Originally posted by Red NightWhy would anyone rec their friends, just because they are 'friends'? That's idiotic, only a moron would do that, surely?
Although I agree with a lot of what you say here.
They will always be abused and will never have meaning.
Two problems with negative recs.
1. Users will shower them on their enemies just as they now shower wrecks on their friends.
2. Users will covet them as much as positive wrecks. Put up a negative wreck counter and watch people scrambling to have the most and bragging about their accomplishment.
I rec the post, not the 'man'.
Originally posted by darvlayThis is a great idea. Let's make recs transparent.
Your understanding is very different from others' understandings. If a recommendation is truly a recommendation then it should not be anonymous. I certainly wouldn't want to read anything recommended by users like epicfailure or red night so why would those recommendations mean anything to me?
Originally posted by greenpawn34I like the idea in theory, but in practice PFC will neg all TSM post, TSM will neg all PFC posts, IVV will neg all Metallica posts, Metallica will recycle members in order to neg IVV posts etc
Pocket King, on another thread has suggested a method where
it should be possible for a thread reader to post a 'disagree' rec.
as well as an 'agree' rec.
If you see something you do not agree with you can counter-rec it.
At the moment all you can do is appear in the same thread and make
a comment. Then the arguments and the name calling starts ...[text shortened]... ld be a way of saying you disagree with a post without
getting embroiled in a free for all.
I've seen the idea work to good effect on other forums/upload contribution sites etc
Originally posted by CrowleyClearly. I'll let you do the research this time. Review the last 100 posts of the following members, to see if they mention T.S.M. or any of it's members
Do you seriously think we (PFC) care that much?
Korch
Palynka
rbmorris
Phlabibit
cheshirecatstevens
Crowley
catfoodtim
it would suggest that at least, these members care enough
Originally posted by darvlayI agree completely. In one other forum that I participate in, there are positive and negative recs and you are welcomed to leave a comment justifying why you gave it. People can see why and by whom the post was recced.
Your understanding is very different from others' understandings. If a recommendation is truly a recommendation then it should not be anonymous. I certainly wouldn't want to read anything recommended by users like epicfailure or red night so why would those recommendations mean anything to me?
All in all, it functions quite well.
Transparency Edit: Rec'd!
Originally posted by rogueboyKorch and that cat guy only joined this week - or maybe last week.
Clearly. I'll let you do the research this time. Review the last 100 posts of the following members, to see if they mention T.S.M. or any of it's members
Korch
Palynka
rbmorris
Phlabibit
cheshirecatstevens
Crowley
catfoodtim
it would suggest that at least, these members care enough
I can promise you, if we go through those posts we will see an equal amount of replies and references to non-TSM members bby PFC members.
Also, never forget the torrent of crap Red Night posts when he 'surfaces' and no PFC member will allow idiotic or hypocritical BS to just pass under the radar.
So, the only reason TSM will feature now is because Red Night decided to foul up the place with his hypocrisy and double standards again.
Originally posted by darvlayHey, keep the cat in the bag dude....
A negative rec is not a bad idea, you see many forums and message boards with the whole thumbs up/thumbs down, agree/disagree options. It certainly has more of a function in the debates and spirituality forum where actual discussions take place not just inane chattering (don't get me wrong, I enjoy inane chattering).
Of course you people do realize that ...[text shortened]... he idea because he's just dying to collect all those negative recs for his trophy room, right?
Originally posted by Red NightAre you suggesting we should have the anti-recs split into clan anti-recs vs non-clan anti recs.....?
They will always be abused and will never have meaning.
Two problems with negative recs.
1. Users will shower them on their enemies just as they now shower wrecks on their friends.
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