Originally Posted by
anabolism
I'd feel the same way about a 'like' mechanism, but I think a 'helpful' mechanism is sufficiently different (if implemented correctly) that I'd want to participate and more importantly, have the option to view long threads with only the most helpful posts shown. I wonder if the FTers you were chatting with would feel the same about a post rating system as opposed to a poster reputation system?
Doubt it based on my conversation with them. Plus I don't think the system does what you would like it to do, ie, view long threads with only the most helpful posts shown. Also, someone can post good information but if by chance it doesn't get a bunch of likes/helpfuls you would end up not viewing that post even if the information was good.
BTW - I was on a hotel chain's BB today & in one thread, someone asked the company rep for information. They checked, came back - and posted wrong info that the company's own T&Cs refuted. Yet the post got lots of likes & that's helpful comments
Cheers.