How do you guys feel about GIF's in Posts?

[RocketFoot 751]

I can add a feature to the post editor that allows you to search and add GIF's to your posts.  This would be similar to Facebook which brings up the question, "Do we want GIF's?"  Personally I think they can be funny and/or show a thought or point with just a couple clicks BUT they can also be annoying when too many people use them to answer posts without taking the time to add quality content.  But it isn't totally up to me since you guys use the forum too!  So, feel free to hit the poll and tell me what you think!

[mjseakan 60]

The only issue i would have is if too many people quote the post and include the gif it could drive you crazy.

But I have the same issue with quoted posts and images. Maybe it's just me.

Mike

[cv_72mustang 42]

Not a fan of these things. Agree with them getting quoted and making it difficult to read content, especially when you are trying  fix issues and get answers.  

Update:

"I thought it was peanut butter" plus I forgot to vote. Guess I am old!

Edited July 15, 2020 by cv_72mustang

[Bentworker 81]

The poll shows GIF’s getting shot down in a blaze of glory.  I’m the single yes vote as of this post.

GIF’s can be fun.  Also it seems like many 20 years olds use them as a communication tool.  I dig them- 

[jscott 65]

I am sure many of us are too old to know what a GIF is     ..........lol

[73pony 129]

2 minutes ago, jscott said:

I am sure many of us are too old to know what a GIF is     ..........lol

+1 One of the girls in my office had to explain it to me. Just was i was finally starting to figure out the emoji thing. 

[Don C 472]

Bentworker, I'm the 2nd Yes, so you're not standing alone, now :)

[Stanglover 294]

I'm a NO vote. Don't see a need or reason for GIF's. Emoji's are bad enough, but I do use them on occasion.

[jpaz 192]

Alright, What is a GIF anyway?

[midlife 282]

Only allow GIFs if they include good-lookin' wimmen...

[jscott 65]

10 hours ago, midlife said:

Only allow GIFs if they include good-lookin' wimmen...

Mid, please clarify, would that be with Mustang or without????

 

[RocketFoot 751]

12 hours ago, jpaz said:

Alright, What is a GIF anyway?

this is a typical GIF (think animated emoji)

[rvrtrash 46]

From a selfish point of view, I'm stuck with satellite internet now. By the time the damn things download, I've moved on. 

[jpaz 192]

3 hours ago, RocketFoot said:

this is a typical GIF (think animated emoji)

Are you serious! I don’t want these stupid things. 

[RocketFoot 751]

15 minutes ago, jpaz said:

Are you serious! I don’t want these stupid things. 

They could be fun if I could add them to one forum only like maybe Odds & Ends but doesn't look possible.  They would be distracting in the tech forums and general discussion forums for sure!!