Halcyon Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Can you explain what this is? When you go to someone's profile there s a green box on the right with a nu ber in it and their rating. How is this nmber compiled? What is its purpose? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Also wondering about this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 It looks like it is from the "Like This" button that is on the side of posts. It also looks like they defaulted everyone to start with 10 (which I think is a good idea). I've "liked" both of your above posts, so you should be at least 11 to see how it works. Edited to add that I TRIED to Like both of your posts, but was only successful Liking Halycon's. It had "trouble storing" the other one. Perhaps there is a limit to liking within a thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani n Monies Mom Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 My number seems to reflect the number I had on my itrader page for sales. Is this how it works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma2Luke Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 ugh... not sure I like this feature.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 OK, I liked everyone's post on this thread. I guess TPB heard us asking for a like button. ETA: I also got a notification that you liked my post, RootAnn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani n Monies Mom Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Yep, my number went up by one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I think these are a carry-over from the rep points on the old board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Erm... I hate this kind of stuff. I wonder if there's a way to shut it off for my profile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I agree, this is not a feature I like. Reminds me of the popular clique in school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Seriously? I hate rep points :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm thinking it must be carryover from the old rep points on the old boards. Those were shut off after awhile because it caused issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I agree with others... this is not a feature that I like. It will divide the boards. It's juvenile, and I'm not a big fan of redoing middle/high school again. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Oh jeepers.....it's like I'm back in high school again and I'm the geek that nobody ever liked and was picked last for everything. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Oh, my. This won't end well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Even though I felt like saying it twice for emphasis, sorry about the double post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Oh jeepers.....it's like I'm back in high school again and I'm the geek that nobody ever liked and was picked last for everything. :crying: Awww....Halcyon Liked me. I'm touched. Girl....you ain't ever gonna get rid of me now! Just kidding!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillysmom216 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm the quiet geek. I will be 10 ad infinitum. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I don't think it will be a huge problem like the rep points. You can't even see them while perusing the board. You would have to click on profiles to find out how many a poster has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 You can see how many points someone has by hovering over their avatar. You can also see who 'likes' each post. Could work out fine, or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 You can see how many points someone has by hovering over their avatar. You can also see who 'likes' each post. Could work out fine, or not. Ah. I am on the ipad so no hovering here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Honestly, I think we all already know who is more popular here. This doesn't really change anything. Either you care and it's personal, or you don't care because it's just a message board. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan in GE Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 This is not a feature that I like either...but can't find a way to disable it...It is way to Facebooky for me (I don't have or ever want a FB account either).... I think partly it is included as a way of making it easier for them to identify 'good content' - but it's really the ideas that count, not who came up with them.... Please make an individual way of disabling....Maybe make a way of liking an idea without it automatically being linked to a poster, esp if they are not interested in the tally? Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Not a fan of this at all. I can see no benefit to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Gave you a like, lillysmom216 ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Erm... I hate this kind of stuff. I wonder if there's a way to shut it off for my profile? I agree. yuk. Can't we just keep this kind-of stuff to the FB spin-offs? Must we make everything a popularity contest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 i just dont understand the reason b ehind it. if that was explained better, perhaps it wouldnt be such a big deal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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