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TheNext44 · 05-12-2010, 11:29 PM

Not really sure what this new "Thanks" button is all about, but I'm not thrilled that on our info section on the left of each post it lists how many times we've been thanked.

Reminds me too much of my answering machine back in college that always had a bright blinking "0" on it. At least the "Thanks" count doesn't say outloud "You Have Zero Thanks" every time I post something.

paintmered · 05-13-2010, 12:02 AM

This has too much of a "rep points" part deux feel for me. I just hope it doesn't take on a life of its own.

And the box added to the bottom of each post when someone thanks a post takes up way too much real estate. Would it still serve a purpose if everything wasn't so public?

GIDP · 05-13-2010, 12:52 AM

I was going to thank you but I didnt want to cause any commotion.

reds44 · 05-13-2010, 05:06 AM

I think we need a sarcastic "THANKS" button too. It needs to be in all caps, for occasionals when something terribly obvious is said.

"Cueto pitched well on Tuesday."
"THANKS"

Boss-Hog · 05-13-2010, 06:55 AM

Below is a description of what it does.

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=165673

I added a poll to this thread to determine if we should keep it. It's very easy to remove if you guys vote that way. Let me know if you have any other questions.

RBA · 05-13-2010, 08:18 AM

What high paying desk jockey thought this up?

In reality, it's another reputation system and it is not necessary. If someone wants to say "thanks" they could PM that member or respond in that thread; we don't need a tote board.

nate · 05-13-2010, 08:29 AM

Only if we can have a "No Thanks" button to go with it!

Brutus · 05-13-2010, 08:47 AM

I think it's a neat little feature. It is a nice way to express appreciation for quality, informative or thought-provoking posts. I think it's a nice addition to the forums that doesn't take too much away from the appearance.

919191 · 05-13-2010, 09:00 AM

I think it's a nice feature, as long as noose really starts to care about it.

Mu union has a message board, and they tried the rep system for a while. One guy complained so much about getting neg rep that the admin gace him a rep score of positive 2 million.

Unassisted · 05-13-2010, 10:14 AM

IMO, it's a good tool for encouraging the kind of posts we want to see more of. I like it.

Eric_the_Red · 05-13-2010, 10:33 AM

I like it too. If you feel bad about not being thanked enough, maybe you should post more items worthy of recoginition. I don't see how it hurts to thank someone for their efforts. Seems like the kind of thing we could use more of these days.

Sea Ray · 05-13-2010, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unassisted

IMO, it's a good tool for encouraging the kind of posts we want to see more of. I like it.

It's another tool for butt kissin' :thumbdown

yab1112 · 05-13-2010, 11:05 AM

I'm not such a fan of it. IMHO, it gives off the feeling of competition and it just rubs me the wrong way. Was that the problem with the old rep system? (I wasn't around back then)

Don't get me wrong, I don't think there's anything wrong with a little appreciation for a good post. But I don't see anything wrong with doing it the way it was being done, namely - writing your own post saying "thanks."

In fact, that way probably encourages people to contribute more to the board. It often starts with something to the effect of "nice post, thanks for that" and then continues with their own thoughts on the matter.

Unassisted · 05-13-2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sea Ray

It's another tool for butt kissin' :thumbdown

What other method is there to encourage the kind of posts we want to see in the baseball forum that we can't post in? An attaboy PM is the only one I can think of. IMO, that would be "butt-kissin'" and more effort than 99% of us would be willing to expend.

Boss-Hog · 05-13-2010, 11:31 AM

Well, I guess the above posts made if clear that a Facebook style "Like" add-on wouldn't be welcomed in the Thanks system's place.

