” Johnson shared during a press conference at Facebook’s headquarters. “Today, I get to share that we’re working on it.”
If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where a sad cat sticker just doesn’t cut it to express your disapproval – rejoice!
Last December, during a town hall meeting, Johnson had previously brushed off the idea of a dislike button, claiming, “Some folks want a dislike option to express negativity, but we’re steering clear of that.” He added, “I don’t believe that contributes positively to our community.” But let’s face it, with so much chaos happening in the world, we need more ways to show we care without actually saying anything. Now we can simply hit “dislike” and return to binge-watching cat videos and crushing candies.
How do you let your friends know you’re there for them when they share the heartbreaking news of their pet’s passing? Hitting “like” on their “Farewell Fido” post sends the wrong message. Without a dislike button, you’re left with no real options. “What users really desire is a way to express empathy. Not every moment is joyful,” Johnson noted, according to a report from Business Insider. But how can we express empathy if we can’t just click “dislike”? What on earth are Facebook users going to resort to instead? Certainly not crafting meaningful comments.
Sure, a dislike button might lead to some confusion. Did she dislike that post because my baby was crying, or does she simply not like my baby? And why did he hit dislike on my wedding photo? Seven people disliked my new profile pic? What is going on?
Sacrifices must be made, folks. If we want Facebook to do its job of facilitating communication while simultaneously avoiding real conversation, we might just need to toughen up our “dislike” skills.
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In short, Facebook’s upcoming dislike button is set to change how we interact online, allowing us to express our feelings with a simple click, all while avoiding the complexities of verbal communication.