Update to thanks system

[jimnyc]

I've been wanting to do this anyway...

I bought the PRO version this evening - thanks to KarlMarx and his gracious donation. :)

While there are many options available, like adding like/dislike and other things... But really all I wanted out of this was the ability to UNTHANKS. Meaning, if you accidentally thank someone for a post, you can quickly fix it. :)

[Gunny]

I've been wanting to do this anyway...

I bought the PRO version this evening - thanks to @KarlMarx (http://www.debatepolicy.com/member.php?u=5) and his gracious donation. :)

While there are many options available, like adding like/dislike and other things... But really all I wanted out of this was the ability to UNTHANKS. Meaning, if you accidentally thank someone for a post, you can quickly fix it. :)

You changed something else? I swear I'm going to kick your ass. Stop screwing with sh*t just because it's there. :slap: Now I have to learn something new.

[Elessar]

How fast can I un-thank You! Or hard-head Jar-Head Gunny?...

(not that I am gonna do either).

[Gunny]

And my kitty is giving you silent disapproval. She hates you anyway because I got her trained. :laugh2:

[NightTrain]

I've been wanting to do this anyway...

I bought the PRO version this evening - thanks to @KarlMarx (http://www.debatepolicy.com/member.php?u=5) and his gracious donation. :)

While there are many options available, like adding like/dislike and other things... But really all I wanted out of this was the ability to UNTHANKS. Meaning, if you accidentally thank someone for a post, you can quickly fix it. :)

You're the man, KarlMarx!

[Little-Acorn]

How about setting it up so that we can only Thank people if we also reply to the thread he's in?

So many threads die because nobody actually replies.

[Black Diamond]

How about setting it up so that we can only Thank people if we also reply to the thread he's in?

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For some, a thanks is enough.

[Black Diamond]

Thanks Groucho. :)

[Gunny]

lets be for real here. I was teasing Jim because last I checked he is still breathing. We got thanks, rep, ignore, PM .. and what do they really matter? They're freakin; toys. PLAY with them. Like everything else, each of us use them for different reasons. I use it as a means or recognition as much as much as anything else. I have and never had anyone on ignore.

Play with the toys or don't. Jimbob likes to screw with everything he can get his hands on electronically. So let him play in little private happy land.

[jimnyc]

I've been toying with this pro version, I just enabled the "like" portion as well. So if you don't want to thank someone for a great post, and prefer to like it... for example, I post some cute pictures... thanks seems weird maybe, but you can like it!!

And with this, like the other, you can UN-like if you hit it by mistake. :)

[jimnyc]

How about setting it up so that we can only Thank people if we also reply to the thread he's in?

So many threads die because nobody actually replies.

The only option I see with this software is to 'require a click' from someone in a specific forum - meaning they must thank the OP in order to reply, and that would suck! I'll peek around and even shoot a message to the developer and see if that's possible what you mention.

[Kathianne]

The only option I see with this software is to 'require a click' from someone in a specific forum - meaning they must thank the OP in order to reply, and that would suck! I'll peek around and even shoot a message to the developer and see if that's possible what you mention.

My 2 cents, shouldn't happen. There are many times I'll thank someone because I agree or it makes me laugh. No comment from me is needed, thus I thank and move on.

Freedom of expression should include the freedom to abstain from speaking.

[jimnyc]

Outside of a staff member, can someone check out this link and tell me if they have the rights to see this or not?


http://www.debatepolicy.com/thanks.php?do=statistics

[jimnyc]

My 2 cents, shouldn't happen. There are many times I'll thank someone because I agree or it makes me laugh. No comment from me is needed, thus I thank and move on.

Freedom of expression should include the freedom to abstain from speaking.

Agreed. I wouldn't force folks to click. I also saw another add-on at an unmentionable place in the past - where the member starting the thread could list names, and block others from their own threads. I don't like that either.

[Kathianne]

Agreed. I wouldn't force folks to click. I also saw another add-on at an unmentionable place in the past - where the member starting the thread could list names, and block others from their own threads. I don't like that either.


