Post Ratings Discussion

[Xarpho]

I think that the negative post ratings really are a detriment to the community at large--if your posts are that shitty, the mods should be able to delete posts or lock threads--that's what the "Report" button is for, right? I do remember certain topics where the mods have said "Do not reply to shit posts with more shit" or something. If your total positive postings make up a fraction of your total posts, it should be pretty clear that's what the community thinks of you.

The other thing about the negative post ratings is that it makes it harder to express opinions in more viewpoint-based threads--in some circles, any opinion that's different from the masses or a criticism that not everyone agrees with gets that person labeled as a troll with the masses piling against them. Maybe if the negative posts didn't actually count against you--and yes, I realize that Autistic, Disagree, and Off-Topic don't factor into that--it might encourage people to not be afraid to post in those situations.

 

[Some JERK]

I think that the negative post ratings really are a detriment to the community at large--if your posts are that shitty, the mods should be able to delete posts or lock threads--that's what the "Report" button is for, right? I do remember certain topics where the mods have said "Do not reply to shit posts with more shit" or something. If your total positive postings make up a fraction of your total posts, it should be pretty clear that's what the community thinks of you.

The other thing about the negative post ratings is that it makes it harder to express opinions in more viewpoint-based threads--in some circles, any opinion that's different from the masses or a criticism that not everyone agrees with gets that person labeled as a troll with the masses piling against them. Maybe if the negative posts didn't actually count against you--and yes, I realize that Autistic, Disagree, and Off-Topic don't factor into that--it might encourage people to not be afraid to post in those situations.

As far as i know so called "negative" ratings don't actually hinder your ability to post. So what's the difference between having those buttons and someone just replying to your post saying "That's dumb", "hi alog!" or "dude, we talked about this like 10 posts back... read the thread!" ? I thought the expanded ratings were really just a way to keep response posts at a minimum if you don't have anything to add beyond the response itself.

 

[exball]

As far as i know so called "negative" ratings don't actually hinder your ability to post. So what's the difference between having those buttons and someone just replying to your post saying "That's dumb", "hi alog!" or "dude, we talked about this like 10 posts back... read the thread!" ? I thought the expanded ratings were really just a way to keep response posts at a minimum if you don't have anything to add beyond the response itself.

I think he's saying that negative ratings discourage people from posting. I don't know why though, they do fuck all other than appear as a red bar.

 

[EI 903]

Negative ratings discouraging people from posting isn't the worst thing.

 

[Null]

I think he's saying that negative ratings discourage people from posting. I don't know why though, they do fuck all other than appear as a red bar.

I know they do in particular instances. For instance, I've heard from Obnoxion that he's afraid to post at all because he has an actual fear of being rated dumb. Someone else had also said they stopped posting for a while over 1 dumb rating.

I really don't get it.. I get rated dumb all the time. It's a part of expressing an opinion. People will disagree with you and say you're an idiot.

 

[ON 190]

I've found that, if it's a post I don't like, it's more effective to not vote it anything.

 

[The Fair Lady]

I know they do in particular instances. For instance, I've heard from Obnoxion that he's afraid to post at all because he has an actual fear of being rated dumb. Someone else had also said they stopped posting for a while over 1 dumb rating.

I really don't get it.. I get rated dumb all the time. It's a part of expressing an opinion. People will disagree with you and say you're an idiot.

I guess it just boils down to some users being more sensitive about these things. I mean, yeah, it's the Internet and we're on a forum about an autistic manchild, so if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. But I dunno, I just see where these guys are coming from is all. Maybe I'm too nice.

 

[Andrew Noel Schaefer]

I know they do in particular instances. For instance, I've heard from Obnoxion that he's afraid to post at all because he has an actual fear of being rated dumb. Someone else had also said they stopped posting for a while over 1 dumb rating.

I really don't get it.. I get rated dumb all the time. It's a part of expressing an opinion. People will disagree with you and say you're an idiot.

I only rate posts DUMB if they are really DUMB. Otherwise, a dislike or disagree works just as well.

Its a bit odd though, I mean being a peer review system of course right? But I made a bit of a stupid post in the Vade thread where I pretended to be a cowboy doll otherkin. Was expecting a few dumbs. I got 14 Winner ratings and counting.

I don't understand you people.

 

[exball]

I'd like to see a Funny rating. There are lots of posts I don't necessarily agree with, like, dislike or disagree with, but they make me laugh at the humor or cleverness in them.

Like and Winner should serve that purpose. We probably don't need 40 different ratings for specific feelings.

 

[Xarpho]

I know they do in particular instances. For instance, I've heard from Obnoxion that he's afraid to post at all because he has an actual fear of being rated dumb. Someone else had also said they stopped posting for a while over 1 dumb rating.

I really don't get it.. I get rated dumb all the time. It's a part of expressing an opinion. People will disagree with you and say you're an idiot.

Yeah, but in the days of before the rating system, if I called someone an idiot on the forums point-blank (another member) that would probably involve discipline somehow, maybe being edited, maybe worse. What changed?

 

[EI 903]

Yeah, but in the days of before the rating system, if I called someone an idiot on the forums point-blank (another member) that would probably involve discipline somehow, maybe being edited, maybe worse. What changed?

"This post is dumb" vs "You are an idiot" is a pretty big difference.

 

[rocket]

Negative ratings discouraging people from posting isn't the worst thing.

this, basically

if you're the kind of person who gets flustered over a poorly-received post, you're ridiculous and probably not going to last long on a forum whose entire raison d'etre is laughing at ridiculous people

 

[Mr. 0]

What's with the the phenomenon where someone says "I might get rated autistic for this" or something along those lines and they get bombarded with said rating?

 

[Clown Doll]

What's with the the phenomenon where someone says "I might get rated autistic for this" or something along those lines and they get bombarded with said rating?

Typical Facepunch funnyman stuff. But the logic is pretty clear : if you're predicting you're going to be rated Autistic, why'd you not make the post itself less autistic instead of shielding it with the predictions ? I know Something Awful bans for predicting moderation for the same reason; if you know your post's full of poo and goes against the rules, why make it in the first place ?

 

[LM 697]

I might get rated autistic for this.

 

[EI 903]

Typical Facepunch funnyman stuff. But the logic is pretty clear : if you're predicting you're going to be rated Autistic, why'd you not make the post itself less autistic instead of shielding it with the predictions ? I know Something Awful bans for predicting moderation(unfunny forum Nazis as they are) for the same reason; if you know your post's full of poo and goes against the rules, why make it in the first place ?

No punitive actions, but I've started deleting or editing the posts of anyone who does this in my area. It's incredibly stupid.

 

[rocket]

"I don't mean to A-Log, but...."

i don't mean to report your shitty post either

 

[DeagleDad420]

What's with the the phenomenon where someone says "I might get rated autistic for this" or something along those lines and they get bombarded with said rating?

"I don't mean to A-Log, but...."

yea this is fucking retarded please stop doing this shit forever

*PUTS UP LEVEL 10 FLAME SHIELD* Untitled Document

 

[Null]

Holdek rated your post late. Quick, pull up his posts and rate one of them Dumb. Autistilibrium must be restored.

 

[Konstantinos]

In my opinion, I think 'optimistic' should be classified as a positive rating. Likewise, I think 'Off-Topic' should be marked as negative.