Talk of The Villages Florida - I don’t know what that “thanks” thing is, but I don’t like it

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Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 1681924)

Upper right of the page just below the advertisements is a pull down menu..

I see a way to rate the thread, but not an individual post. Can you be more specific.

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1681940)

I see a way to rate the thread, but not an individual post. Can you be more specific.

She was inquiring about rating a thread. As of now I don't think the post rating function is active.

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I don't see any "opportunity to rate threads" anywhere Bucco. Show us.

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Unnecessary addition.
Only one in favor...a newcomer.

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1681950)

Unnecessary addition.
Only one in favor...a newcomer.

Only one, so far, even showing this ridiculous feature being used (however it's done).

NOT a newcomer.

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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1681941)

YEP! :thumbup:

"Pathetic popularity contest"...sums it up perfectly!

What's next, keeping a running total up there in your heading...of how many people you've 'friended?' :oops:

Hey, Cold, I have been around here so darned long that I remember when that “friend” thing started. I had no idea what that was either. That was years ago.

I thought it was odd, but if someone sent me a “friend” request, I just went ahead and accepted it because it seemed rude not to, but I never sent out a “friend” request. Not because I am not a nice lady, but because it made no sense to me. But that’s just me.

And — now, to you, Jazuela, soooooo, you think I am stuck in the 1970s. Oh, how I wish. Damn, those were good days. I was pretty cute and drove a Triumph GT6. (I bet you have never seen one of those. Sure was fun to drive.) But now I drive a sedate Honda and am not nearly as cute. (sigh) Oh, well.

Anyway, Jaz, I usually really like your posts and think you are smart and have a hellava vocabulary. You know your way around words. But, I completely disagree with the post you wrote above. Playing the age card was a cheap shot. You are better than that.

We have gone along fine here for quite a while, able to express our “feelings” in actual words instead of lazy little upticks.

I predict this back-patting idea will turn into a pukefest, at best, or a manipulative, control freak fiesta, at worst.

But maybe if this thing is a go, it will FINALLY make me stop looking.

Sincerely,
Boomerosaurus

All I see is a rating system for threads...not individual posts or a poster. Am I missing something?

Let’s all BOYCOTT it.

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Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1681957)

This is a rating system for threads, right? Not the posters.

There has always been a rating system for threads. It now looks like they're gearing up for a rating system of individual posts which are in effect a rating for individual posters.

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Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1681957)

All I see is a rating system for threads...not individual posts or a poster. Am I missing something?

Look over to where it shows your join date and number of posts.

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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1681962)

Look over to where it shows your join date and number of posts.

Okay. I see that finally. (It's not visible on iPhone using Chrome.)

But I see nothing that is clickable yet...so feature implementation not complete?

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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1681962)

Look over to where it shows your join date and number of posts.

Yes, I see the "thanks" result metric, but no way to actually register your positive feedback.

Where is the "no thanks"?

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1681919)

I don't think it is anything but someone pushing the wrong button.

Someone screwed up something.

I don't see any "opportunity to rate threads" anywhere Bucco. Show us.

Hit REPLY......after entering your reply or even before as long as on that page....Under ADDITIONAL OPTIONS...RATE THREAD

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Originally Posted by Jazuela (Post 1681921)

Y'all are stuck in the 1970's. Get with the times. MOST fora around the internetwebz have reputation points, or up/down voting. This particular forum now has the rep version. You can't downvote. You can only upvote. So if someone is typically incredibly helpful most of the time, NEW users will know to look for nuggets of wisdom and help from these members. Other members might also be very useful, but "these members" are actually known for it.

It also shows that this member is appreciative of other members, because it includes the number of thanks they have given, in addition to the number of thanks they have received.

I'm so accustomed to this inclusion, that I was actually surprised when I first came here and saw that it wasn't included. It feels weird to not be able to "rep" someone for an especially helpful post.

I plead guilty to being stuck "somewhere", but certainly not the 70's. This forum appealed to me because of its local flavor and it was not at all like Facebook or Twitter or any such thing. Those are for the mobs.....interesting read here.....

How Twitter and Facebook are weaponizing mob mentality

GONE, it appears is individual thought or opinion. We MUST be controlled in some fashion and conform to what the MOB says.

Not me....not my style never was. I have found that MOB action, even verbally, is usually very wrong and always misinformed. I can be stupid and wrong on my own......no need to join a group to be liked for my opinion or to change my opinion because of the mob mentality and that is where we are headed