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I have only sent a couple of PMs to one member on this issue, and that was only to gain a better understanding of his or her point of view. Nobody has PM'ed me either. I don't know why anyone would lobby on a such a minor matter. It's not something crucial like post count.
Didn't point fingers at you nsx.
Any FT member (or TB member) could send out PMs.
Obviously this isn't a minor matter. If anything it's
more important than post count because it directly impacts FTers viewing & use of FT.
Originally Posted by
Kiwi Flyer
If an upvote (or whatever) is taken by FTers as an indicator of quality or usefulness, there needs to be some mechanism to deal with incorrect or dated info.
Agree. It's one of the weaknesses of the current system. One that can be solved as it currently is, but w/ the helpful button makes it more difficult.
Originally Posted by
ozstamps
If such a juvenile system is adopted,[B] there MUST be an option for any members bored with such irrelevant sideshows to turn it OFF from Day #1
This, to me, is one of the most critical items that
must be implemented should this move forward. Just like FTers can turn on/off signatures & put someone on ignore, they must have the ability to turn off the like/helpful function. There is no reason those that don't want their views cluttered or see like/helpfuls given to incorrect info or those who could give two patooties about whether their own or someone else's posts got likes should have to view them.
Originally Posted by
jackal
1. Also, I think the deliberate non-inclusion of a "dislike" or "unhelpful" button will limit the harmful effects of any gaming that may go on. I don't understand the (fortunately few) people who have advocated for the inclusion of such in this thread.
2. The new system as it's being proposed only has the ability to leave positive feedback on a specific post. If post ratings are applied to posts only and not to members, and if the worst thing that can happen is that someone's post does not get voted up, then I really fail to see how such scandalous behavior can possibly ensue.
1. Well, if helpful is so helpful & won't be gamed as you, nsx & others assure those of us who have the concern that it could be, then by that same argument a nonhelpful won't be gamed either. You can't have it both ways
FWIW - I don't think there's enough support & I'm not wildly behind the idea. I just want to point out the fallacy of the argument.
2. Actually that's not how the system as it's being proposed. It may be because of input on this thread, but it's not necessarily there yet. And there's no word by IB on whether they can separate it/make it to posts & not attached to members. Heck, the recently concluded trial shows that it
does attach to members.
Originally Posted by
CaroFos
I think a 'like' button is the perfect way to make a contribution to the board and how appreciation for those who have taken the trouble to post, without having to elongate the thread unecessarily. It would allow those who rarely comment to take a more active participation in the board if they wish ....
I'm not sure just clicking on a button that says helpful or like is "actively participating on the board". If anything it might decrease the number of comments, including those that provide more info. As someone said on the BA thread, before he would comment/provide more info. Now he just has to click a button & all is done, no additional info given.
Cheers.