ped Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Good discussions here - nice to see a good debate on the subject. I'm not sure I like it either, but it's still fun to try because we wanted to see what it looked like. ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1321263365' post='1436960'] Agreed. I thought BC was supposed to be a discussion forum not some sort of multiple-choice survey.[/quote] Replies typically follow the following response anyway: a ) agree b ) disagree (based on a set of assumptions that are either valid or invalid) c ) need more context d ) don't give a sh*t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 It looks like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1321204785' post='1436413'] Great, now someone has 'Negged' my post #5. [/quote] Yeah, that was me, sorry, just negging your neg to make it a positive. I've 'liked' some of your other posts so you're still ahead. Can we still be friends? I don't think anyone's going to take it very seriously going by the comments so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRatty Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1321263487' post='1436962'] Replies typically follow the following response anyway: a ) agree b ) disagree (based on a set of assumptions that are either valid or invalid) c ) need more context d ) don't give a sh*t [/quote] And I've learnt a lot from all types of reply, more than I could have learned from a number. Long live the written reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='MrRatty' timestamp='1321264639' post='1436973'] And I've learnt a lot from all types of reply, more than I could have learned from a number. Long live the written reply [/quote] I agree... I don't think many will use it as a substitute for a proper reply but I have just said I don't like the rep system so far. I think we'll open a poll so you can all vote at some point soon and let you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Emm not sure why this is needed is is a control thing and is there going to be a limit on a persons neg score so say if you got 100 negs then you get a warning , 200 suspended etc ? Is there a right of appeal ? just thinking out loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'd rather have the 'like' button than these here arrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I can't really see the point of the Negative button. It does not add anything to the forum and could put people off from posting. I know if I kept getting negative points for example posting about Alonso then I would soon think, sod this and stop posting. I don't think its a healthy way to keep a forum active. I think the Positive button is good move but I would just remove the Negative button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 There are a handful of quite aggressive and highly opinionated posters who form the basis of most of the controversial threads. I see this as a good way to express displeasure with their posts without getting dragged into an argument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='BB3000S' timestamp='1321265446' post='1436985'] I'd rather have the 'like' button than these here arrows. [/quote] Better colours could be picked actually. BC Orange for good BC black for bad Would blend in much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='paul h' timestamp='1321267698' post='1437012'] There are a handful of quite aggressive and highly opinionated posters who form the basis of most of the controversial threads. I see this as a good way to express displeasure with their posts without getting dragged into an argument. [/quote] I disagree with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1321204785' post='1436413'] Great, now someone has 'Negged' my post #5. Working well already this, don't you think? Not likely to have any effect on what people post or anything, is it? If it's going to be like evilBay's feedback system where one is in constant fear of being negged by idiots then I'm out. [/quote] This!!! So not only am I saying "+ a big one" - but I'm doing a ^ so as to balance up the -. Not only is it wide open to abuse & sometimes (as I've been often told) the mods aren't always around to read every post of every thread. It also appears to be an overall "dumbing down" of the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) [quote name='paul h' timestamp='1321267698' post='1437012'] I see this as a good way to express displeasure with their posts without getting dragged into an argument. [/quote] True. And for most of us a neg post would be cause for concern to a lesser or greater degree. We would pause and reflect. For a tiny but disproportionately destabilising minority, it might be a badge of honour. Let us ask ourselves this. Love his posts though I did, would tBBC have let a few hundred negs deter him? 'Like' is a good thing and enables members to express an uncontroversial approbation of a point or the way in which it is made. While 'Dislike' may have many other benefits it seems a problematically opaque platform upon which to base a forum self-policing policy. . Give me an old-fashioned Mod any day. They'd give you a clip round the ear and send you home to your mum. ([i]Wanders off singing: "Boiled Beeef and Carrots, doing the Lambeth Walk![/i] ) Edited November 14, 2011 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1321270910' post='1437065'] True. And for most of us a neg post would be cause for concern to a lesser or greater degree. For a tiny but disproportionately destabilising minority, it might be a badge of honour. Let us ask ourselves this. Love his posts though I did, would tBBC have let a few hundred negs deter him? 'Like' is a good thing and enables members to express an uncontroversial approbation of a point or the way in which it is made. But 'Dislike' seems a problematically opaque platform upon which to base a forum self-policing policy. Give me an old-fashioned Mod any day. They'd give you a clip round the ear and send you home to your mum. ([i]Wanders off singing: "Boiled Beeef and Carrots, doing the Lambeth Walk![/i] ) [/quote] Has anyone ever told you before that you might be a little mad in a totally healthy way? Edited November 14, 2011 by Linus27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1321271072' post='1437066'] Has anyone ever told you before that you might be a little mad in a totally healthy way? [/quote] I 'liked' this. Skank is the Anti-tBBC, isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Great - now my paranoia means that I have to comeback to check all my previous posts every 5 minutes just in case someone has added a neg vote - DAMN YOU !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1321271399' post='1437072'] Great - now my paranoia means that I have to comeback to check all my previous posts every 5 minutes just in case someone has added a neg vote - DAMN YOU !!! [/quote] HAHAHA I have already done that in the F1 2011 thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='bremen' timestamp='1321271293' post='1437070'] Skank is the Anti-tBBC, isn't he? [/quote] Not so much, considering The Great Man and I conducted a discreet but scorching 'affaire de coeur' for many years. You never forget your first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1321272817' post='1437096'] You never forget your first. [/quote] Wasn't that the catch-line for Guinness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1321271477' post='1437073'] HAHAHA I have already done that in the F1 2011 thread [/quote] Thankfully I think most of the regulars in the F1 thread will be able to resist negging out of pettiness. I'm not as hopeful for such a well balanced response outside of that thread though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='ped' timestamp='1321264788' post='1436975'] I agree... I don't think many will use it as a substitute for a proper reply but I have just said I don't like the rep system so far. I think we'll open a poll so you can all vote at some point soon and let you choose. [/quote] See? If you had a 'like' button I would have pressed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1321273507' post='1437110'] Thankfully I think most of the regulars in the F1 thread will be able to resist negging out of pettiness. I'm not as hopeful for such a well balanced response outside of that thread though. [/quote] Yes I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1321270666' post='1437061'] Not only is it wide open to abuse & sometimes (as I've been often told) the mods aren't always around to read every post of every thread. It also appears to be an overall "dumbing down" of the forum. [/quote] This. BC was one of the places I liked to visit to escape from the creepy, judgemental, mob-driven box-ticking culture that seems to be taking over the world. Now it is not. Also I note that Mods and Admin are still exempt from the system. Animal Farm, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1321273844' post='1437118'] Animal Farm, anyone?[/quote] Don't mind if I do, old chap. Not too much soda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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