View Poll Results: Do you want the new "Thank You" add-on to remain?
Yes	20	24.69%
No	61	75.31%
Voters: 81. You may not vote on this poll

05-12-2010, 11:29 PM	#1
TheNext44 Socratic Gadfly Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,224	Thanks... But No Thanks Not really sure what this new "Thanks" button is all about, but I'm not thrilled that on our info section on the left of each post it lists how many times we've been thanked. Reminds me too much of my answering machine back in college that always had a bright blinking "0" on it. At least the "Thanks" count doesn't say outloud "You Have Zero Thanks" every time I post something. __________________ "Imagination is more important than knowledge." -- Albert Einstein

05-13-2010, 12:02 AM	#2
paintmered SERP Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,007	Re: Thanks... But No Thanks This has too much of a "rep points" part deux feel for me. I just hope it doesn't take on a life of its own. And the box added to the bottom of each post when someone thanks a post takes up way too much real estate. Would it still serve a purpose if everything wasn't so public? __________________ What if this wasn't a rhetorical question? All models are wrong. Some of them are useful. Last edited by paintmered; 05-13-2010 at 12:20 AM.

05-13-2010, 12:52 AM	#3
GIDP Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,419	Re: Thanks... But No Thanks I was going to thank you but I didnt want to cause any commotion.

05-13-2010, 05:06 AM	#4
reds44 #TheReturn Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 23,672	Re: Thanks... But No Thanks I think we need a sarcastic "THANKS" button too. It needs to be in all caps, for occasionals when something terribly obvious is said. "Cueto pitched well on Tuesday." "THANKS"

05-13-2010, 06:55 AM	#5
Boss-Hog Administrator Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 6,007	Re: Thanks... But No Thanks Below is a description of what it does. http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=165673 I added a poll to this thread to determine if we should keep it. It's very easy to remove if you guys vote that way. Let me know if you have any other questions.

05-13-2010, 08:18 AM	#6
RBA CELEBRATION TIME Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 13,939	Re: Thanks... But No Thanks What high paying desk jockey thought this up? In reality, it's another reputation system and it is not necessary. If someone wants to say "thanks" they could PM that member or respond in that thread; we don't need a tote board.

05-13-2010, 08:29 AM	#7
nate High five! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,776	Re: Thanks... But No Thanks Only if we can have a "No Thanks" button to go with it! __________________ "Bring on Rod Stupid!"

05-13-2010, 08:47 AM	#8
Brutus Et tu, Brutus? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 8,938	Re: Thanks... But No Thanks I think it's a neat little feature. It is a nice way to express appreciation for quality, informative or thought-provoking posts. I think it's a nice addition to the forums that doesn't take too much away from the appearance. __________________ "No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference." ~Tommy Lasorda

05-13-2010, 09:00 AM	#9
919191 Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: the corner bar Posts: 3,746	Re: Thanks... But No Thanks I think it's a nice feature, as long as noose really starts to care about it. Mu union has a message board, and they tried the rep system for a while. One guy complained so much about getting neg rep that the admin gace him a rep score of positive 2 million. __________________ I've been to dinner at Jimmy Buffet's house, and I've eaten it at a homeless shelter. And there's great joy and harrowing terror to be found in both places. -Todd Snider

05-13-2010, 10:14 AM	#10
Unassisted RZ Chamber of Commerce Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 13,227	Re: Thanks... But No Thanks IMO, it's a good tool for encouraging the kind of posts we want to see more of. I like it. __________________ /r/reds

05-13-2010, 10:33 AM	#11
Eric_the_Red Mr.Redlegs is my homeboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,171	Re: Thanks... But No Thanks I like it too. If you feel bad about not being thanked enough, maybe you should post more items worthy of recoginition. I don't see how it hurts to thank someone for their efforts. Seems like the kind of thing we could use more of these days.

05-13-2010, 11:05 AM	#13
yab1112 Test for fancy coffee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 402	Re: Thanks... But No Thanks I'm not such a fan of it. IMHO, it gives off the feeling of competition and it just rubs me the wrong way. Was that the problem with the old rep system? (I wasn't around back then) Don't get me wrong, I don't think there's anything wrong with a little appreciation for a good post. But I don't see anything wrong with doing it the way it was being done, namely - writing your own post saying "thanks." In fact, that way probably encourages people to contribute more to the board. It often starts with something to the effect of "nice post, thanks for that" and then continues with their own thoughts on the matter. __________________ My name is Cheesy Beef Burrito

05-13-2010, 11:31 AM	#15
Boss-Hog Administrator Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 6,007	Re: Thanks... But No Thanks Well, I guess the above posts made if clear that a Facebook style "Like" add-on wouldn't be welcomed in the Thanks system's place.

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