Doug has that, I don't like it. We agree on a lot of things like this. ;)

[Elessar]

Outside of a staff member, can someone check out this link and tell me if they have the rights to see this or not?


http://www.debatepolicy.com/thanks.php?do=statistics

It appears to be good, but not well explained.
Oh, well....learning curve and growing pains!:laugh:

[jimnyc]

It appears to be good, but not well explained.
Oh, well....learning curve and growing pains!:laugh:

It's a "stats" page, which shows the top 5 stats of the options. I added the "statistics" across the navbar at the top so anyone can see stats at any time. Just wanted to make sure that there were no rights/permissions issues. :)

[Elessar]

It's a "stats" page, which shows the top 5 stats of the options. I added the "statistics" across the navbar at the top so anyone can see stats at any time. Just wanted to make sure that there were no rights/permissions issues. :)

That sounds cool! Maybe it will show how many people really pay attention....maybe!

[jimnyc]

Doug has that, I don't like it. We agree on a lot of things like this. ;)

I just realized, I got this one wrong. Didn't mean to poke at his site, I like him a lot! I was thinking I saw that at usmb. :)

[hjmick]

I want a "Fuck You" button...


Or something along those lines...

[jimnyc]

I want a "Fuck You" button...


Or something along those lines...

How's that? You ask and I deliver! :)

Not sure we should keep it though. LOL

[Elessar]

How's that? You ask and I deliver! :)

Not sure we should keep it though. LOL

I did that as a joke, Jim!:laugh:

[hjmick]

how's that? You ask and i deliver! :)

not sure we should keep it though. Lol



yes!

[jimnyc]

yes!

Not a little too crude?

[hjmick]

Not a little too crude?


Maybe... How about "Piss Off"?

[jimnyc]

Maybe... How about "Piss Off"?

Ok, now that's there, and I added a little image so one knows what they are going to click on for that members post. :)

[hjmick]

Jim Rocks! :rock:

[Drummond]

It's a "stats" page, which shows the top 5 stats of the options. I added the "statistics" across the navbar at the top so anyone can see stats at any time. Just wanted to make sure that there were no rights/permissions issues. :)

You wanted to know if a non-staff member can see this ? Well .. I must be as far removed from being a staff member as it's possible to be, and I can see it without difficulty, Jim. It's presumably literally available to the whole world ... :cool:

[jimnyc]

You wanted to know if a non-staff member can see this ? Well .. I must be as far removed from being a staff member as it's possible to be, and I can see it without difficulty, Jim. It's presumably literally available to the whole world ... :cool:

That's what I was hoping, at least for the top 5 stuff. :)

[Elessar]

Not a little too crude?

The piss off is funny, though.
Enjoying your new toys?

[jimnyc]

The piss off is funny, though.
Enjoying your new toys?

Yes! Just wish we had more options. :)

[Kathianne]

I just realized, I got this one wrong. Didn't mean to poke at his site, I like him a lot! I was thinking I saw that at usmb. :)


I like Doug a lot, wish he were here more. I read his site a lot, but don't feel able to participate much, too many socks. I don't like to have to figure out who is who. It's not easy to figure out who's trolling, using sarcasm, etc. It's hard enough with folks you know, including their normal position on things to not misinterpret.

[Little-Acorn]

Outside of a staff member, can someone check out this link and tell me if they have the rights to see this or not?


http://www.debatepolicy.com/thanks.php?do=statistics

I see it! A number of columns counting the tops givers of Thanks, the top receivers of Thanks, Likes, etc.

[jimnyc]

I like Doug a lot, wish he were here more. I read his site a lot, but don't feel able to participate much, too many socks. I don't like to have to figure out who is who. It's not easy to figure out who's trolling, using sarcasm, etc. It's hard enough with folks you know, including their normal position on things to not misinterpret.

Yeah, I don't agree with the non-stop name changes and dual accounts. But to each their own! :)

[Kathianne]

Yeah, I don't agree with the non-stop name changes and dual accounts. But to each their own! :)

Indeed. It works for those that like it, just not my thing.

[gabosaurus]

The "thanks" system as a whole can piss off. :cool:

[aboutime]

The "thanks" system as a whole can piss off. :cool:



So you can have that Looooooong WARM FEELING gabby? Help yourself.

