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#21

I have never used the report button. I assume that’s what “downgrades” reputation.

I take the text generated by the Thank button literally. “The following users say thanks to {forum user} for this useful post:” and so I only hit Thank when someone posts something I find useful. I understand thanking someone for a post that is funny (thanks for the chuckle, it was useful for my well being) but I see a lot of thanking folks for thanking them and sometimes even thanking them for thanking them for thanking them.

#22

Dan Gilchrist said:

I have never used the report button. I assume that’s what “downgrades” reputation.

I take the text generated by the Thank button literally. “The following users say thanks to {forum user} for this useful post:” and so I only hit Thank when someone posts something I find useful. I understand thanking someone for a post that is funny (thanks for the chuckle, it was useful for my well being) but I see a lot of thanking folks for thanking them and sometimes even thanking them for thanking them for thanking them.

#23

I suppose no matter the course of action BD chooses, someone will have a gripe about it. Like any tool, the Reputation system can be used for good or evil. Too bad the evil seems to always rear it’s ugly head all too soon.

I have gotten to the point in my life that there are way more improtant things to get spooled up over than some maroon with an attitude. Most times if you simply ignore them, they eventually either go away, or make themselves unwelcome to those who at one time ignored them.

I guess that my parents did a good job of ingraining ‘Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me!’. I kinda live by that. Been called many things in my life, some not very flattering and I am still here. I like the Reputation system, it gives an indication of who you are posting with. The ‘Thank’ button is also a good thing, however do remember that ‘useful’ is different things to different folks.

I still think the hard line is a good way in this case, just ban the bugger and be done with it. He has apparently infuriated our Benevolent Dictator to that point. NUKE 'EM.

#24

Funny thing is, now that the reputation system is being scrapped, I am suddenly “earning” more reputation points. I dunno if they are plus points, or minus points. But since I went from “well respected” to just “respected” overnight, I can surmise what I “earned” most.

I just don’t understand the folks who go around picking fights and tearing down other folks. They must enjoy being torqued off all the time. It sounds contradictory, but, most people would only work that hard at something if they enjoyed it, and/or if it paid well. And since it doesn’t pay anything, then they must enjoy being that torqued off all the time.

#25

Maybe we just need Al to join???

Probably too late for that…(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)

#26

I just read through this thread, so much to absorb… so FWIW, here’s a couple reactions from the peanut gallery that is my brain.

I’d really miss being able to thank someone.

But, my thanks vary in level, from joke-thanks to that-life-changing-helps-thanks. As others have said, I don’t always want to type out something expressing my gratitude (but try), so the Thanks button is a great shortcut if need be. So maybe a graduated thank-bar would be good, I don’t know…

But it might be better than my use of the Add Reputation button (and Increase after that), for exceptional helpfulness. Kinda confusing for me and the recipient…

For reputation, this is the first that I’ve known of someone punching that button (and selecting Decrease) on a rampage. Sure, you can ban the dude. However, you could also limit the use of the Decrease option to, say, once a week. Or month. I think I’ve used it once in a few years, so maybe frequency is a good limit switch.

Or, when decreasing the rep, perhaps require an explanation that’s publicly viewable. Not respondable to, just visible. That would give the offended person a chance to state the case. And if the case is slim, or blank, or nonsensical, that would be clear to the community as well.

Anyway, I sure appreciate it when someone thanks me, or adds a rep point. Makes my day sometimes! And I sure hope to pass my thanks to others here. Thanks to Bob, we have a great community here. And those e-handshakes, however they’re configured, are great in my opinion.

===>Cliffy

#27

The last time someone went and dinged my reputation down a couple of levels, it was because I agreed with Bob. Oh the outrage, how could I have possibly agreed with the site owner??? (gasp)

Childish behavior like that does deserve some kind of response from the site owner. I am sure it would be more effort then its worth to just disable the reputation button for those children. So Bob has to disable it for everyone and scrap the whole system. All because a few malcontents have to play revenge games. Its sad, but that is the way of things. A few (expletive deleted) ruin things for everyone else. Well, I would say I hope you are happy, but I know better. People like that think they are fully justified in reeking havoc on other people, and they never take personal responsibility for their actions, nor admit that they were wrong and went too far. So since the system is going away, have your fun with it for as long as it lasts. But if you get scrapped along with the reputation system, you only have yourself to blame. Of course I know that will not happen, you will continue to blame someone else. That is what immature (children) do.

#28

Over on MLS someone posted a wonderful video of a steamup in the pacific northwest. The poster has now removed the video after two viewers complained that some shots were inappropriate and disrespectful and legal action was feared. He will now no longer film and post such events.

I am saddened by the thin skin of so many in this world where political correctness and litigiousness rule.

I’ll probably now lose my well respected reputation.

#29

I never used the reputation system. I don’t visit this site to become joe popular. I enjoy learning from everyone and getting problems solved and helping when I can. To busy to worry about my reputation Numbers. I’d say the problem you described is a sign of the times. If someone doesn’t like what they see look the other way or don’t view it again. It’s a kinder, gentle world now and not in a good way. Now I understand what Bob has to deal with. Bruce nice quote

#30

I never really used the system or pay much attention to it. I could care less if someone gave me a bad repution, has no effect on my life.

#31

Cliff Jennings said:

I just read through this thread, so much to absorb… so FWIW, here’s a couple reactions from the peanut gallery that is my brain.

I’d really miss being able to thank someone.

