Disliking 'Disliking'

By Pearl Wong

I remember as if it were yesterday when Facebook first launched its "Like" button, complete with a thumbs-up icon. All of a sudden, I found myself Liking countless Facebook status updates, wall posts, photo comments -- you name it and I will probably like it. For some reason, the Like button and I just clicked -- no pun intended. I can no longer remember the days when Liking something was not an option.

The button is so versatile. In one click I can express agreement, excitement, approval and acceptance all at once! Why, I wish more aspects in life had such a well-defined tool to promote those nice, fuzzy feelings as you have whenever you sign onto Facebook and realize someone just liked your status. It's like Reese Witherspoon's snaps for sharing your positive energies.

Therefore, it struck me unexpectedly when people started hollering for a "Dislike" button. What is wrong with people today? Why do they always want to convey negativity instead of remaining content with their power to make someone feel happy? In the same way Liking can communicate virtual happiness, Disliking will only cause widespread depression among this least satisfied generation of Americans.

So, my dear fellow Santa Clarans, beware the groups who advocate that if you follow all their links, a Dislike button will appear at the end of the tunnel. Although it seems only fair to have a Dislike button with a Like button, people don't need negatives on their personal Facebook profiles and live-news feeds. Stay positive and like what your friends are doing on Facebook; and if you don't like it, then keep that to yourself.

Pearl Wong is a sophomore economics major.