Bring Back the "-1" rating

[luckytxn 2,265]

Still, why even have the -1 if it is going to be abused so badly? Someone that is unpopular may actually post something good but some will not care at all and just give -1's. Why is this a good thing? Especially in the OT and P&R thread people are more emotional than usual so they are petty and will use the -1 personally. Everything I have read so far on this very thread shows me that it is the main reason that the -1 is wanted at all as a personal and not to register the honest opinion of a post.

[The_Dude 1,142]

Still, why even have the -1 if it is going to be abused so badly? Someone that is unpopular may actually post something good but some will not care at all and just give -1's. Why is this a good thing? Especially in the OT and P&R thread people are more emotional than usual so they are petty and will use the -1 personally. Everything I have read so far on this very thread shows me that it is the main reason that the -1 is wanted at all as a personal and not to register the honest opinion of a post.

Well, just look at expats. Charles and his buddies seem to think that by them giving Duncan a -1 on every post will somehow personally effect him. It's laughable.

[Ban Hammer 13,517]

Well, just look at expats. Charles and his buddies seem to think that by them giving Duncan a -1 on every post will somehow personally effect him. It's laughable.

what makes you think i give anyone a -1 there?

eta: i'll let you in on a secret - ever since eric left, the -1's stopped. is that enough of a clue for you?

Edited February 18, 2011 by charles!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I think there's a very strong case for not having the -1 available in OT and P&R, but available in the upper fora. It can to some extent be problematic in the regionals where there are ongoing personality conflicts, but having a transparent system for -1s in places where noobs congregate could be useful and can be policed.

Just my zwei Pfennige.

[The_Dude 1,142]

what makes you think i give anyone a -1 there?

eta: i'll let you in on a secret - ever since eric left, the -1's stopped. is that enough of a clue for you?

Eric had that many sock puppets? Wow, thats a lot of time and dedication.

My apologies, I was always under the false impression that it was you.

[Ban Hammer 13,517]

Eric had that many sock puppets? Wow, thats a lot of time and dedication.

My apologies, I was always under the false impression that it was you.

then that would imply i'd have a bunch of sock puppets.

[The_Dude 1,142]

then that would imply i'd have a bunch of sock puppets.

[Ban Hammer 13,517]

finally, rob wins a contest about who's is bigger

[luckytxn 2,265]

Ok. I have taken note of the sarcasm of making my post above a popular one.

[Marilyn. 340]

I like to use the +1 sometimes because I agree with what the person said and I don't want to waste a post with a or a etc...

[Amby 490]

I don't think I ever gave a -1 on here and I think it's a good idea to at least have it in the upper forums when wrong/bad advice is given

[TBoneTX 46,075]

I don't think I ever gave a -1 on here and I think it's a good idea to at least have it in the upper forums when wrong/bad advice is given

Honestly, I think that it's much more effective to counter incorrect advice with correct advice. Most of the "good" members in the upper fora are pretty quick to do this.

[The_Dude 1,142]

I don't think I ever gave a -1 on here and I think it's a good idea to at least have it in the upper forums when wrong/bad advice is given

Would be a good idea in the regional forums too, then it might keep some of the more irritating people out.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I happen to think this is still a good idea. Just sayin'.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

I happen to think this is still a good idea. Just sayin'.