Are Flag and Disagree buttons useful?

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Zoins
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edited June 17, 2017 9:30AM in U.S. Coin Forum

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?

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  • Baley
    Baley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Are objects like knives, hammers, and baseball bats useful?

    Usually.

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  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No, the old style of reporting to the mods worked fine

    I agree with Lance.

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  • Zoins
    Zoins Posts: 34,489 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like I've earned another one (or two) disagrees ;)

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  • Zoins
    Zoins Posts: 34,489 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 17, 2017 3:37PM
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    Another question is what should be done when the buttons are abused?

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  • FellintoOblivion
    FellintoOblivion Posts: 280 ✭✭✭
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    @Zoins said:
    Another question is what should be done when the buttons are abused?

    I don't know. What should happen when someone violates

    Rule 3) Anyone attacking another poster or making disparaging personal remarks will no longer be allowed to post. No more warnings.

    half a dozen times a day?

  • Zoins
    Zoins Posts: 34,489 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @FellintoOblivion said:
    What should happen when someone violates

    Rule 3) Anyone attacking another poster or making disparaging personal remarks will no longer be allowed to post. No more warnings.

    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.

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  • OldIndianNutKase
    OldIndianNutKase Posts: 2,717 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No, the old style of reporting to the mods worked fine

    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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  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, they are an improvement over reporting to the mods

    I find the buttons useful and an improvement.

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  • 1940coupe
    1940coupe Posts: 661 ✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, they are an improvement over reporting to the mods

    I think this feud has gone on long enough ! Mod. please do something !

  • VanHalen
    VanHalen Posts: 4,330 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, they are an improvement over reporting to the mods

    I've never used the Flag. The Disagree button is useful when I don't feel like typing up a dissenting post.

  • Insider2
    Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 17, 2017 10:00PM
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    @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.

    @lkeigwin said:
    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.

    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.

  • 1940coupe
    1940coupe Posts: 661 ✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, they are an improvement over reporting to the mods

    @Zoins said:

    @FellintoOblivion said:
    What should happen when someone violates

    Rule 3) Anyone attacking another poster or making disparaging personal remarks will no longer be allowed to post. No more warnings.

    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.

    they seem to be on vacation

  • BackroadJunkie
    BackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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...

  • roadrunner
    roadrunner Posts: 28,374 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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."

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  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, they are an improvement over reporting to the mods

    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

  • Insider2
    Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @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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  • epcjimi1
    epcjimi1 Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭
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    Never pushed any "button" regarding anyone's post here. I like it the way it is. Post what you want.

  • PerryHall
    PerryHall Posts: 47,763 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, they are an improvement over reporting to the mods

    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.

    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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  • LindeDad
    LindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No, the old style of reporting to the mods worked fine

    Do us really older members even know what they are for?
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  • Insider2
    Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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."

  • Wabbit2313
    Wabbit2313 Posts: 7,268 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Insider2 said:
    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.

  • Insider2
    Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Wabbit2313 said:

    @Insider2 said:
    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. :)

  • Wabbit2313
    Wabbit2313 Posts: 7,268 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Insider2 said:

    @Wabbit2313 said:

    @Insider2 said:
    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?

  • Justacommeman
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    I can take them or leave them. Non event

    mark

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  • Insider2
    Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    South side of Chicago! B)

    Don't you keep up with current events in the middle east?

  • ldhair
    ldhair Posts: 7,460 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, they are an improvement over reporting to the mods

    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.

    Larry

  • BAJJERFAN
    BAJJERFAN Posts: 31,666 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    theknowitalltroll;
  • Insider2
    Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'd settle for just one "like" each from my two little minions. <3 It's late so they must be in bed.

  • abcde12345
    abcde12345 Posts: 3,404 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, they are an improvement over reporting to the mods

    @Baley said:
    Are objects like knives, hammers, and baseball bats useful?

    Usually.

    Not as useful though if the other guy has a Glock 40 and knows how to use it.

  • ECHOES
    ECHOES Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Some yes, some no. Seems a couple of 'over-users' were bam'ed today.

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  • ldhair
    ldhair Posts: 7,460 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, they are an improvement over reporting to the mods

    @Insider2 said:
    I'd settle for just one "like" each from my two little minions. <3 It's late so they must be in bed.

    One of your new found friends was banned today.

    Larry

  • Insider2
    Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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. B)

  • Zoins
    Zoins Posts: 34,489 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Insider2 said:
    I got a warning so I'm next.

    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.

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  • Insider2
    Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm going to try really hard. CU has become a nice addiction - keeps me out of the bars.

  • Wabbit2313
    Wabbit2313 Posts: 7,268 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Insider2 said:
    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?

  • 1940coupe
    1940coupe Posts: 661 ✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, they are an improvement over reporting to the mods

    You can send me some

  • Insider2
    Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 19, 2017 9:43PM
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    @Wabbit2313 said:

    @Insider2 said:
    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?

    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?

  • PerryHall
    PerryHall Posts: 47,763 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, they are an improvement over reporting to the mods

    @Insider2 said:
    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. B)

    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.

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  • ldhair
    ldhair Posts: 7,460 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, they are an improvement over reporting to the mods

    @Insider2 said:
    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. B)

    I didn't think they even gave warnings. Glad they do. I would hate to see you go.

    Larry

  • PerryHall
    PerryHall Posts: 47,763 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, they are an improvement over reporting to the mods

    @ldhair said:

    @Insider2 said:
    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. B)

    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.
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    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • TwoSides2aCoin
    TwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,223 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Fingers are more useful. Now opinions ?
    They're about as useful as our president on Twitter.

  • felinfoel
    felinfoel Posts: 415 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    And now, your daily dose of irony.

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