Thanks...and No Thanks

ianhobo

The "Thanks" option is a good idea, and I think generally valuable,

But I think boards would benefit from an equally balancing "No Thanks" or negative rating system. So many times now I read where someone has posted generally accepted ridiculous statements which completely detract from what ever discussion is taking place. Often times its people with only a few posts to their name, but their little statements can have big imacts, particularly in forums like PI.

In general though I think it would be a good idea as it would allow other members to express their disapproval of a statement, as well as allowing them to approve and say thanks to genuinely helpful posts and members. It may also help "repeat offenders" form ruining things, while adding weight and authority to the response of someone who is regularly thanked for quality thought out posts.

What do people think?

aidan_walsh

I think its already been stated several times that there is not going to be a "No Thanks" button or anything like it.

Sherifu

I think you have to be careful of it being abused in discussions which I sometimes see with the thanks system as it is now. You agree with me so I thank you, you don't agree with me so i'll give you a no thanks.

The only time thanks should be used in discussions imo is if someone makes an informative or well thought out post. Equally if there was a no thanks it should be used if someone states something clearly untrue or inaccurate. Not to be used just because you don't like a poster or their opinions.

I just ignore untrue or inaccurate posts. You will inevitably have people correcting them anyway so I don't think a no thanks is needed.

/edit Didn't see aidan_walsh's post till after I posted. Good enough for me.