[Gunny]

Yes! Just wish we had more options. :)

I hate you and I'm going to kill you until you're deader than dead.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

I see it! A number of columns counting the tops givers of Thanks, the top receivers of Thanks, Likes, etc.

I am now old and a bit slow, just found the Statistics link at top bar.
I like it as, it gives me a much clearer picture just who is more open and a bit more giving(or maybe even forgiving!) in their general attitude. -Tyr

[jimnyc]

I hate you and I'm going to kill you until you're deader than dead.

We need to make a plain text version of the board for you!

[Gunny]

We need to make a plain text version of the board for you!

Good luck with THAT. Gonna regrow my hair while you're at it? What I REALLY need is a desktop computer and a good chair and for douches like you and windows to quit "fixing" sh*t. If it already works, leave it the hell alone.

[jimnyc]

Good luck with THAT. Gonna regrow my hair while you're at it? What I REALLY need is a desktop computer and a good chair and for douches like you and windows to quit "fixing" sh*t. If it already works, leave it the hell alone.

You just need to ignore my announcements! LOL If no one told you, you probably wouldn't even notice any changes. :)

[Gunny]

Yeah, I don't agree with the non-stop name changes and dual accounts. But to each their own! :)

Doug? the guy that runs the Politics forum? Hell. last I checked I had 3 or 4 accounts there. However, nobody ever has to guess who I am. I don't hide well on message boards. I just couldn't ever remember my account and I DID try to hide there. I don't know people by name unless they use their name. I don't talk to people' IIRC, that board is a haven for everyone I and/or Jim ran off USMB. That's why I can't go on it. They attack me like rats.

FTR ,,, my name is Morgan. Gunny is easier to type and is my military rank. I don't care if anyone calls me by name. Hell, my daughter calls me daddy or gunny.:laugh:

[Gunny]

And speaking of Mr Jimbob, you need to check out yahoo. The link I have keeps giving me a forbidden forum message. I'm trying to figure out if it's me, or the browser. I use firefox. and can't get yahoo off my damned computer.

I just want to make sure yahoo is no screwing with us because we are a conservative site.

[jimnyc]

Doug? the guy that runs the Politics forum? Hell. last I checked I had 3 or 4 accounts there. However, nobody ever has to guess who I am. I don't hide well on message boards. I just couldn't ever remember my account and I DID try to hide there. I don't know people by name unless they use their name. I don't talk to people' IIRC, that board is a haven for everyone I and/or Jim ran off USMB. That's why I can't go on it. They attack me like rats.

FTR ,,, my name is Morgan. Gunny is easier to type and is my military rank. I don't care if anyone calls me by name. Hell, my daughter calls me daddy or gunny.:laugh:

Hey, look at that, now I don't have to hide and act like I don't know your name! LOL But hell, even on the phone I call you Gunny. :)


And speaking of Mr Jimbob, you need to check out yahoo. The link I have keeps giving me a forbidden forum message. I'm trying to figure out if it's me, or the browser. I use firefox. and can't get yahoo off my damned computer.

I just want to make sure yahoo is no screwing with us because we are a conservative site.

What link? Yahoo has loaded fine for me all day, it's my homepage.

[Abbey Marie]

In recognition of our international membership, and to pay homage to our Brit friends in particular, I'd say instead of "piss off", we make it "bugger off".

:coffee:

[Gunny]

Hey, look at that, now I don't have to hide and act like I don't know your name! LOL But hell, even on the phone I call you Gunny. :)



What link? Yahoo has loaded fine for me all day, it's my homepage.

1, I hate yahoo.

2, I'll try to cross reference this ,,, you know how many names troops call you when they think you can't here them running their little sucks? They got a lot of adverbs in their vocabulary. You should get that being the owner here. Crap they STILL talk sh*t about me at USMB and it's been what ... 6 years or so since I ran it? People who don't even know me and weren't there talk sh*t about me.

I just said screw it and quit even bothering to defend myself. Hell, I wish I was half as good as I get accused of being. Apparently I spent all my time screwing women, gathering up all these photos I am apparently the only one that's never seen .... What was that line from William Wallace ? Is 10' tall and craps lightning bolts out of his arse? Yeah, that's me.:laugh: Half the size I was 5 months ago and live in my daughter's upstairs room. I'm right on top of all that. Even back then, I worked 8-10 hours a day and worked out for an hour nd a half. Add eating, shaving and all that crap in ... I must have been a busy fellow.:laugh:

Calling me a name rolls right off the field jacket.

[jimnyc]

1, I hate yahoo.

I've used them as my homepage for like 15 years now! But they lean FAR left. But they also feed tons of stories from other agencies around the world. And I like their sports section. :)


2, I'll try to cross reference this ,,, you know how many names troops call you when they think you can't here them running their little sucks? They got a lot of adverbs in their vocabulary. You should get that being the owner here. Crap they STILL talk sh*t about me at USMB and it's been what ... 6 years or so since I ran it? People who don't even know me and weren't there talk sh*t about me.

Someone over there supposedly mentioned me not long ago, and I haven't done anything really as 'me' since 2007!!! I'm sure if I logged in as jimnyc and posted I would get bombarded with hate! :)


I just said screw it and quit even bothering to defend myself. Hell, I wish I was half as good as I get accused of being. Apparently I spent all my time screwing women, gathering up all these photos I am apparently the only one that's never seen .... What was that line from William Wallace ? Is 10' tall and craps lightning bolts out of his arse? Yeah, that's me.:laugh: Half the size I was 5 months ago and live in my daughter's upstairs room. I'm right on top of all that. Even back then, I worked 8-10 hours a day and worked out for an hour nd a half. Add eating, shaving and all that crap in ... I must have been a busy fellow.:laugh:

Calling me a name rolls right off the field jacket.

I'll defend myself here, we're a very small hangout. But if I'm mentioned elsewhere I likely just shrug it off. I'm not going into that chaotic nuthouse anymore.

[Gunny]

I've used them as my homepage for like 15 years now! But they lean FAR left. But they also feed tons of stories from other agencies around the world. And I like their sports section. :)



Someone over there supposedly mentioned me not long ago, and I haven't done anything really as 'me' since 2007!!! I'm sure if I logged in as jimnyc and posted I would get bombarded with hate! :)



I'll defend myself here, we're a very small hangout. But if I'm mentioned elsewhere I likely just shrug it off. I'm not going into that chaotic nuthouse anymore.


They make no sense. I can stay but can't use the name Gunny when once word got out every damned body knew who I was. And if you say the name :Gunny" you are banned for talking about a banned member. And yes, I was just trying to hide and play videos. I didn't want anything to do with anyone. The blond woman that comes on here once a year outted me because of the songs I posted. I can't remember her userid name.

I logged in about a week ago out of sheer boredom. Sad part is nothing has changed. Same morons saying the same things they were 10 years ago.

[Noir]

Not sure I'm on board with the whole negative line of respones, logging on to a batch of 'piss off' notifications ain't something anybody wants. But if it's generally agreed that that's what this place needs then fair enough.

[Kathianne]

Not sure I'm on board with the whole negative line of respones, logging on to a batch of 'piss off' notifications ain't something anybody wants. But if it's generally agreed that that's what this place needs then fair enough.

I hear you. I fear some will just give a 'piss off' to anything they disagree with. Personally on that I'd consider the source.

I like the idea of possibly using for some of the troll posts or something I find offensive. Troll posts in my opinion don't require a response, offensive posts-let's say basic racism, I'd likely post a reply to.

Neg rep to me is basically 'I hate you,' it's personal. Thus, I don't do that or at least haven't for years, probably MaineMan?

[Gunny]

Not sure I'm on board with the whole negative line of respones, logging on to a batch of 'piss off' notifications ain't something anybody wants. But if it's generally agreed that that's what this place needs then fair enough.

I honestly pay little attention to it. Thanks is meant as a fix to the rep system. You weren't around when rep-whoring was the thing to do for lefties. And I mean no offense to you nor your politics. I am explaining a situation. I had to go in and completely re-do the settings on USMB to stop that crap. There ARE people who for some reason live for their messagboard rep and crylike babies over it.

