WikiThanks Button
I would love to give some love to an editor for a particular action. For example I would love to give a quick "thanks" to a revision directly inside the history of the page.
For example, I made some changes yesterday on and someone corrected a typo error here by user Pom445. I would love to give him a quick "thank you" for that simple action.
I think that the WikiLove button is great, but it's more something for big actions. In real life, using the "Wikilove" button for a syntax error would be like buying flowers for someone who picked up a coin you lost in the street.
I agree. I have felt that I wanted to thank people, but a cookie or a barnstar is a bit much sometimes. I've also even had newbies I welcomed tell me they couldn't possibly deserve a welcome for their "minor" edits.
Errm… what's the problem about just saying "thanks" to the one?
You mean just saying "thanks" on the discussion page ?
First, the receiver of the "thanks" should quickly be able to know for what contributions he got the "thanks". Of course you could do everything by yourself by
- Visiting discussion page of the User
- Copy URL of his contribution
- Edit page / Create new section
- Write '"thanks" and paste contribution URL
- Save changes
But this would be way to long for a spontanious and quick "hey thanks".
A quick "Thanks" button could automate this process, and thus give a fast, precise and satisfying feedback.
"thanks" = "hey I saw your change, I validate it, I think it's improvement, and thank you for this !"
