Originally Posted by scuba (Post 51596835)

What is it and why do we use it?



:dj:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit (Post 51596884)

Now if we could just get "You're a dumbass" button

:hillbill:

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Originally Posted by DeathCougar (Post 51596868)

Thanks button is actually to DISCOURAGE post padding, and stupid posts like "Awesome" "Great job" and "Looks great" :great:

Originally Posted by DeathCougar (Post 51596878)

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.

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit (Post 51596884)

Now if we could just get "You're a dumbass" button

:hillbill:

:wabbit2:

Originally Posted by BigBluePile (Post 51596963)

I clicked that button on that post.

Originally Posted by MudHippy (Post 51596954)

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.:sickle:

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".