Thanks WAS a lot easier until a certain knucklehead had to go and screw with it.:slap:

[gabosaurus]

I don't see the difference between thanking a post and liking a post. Seems like they serve the same function.

[Noir]

I hear you. I fear some will just give a 'piss off' to anything they disagree with. Personally on that I'd consider the source.

I like the idea of possibly using for some of the troll posts or something I find offensive. Troll posts in my opinion don't require a response, offensive posts-let's say basic racism, I'd likely post a reply to.

Neg rep to me is basically 'I hate you,' it's personal. Thus, I don't do that or at least haven't for years, probably MaineMan?

Exactly, my first 'piss off' received was for asking someone to expand on a statement they made (I wasn't even being sarcastic :laugh:) they didn't otherwise reply. To me that seems an awful lot like trolling - for it should be considered that they did nothing except quote the post made and reply with "Piss off." I don't understand why people want that feature.

[Gunny]

I don't see the difference between thanking a post and liking a post. Seems like they serve the same function.

Just to get gabriella up to snuff ... people playing with toys.

[Gunny]

Exactly, my first 'piss off' received was for asking someone to expand on a statement they made (I wasn't even being sarcastic :laugh:) they didn't otherwise reply. To me that seems an awful lot like trolling - for it should be considered that they did nothing except quote the post made and reply with "Piss off." I don't understand why people want that feature.

THAT is why I don't like it. You can say what you want about me, but I have never neg repped you and won't tell you to piss off. Unless I say it to your face. And whoever wants to get pissed at me can, but it's a cheap tool to backstab people instead of confronting them.

Of course we got a laundry list of lefties that won't confront others. SO don't come whining to me about a tool tailored for YOU.

[Drummond]

I don't see the difference between thanking a post and liking a post. Seems like they serve the same function.

I can conceive of thanking a post because it is a stimulating one to debate with ... even if I strongly disagree with it. But I'm hardly likely to 'like' a post which opposes what I think is right !

[Drummond]

Exactly, my first 'piss off' received was for asking someone to expand on a statement they made (I wasn't even being sarcastic :laugh:) they didn't otherwise reply. To me that seems an awful lot like trolling - for it should be considered that they did nothing except quote the post made and reply with "Piss off." I don't understand why people want that feature.

I see your point to some extent, though I also can't agree. The simple fact of the matter is that the response anyone chooses to make to a post they see, is theirs to make (and for others to comprehend) ... and surely not for you to govern the detail of the response which is chosen.

The feature we're discussing can be used in a particular way according to the choice of the user. This is as it should be.

[Balu]

I hear you. I fear some will just give a 'piss off' to anything they disagree with. Personally on that I'd consider the source.

I like the idea of possibly using for some of the troll posts or something I find offensive. Troll posts in my opinion don't require a response, offensive posts-let's say basic racism, I'd likely post a reply to.

Neg rep to me is basically 'I hate you,' it's personal. Thus, I don't do that or at least haven't for years, probably MaineMan?
And you care?
Everybody has own vision on anything and has a right to express his/her thoughts this or that way. It is normal. We in Russia see it everyday in our Mass Media and are accustomed to this.

[Balu]

I don't see the difference between thanking a post and liking a post. Seems like they serve the same function.

But there is a difference. You may thank for the response post, indicating you've read it, and you may also like the context of the post you marked.

[Noir]

And you care?
Everybody has own vision on anything and has a right to express his/her thoughts this or that way. It is normal. We in Russia see it everyday in our Mass Media and are accustomed to this.

True that, Russia is renowned as a bastion of free expression, and don't let any dead jurnolists tell you otherwise (:

[Kathianne]

And you care?
Everybody has own vision on anything and has a right to express his/her thoughts this or that way. It is normal. We in Russia see it everyday in our Mass Media and are accustomed to this.

LOL! You be funny. Had trouble with the sentence that advised to 'consider the source,' I guess.

[Balu]

True that, Russia is renowned as a bastion of free expression, and don't let any dead jurnolists tell you otherwise (:

If you were lucky to know Russian you could have seen how wrong you are with your sarcasm.

