Originally Posted by
CMK10
The only thing that's insulting in this thread is claiming the poll was gamed. You're accusing TalkBoard members of engaging in dishonest behavior over a poll to implement a "Like" button. Try to keep some perspective.
Why are you accusing members of accusing TalkBoard members of engaging in dishonest behavior?
Originally Posted by
tcook052
I'm less confident as I can see on some forums and threads a snarky reply to a new member earning a bunch of 'helpful' votes even though the post wasn't helpful at all but quite the opposite. Others may agree, for example, that new members should dig for rather than be spoon fed answers and so could use the tool as a sign of agreement with the snark rather than its intended purpose.
I'm not convinced this is actually something FT needs this far along the line regardless of what others sites do on the topic. Just MHO.
I've seen this in other forums as well. I've seen likes being given to people who have "yelled" at others or given snarky answers.