Do you use the Thanks system on here?

Fionn MacCool

Have to say I use it almost exclusively in a sarcastic manner, to Thank people who have entirely missed the point of a post, or launched on tirades against me or whatnot. They generally make me chuckle anyway.

The odd time I'll use it on a funny post, because quoting an entire message just to put 'lolz' makes you look like a tard.

Anyone else notice when a mod wades into a thread to mouth off about being a mod, they tend to get a **** load of Thanks? Cringe worthy.

phasers

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

Have to say I use it almost exclusively in a sarcastic manner, to Thank people who have entirely missed the point of a post, or launched on tirades against me or whatnot. They generally make me chuckle anyway.

The odd time I'll use it on a funny post, because quoting an entire message just to put 'lolz' makes you look like a tard.

Anyone else notice when a mod wades into a thread to mouth off about being a mod, they tend to get a **** load of Thanks? Cringe worthy.

lolz

Miguel_Sanchez

Is this just a veiled attempt to complain about mods again?

I realise that coming from a Mod that may seem a bit sarky but nobody ever gives out about me cause I'm great.

Sea Sharp

Yes.
I'm a bit of a whore actually.

Snakeblood

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

Have to say I use it almost exclusively in a sarcastic manner, to Thank people who have entirely missed the point of a post, or launched on tirades against me or whatnot. They generally make me chuckle anyway.

The odd time I'll use it on a funny post, because quoting an entire message just to put 'lolz' makes you look like a tard.

Anyone else notice when a mod wades into a thread to mouth off about being a mod, they tend to get a **** load of Thanks? Cringe worthy.

I thank people if they say something I agree with, or is funny, or if they make a good point. I'm a fearless arbiter.

I wish I could thank myself because I generally manage to hit all three marks.

Degag

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

Have to say I use it almost exclusively in a sarcastic manner, to Thank people who have entirely missed the point of a post, or launched on tirades against me or whatnot. They generally make me chuckle anyway.

The odd time I'll use it on a funny post, because quoting an entire message just to put 'lolz' makes you look like a tard.

Anyone else notice when a mod wades into a thread to mouth off about being a mod, they tend to get a **** load of Thanks? Cringe worthy.

Yup, me too.

Hande hoche!

Yep far too much.

hondasam

Jeff_Lebowski wrote: »

Is this just a veiled attempt to complain about mods again?

I realise that coming from a Mod that may seem a bit sarky but nobody ever gives out about me cause I'm great.

self praise is no praise

AnonoBoy

There's a thanks system?













Aha aha aha ha ha!

I'm a f*cking pain in the arse.

Miguel_Sanchez

hondasam wrote: »

self praise is no praise

In fact I think I should get both the parachutes, in case one of them doesn't work.

Fionn MacCool

Jeff_Lebowski wrote: »

Is this just a veiled attempt to complain about mods again?

I realise that coming from a Mod that may seem a bit sarky but nobody ever gives out about me cause I'm great.

No not really, haven't had any issues with them for a while. But it's just funny the way when you're arguing with a user and a mod steps in to say blah blah ban blah lock blah blah, sometimes the other user with Thank his post. And mod posts in general are more likely to get Thanked. Surely you, as a mod, laugh at this brown nosing?

Mint Sauce

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

Have to say I use it almost exclusively in a sarcastic manner, to Thank people who have entirely missed the point of a post, or launched on tirades against me or whatnot. They generally make me chuckle anyway.

The odd time I'll use it on a funny post, because quoting an entire message just to put 'lolz' makes you look like a tard.

Anyone else notice when a mod wades into a thread to mouth off about being a mod, they tend to get a **** load of Thanks? Cringe worthy.

Never tried that one before. Cant see have ever seen it before either unless they are in agreement with the mods decisions.




Waits thanks to flood in

Micky Dolenz

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

No not really, haven't had any issues with them for a while. But it's just funny the way when you're arguing with a user and a mod steps in to say blah blah ban blah lock blah blah, sometimes the other user with Thank his post. And mod posts in general are more likely to get Thanked. Surely you, as a mod, laugh at this brown nosing?

