Why I think the 10 character rule kills conversations.

The 10 character rule need to die.

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I think its good, frankly if you really wanna be here you can think of 10 characters to write. When i was new i thought it was a clever way to get people talking, and to stop people from becoming too lazy. I'd rather have a conversation about a topic than just read, and i think most readers should think this way. Why be scared to post if your new, it doesn't exactly affect your real life :) Plus i managed to worm my way into conversations like a virus or something:D
 
We could maybe have a trial period with no 10 character minimum post rule? [MENTION=289]Jan[/MENTION] ?

Yes Donsie you wormed your way in.
 
Quick question I'd like participants in this discussion to weigh in on:

A like/agree/thanks button will probably make the reputation system redundant.

Should I decide to go for the one click response button rather than get rid of the character limit, what are your thoughts on discontinuing the reputation system?
 
Jan said:
Quick question I'd like participants in this discussion to weigh in on:

A like/agree/thanks button will probably make the reputation system redundant.

Should I decide to go for the one click response button rather than get rid of the character limit, what are your thoughts on discontinuing the reputation system?
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Can you make a +1 button which posts a +1 in the thread :D?
 
Jan said:
Quick question I'd like participants in this discussion to weigh in on:

A like/agree/thanks button will probably make the reputation system redundant.

Should I decide to go for the one click response button rather than get rid of the character limit, what are your thoughts on discontinuing the reputation system?
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As the person with the most rep, I say kill it. I don't think people are using it properly anyway.

My trophies though.... :cry:
 
Jan said:
Quick question I'd like participants in this discussion to weigh in on:

A like/agree/thanks button will probably make the reputation system redundant.

Should I decide to go for the one click response button rather than get rid of the character limit, what are your thoughts on discontinuing the reputation system?
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I'm of the opinion that getting rid of the rep system in favor of a "like" system would be beneficial. Rep systems often lead to elitism and there's few things as disparaging as getting down-repped by forum regulars when you're a new member. More and more forums seem to be moving away from pos/neg rep systems and towards systems where you can like someone's post if you agree with it or think it's a good post.

MetalSoup said:
I don't need stats. It's easy to determine by how long it takes me to clear out the "What's New" page, and how long it stays empty sometimes.
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Completely agree. Traffic stats and actual activity is not one and the same thing.

However, I've always been of the opinion that a large part of why new members tend not to stick around is because some of the regulars here tend to stake out their turf in an unfriendly manner whenever new members are involved. Around here it's not uncommon for a new member to be pounced upon by a whole gang of regulars whenever they do something that is wrong or perceived to be wrong. Sometimes it is even something that is taken out of context or a genuine misunderstanding. It's just so unnecessary. No new member is going to stick around after an experience like that. Especially not when regulars quite literally tell them to fuck off.

That said, people tend to strongly disagree with me on this point. Usually they're fast to point out one or two members who stuck around, as if that somehow proves something in the context of how low the user retention rate is compared to how many people actually register here monthly. A slightly more friendly attitude towards newcomers could make a massive difference, in my opinion.
 
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If we do let go of the Reputation system, how will it be impacted by a 'Like' UI button? Will a/the 'Like' button lead up to something and the current Rep system does?
 
It could tally your likes, like many forums do. I'm of the opinion that tallying likes is unnecessary, but I wouldn't care if it did.
 
Busy busy day but now it is time for Solitude's Incredible Opinion of Awesomeness! Woooooohooooo!


I give out a lot of rep. Quite often the reason for this rep will be "+1". The disadvantage being that no one sees this except for the person who gets the rep. But surely that's enough and there's no reason for the lift of the 10 character rule? My problem comes in that I want to rep someone but can't because I have to spread it around a bit. It makes me feel like a cheap whore. But it's understandable because otherwise it would lead to an abuse of the system.

So then there's the whole likes thing. Which is maybe a good idea. I don't give out negative rep in any case so maybe having a system that only shows positive reinforcement is good.

There you have it. Solitude's Incredible Opinion of Awesomeness! Woooooohooooo!

Crikey I'm tired.
 
Glordit said:
+1, I agree but good people do note that if you post a link of a image, you don't need to use /10 chars.
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Only if you use the img tag. If you use the forum upload feature you need those characters.

If it tallies the likes easily fine. Otherwise it just lists the likes at the bottom of the post, right?
 
So I see my "I Like" button suggestion gained some support last night. I retract my retraction :)

Don't know enough about the BB Forum system to say whether it would be a fair replacement for the present Rep Points system though. Can it be set up to limit the number of Likes a user can give per day/month? Does it track the number of Likes a poster receives to their profile? Will people use it more than the Rep system?

Either way, my original vote still stands - I really don't have an issue with the limit or system as it is at the moment, nor would I have a problem if He Who Must Decide makes some changes.
 
GregRedd said:
So I see my "I Like" button suggestion gained some support last night. I retract my retraction :)

Don't know enough about the BB Forum system to say whether it would be a fair replacement for the present Rep Points system though. Can it be set up to limit the number of Likes a user can give per day/month? Does it track the number of Likes a poster receives to their profile? Will people use it more than the Rep system?

Either way, my original vote still stands - I really don't have an issue with the limit or system as it is at the moment, nor would I have a problem if He Who Must Decide makes some changes.
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Saves people time so they don't have to make a random sentence so they can say I like it.
 
The 10char-less Trial has officially begun while I investigate what can be done about a "Like" or thanks system.

Enjoy. /10chars
 
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