TRIAL implementation of post THANKS system

  1. Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Warrington Posts: 20561 Blue Saxo VTS Turbo/White Megane F1 R26
    #1
    After the huge amount of misuse & abuse the user reputation system got, it was removed a couple of weeks ago. Since that time, for many people, the community has been much 'better', but conversely, other members have not found the community as 'inspiring and motivating'.

    So, listening to your feedback (of the majority) a THANKS SYSTEM has been setup and is now being trialled. This has been setup so that posts can be thanked in NON-general forums. This means you CAN thank someone for their post/contribution in for example, the engine/tuning forum, but you CANNOT thank someone for telling a funny story in the jokes forum.

    The setup will change a little over the next couple of days until I am happy with the way things are working. This thanks system also links into the VBExperience system - the scores ar eupdated daily at approx. 5am.

    You should be able to see the thanks posts have received within the forum posts that have been thanked, including a list of usernames. Thank stats can also be seen in user profiles and in the postbit on the left handside of each users post (if enabled by admin). The search function can also be used to search for thanked posts. There is a time limit on posts, which can and cannot be thanked (if enabled by admin). Currently members can choose to remove thanks for posts, which they have previously left. Currently the number of posts which can be thanked each day is also limited ... currently THREE thanks can be given per day - so use them WISELY This could be changed (limited) further, subject to its use.

    To thank a post, simply click the 'thanks' button on the right hands side of the forum window. ------>>>>>

    As with some other members, I am not sure this community needs such a thanking system, but time will tell if it is useful/constructive. If this system comes under abuse & misuse, infractions will be issued to the memebrs concerned and if repeat abuse occurs the system WILL be removed completely.

    The community asked for a second chance... a system that could not be used negatively against members... this is it. Please use this system responsibly and constructively.

    Thanks

    Simo
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  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5
    #2
    good stuff simon.
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  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 southend on sea,essex Posts: 4244
    #3
    Top stuff sir
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  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux
    #4
    thanks simo
  5. Established Member Joined: May 2008 Leeds Posts: 1515 Saxo VTR. Suzuki Swift GLX, Pug 206.
    #5
    well thought of.
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 7657
    #6
    e-penis like with rep?
  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5
    #7
    forgot to ask.

    Does vbexperience add up your thanks points?
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150
    #8
    this is pointless...its just rep still but with a gayer name and posher button

    if your going to remove rep then just remove it...if not bring the old rep system back. Not worth the effort in trialing this tbh as it will just get "abused" just the same as the old system...IMO
  9. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Newcastle Posts: 6719
    #9
    Thanks

    And no its not like the rep system because there is no negativity in it.
  10. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ben_L View Post
    this is pointless...its just rep still but with a gayer name and posher button

    if your going to remove rep then just remove it...if not bring the old rep system back. Not worth the effort in trialing this tbh as it will just get "abused" just the same as the old system...IMO

    Imo its nice to be praised for the effort you put in, especially when you have spent the last god knows how long, drawing up a guide for someone to use.

    So imo its a good idea.
  11. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #11
    hope this works out well simo

    like the way its only in certain sections
  12. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150
    #12
    ok so why not just remove that part from the old system where you can leave neg rep... end of the day there will still be a number at the side of the screen that some people will abuse
  13. Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Warrington Posts: 20561 Blue Saxo VTS Turbo/White Megane F1 R26
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ben_L View Post
    this is pointless...its just rep still but with a gayer name and posher button

    if your going to remove rep then just remove it...if not bring the old rep system back. Not worth the effort in trialing this tbh as it will just get "abused" just the same as the old system...IMO
    Everyones entitled to their opinion.

    Ive made myself pretty clear. IF this system is abused, its gone - theres no going back.
  14. Established Member Joined: May 2008 thrapston Posts: 1982 Fiesta zetec mk7.5
    #14
    lets hope it works out well!
  15. Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Warrington Posts: 20561 Blue Saxo VTS Turbo/White Megane F1 R26
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ben_L View Post
    ok so why not just remove that part from the old system where you can leave neg rep... end of the day there will still be a number at the side of the screen that some people will abuse
    The rep system could NOT be limited to specific forums... this CAN, which is why I have implemented this.

    I dont often just rush into making random decisions
  16. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5302 Helicopter
    #16
    Don't get 'thanks' for making people laugh, sigh, general chat will still suck then. However, should improve the other sections as people will be motivated now for some e-thanks.