Examples:
http://echo.msk.ru/
http://www.kommersant.ru/
http://www.ng.ru/

If you are really interested in this subject, try to find a Russian speaking friend of yours and look together with him at least through these issues.
Should you succeed to persuade him, viewing daily program '60 Minutes' on TV Russia-1 (available on the Internet).
You will discover a completely different world.

[jimnyc]

Not sure I'm on board with the whole negative line of respones, logging on to a batch of 'piss off' notifications ain't something anybody wants. But if it's generally agreed that that's what this place needs then fair enough.

It wasn't like we 'need' anything, I added it at request, and if kicked back enough, I can disable it. But until then - one can more or less disable it, receive zero notifications and nothing shows up on their postbit (which is the display when you post). Look at the bottom of this post....


I don't see the difference between thanking a post and liking a post. Seems like they serve the same function.

Example... Someone can "thank" me for my explanation to Noir, as it may be helpful, therefore the thanks. If I post a cute pic of a dog, someone can click 'like'. Are they extremely similar - yeps. And again, we're toying with it, and it can be disabled. I bought the PRO version of the thanks system solely for the ability to add AND delete thanks if someone did it accidentally. The ability to add the likes AND any new button is just a bonus.

Anyone who doesn't like it - go to your settings (VERY top right of the board). Scroll ALL the way to the bottom left and click on "DBTech Advanced Post/Thanks settings"...

http://i.imgur.com/7GcPieC.jpg

[Gunny]

If you were lucky to know Russian you could have seen how wrong you are with your sarcasm.

Examples:
http://echo.msk.ru/
http://www.kommersant.ru/
http://www.ng.ru/

If you are really interested in this subject, try to find a Russian speaking friend of yours and look together with him at least through these issues.
Should you succeed to persuade him, viewing daily program '60 Minutes' on TV Russia-1 (available on the Internet).
You will discover a completely different world.

Example: little babies who think they have me on ignore. What a bunch of wimps. You all have one-sided statements but won't come out and defend them. Pussies.

[Balu]

LOL! You be funny. Had trouble with the sentence that advised to 'consider the source,' I guess.
I don't think I have a problem with understanding your advice to 'consider the source'. I am speaking about Russian tolerance to pluralism of opinions worked out by a lack of censorship in Russia. And I realize that it may sound strange for Americans.http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/standart/yes4.gif

[Gunny]

I don't think I have a problem with understanding your advice to 'consider the source'. I am speaking about Russian tolerance to pluralism of opinions worked out by a lack of censorship in Russia. And I realize that it may sound strange for Americans.http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/standart/yes4.gif


Lack of censorship in Russia. Is this the joke of the day? Oh and tolerance? This post is better than an episode of World's Dumbest. I used to live right across the Black Sea from you and my dad spied on your not so brilliant tail ends. Want to run that one by me again?

You are definitely entitled to your opinion. But don't try and piss down my neck and tell me it's raining. And if you need a reference, it's from "The Outlaw Josey Wales".

[jimnyc]

Just want to add, as to the piss off, and it's use thus far. It appears I win!!! :)

http://i.imgur.com/m3nLPIh.png

[aboutime]

Jim. Some members...who should remain nameless; DO HAVE AN OPTION if they dislike the Thanks System, or any other content here on DP. And that option would make many other members VERY, VERY, HAPPY.

They can just Go Away, or stop their WHINING.

[Gunny]

Just want to add, as to the piss off, and it's use thus far. It appears I win!!! :)

http://i.imgur.com/m3nLPIh.png

People actually click on that button? Just shaking my head.

[jimnyc]

I disabled the "piss off" portion of the system. I think a thanks or a like should be plenty enough. In addition to that, we also have the rep system which allows for both positive and negative. This removal wasn't for any person or it's usage. Just after seeing it as an option one too many times, it didn't seem like something we should be embracing, nor something that really fits with who we are.

File any complaints into Gunny's PM box. :)

[Balu]

I disabled the "piss off" portion of the system. I think a thanks or a like should be plenty enough. In addition to that, we also have the rep system which allows for both positive and negative. This removal wasn't for any person or it's usage. Just after seeing it as an option one too many times, it didn't seem like something we should be embracing, nor something that really fits with who we are.

File any complaints into Gunny's PM box. :)
Maybe this is reasonable. :slap: