Comments on: Like a fan page, instead of become a fan

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:24:58 +0000

Taylor, I agree that it's a bad move. “Become a fan” implies joining with something — not necessarily membership, but changing your state somehow (you weren't a fan, but now you are). It's like stating your allegiance for all to see. Liking is more general, passive and fleeting. You can like just about anything on FB (comment, status, photo, etc), so it's not distinct the way becoming a fan is.

By: TaylorEllwood

TaylorEllwood — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:13:36 +0000

Thanks for sharing your perspective with me. So if anything what Facebook is doing is diluting the effect, at least for both of you, and possibly more.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:08:46 +0000

I agree with Plewman. Become a fan carries a heavier connotation than 'like'. I feel to Become a fan means you have an attachment to it, such as a sports team. Whereas when I say I 'like' something it could just be from my 'friend' saying something amusing.

By: TaylorEllwood

TaylorEllwood — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:52:54 +0000

In your opinion, what makes like less engaging?

By: Plewman

Plewman — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:31:13 +0000

I disagree, to say you 'like' something is engaging less than becoming a fan which a longer and more committed statement

By: TaylorEllwood

TaylorEllwood — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:26:46 +0000

I agree. And the problem is numbers alone isn't really good quality.

By: AarTiana

AarTiana — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:25:35 +0000

“Become a Fan” is much more clear about what is happening – but I noticed Facebook does whatever they want. They perhaps think “Like” will generate more people, and to me, they only care about numbers, not quality.