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James
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Topic: Props +/- Posted: 06 Dec 2012 at 9:20am |
I added a new feature the other day into the forum. Basically a while back we added a props tool so you could rate peoples responses and posts. The idea is simple if people don't like what someone says rather than start a massive rant you can just peg a neg on em. Well To make this tool a little more useful you have to track peoples over all contribution so they are either more likely to contribute in ways that people see beneficial...
The future of this tool will have a new page that will show what comments were rated an how, I have been to sites that actually showed people who was giving them Positive or Negative props too, but that tends to start battles. Battles are fun, but they can also be lame. So that is up in the air.
Oh and for 2 people out there, since the beginning of this tool we have tracked who uses it. There are two people that have basically gone around giving Neg props to the same person all over the place. That person is obvious by the sheer number of -negs. I am considering banning your use of this tool if you don't start using it for it's true purpose.
So have fun with it. Like it? Don't Like it? Lets hear...
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irenen
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Posted: 06 Dec 2012 at 9:41am |
Jury is out I guess, but I think you are right to be leaning towards not showing who is giving positive or negative props, that could start a whole bunch of petty non-paddling-related hoopla.
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It's all fun and games until someone loses a paddle.
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BIGWATER
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Posted: 06 Dec 2012 at 6:46pm |
i say if ya cant see who is given ya props and why, then its not worth showing at all ..otherwise its just a mystery number
i personaly wont be giveing props, good or bad ... id rather rant
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Mr.Grinch
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Posted: 06 Dec 2012 at 11:24pm |
Mystery number it may be, but I personally witnessed my negative props number explode literally overnight. Without accountability, or at least a track to where the thumbs down came from, there's no follow through about where such numbers come from. My posting record, as I've gone back through it over the last day, has been haywire. Posts that are in no way in need of a dislike have been retoactively slammed, and with no accountability, why wouldn't some people be childish? I know a few people who might be mad at me, but I'd still have a finger or two to spare counting them on one hand.
I think having the new "feature" is bogus without accountability.
Yes, I'm taking this personally because I feel I've been personally targeted. I think this topic didn't have me in mind when the O.P. brought it up, but I know I didn't have so many thumbs down until recently (last two days).
I disagree that it is a good thing to have negatives and positives anonymous. That's how cliques sabotage and undermine freedom. The very lack of accountability this premotes only instills the will to be devious.
I, well, especially after seeing what I've seen recently, think that accountability (some sort of register for who gave positive and negative props) would actually make people be more responsible. After all, since the people can't hide behind anonymity, they have to stand behind their actions.
I'm so close to bringing up our current state of politics I'm about to puke.
But I won't.
Anyway, I say either get with full disclosure, or do away with the tracking tally of +/-. I'm not saying do away with giving props or a thumbs down. Someone may post about a certain run with beta that is completely wrong, and therefore a negation (many, preferable) has a place. Likewise to reports of good trips/conditions. Who wouldn't like to see support and thanks for good situations?!
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mattwave
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Posted: 07 Dec 2012 at 7:29am |
I see no reason for it. On another forum that has had it for 10 years, paraglidingforum.com it has done no good
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BIGWATER
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Posted: 07 Dec 2012 at 7:48am |
hey i just tryed some props and you can give yourslef props haha
Grinch just go back and give all your old posts a thumbs up and you will be all even
this whole thing seems like nothing but trouble and a waste of time
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irenen
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Posted: 07 Dec 2012 at 8:38am |
Yeah, I second that, the whole thing is ridiculous. Prop away.
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James
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Posted: 07 Dec 2012 at 12:09pm |
So people like it, don't like it, want full disclosure and don't think there should be disclosure.
Got it. No problems.... Unless I am in class 2 (neg peg bdog!)
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James
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Posted: 07 Dec 2012 at 12:21pm |
Oh and just an FYI, the two people that were putting in massive amounts of Negs on everyone have lost the privaledge since they did not stop, and their use of the tool has been purged from the central main frames cortex.
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STLboater
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Posted: 19 Dec 2012 at 1:21pm |
I like the idea, although I don't like seeing the negative props. Too negative. Maybe your rating could be your positive posts minus your negative posts? That way if you are a real asshole, it will still show.
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Blair
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Posted: 20 Dec 2012 at 9:08am |
I don't understand the props. Is it showing the props you give or the props you've received? Grinch has like 7 total. I tried giving him a prop and his numbers didn't change. I didn't pay attention to my number to see if it changed. Also, why can't you change your prop? I sometimes prop from my phone and will hit the wrong one with the little screen... Also, why does D4 have so many negative props?
