[flipdot]

The other day they randomly changed the “Like” button for an “Add to Playlist” one. Though they did communicate that change pretty clearly (there was a popup notifying the user about this behaviour etc.), I think it was a horrible spontaneous decision. I’m glad they reverted the thing the same day it was rolled out. Why doesn’t Spotify add an opt-in for experimental features/updates or distribute an “experimental” version of the app through app stores?

[fellerts]

The like button disappeared for me a while ago and was replaced by a ⊕ that adds it to the "liked songs" playlist. Are you saying your app still shows the heart button to like a song? Or are you talking about the thumbs-up button that was also removed at some point?

[scubazealous]

I liked the new add to playlist feature, at least on my iphone. I press it once to like the song and double press it to add to a playlist using a checkbox on a menu, and I can choose to take the song out of my liked playlist on that menu. This eliminated a few clicks and is easier while driving. Intuitive and easy to use once I recognized what they did.

[kredd]

Opt-in experiments carry a huge bias, which is hard to extrapolate to the general user base. As annoying as changes Spotify can be, at least it’s highly unlikely to be used for “important stuff” like emails or general business stuff. Easier to justify small annoyances.

[candiddevmike]

Incentive folks to be part of the experiment via discounts

[gwill]

and the like/add button doesn't have consistent placement or action. on some screens it still behaves as a like button and sometimes it's on the left. i had muscle memory to tap it and found i was disliking songs i wanted to like.