    Think it would be overall better without either. Thanks is just more or less rep, but being noob-friendly as the dumb ass one's who ask where their avatar is won't be hammered to hell and back with red blobs.
  17. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux
    #17
    only just noticed the report button lol
  18. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2006 Gym Posts: 15228 172 Cup
    #18
    Cheers big ears
  19. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Derby Posts: 275 Blue Vtr Mk2
    #19
    good idea
  20. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2
    #20
    Another thing to annoy me at bottom of my name lol.

    Not overly keen to be honest, like I said previously I don't feel like the forum needs it but I guess we'll see what happens.....
  21. Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Warrington Posts: 20561 Blue Saxo VTS Turbo/White Megane F1 R26
    #21
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Luke View Post
    Another thing to annoy me at bottom of my name lol.

    Not overly keen to be honest, like I said previously I don't feel like the forum needs it but I guess we'll see what happens.....
    Dont stress Luke - will probably remove from left handside anyway
  22. Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Suffolk Posts: 759 MK1 VTR
    #22
    nice one mate just like rep i guess but without the neg side of it, should all work as people can't really abuse it as such, because all you can do is thank someone, so it is all positive. It is when there is a negitive option people can abuse it, so lets hope all the numptys leave all the decent constructive forum members alone now.
  23. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2008 preston lancashire Posts: 3210 1999 mango west coast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    #23
    ooh very good idea!
  24. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 blandiago Posts: 4483 Hondaaaa
    #24
    will be interesting simo! i suppose it will help get some positivity back into the site xx
  25. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2007 Powys Posts: 15348 Icelandtic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS 53 Turbo
    #25
    This is on detailingworld and works very well, great idea to put this on sax-p
  26. Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2008 Suffolk Posts: 11590 ITB'd Saxo VTS & Mazda 6 MPS
    #26
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Luke View Post
    Another thing to annoy me at bottom of my name lol.

    Not overly keen to be honest, like I said previously I don't feel like the forum needs it but I guess we'll see what happens.....
    Fair point. Could it be an option to turn it on/off in the user's CP? It shows all the time on user's main profile, but we have the option if it gets shown on the forums.

    Another thing Simo, what about if people have other queries, such as identifying a song, or stuck on a computer game, something along those lines? Its likely to be posted in General, an area that wont be using the new feature. If it gets too much, have the mods remove that given 'thanks' (ie spam thanks, undeseved etc), possibly with a right to appeal?

    I know its only a trial atm, so will this point be taken into consideration?
  27. Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut
    #27
    song... It and multimedia section etc...

    general is one of the main areas members abused the old system so i think thats a strong case for it not being used there.
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  28. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 11423
    #28
    Whats to stop people clicking the button and also saying "thanks" in a post?

    Or doesn't that matter?

    Either way... i like it
  29. Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2008 Suffolk Posts: 11590 ITB'd Saxo VTS & Mazda 6 MPS
    #29
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ryan View Post
    song... It and multimedia section etc...

    general is one of the main areas members abused the old system so i think thats a strong case for it not being used there.
    Of course! God Im such a numpty

    Please add a 'No Thanks' button for when I post.
  30. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2
    #30
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Simo View Post
    Dont stress Luke - will probably remove from left handside anyway
    Much better
  31. Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Warrington Posts: 20561 Blue Saxo VTS Turbo/White Megane F1 R26
    #31
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Peejous View Post
    Whats to stop people clicking the button and also saying "thanks" in a post?

    Or doesn't that matter?

    Either way... i like it
    Nothing to stop you... but we'll all probably think your 'slow' if you do it a lot
  32. Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut
    #32
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Chris261287 View Post
    Of course! God Im such a numpty

    Please add a 'No Thanks' button for when I post.
    lol. It should really mean if members are wanting help etc they might use the forums better, and post in correct sections etc...

    no thanks
  33. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2
    #33
    Where has it disappeared to now? LOL.

    Just clicked on User CP and my profile - couldn't see a thing, no doubt I have missed it though.
  34. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 southend on sea,essex Posts: 4244
    #34
    Yes its gone off again already, who ruined it for us????? Lol
  35. Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Warrington Posts: 20561 Blue Saxo VTS Turbo/White Megane F1 R26
    #35
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Luke View Post
    Where has it disappeared to now? LOL.

