Recognizing good posters

Buick61 · 10-28-2009, 10:59 PM

There are over 40,000 members. Of the hundreds of posts that are made in any given day, some that are so great--be they knowledgeable, humorous, gracious, or intriguing--yet they get lost in the noise.

Many sites have a system wherein a good post gets promoted or reputation points are given. These then give the poster recognition for their contributions to making the site better and get that post more views, which also helps the site overall (you want your best material seen to attract more members, which attracts more advertisers and attracts more attention from other sites).

This site already has a system where a thread can be rated, why not expand that to individual posts? Of course, for posts I would suggest only allow positive feedback. Allowing negative feedback can be used vindictively.

So, why not institute that here? I don't see a downside. We need to lift up those that make a positive contribution to this site. It will only make this place better.

marinerbc · 10-28-2009, 11:01 PM

I will start, in that case.

I frequently disagree with Buick61, but I always look forward to reading what he has to say.

He makes me think, and that is the greatest gift of all.

Cheers, Buick.

91 s-10baja · 10-28-2009, 11:02 PM

sounds like a knowledgeable, humorous, gracious, AND intriguing idea!! hehe, I like the idea!

Uzzy · 10-28-2009, 11:13 PM

This is a good poster.

**nsap** · 10-28-2009, 11:14 PM

It's something that we thought about doing several years ago, but ultimately decided against it. We felt the system would probably not be used in a very diplomatic manner and would cause more problems than good.

I'm not even entirely sure that the newest vBulletin has the capability in it. Nonetheless, its not something we are particularly interested in right now. We are extremely grateful for the many positive contributors on the board and really don't see a need to have popularity contests in order to point them out. Most of our positive contributors are well noted in threads in which they constructively add to or post excellent news onto the site so GMI can thrive for everyone's sake.

marinerbc · 10-28-2009, 11:17 PM

^^ So...in other words, you forgot my birthday AGAIN, right N?

Gee, thanks, I think.

Simon says · 10-29-2009, 12:04 AM

Buick61, wescoent, megeebee, TiburonTJ and some other whose names escape me right now . . .

Canuck · 10-29-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsap

It's something that we thought about doing several years ago, but ultimately decided against it. We felt the system would probably not be used in a very diplomatic manner and would cause more problems than good.

Agreed.

Mr. Burns · 10-29-2009, 12:43 PM

I can't see how reputation points would affect anything other than the ego of the poster.

marinerbc · 10-30-2009, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Burns

I can't see how reputation points would affect anything other than the ego of the poster.

^^ What he said.

And hey, he even likes me now.

Seriously, Cheers, Burnsy.

Dana_15 · 10-30-2009, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsap

It's something that we thought about doing several years ago, but ultimately decided against it. We felt the system would probably not be used in a very diplomatic manner and would cause more problems than good.

It doesn't work out that well, you're going to have to take my word for it. You would be surprised how fast grown men cry about lack of "popularity points"

mbukukanyau · 10-30-2009, 11:46 AM

I have resisted posting on this thread a while, and I agree with NSAP, as one can already see, some are trying to get themselves liked more by others members. Kinds of funny.
If you like someones post, you can always PM them.

Simon says · 10-30-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

I have resisted posting on this thread a while, and I agree with NSAP, as one can already see, some are trying to get themselves liked more by others members. Kinds of funny.
If you like someones post, you can always PM them.

The fun begins when you don't like them . . .

megeebee · 11-06-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon says

Buick61, wescoent, megeebee, TiburonTJ and some other whose names escape me right now . . .

That's very nice of you Simon, thank you.

I have to say I also enjoy hearing from wescoent as well.

Pistonslap · 11-06-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Burns

I can't see how reputation points would affect anything other than the ego of the poster.

+ Agree, I have seen this idea used on other sites and you would not believe the garbage people post just to get there point numbers up!

10-28-2009, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Buick61 Chevrolet VOLT Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,945	Recognizing good posters There are over 40,000 members. Of the hundreds of posts that are made in any given day, some that are so great--be they knowledgeable, humorous, gracious, or intriguing--yet they get lost in the noise. Many sites have a system wherein a good post gets promoted or reputation points are given. These then give the poster recognition for their contributions to making the site better and get that post more views, which also helps the site overall (you want your best material seen to attract more members, which attracts more advertisers and attracts more attention from other sites). This site already has a system where a thread can be rated, why not expand that to individual posts? Of course, for posts I would suggest only allow positive feedback. Allowing negative feedback can be used vindictively. So, why not institute that here? I don't see a downside. We need to lift up those that make a positive contribution to this site. It will only make this place better.

10-28-2009, 11:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Uzzy 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Windsor Ontario, Canada Drives: 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71; 1987 Plymouth Reliant Posts: 8,073	Re: Recognizing good posters This is a good poster. __________________ Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus Aut viam inveniam aut faciam If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find him, maybe you can hire Uzzy. 'Ich bin ein Detroiter'

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nsap Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT Posts: 17,730	Re: Recognizing good posters It's something that we thought about doing several years ago, but ultimately decided against it. We felt the system would probably not be used in a very diplomatic manner and would cause more problems than good. I'm not even entirely sure that the newest vBulletin has the capability in it. Nonetheless, its not something we are particularly interested in right now. We are extremely grateful for the many positive contributors on the board and really don't see a need to have popularity contests in order to point them out. Most of our positive contributors are well noted in threads in which they constructively add to or post excellent news onto the site so GMI can thrive for everyone's sake. __________________ Get the latest news from GMI...Join the "GMInsidenews.com Facebook Page!! Follow me on TWITTER E-Mail Me

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10-30-2009, 11:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
mbukukanyau Chevrolet VOLT Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 1995 Honda Pasport SUV Posts: 10,019	Re: Recognizing good posters I have resisted posting on this thread a while, and I agree with NSAP, as one can already see, some are trying to get themselves liked more by others members. Kinds of funny. If you like someones post, you can always PM them.

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