Sorry gang, the 'rate a member' thing is tacky - a bit too mindlessly ad hominem for my taste. No doubt I'll be rated lowly for this view. :-)

It would be far more interesting - and might actually represent some value - if one could rate the threads. That might lend toward encouraging interesting comments from participants.

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In a "friendly" forum the rating feature isn't necessary. I'm a moderator on my Association (Union) Bulletin Board and the rating system is often used to express personal dislikes for certain individuals more so than their opinions. Unlike the CF, there are many "pot stirrers" who thrive on irritating other board members. The rating system is their way of trying to give someone a "dope slap" without an actual physical assault.

No one really pays attention to the ratings on my other board, and I believe the same will happen here.

Bob

Yeah Private JTim, I think this rating thing is pretty dumb. Why would any group need it? Seems all it would do would be to cause dissension in the ranks.

General Mombo

Looks like a subject for the next Collector Forum Poll!!

Tim, I`m on other forums and its mostly ignored. Its there, but oldtimers just don`t pay it any attention.

terry

"Rating" seems to me to be too much like a beauty contest. :rolleyes: It really lies only in the eye of one beholder and can't (shouldn't) be truthfully expressed. I think this feature will ultimately be ignored for the most part, and as such, the computer/server resources devoted to it would better serve some other purpose. (I'll assume tht my non-rating just went to 0 .)

Seems to me the only real value this rating system could have is in the Marketplace Forum with a 5 star being the highest with no complaints down to 0 star with multiple complaints.

Rich

MEMBER RATED

I just turned my off.

That is how I feel about it.

(Speling corection maid frome the attention off the poost belowe)
Thaks Pierhead

I hope you didn't hurt yourself!

I'm in agreement ..... the member rating feature reeks too much of a popularity contest and IMO is not needed nor desired on these forums.

I've shut mine off too!! :p

Dan

I agree that the rating thing is tacky and not needed in this forum. I too have turned mine off.

Ditto..

Turning mine off, don't see the need for it.

The Rating :rolleyes: feature of the new boards is a waste of time and bandwidth, thusly I decree it shall be turned off in my profile.

I don't see the need for it either. However, someone was nice enough to leave me a great mark. I wouldn't want to offend them, would I? I'm going to leave it on - until John figures out how to turn it off.

I found the switch to turn off the member rating feature.

Now there is a feature to have more levels of membership based on the number of posts. Right now it takes 50 posts to become a WACKO. It could be that reaching 250 posts (for example) gives you the title of "SUPER WACKO".

What are your feelings, gang? Leave it as it is or introduce some higher level of recognition based on higher number of posts?

I like the Super WACKO idea. My wife said I reached that level about 38 years ago when I asked her to marry me. I don't know if that's a compliment or insult on her part. She also said I would never reach Saint status so Super WACKO it is.

Rich

John I kinda like the idea of basically only two levels, Newbie and Wacko. It keeps everybody on an even footing without creating false levels.

Once you've done the 50 posts, and basically demo'd your ability and desire, being a WACKO should be all that is needed. The admin levels are necessry just so that others know who to go to for problems.

I am with you Rich.
I like the Idea of being a super WACKO.
Maybe something more challenging like a 1000 post.
If you post that much, you are a super wacko.
And this is a level that anybody can be if they really want to.

I'm with George. Why fix it if it ain't broke?

John, thanks for turning off the rating feature- my thoughts are for wacko only,(after 50 posts) could get confusing for "wacko" badges, "super" wacko badges, etc. Just my thoughts-----

My vote is to just leave it Newbie and Wacko. This forum doesn't need any more confusing levels.

I`d also like to keep it the way it is, no need to further separate the masses. It makes it less of a family and more of a government.

terry

I agree with most... leave it Newbie and Wacko. A "Wacko" by any other name...

Tim - Keeping the flame lit...

Pot stirrers, Bob? I think that had to be a crack about me. This old beaver loves to stir the pot. If this forum didn't have some controversy to debate some of us might get just a wee bit board here. Don't rate me or hate me, just debate me!

Bob's post stated "...unlike the CF.." he was referring to pot stirrers in the other Forums he visits.

But we welcome all, old friend.

I agree with the majority, no rating needed nor do we need to see Super WACKOs However, I must say it's really great fun to watch the "true pot stirrers" in action. Come on Sean, you haven't stirred it up for quite awhile. :rolleyes: I miss you.
Ruthie

JC is right, Sean. I was referring to my Association Board and not to your or anybody elses postings at the CF. The posters at my other board can be less than kind in some of their posts. The best part is returning "fire". He who laughs last, laughs best!

Bob

I think Sean was just doing exactly what he said in a 'tongue in cheek' manner. No harm - no foul.
I think it would be very hard to offend Mr Thompson personally? Now GLOWs are another story! LOL
Bob