    Just clicked on User CP and my profile - couldn't see a thing, no doubt I have missed it though.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by badasssaxo View Post
    Yes its gone off again already, who ruined it for us????? Lol
    EIther Im goign blind, or you two are crazy??

    it IS in your user profile... its NOT on the left of this post.
  36. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2
    #36
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Simo View Post
    EIther Im goign blind, or you two are crazy??

    it IS in your user profile... its NOT on the left of this post.
    Oh yes!

    I knew it disappeared from here, but I scanned down by User Profile and didn't see it lol.
  37. Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Warrington Posts: 20561 Blue Saxo VTS Turbo/White Megane F1 R26
    #37
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Luke View Post
    Oh yes!

    I knew it disappeared from here, but I scanned down by User Profile and didn't see it lol.
    THe user profile pages still need fixing into tabbed sections - that will make it easier to navigate. Bare with us
  38. Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Warrington Posts: 20561 Blue Saxo VTS Turbo/White Megane F1 R26
    #38
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Steve_VTS View Post
    forgot to ask.

    Does vbexperience add up your thanks points?
    The thanks system should be auto-incorporated into VBExperience after approx. 3am.

    Will be a surprise to see if it works in the morning
  39. Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2008 Suffolk Posts: 11590 ITB'd Saxo VTS & Mazda 6 MPS
    #39
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Simo View Post
    Bare with us
    Gets nekkid. Oh wait...

    I know this has had opposition but I cant see why it wont work. I really hope it does though.
  40. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Chesterfield Posts: 3832 206 Quicksilver
    #40
    Sounds good!
  41. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5
    #41
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Simo View Post
    The thanks system should be auto-incorporated into VBExperience after approx. 3am.

    Will be a surprise to see if it works in the morning
    pmsl you took it off the side of our names now and viewable in user profile yeah?
  42. Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2003 Liverpool Posts: 11465 Focus
    #42
    with honest members and appropriate restrictions to stop abuse this system can only be a good thing and will work well!

    Its not about racking up the highest number of thanks, it about showing appreciation when someone helps you.

    Thanks system should work well!
  43. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Nottingham Posts: 12627 I.Car Mango Westcoast II.Mk6 Fiesta Zetec S
    #43
    I dont think this will result in as much misuse as the rep system, as I think it will encourage members to post dencent replies rather than crap..
  44. Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Warrington Posts: 20561 Blue Saxo VTS Turbo/White Megane F1 R26
    #44
    Thanks-stats on the left or not? If not, just in the user profile page...

    Feedback?

  45. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5
    #45
    I think it should just show how many times you have been thanked, rather than how many thanks you have given out.
  46. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2
    #46
    Yeah, just

    Thanks: 2

    Would look much better than both I guess.
  47. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Nottingham Posts: 12627 I.Car Mango Westcoast II.Mk6 Fiesta Zetec S
    #47
    Yeh, just how how many thanks you have, not how many you given out, looks cluttered
  48. Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Warrington Posts: 20561 Blue Saxo VTS Turbo/White Megane F1 R26
    #48
    I can edit it I guess... to get rid of the 'thanks given' bit and just show the 'thanked x times in x threads'?
  49. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Sheffield Posts: 776 Saxo VTR mk2
    #49
    Good stuff, hopefully this wont get abused
  50. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #50
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Steve_VTS View Post
    I think it should just show how many times you have been thanked, rather than how many thanks you have given out.
    is that similar to rep ?? green blobs. thanks = post count
  51. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux
    #51
    thanks on display will be competitive but as you dont get them in all sections it cant be abused so doesnt matter

    simo can i have my rep from tech sections turned into thanks lol
  52. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5
    #52
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by John_1.1i View Post
    is that similar to rep ?? green blobs. thanks = post count
    your post makes no sense.
    You spam loads tbh lol
    stop talking about rep, its gone forever.


    thanks doesnt = post count.
    posts = increased post count
    thanks = increased thanks count




    Any chance i can see who thanked me in what post?
  53. Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE
    #53
    Steve go onto your profile.

    You can do it in there. See who thanked you and who you have thanked.
  54. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5
    #54
    cheers.

    has it been disabled? thanked someone this morning, then went into anothe thread and its gone
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  55. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 West Sussex . Posts: 5690 Subaru Impreza Wrx
    #55
    This sounds good to me.

    I do miss rep tbh so this should be better and work well hopefully.