Unable to "like" posts from within "Reader"

  • Unknown's avatar
    dilipsnaps · Member ·

    Hello,

    I am just about 3-1/2 months old in WP. So apologies in advance if this issue has been discussed before. I searched but couldn’t find any result and hence this post. My blog -> https://dilipsnaps.wordpress.com

    I normally “like” the posts of photographers I follow from within the “Reader”. Since they’re mostly photographs with hardly any text, I see no reason to open their site as it saves me lots of time. The last few days, however, when I click on the “star” icon under each new post from the people I follow, the star icon gets highlighted and then almost immediately reverts back to its original state. In effect, the post doesn’t get “liked” from within the reader. I am not sure if I am explaining it correct. I have a 15-sec video showing the issue, but I see no option to upload it here.

    So I thought I’ll contact WP to see if it’s something to do with my blog or my computer. My OS is Win 7.

    Thanks for any help in advance. ~ d i l i p

    The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

  • Unknown's avatar
    timethief · Member ·

    What are the URLs of the sites you have not been able to click the like buttons for? Are they hosted by WordPress.COM?

    Please act on all the tips here https://en.support.wordpress.com/browser-issues/ first.

    • Make sure you are running an up to date browser version found at http://browsehappy.com
    • Make sure you have both JavaScript and third party cookies enabled https://en.support.wordpress.com/third-party-cookies/#how-do-i-enable-third-party-cookies.
    • Disable any adblocker browser add-ons and all browser extensions and adons.
    • Try clearing your browser cache https://en.support.wordpress.com/browser-issues/#clearing-your-browser-cache
    • Try using another browser.

    If you are not successful please post this specific info here:
    (a) Exactly what kind of device you are using to connect to the internet and to WordPress.com.
    (b) Exactly which browser (and version of it) you’re using by checking here if necessary http://supportdetails.com/

    Then type modlook into the sidebar tags on this thread for a Staff follow-up. How do I get a Moderator/Staff reply for my question? https://en.support.wordpress.com/getting-help-in-the-forums/#how-do-i-get-a-moderatorstaff-reply-for-my-question Also subscribe to this thread so you are notified when they respond and be patient while waiting. To subscribe look in the sidebar of this thread, find the subscribe to topics link and click it.

  • Unknown's avatar
    dilipsnaps · Member ·

    Thank you so much for the reply and the links. Let me try all the tips mentioned in the links, and if I still have issues, I will come back for more help. Thanks again.

  • kokkieh · Staff ·

    Hi there,

    You were unable to like posts yesterday because your account had been temporarily blocked from liking posts. This happens if you like a very high number of posts in a limited period of time, i.e. scrolling through the Reader and just liking posts without spending much time, if any, actually viewing the posts.

    You have already been blocked several times. Please be aware that repeatedly hitting these limits can result in the block becoming permanent.

  • Unknown's avatar
    dilipsnaps · Member ·

    Hello,

    Sorry for the very late response. I didn’t know you had replied to this post as I wasn’t checking my emails the last few days.

    Thank you for letting me know about the issue. The mistake is entirely mine. I will keep this in mind and be more careful in the future.

  • kokkieh · Staff ·

    I realise if you mostly follow photo blogs it’s easy to just like as you scroll through your feed, but consider at least clicking to the individual posts in the Reader so the owners will at least get a view stat to know you visited, and consider leaving a comment on the ones you really like. That will slow down your liking a bit, and might even result in more people also visiting your site in return :)

  • Unknown's avatar
    dilipsnaps · Member ·

    Sure, I understand. I never really thought about the stats part of it. Also coming from an Instagram culture, I guess I got a bit carried away. Sorry for that.

    I will keep your instructions in mind going forward. Thanks again for your help and advice. :)

  • kokkieh · Staff ·

    No worries. Thanks for understanding the limitations on this end :)

    Happy blogging!

  • Unknown's avatar
    dilipsnaps · Member ·

    Thank you! :)

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