Wonder how many thanks I will get for closing this. *ponders*

Snakeblood

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

No not really, haven't had any issues with them for a while. But it's just funny the way when you're arguing with a user and a mod steps in to say blah blah ban blah lock blah blah, sometimes the other user with Thank his post. And mod posts in general are more likely to get Thanked. Surely you, as a mod, laugh at this brown nosing?

Sometimes you look at a thread that's thrashing about like a wounded animal with two people bickering pointlessly, or going on about the arabs\jews\poor\rich and if a mod stops it, it's like he leaned over, whispered softly into the threads ear and suddenly, violently snapped its neck. I thank for the mercy killing.

Miguel_Sanchez

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

No not really, haven't had any issues with them for a while. But it's just funny the way when you're arguing with a user and a mod steps in to say blah blah ban blah lock blah blah, sometimes the other user with Thank his post. And mod posts in general are more likely to get Thanked. Surely you, as a mod, laugh at this brown nosing?

My forums are quiet and well behaved so I don't really have to step in much.

Except when people post sh*t about Snow Patrol. :mad:

Micky Dolenz

Jeff_Lebowski wrote: »

My forums are quiet and well behaved so I don't really have to step in much.

Except when people post sh*t about Snow Patrol. :mad:

Snow Patrol, they are the guys who's songs all sound the same, right? :P

hondasam

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Wonder how many thanks I will get for closing this. *ponders*

stop pondering it does not suit you

Kerikosan

I do

Fionn MacCool

Snakeblood wrote: »

Sometimes you look at a thread that's thrashing about like a wounded animal with two people bickering pointlessly, or going on about the arabs\jews\poor\rich and if a mod stops it, it's like he leaned over, whispered softly into the threads ear and suddenly, violently snapped its neck. I thank for the mercy killing.

I'm not on about other people Thanking it, I just mean if X is arguing with Y and a mod steps in, Y Thanks the post because he knows they're both 'in the bad books' and thinks it was help. I've noticed a few users in particular always doing it.

hondasam

Jeff_Lebowski wrote: »

In fact I think I should get both the parachutes, in case one of them doesn't work.

you are brilliant, I have moved you to the top of my list of fav mod,

Snakeblood

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

I'm not on about other people Thanking it, I just mean if X is arguing with Y and a mod steps in, Y Thanks the post because he knows they're both 'in the bad books' and thinks it was help. I've noticed a few users in particular always doing it.

That's a bit weird alright.

orestes

I think I'll thank every third post in this thread

Micky Dolenz

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

I'm not on about other people Thanking it, I just mean if X is arguing with Y and a mod steps in, Y Thanks the post because he knows they're both 'in the bad books' and thinks it was help. I've noticed a few users in particular always doing it.

*Brings out doll*

Now, point to where the bad mod touched you.

flyton5

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

*Brings out doll*

Now, point to where the bad mod touched you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfOnrcBhjZA

Orando Broom

I thank mods post-ironically. FYI.

Kimono-Girl

i only thank posts that a: make me laugh out loud,
and b: that i agree with or that say what i would have said.

ejmaztec

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

No not really, haven't had any issues with them for a while. But it's just funny the way when you're arguing with a user and a mod steps in to say blah blah ban blah lock blah blah, sometimes the other user with Thank his post. And mod posts in general are more likely to get Thanked. Surely you, as a mod, laugh at this brown nosing?

That's because there isn't an arse-licking button.

hondasam

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

*Brings out doll*

Now, point to where the bad mod touched you.

really micky that is a loaded question

kippy

A "no thanks" system would be far more popular.
Give some one a "no thanks" when you disagree with their view.

The place would be a warzone within minutes.

Carl Sagan

Yes I use the thanks system. I generally thank posts that interesting, informative or funny. In threads like You Laugh You Lose, it's good for skimming past the **** posts.

chucken1

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

I'm not on about other people Thanking it, I just mean if X is arguing with Y and a mod steps in, Y Thanks the post because he knows they're both 'in the bad books' and thinks it was help. I've noticed a few users in particular always doing it.

I've a theory that its all a big conspiracy between X Y and R...They're saving up all their thanks and pooling them together to get free cheese in tesco!

Fionn MacCool

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

*Brings out doll*

Now, point to where the bad mod touched you.

No you've misunderstood again. Were you made mod to meet a government quota or something?

