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Old 11-18-2010, 03:15 PM
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What is it and why do we use it?



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Old 11-18-2010, 03:21 PM
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Thanks for asking!
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Old 11-18-2010, 03:26 PM
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Thanks for pointing it out
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Old 11-18-2010, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by scuba
What is it and why do we use it?



To add another post whore competition of course!
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Old 11-18-2010, 03:54 PM
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Thanks button is actually to DISCOURAGE post padding, and stupid posts like "Awesome" "Great job" and "Looks great"
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Old 11-18-2010, 03:59 PM
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Whats wrong with telling people their trucks look good or that they did a good job?

I don't think that's stupid. I appreciate compliments.
Old 11-18-2010, 04:06 PM
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It becomes a problem when people are post padding to get to the 15 post minimum to sell stuff.

One word or two word replies aren't much of a compliment, so much as they are a passing comment.
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Old 11-18-2010, 04:14 PM
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Now if we could just get "You're a dumbass" button



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Old 11-18-2010, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
Now if we could just get "You're a dumbass" button



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Wait, thats a mod only button right? Isn't it labeled
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Thank you, thank you very much
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wondering about this. Seems nice enough.
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awesome, great job, looks great...
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Old 11-18-2010, 05:38 PM
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Exclamation

Originally Posted by DeathCougar
Thanks button is actually to DISCOURAGE post padding, and stupid posts like "Awesome" "Great job" and "Looks great"
Originally Posted by DeathCougar
It becomes a problem when people are post padding to get to the 15 post minimum to sell stuff.

One word or two word replies aren't much of a compliment, so much as they are a passing comment.
O.k., I've been wondering what "post padding" is lately. And now I think I've got even less of an idea.

So is it short posts? Or passing comments? Or so called "stupid" posts?

And what the hell is so wrong with any of those? Is this a witch hunt? Who's going to be making the calls on what's "too short", "too vague", "too stupid"? This reeks of socialism/communism/"Big Brother". And I can see it getting out of control quickly.

Now if it's to stop solicitors, kind of like a "No Soliciting" sign, I can sort of understand that. But will it have the desired effect? And no unwanted side-effects?

Who's idea was this? Are we the guinea pigs? Or has this scheme worked for any good purpose on another site(s)? Is this really just a way to try and make more money for the site? Because that's what else I think I'm smelling here? And it stinks!

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
Now if we could just get "You're a dumbass" button



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I miss my "Because You're A Dumbass!" avatar...

Especially right about now. Because this whole "thanks button" idea is about as dumbass as it gets!

BTW, can I turn it off? What if I don't want to be "thanked" or "give thanks" in that fashion? What if I don't want my "thank count" to be public? God forbid I don't "thank" or "get thanked" enough.

This is ridiculous...I'm seriously thinking about leaving you idiots to fend for yourselves. This may be "the last straw".
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Old 11-18-2010, 05:47 PM
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I clicked that button on that post.
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Old 11-18-2010, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBluePile
I clicked that button on that post.
no wait :doublefacepalm:
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Old 11-18-2010, 05:50 PM
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as long as you clicked thanks...
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Old 11-18-2010, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MudHippy
O.k., I've been wondering what "post padding" is lately. And now I think I've got even less of an idea.

So is it short posts? Or passing comments? Or so called "stupid" posts?

And what the hell is so wrong with any of those? Is this a witch hunt? Who's going to be making the calls on what's "too short", "too vague", "too stupid"? This reeks of socialism/communism/"Big Brother". And I can see it getting out of control quickly.

Now if it's to stop solicitors, kind of like a "No Soliciting" sign, I can sort of understand that. But will it have the desired effect? And no unwanted side-effects?

Who's idea was this? Are we the guinea pigs? Or has this scheme worked for any good purpose on another site(s)? Is this really just a way to try and make more money for the site? Because that's what else I think I'm smelling here? And it stinks!



I miss my "Because You're A Dumbass!" avatar...

Especially right about now. Because this whole "thanks button" idea is about as dumbass as it gets!

BTW, can I turn it off? What if I don't want to be "thanked" or "give thanks" in that fashion? What if I don't want my "thank count" to be public? God forbid I don't "thank" or "get thanked" enough.

This is ridiculous...I'm seriously thinking about leaving you idiots to fend for yourselves. This may be "the last straw".
Quit your crying. X2 on bringing back the you're a dumbass.
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Old 11-18-2010, 06:29 PM
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has that always been there? i just noticed it haha
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Hahah ..

i just saw this button on another thread went down the thread clicking them waiting for something to happen ,lol ..wondering what the heck is that. . .. then i found this thread !!


lol... your a dumbass ..haha
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Stop fluffing your thanks count.....
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