But, my thanks vary in level, from joke-thanks to that-life-changing-helps-thanks. As others have said, I don’t always want to type out something expressing my gratitude (but try), so the Thanks button is a great shortcut if need be. So maybe a graduated thank-bar would be good, I don’t know…

But it might be better than my use of the Add Reputation button (and Increase after that), for exceptional helpfulness. Kinda confusing for me and the recipient…

For reputation, this is the first that I’ve known of someone punching that button (and selecting Decrease) on a rampage. Sure, you can ban the dude. However, you could also limit the use of the Decrease option to, say, once a week. Or month. I think I’ve used it once in a few years, so maybe frequency is a good limit switch.

Or, when decreasing the rep, perhaps require an explanation that’s publicly viewable. Not respondable to, just visible. That would give the offended person a chance to state the case. And if the case is slim, or blank, or nonsensical, that would be clear to the community as well.

Anyway, I sure appreciate it when someone thanks me, or adds a rep point. Makes my day sometimes! And I sure hope to pass my thanks to others here. Thanks to Bob, we have a great community here. And those e-handshakes, however they’re configured, are great in my opinion.

===>Cliffy

Or to add to the in bold comment above blank comment does not do anything and reputation would not be changed.

But then again as said previously I do not take any notice of the post number or reputation etc, in fact until a big deal was made about it a while ago I didn’t even notice it, better things to do with my life than get hung up on that trivial stuff.

#32

I say be gone with it, this is supposed to be an information and sharing site not some dopey social media site, if you want to like or not like go join farcebook !

#33

David Maynard said:

Well, the truly offensive posts can be reported. I have yet to report a post.

The reputation system was good idea, its a shame that it was abused to seek vengeance. That is not what it was for.

As for post count, some people seem to get a thrill out of jacking up their number with fluff. I do look at post count. If someone with a single digit or 2 digit post count, comes off as the “expert”, I tend to ignore them. Also, if someone like that is trying to sell something, I move along, because they haven’t been around long enough for anyone to know if they are trustworthy. Now that is just my viewpoint, and as such isn’t worth much to anyone but me.

I too find the useless, not related to the subject posts annoying. Repeated duplicate posts in the same thread, saying one thing one place yet another in a different thread, to me are useless ‘fluff’.

But it is BD’s living room that this goes on in which, also to me, shows a total disregard for and lack of respect to BD. Actions speak louder than words even on line and I base my opinions on that, not what is shown by the push of a button by a friend. Some just can’t look in a mirror unless it’s cracked.

the above edited by me.(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

#34

well, if we - as a group - are too childish, to live with an up&down tool, Bob could give us a tool, that goes only up. like the thanks given/been thanked.

while i, personally, would welcome a second, less heavy tool beside the “thank-you”.

maybe a like, but without the “unlike”.

then i could use a “like” if i find a post/pic to my liking, and reserve “thank-yous” for posts, where somebody really helped me.

about the actual situation:

Bob, with his enhanced informations knows us best. and it is his place.

so, it is his decision, his only, if he wants to kick somebody over this.

just some cents by a member, who knows, for what he had been thanked, and for what he thanked someone… but who got not the slightest idea, for what he might be well respected.

edit:

i got a thanks for everty 20th post. that means, that 95% of my posts are insignificant or BS. result: well respected.

#35

I like Sean’s idea, replace it with a “Like” option, meaning you can only “Like” a post, if you have any other opinion you cannot anonymously ding someone out of spite. Helps keeps everything on the positive side.

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#36

I’d rather know the cause than try to legislate the ‘proper reaction’.

Maybe one of our friends just had it up to there and spoke the only way they could.

#37

John Caughey said:

I’d rather know the cause than try to legislate the ‘proper reaction’.

Maybe one of our friends just had it up to there and spoke the only way they could.

You might be right John. I never thought of that because I don’t do things like that. I shouldn’t say don’t. There is always a first after a hot day on the desert!

L

#38

As far as this Forum is concerned the only button have I ever hit is the thanks - I presumed it means I like and appreciate the post. So, I haven’t hit the share, added to reputation or report buttons. If I have ever felt that I needed to reply to something that I was unhappy about I have posted - just as I did the other day. Actually I believe it was the fist time here that I did make a strong response, although there have been other times when I might have. (https://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)

I visit a few fora, not just railway themed, but the only time I had real abuse was on the other three US large scale fora. One particular guy always made unpleasant comments but in the end he cooked his own goose by getting banned from them. I don’t believe he posted here.

Incidentally the only reporting I have ever done has been recently - two or three times - on the Aristo Forum, when a Viagra ad appeared. I did it knowing Jonathon Polk does not spend too much time there monitoring, so believed it helpful to him. Anyway he removed them. It is often said that one method, where a possible conflict can arise, is to place someone on ignore or similar title. I cannot go along with that.

#39

Doug Arnold said:

John Caughey said:

I’d rather know the cause than try to legislate the ‘proper reaction’.

Maybe one of our friends just had it up to there and spoke the only way they could.

You might be right John. I never thought of that because I don’t do things like that. I shouldn’t say don’t. There is always a first after a hot day on the desert!

L

I might have been or I might have been used … most of us play by the rules, but a few will ‘outsmart’ us and use the rules as a weapon.

I have friend I miss a lot, because he will avoid the site when a certain individual is active. I was afraid he boiled over… whew… not the case…

I feel so dirty.

#40

And it does appear to have vanished…overnight, even. (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-surprised.gif)