Micky Dolenz

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

No you've misunderstood again. Were you made mod to meet a government quota or something?

Damn, they are on to me.

TheZohanS

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

I'm not on about other people Thanking it, I just mean if X is arguing with Y and a mod steps in, Y Thanks the post because he knows they're both 'in the bad books' and thinks it was help. I've noticed a few users in particular always doing it.

I think you've missed the point on that score.

Mod steps in and warns X&Y, posters generally thank the mods post to show that they accept the warning or point that the mod has just made. I wouldn't call it brown-nosing.

Super-Rush

Have you ever noticed how many people get so worked up over the fucking thanks system? I mean really, go outside and get some fresh air and worry about something important. Its getting sad at this stage.

Orando Broom

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Snow Patrol, they are the guys who's songs all sound the same, right? :P

Parfact Ayes.

TeddyTedson

I use the thanks button to thank people off when I think of it. Sometimes I just use it to show that I've seen someones post if they've replied to a post I made and stuff like that. Sometimes I completely forget about it though so don't get pissed off with me if I don't thank someones post, this website is enough work as it is. I wish I never posted on the Dome, it's really time consuming to reply to everyone.

UnknownSpecies

It's grand for when you're skimming through a thread, it's easier to see which posts are usually better!

chin_grin

There's a thanks button?

hondasam

TeddyTedson wrote: »

I use the thanks button to thank people off when I think of it. Sometimes I just use it to show that I've seen someones post if they've replied to a post I made and stuff like that. Sometimes I completely forget about it though so don't get pissed off with me if I don't thank someones post, this website is enough work as it is. I wish I never posted on the Dome, it's really time consuming to reply to everyone.

To complicated for you :pac:

Orando Broom

Do people just thank the hot posters?

Fionn MacCool

It doesn't actually mean anything though does it? Like there's no record kept of how many Thanks you've got or anything?

I ask because I was warned/banned or something before for "looking for Thanks in threads", which baffled me a bit as I didn't think they counted for anything.

pow wow

Tempted to do a thanks-encouraging 'mod' post but this ain't my forum. Kinda disappointed* now












*sympathy thanks?

TeddyTedson

hondasam wrote: »

To complicated for you :pac:

huh Maybe they should do away with the Thanks button, was it made to stop people replying saying "+1"?
I ought to grammar Nazi your ass :P

Ruu_Old

I use the rep system still. You just have to enable it in your UserCP.

hondasam

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

It doesn't actually mean anything though does it? Like there's no record kept of how many Thanks you've got or anything?

I ask because I was warned/banned or something before for "looking for Thanks in threads", which baffled me a bit as I didn't think they counted for anything.

people thank the posters the interact with all the time. maybe stop the mods from getting thanks would be a good idea.

No thanks button would be good but then it would be a competition between thanks and no thanks.

failing all that just forget about it and post away and ignore it.

Dudess

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

Anyone else notice when a mod wades into a thread to mouth off about being a mod, they tend to get a **** load of Thanks? Cringe worthy.

No. I notice people saying it happens a lot all right but it seems moreso to be all in their head. When it does happen, perhaps it's because there's something to the post in question with which they agree, rather than a case of brown-nosing?

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

It doesn't actually mean anything though does it? Like there's no record kept of how many Thanks you've got or anything?

Why should it mean something or have a record (there actually is a record)? It's a system of expressing appreciation for a post which looks tidier than reams of "Brilliant post", "+1", ":D" etc.

The way it's so forensically analysed and a cause of such anger/paranoia is funny.

Ardennes1944

thanked alot of mods comments just to annoy the ol op

hondasam

TeddyTedson wrote: »

huh Maybe they should do away with the Thanks button, was it made to stop people replying saying "+1"?
I ought to grammar Nazi your ass :P

I Will Thank You to stay well away from my ass

TeddyTedson

hondasam wrote: »

I Will Thank You can stay well away from my ass

Not a chance, I'm getting closer by the minute. Brace yourself!

TeddyTedson

Ruu wrote: »

I use the rep system still. You just have to enable it in your UserCP.

What is this Rep system you speak of.
Also, how would anyone know if a poster died? There should be something put in place for such an event..?