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This makes me wonder if people use the "rate thread" option that is on FT...?Originally Posted by Maluku_Flyer
Sounds like an option that almost nobody would use - even if they actually knew it existed.
While I know it's there, I'm not sure I've ever given a star rating to any FT threads.
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That's pretty much my take on the issue.Originally Posted by Maluku_Flyer
Sounds like an option that almost nobody would use - even if they actually knew it existed.
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As I understand it, the thread will not show any rating until several users rate it. In practice that never happens.Originally Posted by rwoman
This makes me wonder if people use the "rate thread" option that is on FT...?
In conjunction with any changes such as the one proposed by the OP I think TalkBoard should recommend removal of the current Thread Rating feature.
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Lots of us use it over on Slickdeals. I put several threads per week on Ignore. It's a very obvious button, right next to the pin ("sticky") icon.Originally Posted by Maluku_Flyer
Sounds like an option that almost nobody would use - even if they actually knew it existed.
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While I know it's there, I'm not sure I've ever given a star rating to any FT threads.
I have, but just once, I think. Just to see what effect my vote would have.Originally Posted by rwoman
This makes me wonder if people use the "rate thread" option that is on FT...?While I know it's there, I'm not sure I've ever given a star rating to any FT threads.
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How busy is that site compared to FT?Originally Posted by essxjay
Lots of us use it over on Slickdeals. I put several threads per week on Ignore. It's a very obvious button, right next to the pin ("sticky") icon.
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It's probably pretty busy. I think, though, that it's more for looking for deals so probably a comparison might be to the S.P.A.M. or Mileage Run forums in terms of content?Originally Posted by Maluku_Flyer
How busy is that site compared to FT?
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That's how I feel, I'd vote no on such a proposal as a I see it as a needless and virtually useless tool.Originally Posted by Maluku_Flyer
Sounds like an option that almost nobody would use - even if they actually knew it existed.
I would like to point out this post by Randy Petersen when a similar topic was brought up before.
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it's long been on our wish list and we came very close to installing as there was a "plug-in" for this sort of function for vBulletin. But as we moved closer to install, we found out that the "plug-in" was no longer supported for newer versions of vBulletin. For most of you, "plug-ins" was the older manner in which cool things could be added to vBulletin and they were developed by regular users of vBulletin (not the software company itself) and as such, you were really at the mercy that the developer would keep the plug-in up to date from bugs and that it would work with newer versions of the software. Anyway, a decision was made to not install a hack form this since it was not compliant to newer versions. We're hoping that when Internet Brands gets closer to installing the newer versions of vBulletin for FlyerTalk (we're several releases behind solely because FT is so large you want to be more than careful with anything new) that it will contain this feature. We think it could be of use for all members to help manage their experience.
It seems what I'm proposing garnered more support when it was labeled an Ignore button, but the concept is the same.it's long been on our wish list and we came very close to installing as there was a "plug-in" for this sort of function for vBulletin. But as we moved closer to install, we found out that the "plug-in" was no longer supported for newer versions of vBulletin. For most of you, "plug-ins" was the older manner in which cool things could be added to vBulletin and they were developed by regular users of vBulletin (not the software company itself) and as such, you were really at the mercy that the developer would keep the plug-in up to date from bugs and that it would work with newer versions of the software. Anyway, a decision was made to not install a hack form this since it was not compliant to newer versions. We're hoping that when Internet Brands gets closer to installing the newer versions of vBulletin for FlyerTalk (we're several releases behind solely because FT is so large you want to be more than careful with anything new) that it will contain this feature. We think it could be of use for all members to help manage their experience.
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Not everything is as it seems as very few members in that thread offered their support with more doing as we're doing now and simply talking about the concept. The linked thread does include a reply from IB about why it hasn't been installed and it's a good answer:Originally Posted by 18sas
It seems what I'm proposing garnered more support when it was labeled an Ignore button, but the concept is the same.
The main reason for not implimenting this is because it will slow down the forum.
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The main reason for not implimenting this is because it will slow down the forum.
Thank you for providing that info. Much appreciated.Originally Posted by tcook052
Not everything is as it seems as very few members in that thread offered their support with more doing as we're doing now and simply talking about the concept. The linked thread does include a reply from IB about why it hasn't been installed and it's a good answer:The main reason for not implimenting this is because it will slow down the forum.
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When I was on TalkBoard, I worked hard to maintain an open mind and be receptive to the fact that just because I didn't personally find something useful, others who perceived the world in a different manner might find value in it.Originally Posted by CMK10
That's how I feel, I'd vote no on such a proposal as a I see it as a needless and virtually useless tool.
FWIW, I definitely see the use of a feature like this. I'm in the middle as to whether I'd personally use it, but I think it's something that can add value to the FlyerTalk experience for a lot of people.
As for the feasibility of implementing it, I'll just refer everyone to nsx's excellent comments above.
People using it or not aside, it appears that IB isn't in favor of it because it will slow everything down. IB-Dick provides an example in the link tcook052 provided. That post was from a few years ago, so things might have changed. If they have, then it's something to possibly consider. If it hasn't, then it's a moot point.
Cheers.
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