Sam Pato
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RE: Sanitized
(21-12-2014, 11:26 AM)Mountain Man Wrote: We have the thumbs up/thumbs down facility on our local newspaper site (York Press). The facility is somehow abused/manipulated/hacked by some posters, (particularly political viewpoints); which causes it to lack credibility. I'm not saying that this would be the case here, however, just stating that it can, and does occur elsewhere.
I'm not especially for or against bringing such a system in here; however, if it merely becomes a "popularity vote" in favour or otherwise of any particular posters, (regardless of their contribution), then I think you will see a downturn in those wishing to contribute to the discussions.
As for the O.P., I think Malcolm is doing an excellent job moderating the forum - remember at the "other place", there were regular outcries for some moderators to maintain some order, regulate silly postings etc. I think that was what I was trying to say before I did a Will Self style disspearance up my own derriere (why use one word where ten will do).
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dave1400
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RE: Sanitized
Yea...............2869 members and only 37 voted, that's enthusiasm for ya !
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26-12-2014, 10:47 PM |
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Steady the Edward
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RE: Sanitized
Yes Dave but I suppose we should follow that by saying how many of that 2869 are active members ,
like on the old site I can't just remember but wasn't it something like 50,000 + ? , but once again how many were active members , actual active regular posters visitors I would have thought you would be lucky if there was more than ??? Oh I don't know but I bet it would make for interesting reading , and highlight the fact that we were no where near the representative % of visitors supporters and riders some would like to think we were, and that is part of why it was so easy to drop us , and why they thought it bad that such a small amount of posters could leave such controversial comments as to their competence at running the TT , Oh god these long dark nights ,
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26-12-2014, 11:30 PM |
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Alfie Noakes
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RE: Sanitized
(26-12-2014, 11:30 PM)Steady the Edward Wrote: Yes Dave but I suppose we should follow that by saying how many of that 2869 are active members ,
like on the old site I can't just remember but wasn't it something like 50,000 + ? , but once again how many were active members , actual active regular posters visitors I would have thought you would be lucky if there was more than ??? Oh I don't know but I bet it would make for interesting reading , and highlight the fact that we were no where near the representative % of visitors supporters and riders some would like to think we were, and that is part of why it was so easy to drop us , and why they thought it bad that such a small amount of posters could leave such controversial comments as to their competence at running the TT , Oh god these long dark nights ,
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26-12-2014, 11:35 PM |
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Steady the Edward
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RE: Sanitized
No problem Alf , I personally was not bothered about DD and I don't think many took him at all seriously , I think most took him with a pinch of salt , for at times he could be quiet funny and sometimes quite knowledgeable , but ok there were times that he did winde some people up but thats life ,
I think there are more than one or two that find me , what shall we say ? not someone they would add to their best friends list , too opinionated and stubborn big mouthed and many other things we wont go into very few of which could be classed as slanderous ( it can only be classed as Slanderous if it's not true ) lol
so as long as Malcolm doesn't get sick of me you are stuck with me , tough , ha ha ha ha ,
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27-12-2014, 03:38 PM |
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dave1400
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RE: Sanitized
Heres a thought...............if at the end of the poll the " Yea,s " and the " Nays " are neck and neck, do the " Not Bovverds " get added to one or the other to cast the vote ?
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28-12-2014, 12:48 PM |
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Malcolm
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RE: Sanitized
Poll Results
The Poll that I loaded onto the site last week has now run its course and the results show that:-
The overall number of registrants (new and old included), who voted was very low, and the final figures were all very close.
a) - Those in favour of a Posting Rating facility were - 29.55%
b) - Those in favour of NOT having a Posting Rating facility were - 31.82%
c) - Those who weren't bothered, one way or the other were - 38.64%
The outcome of the Poll therefore, taking into account the following:-
Those in favour of a Posting Rating facility were in the minority,
There is already a REPORT facility on the Forums for people to use if they find a posting to be unacceptable and/or non-relevant.
Registered members of the Forums already have the facility to make contact with myself to make their own anonymous comments regarding any posting that is made on the forums.
The site is monitored and administered more or less continuously with every posting being viewed and considered "fit for purpose" or otherwise.
I am not going to introduce a Posting Rating facility, as this in my opinion could only possibly lead to further issues of divergence and contradiction. ( I get enough of that already).
Malcolm.
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28-12-2014, 01:02 PM |
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Steady the Edward
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RE: Sanitized
(28-12-2014, 01:10 PM)c iom tt Wrote: Its a shame that only 44 member chose to vote, but it is a quite time of the year, so there it is!
Yes I feel it is a shame , I think that many were reading more in to it than was there , seeing opportunities for abuse and disagreements that , I don't see , as long as it was anonimas one tick per member where would the abuse have come from , I think it was just a way of encourage involvement by people that do not like posting but none the less have an opinion , but there we go at least we had the opportunity to be involved with decision in a democratic way , thank you Malcolm for that opportunity not many forums would give its members the chance
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28-12-2014, 01:44 PM |
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