Post Ratings

[GrandOldTeam]

As discussed here, we've today started trialling a new post rate system.

Previously members could 'Like' a post. Now, they can 'Like' or 'Dislike' ('KOF') a post. Those who have been posting for a while will remember it being similar to the rep system, but without the ability to comment.

The developers reckon it;

• Increases daily posts.
• Improves signal to noise ratio; less short/unnecessary posts
• Improves quality of posts (posters want to avoid negative ratings)
• Makes lurkers useful for something and gives them a means of interaction

And, it can help self moderate - there's a setting that allows 'x' amount of dislikes to place a post in a moderation queue.

We'll be tweaking the system over the next week or two to see if it can work. Be mindful that if we notice people taking the piss with it (targeting members etc) then we'll revoke access and it'll be a mark in the against category for the feature...

 

[Bungle]

Can I move in?

I'd be fairly disappointed if you weren't already elbow deep.

 

[Donald Twain]

Don't play the ref Donny.

What do you mean ?

 

[Ernie]

I'd be fairly disappointed if you weren't already elbow deep.

I meant with you sweet cheeks

 

[Elong]

What do you mean ?

English not your first language?

 

[Bungle]

I meant with you sweet cheeks

No

 

[Donald Twain]

English not your first language?

Still no idea what you mean !

 

[Elong]

Still no idea what you mean !

Yes you do.

 

[Woolly Blue]

I'm afraid many of you have broken the golden rule.

Moan about being negged, get negged ten times as much. Shame.

There's a school of thought in the world that posters who moan about getting negged are fully aware that they'll just get negged even more.

This then gives them something else to moan about, which allows them to attract attention to themselves. They know all the attention ends up taking up moderators time and they hope that the system will then be shelved.

It is only a school of thought though, and I make no judgement on it's accuracy ...

 

[Boss_Blue]

Still no idea what you mean !

Doyouthinkhesaurus?

 

[Donald Twain]

Yes you do.

I don't , please elaborate .

 

[BlueLlama]

I don't , please elaborate .

Stick to your little jigs DT

 

[Donald Twain]

There's a school of thought in the world that posters who moan about getting negged are fully aware that they'll just get negged even more.

This then gives them something else to moan about, which allows them to attract attention to themselves. They know all the attention ends up taking up moderators time and they hope that the system will then be shelved.

It is only a school of thought though, and I make no judgement on it's accuracy ...

Lol nice mental gymnastics there!

 

[Bungle]

There's a school of thought in the world that posters who moan about getting negged are fully aware that they'll just get negged even more.

This then gives them something else to moan about, which allows them to attract attention to themselves. They know all the attention ends up taking up moderators time and they hope that the system will then be shelved.

It is only a school of thought though, and I make no judgement on it's accuracy ...

Shut up.

 

[Elong]

I don't , please elaborate .

'Playing The Ref'
Attempting to moderate the forum by stating what should, and shouldn't be discussed or attempts to get another user banned by posting things such as "abuse! ban him!" is totally unacceptable, and will not be tolerated on this forum. This is basically the internet equivalent of a footballer waving the imaginary yellow card at a referee, and is completely unhelpful. If you see a post that you believe is in violation of the forum's Rules and Guidelines or Terms of Service, it would be highly appreciated if you could use the "Report to Moderator" function to bring it to our attention.

 

[Woolly Blue]

Shut up.

Is the correct response.