I like this policy. I think it'll help encourage positivity in a field which can often receive harsh critique. Bullying, especially cyber-bullying has never bee

I like this policy. I think it'll help encourage positivity in a field which can often receive harsh critique. Bullying, especially cyber-bullying has never been an easier, faceless crime that we have to unite to stand up against. Good on you Y-Combinator for leading the efforts. Mr Zuckerberg and his team must have had similar conversations at Facebook when people keep asking him about whether or not to add a 'dis-like' button. He said publicly that although he did not agree with a thumbs down button, he did see a need for another button which would acknowledge a post. Say for example, if someone posts about bereaving a lost loved one. Others may not want to hit a 'like' button in that context but would love to hit an alternative 'acknowledge / agree' button.