I would really find it useful to have a "like" button for the forums, similar to Facebook. I would enjoy being able to "like" any original post, as well as any additional comments.

In fact, I would find that more beneficial than the "correct answer" system we have now.

I realize that is a huge departure from the way the system currently works, and would require quite a change, but I thought I would at least provide my opinion.

Details:

I would like a button (or link) under the poster's name, saying "like".

I would like a list of people who have "liked" this posting. so it would say "Charles Culp, Deepak Gupta, and Anna Wood like this post".