Just a tiny thing,
I suggest that if/when you decide to update phpbb, include an option to thank a member?
I realise that you could just post a reply - but it's sometimes not apt to jump in on a thread that you are not involved in.
As an example, looking through the forum going back sometime, a lot of the answers are there and you can use others experiences to resolve your own without needing to post - Many people here are always happy to contribute, but it would be nice if they received recognition for that, even if it's just a nod. Not sure if it's a built-in option yet, I did see an extension - but I've not messed around with bulletin board software since vBulletin were reputable =)
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The ability to 'thank' a thread contribution
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The ability to 'thank' a thread contribution
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Re: The ability to 'thank' a thread contribution
There are extensions around that enable you to "like" a reply. I have not thought seriously about installing an extension like that, but if there was sufficient demand then it is certainly possible. Call me old fashioned, but I see no harm in replying to a topic to thank somebody. It doesn't affect the flow of conversation, especially if you quote the particular reply you are thanking somebody for.
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Re: The ability to 'thank' a thread contribution
I agree. There are several occasions when I've appreciated a post but the only way to thank the poster or show appreciation is by a post.
Only positive reactions. Once you start getting thumbs down or frowns it can go south pretty quickly.
Only positive reactions. Once you start getting thumbs down or frowns it can go south pretty quickly.
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Re: The ability to 'thank' a thread contribution
WXforum has added only the [Like] (after some initial apprehension I think) and that has not been any issue, but I am still indifferent on it. It doesn't give the personal touch that a reply post does, and the number of Likes credited could become an ego.
Maybe borrow the WU Star
Enjoy,
Paul
Maybe borrow the WU Star
Enjoy,
Paul
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Re: The ability to 'thank' a thread contribution
Nah, no frowns or thumbs down. On a personal level it's not productive to anyone and since everyone is a volunteer, we don't care about KPI's or performance. Just a nod to say "cheers man"
There are almost 20k posts on the forum. You have been running a survey on what version of CM that people are using, overtime the thumbs up may also give you an idea of engagement on topics too. I understand where you are coming from Freddie, but most people don't wish to Necro a post from 2 years ago about something that may not even be relevant to that person. The site does appear to have a lot of lurkers and this would allow them to contribute if they wanted to in some way, although I'd never want to stop someone from personally saying thanks. A lot of insightful words have been spoken here over the years and I personally wouldn't wish to post a thanks on a thread that had 10 contributors and for all of them to get a notification just saying thanks for something tiny
\o/ Anyway - that's my 2 cents
There are almost 20k posts on the forum. You have been running a survey on what version of CM that people are using, overtime the thumbs up may also give you an idea of engagement on topics too. I understand where you are coming from Freddie, but most people don't wish to Necro a post from 2 years ago about something that may not even be relevant to that person. The site does appear to have a lot of lurkers and this would allow them to contribute if they wanted to in some way, although I'd never want to stop someone from personally saying thanks. A lot of insightful words have been spoken here over the years and I personally wouldn't wish to post a thanks on a thread that had 10 contributors and for all of them to get a notification just saying thanks for something tiny
A possibility Paul, but you already find people using post counts to go on an ego trip too.and the number of Likes credited could become an ego.
\o/ Anyway - that's my 2 cents
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Re: The ability to 'thank' a thread contribution
I’m a moderator on a flight sim forum. Been a member since March 2002. In 17,700 posts I’ve had 6,660 likes.
I’ve gone way past the ego trip trigger.
I’ve gone way past the ego trip trigger.