Adding a simple like and/or thank option?

[Ush]

adding a simple "like" and/or "thank" option?

I don't know if this has been suggested before or not.

how about adding a few buttons that illustrate a little appreciation for all the work people do?
an option for "like thread" and an option for "thank user"

"like thread" can be clicked if the user has posted a interesting / informative thread.
"thank user" can be clicked if the user has helped you out with something
the total number of times the user has been thanked and/or liked appears under the usertitle whenever the user posts.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

I've considered it in the past, but declinded in favor of less screen clutter. You can PM a member or post on their profile page to give thanks :)