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[Lev]

Personally, I don't care for this kind of thing. If I wanted to be part of a popularity contest, I'd go back to high school and start a slam book. IMO, when you start "rating" people publicly, nothing good comes from it. I'd deep-six it, if it was my forum....

+1 have to agree with the sentiments already expressed

[t_ross33]

Personally, I don't care for this kind of thing. If I wanted to be part of a popularity contest, I'd go back to high school and start a slam book. IMO, when you start "rating" people publicly, nothing good comes from it. I'd deep-six it, if it was my forum....

I concur. I like the family atmosphere here and for the most part we treat each other with the respect deserving of other human beings. We ramble, we get off topic etc. but it keeps things light and interesting. If we start rating users I'm afraid it changes the dynamic here.

Deep six it Rob. You won't be sorry

[sunvalleylaw]

I concur. I like the family atmosphere here and for the most part we treat each other with the respect deserving of other human beings. We ramble, we get off topic etc. but it keeps things light and interesting. If we start rating users I'm afraid it changes the dynamic here.

Deep six it Rob. You won't be sorry

Concur as well. Too easy for it to degenerate into a popularity, or some other, contest. I like the civil discourse between members who have different skill and experience levels, and the family feel.

[Algonquin]

I try and post here when I feel I have something constructive to offer, or if I a humorous take on something. I wouldn't intentionally post something to offend a Fretter, and I hope I haven't. This is a nice forum that would probably do ok one way, or the other.

Rob, I hope you haven't taken this, or any other reply the wrong way. Heck, the only stupid question, is the one that isn't asked!

On a lighter note:
If this 'Forum Function' add-on was a Birfday present from the good folks at Vitel, you got Jipped!
Take it back and ask for some Keg certificates so you and the wifey can go out to dinner together.

[Spudman***]

If this 'Forum Fuction' ...

I just love saying this out loud.

86 the idea Rob.

[Algonquin]

Ok, that was a typo... not a political statement. Honest!

I think I still have time to 'edit for spelling'

(Not that it wouldn't be a bad idea for a forum... just not here.)

I vote for a 'Spellcheck' feature.

[Robert****]

One of the possible benefits of this system is to reward the users who really put in a lot of work to post great content. They simply get rewarded by others who think they deserve it. Another use of this system could be to give feedback to someone who posted something of poor quality or stupid, without clogging up the original thread.

So the possible benefits does not outweigh the possible drawbacks, in your view?

[sunvalleylaw]

One of the possible benefits of this system is to reward the users who really put in a lot of work to post great content. They simply get rewarded by others who think they deserve it. Another use of this system could be to give feedback to someone who posted something of poor quality or stupid, without clogging up the original thread.

So the possible benefits does not outweigh the possible drawbacks, in your view?

They do not in my view. I would not do it. JMHO. Thanks for all you work and thought to make this a great place. :

[M29]

I really like the comfort level here. I think this might make me itchy...

M29

[Justaguyin_nc]

So the possible benefits does not outweigh the possible drawbacks, in your view?

Don't see it as a benefit.. Someone posting a proper grammar three page article on the use of a pedal compared to the average guy using it and posting his idea as to what it sounds like and what he uses it for in five lines.. Im going to stay awake five lines..... so which one wins? and why?

Example.. Robert making a very good marketable lesson for the fretters.. Oldguy just throwing a good lesson up to be had by all..which is actually better? Neither... Robert deserves to be paid for his time if he wishes.. Oldguy deserves a thank you for his...

(BTW, To make this clear I am not riding on coat tails or asking for a free ride.. I have purchased a lesson or two from Robert...and awaiting his Blues DVD : )

Anything on any forum that seperates the masses.. makes it less enjoyable.. again.. it's justa-my-opinion..

[just strum]

I just love saying this out loud.

86 the idea Rob.

I didn't even notice that - I just might give Algonquin four or five of those green dots for that.

Naw, I'll do it the old fashion fretter way

[just strum]

Here's my spin on this:

1) It reminds me of being back in school and being graded on my paper. I'm here to learn, but to have a lot of fun while I'm doing it.

2) It goes against the very rules that are published in FAQ "...no statements that are hateful..." It opens the door for this behavior.

3) I love just busting chops with the gang, that's my biggest contribution. It has no substance except laughter and what's music without laughter - "Does anyone remember laughter?"

3) and this is the most important - this is probably the first and last post I will make that has any value. I'm a beginner, outside of an occasional good question, I got nothing. So all you advanced players and tech people will be sitting there with all of your green dots and what will I have? I'll tell you what I'll have - my one token green dot and a tear drop in my eye.

So either do away with the system or bombard me with green dots for this insightful commentary.

I relinquish the soapbox to one of my fellow fretters that would like to comment.

[Robert****]

This feature could be used by anyone, including other beginners who might want to add good reputation to another beginner?

It would not be about being the best or most advanced, etc - it would be about posts that the community feel are valuable to them. What is valuable is completely subjective for each person, and anyone can use the reputation system.

I am not trying to convince anyone, just to clarify how this might work.

However, I understand everyone's concerns, and I do listen. I will not introduce something our community is against. I'll let this poll be up a few more days to see if any thing changes. In the meantime, I have disabled the reputation system.

[Spudman***]

How about if we all just promise to make better posts?

[oldguy]

How about if we all just promise to make better posts?

I'll need help....
Or I could just post less until I think they're better.....

[just strum]

What's good to you, may not be good to me. I don't understand this obsession with rating, grading, and... I just don't see it bringing anything positive to the forum.

I'm here to talk and learn guitars, but I like doing it as if we were all in a room together. The free flow of discussion, humor and whatever else might come into play.

I guess it all sounds too controlling to me. I don't know about the rest of the fretters, but I'm not looking to be controlled.

Edit: I was just thinking that since I'm relatively new here, maybe I am overstepping the boundaries a little bit. If I am coming off as being overly opinionated, I apologize. I think what I am doing is protecting what attracted me to this place in the beginning. I certainly don't mean to offend anyone or get into an "I'm right, you're wrong" thing (although I know I'm right )

[Spudman***]

I guess it all sounds too controlling to me. I don't know about the rest of the fretters, but I'm not looking to be controlled.

Ha! Made you say that. Neener neener.

[just strum]

Ha! Made you say that. Neener neener.

Better watch it buddy, banning ugly avatars just might be next.

[oldguy]

My view could be influenced by the state of affairs here (USA) right now.
I don't believe monitoring/rating performance is important....just my thoughts.
Robert,this is not meant to offend, merely to help....
when one's input is scrutinized, and put in a box, so to speak, it also puts constraints on creativity.
Not to say I've never seen posts on TheFret that were in poor taste, or language I didn't care for personally......
But if I chose what did and didn't make the cut here........it wouldn't be much of a forum..: