Are Flag and Disagree buttons useful?
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Given the recent threads on the use of these buttons, do these buttons contribute to the forum? Or are they not constructive and should be removed?
Are Flag and Disagree buttons useful?
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Yes, when used by adults.
I don't think this has ever been an issue til now. The disagree button is useful for when you actually disagree with a post, not the way it is being used by a particular member.
Are objects like knives, hammers, and baseball bats useful?
Usually.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Yes, they are useful, but if you over use them, they lose their relevance. It’s similar to the use of bold, italics and capital letters. If you use them sparingly they can help to make a point. If you use them all the time, nobody cares, and you don’t make an impression, except perhaps a negative one.
As for the flag, I’ve only thrown it once. There was or is a troll here that was posting insulting remarks constantly. Disagreement is one thing; abuse is another.
I think the disagree button is pretty silly. If you disagree why not just say so and explain your thoughts?
As for the flag, if it's used judiciously (like tagging spam or a truly abusive post) I figure it's fine.
Sadly, features like these are abused. The forum (and this country, for that matter) suffers from too much division.
Lance.
I agree with Lance.
I find them very useful.
Looks like I've earned another one (or two) disagrees
Another question is what should be done when the buttons are abused?
I don't know. What should happen when someone violates
half a dozen times a day?
There's a process in place for that to remove posting privileges which has been executed many times. In any particular case, we have to see what the mods will do.
While I think that the use of them can be petty, I think they might be effective if the poster has to unveil to post negative comments.. No more hiding behind the veil (avatar) and talking sh*t.
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I find the buttons useful and an improvement.
I think this feud has gone on long enough ! Mod. please do something !
I've never used the Flag. The Disagree button is useful when I don't feel like typing up a dissenting post.
@BryceM said: "Yes, when used by adults."
Better watch yourself, the minions might take this perfectly fine, generalized truth as a personal attack and jump on to your back.
Makes sense but a few new members and some here longer don't seem to have the knowledge needed about coins to actually form a dissenting opinion. Additionally, long-time members who do have the knowledge say they don't wish to explain their reason or they don't have the time.
I've already posted that IMO, anyone (including the 4 & 5 star members) who pushes the disagree button with out posting a reason would be "locked-out" of any other action on this site until the reason is posted! This is a mild remedy but would probably cost $$$,$$$ to program.
In my country of origin, we just cut off hands.
While division is bad, honest debate is good. I read that things were not smooth founding his country.
they seem to be on vacation
I've never used the flag button, only disagreed once (and if you were the one who got it, you should feel special), but I do like the agree/like/lol buttons.
But at the end of the day, I don't really care. I existed on usenet and other forums for 20 years without needing them, but I do understand it's all about social media these days and just clicking a button is always easier than typing in a couple of words...
The buttons do make it easier to identify problems in the making. You can still report anonymously to the mods using the "abuse/report" button(s). The downside is a lot more posts without real opinions backed by "reasoning."
I believe the buttons have a use in today's internet socialization. I have never disagreed without posting a reason... in fact, I do not remember disagreeing... may have, just do not recall using it. The flag button has it's place....However, when anyone abuses any function, it becomes useless - at least when it is obvious that one person consistently applies it. Cheers, RickO
@PerryHall
I believe you have a great deal to add to discussions. Care to post what you disagree with about my post. It takes no time at all. Copy the part and post it. If you don't wish for me to comment on what you post as a reason, say so and I will not. I have plenty of time to wait today as I'm not a father.
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Never pushed any "button" regarding anyone's post here. I like it the way it is. Post what you want.
I have stated that when one disagrees it's usually a good idea to explain why. In this case it should be obvious why I disagreed---I'm against locking anyone out and I'm certainly against cutting off their hands.
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"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Do us really older members even know what they are for?
Firgure the kids need something to play with myself.
Good point. I will not change my suggestion about the lock-out feature as it would foster the discussion and eliminate "fly-by" nothing useful, "Pot-shots."
In agreement with your "disagreement" I should award myself a" disagree" (if I could) for the "cut-off-the hands" joke. Can anyone disagree with the disagreement I should give myself for a disagreeable post? In my country of origin they cut off other things when there is disagreement or sometimes just for fun. I am very fortunate to be an American citizen in he land of the "free-for- now."
The comment was typical of many of your comments.
Unless I get the link and shove the words in the post... shall we say, into a pleasant reply.
What country do you come from where they cut hands off, or other things, just for fun?
I can take them or leave them. Non event
mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
South side of Chicago!
Don't you keep up with current events in the middle east?
This makes me think of the old 1-10 rating system we had here. It was never decided if 1 or 10 was the best. Not many bothered to use it.
I'd settle for just one "like" each from my two little minions.
It's late so they must be in bed.
Not as useful though if the other guy has a Glock 40 and knows how to use it.
Some yes, some no. Seems a couple of 'over-users' were bam'ed today.
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One of your new found friends was banned today.
Sorry to hear that - NOT! I got a warning so I'm next. The other uninformed "stalker" got off w/nothing. I hope he'll pick up the slack with the "dah, nothing to say" button.
The goal of the warning is not to ban you next. It's to suggest you modify your posts. It's only if you don't change that the ban hammer comes down.
I'm going to try really hard. CU has become a nice addiction - keeps me out of the bars.
Can I send you some bar money?
You can send me some
At first reading I thought you made a typo and wanted me to send you the money I was not spending at the bar. Then the light bulb went off. You probably won't feel that way when I grow on you. LOL, like a fungus, right?
I got a "last and final warning" 30,000 posts ago.
Just post with common sense and follow the rules and you'll be okay.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
I didn't think they even gave warnings. Glad they do. I would hate to see you go.
Depends on how egregious you infraction is. If it's bad enough they just drop the ban hammer. No warnings or second chances.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Fingers are more useful. Now opinions ?
They're about as useful as our president on Twitter.
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