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    #122
    GuanYin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,552 ✭✭✭✭GuanYin


    nesf wrote: »
    It's badly needed and don't have them carry over from day to day. Putting a price on them/making them more scarce might rein in the worst of the abuse.

    Meh, it all still sucks more than a pornstar in a gobstopper factory.


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    #123
    nesf
    Registered Users Posts: 27,645 ✭✭✭✭nesf


    PSI: Las Vegas wrote: »
    Meh, it all still sucks more than a pornstar in a gobstopper factory.

    Would you prefer rep or karma? At least a positive only system makes things less ugly.


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    #124
    copacetic
    Subscribers Posts: 16,575 ✭✭✭✭copacetic


    Boston wrote: »
    Oh yea, sure I'll remember for next time.

    Why are people thanking me. Its freaking me out more then a little.

    i tried to thank you to freak you out and i get a page access permissions error, so cult has saved you for today.


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    #125
    Jackz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭Jackz


    How bout nothing? Once you try put on reason on spending hours online . . . .


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    #126
    PHB
    Registered Users Posts: 20,617 ✭✭✭✭PHB


    It seems there is a clear divide between it being very very useful for some forums (like say the tech forums), but not useful in the slightest for other forums (like Afterhours).

    Could it just be enabled on a forum by forum basis?

    Also, moving it from the far right, go go go :)


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    #127
    GuanYin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,552 ✭✭✭✭GuanYin


    nesf wrote: »
    Would you prefer rep or karma? At least a positive only system makes things less ugly.

    I'd prefer nothing.

    We got along fine without it and it doesn't actually add anything to the site.

    We will all still make up our minds on user reputations and all this might do is allow certain users to build up some sort of underserved reputation through boards nepotism.


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    #128
    copacetic
    Subscribers Posts: 16,575 ✭✭✭✭copacetic


    PSI: Las Vegas wrote: »
    Meh, it all still sucks more than a pornstar in a gobstopper factory.

    so not at all? why would a pornstar be sucking in gobstopper factory, maybe they don't like them? shouldn't it be sucking more than a pornstar in gonzo facials III?


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    #129
    nesf
    Registered Users Posts: 27,645 ✭✭✭✭nesf


    PSI: Las Vegas wrote: »
    I'd prefer nothing.

    We got along fine without it and it doesn't actually add anything to the site.

    We will all still make up our minds on user reputations and all this might do is allow certain users to build up some sort of underserved reputation through boards nepotism.

    I think it's harmless really. Anyone who actually gets bothers by the number or lack of thanks they get needs to get out more.


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    #130
    GuanYin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,552 ✭✭✭✭GuanYin


    copacetic wrote: »
    so not at all? why would a pornstar be sucking in gobstopper factory, maybe they don't like them? shouldn't it be sucking more than a pornstar in gonzo facials III?

    I'm resisting the temptation to google that.
    nesf wrote:
    I think it's harmless really. Anyone who actually gets bothers by the number or lack of thanks they get needs to get out more.
    Oh I was just discussing the possible arguements about it.

    My point of view is that it is ugly and annoying when browsin threads.

    Also, the button is in a bad place.

    Adding things with no function for the sake of it is stupid.


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    #131
    leninbenjamin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,983 ✭✭✭leninbenjamin


    PHB wrote: »
    It seems there is a clear divide between it being very very useful for some forums (like say the tech forums), but not useful in the slightest for other forums (like Afterhours).

    Could it just be enabled on a forum by forum basis?

    I second this suggestion.


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    #132
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users Posts: 13,983 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    PSI: Las Vegas wrote: »
    My point of view is that it is ugly and annoying when browsin threads.

    Agreed
    PSI: Las Vegas wrote: »
    Also, the button is in a bad place.

    A point for discussion.
    PSI: Las Vegas wrote: »
    Adding things with no function for the sake of it is stupid.

    It has a function, it rewards helpful posters in forums. Problem is, most of the helpful posters were there without the need for a reward system.

    So why was it implemented?


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    #133
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    some posters have who thanked them in this thread, some dont, but still have a thanks tally, how do you show who had thanked you, or does it only display in the thread where the thanks was given


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    #134
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users Posts: 13,983 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    irish-stew wrote: »
    some posters have who thanked them in this thread, some dont, but still have a thanks tally, how do you show who had thanked you, or does it only display in the thread where the thanks was given

    You can see all your posts thanked by somebody and all posts you thanked in your user profile.


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    #135
    nesf
    Registered Users Posts: 27,645 ✭✭✭✭nesf


    PSI: Las Vegas wrote: »
    I'm resisting the temptation to google that.

    Oh I was just discussing the possible arguements about it.

    My point of view is that it is ugly and annoying when browsin threads.

    Also, the button is in a bad place.

    Adding things with no function for the sake of it is stupid.

    If it's limited to just the tech forums/whatever, it mightn't be so bad and it'd serve some kind of usage. It might encourage some people to be more helpful with their replies or something.


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    #136
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    Cuddlesworth wrote: »
    You can see all your posts thanked by somebody and all posts you thanked in your user profile.

    thanks

    :D


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    #137
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Maybe the word "thanks" should be replaced with "Agree" or similar.


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    #138
    ztoical
    Registered Users Posts: 4,788 ✭✭✭ztoical


    I'm not getting the whole thanks thing - is meant to be like going + 1 to a post?


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    #139
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users Posts: 13,983 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    ztoical wrote: »
    I'm not getting the whole thanks thing - is meant to be like going + 1 to a post?

    Nope, its more of a reward for helpful posters. For example, people in the tech forums spend there entire time helping out query's and problems. So if this system worked well they would achieve much higher thanks ratings then anybody else. But in discussion forums and argumentative forums(AH) I can see the system merely being a degrading form of online popularity contests.


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    #140
    javaboy
    Registered Users Posts: 15,094 ✭✭✭✭javaboy


    When you thank someone, you're thanking everyone they've ever thanked. Disgusting.


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    #141
    Zillah
    Registered Users Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    Change confuses and upsets me. Especially largely useless changes that put an annoying little bar under posts.

    Hopefully the initial splurge of click happy people will wear off.


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    #142
    Agamemnon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭Agamemnon


    My hands are now covered in thankstains.


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    #143
    Bob the Builder
    Registered Users Posts: 2,919 ✭✭✭Bob the Builder


    Agamemnon wrote: »
    My hands are now covered in thankstains.
    well your a wankstain.


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    #144
    Thrill
    Registered Users Posts: 5,485 ✭✭✭Thrill


    When you are thanked and the name of the thankee appears under your posts, wouldnt it be better if you could click on the names and it took you to the post the person was thanked for instead of their profile?

    If it were possible to do this then i think this would better. If we then saw a load of thanks under someones name we could immiadiatly see what words of wisdom prompted all the gratitude.


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    #145
    Agamemnon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭Agamemnon


    nevf wrote:
    well your a wankstain.
    Why thank you, nevf, ol' pal. I just thanked all over your post.


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    #146
    Hennessy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 96 ✭✭Hennessy


    Thrill wrote: »
    I gave you another "Thanks" to play around with so you can double check your findings.

    Don't thank me for it, it was my pleasure. :)


    Helped :)

    CuLT wrote: »

    Seems to be working as intended, could you elaborate?

    Works now. Didn't prior to my post.

    :pac:


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    #147
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,479 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Is there any way to check who thanked you and what you were thanked for??


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    #148
    Peared
    Registered Users Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Peared


    I am too lazy to read all the previous pages (I hate when people say this at the start of a post) But anyhoo..

    popularity contest, no?

    People be feeling inadequate round these parts soon methinks.


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    #149
    Doctor DooM
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,868 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    Peared wrote: »
    I am too lazy to read all the previous pages (I hate when people say this at the start of a post) But anyhoo..

    popularity contest, no?

    People be feeling inadequate round these parts soon methinks.

    You really think people will care that much?


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    #150
    GhostInTheRuins
    Registered Users Posts: 5,962 ✭✭✭GhostInTheRuins


    jonny24ie wrote: »
    Is there any way to check who thanked you and what you were thanked for??

    Yeah just view your profile and click the "Find all thanked posts by jonny24ie" button


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    #151
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,061 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    jonny24ie wrote: »
    Is there any way to check who thanked you and what you were thanked for??
    Quick links (located at the top of the page)> My Profile. Just below the "find all posts by this user" you'll see two options "Find all thanked post by " and "Find all posts thanked by ".


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