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dave
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Posted: 20 Dec 2012 at 11:28pm |
I have actually never even looked at it. I have no idea how many I have, nor have the time to care .
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not-very-clever
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Posted: 21 Dec 2012 at 8:36am |
dave you ask for it bro with the "emergency green run" threads, no one likes that bull sh*t
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franzhorner
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Posted: 21 Dec 2012 at 11:13am |
I had no idea this was going on....I don't have a problem with it...thanks for all your work James...
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Blair
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Posted: 21 Dec 2012 at 1:19pm |
Originally posted by not-very-clever
dave you ask for it bro with the "emergency green run" threads, no one likes that bull sh*t
I find it premature for you to say "no one likes that (potty word)" because I liked when he said emergency green run. It was funny. I also think it was funny how you threw a big tantrum over his thread heading, and contine to bring it up...
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Posted: 22 Dec 2012 at 9:31am |
All my emergency greenruns have caused me to have injuries that have taken me out for the next week or so. But, it was worth it while the water was up. All you guys up north should get down here off of the Sky once in a while and hit it up.
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Logan
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Posted: 24 Dec 2012 at 3:39pm |
Originally posted by Blair
Originally posted by not-very-clever
dave you ask for it bro with the "emergency green run" threads, no one likes that bull sh*t
I find it premature for you to say "no one likes that (potty word)" because I liked when he said emergency green run. It was funny. I also think it was funny how you threw a big tantrum over his thread heading, and contine to bring it up...
How about his most recent waste of time thread, DON'T WAKE ME UP. It's pointless rantings like this that add up to all his negs. DAVE, THINK BEFORE YOU POST!
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dave
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Posted: 26 Dec 2012 at 10:47am |
You just received a neg prop....
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Logan
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Posted: 26 Dec 2012 at 6:05pm |
Originally posted by dave
You just received a neg prop....
That's cool Dave, if you felt that was needed more power to ya. It's nothing personal against ya I'm sure your a nice guy. Personally I find most of your posts rather annoying but that's just my opinion.
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Blair
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Posted: 27 Dec 2012 at 5:32am |
Originally posted by Logan
Originally posted by Blair
Originally posted by not-very-clever
dave you ask for it bro with the "emergency green run" threads, no one likes that bull sh*t
I find it premature for you to say "no one likes that (potty word)" because I liked when he said emergency green run. It was funny. I also think it was funny how you threw a big tantrum over his thread heading, and contine to bring it up... How about his most recent waste of time thread, DON'T WAKE ME UP. It's pointless rantings like this that add up to all his negs. DAVE, THINK BEFORE YOU POST!
I'm going to have to defend D4 again here. You see, ProfessorPaddle offers multiple categories for creating threads. D4 chose the correct categorie titled, "Chit Chat" for that particular post, which enables the typically bum kayaker to post whatever "Chit Chat" he/she/bum wishes. On top of that, if D4 could think, I'm sure he would do so, and before posting, however he is part retard and is incapable of doing so. By giving him negative props, you might as wellmake fun of a little downs syndrome girl.
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Logan
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Posted: 27 Dec 2012 at 5:58am |
Fair enough... perhaps we can add a thread category titled "CAUTION POTENTIAL WASTE OF TIME READ AT YOUR OWN RISK"
I feel this would allow Dave to spew all the verbal diarrhea he deems necessary and protect the rest of us from getting splattered with the over spray. Just a thought
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Blair
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Posted: 27 Dec 2012 at 6:04am |
Originally posted by Logan
Fair enough... perhaps we can add a thread category titled "CAUTION POTENTIAL WASTE OF TIME READ AT YOUR OWN RISK" I feel this would allow Dave to spew all the verbal diarrhea he deems necessary and protect the rest of us from getting splattered with the over spray. Just a thought
I'll do you one better. A category titled: "D4 - For Extreme Boredom!"
When can we get this going James?
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James
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Posted: 27 Dec 2012 at 7:42am |
Don't drag me into this. I gave you all a method to silently agree or disagree and all it has seemed to do is cause people to complain.
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not-very-clever
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Posted: 27 Dec 2012 at 9:02am |
dave, dont be bashful, go for as many negative props as you can. you are basically the modern day hugo!
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Posted: 27 Dec 2012 at 9:29am |
NVC - no Hugo was pretty much a truth speaker in creative and often abrasive ways. Dave is more of a nonsenser in silly and goofy ways. I miss Hugo but I love my davie!
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