All the respons options to forum posts only allow positive votes (like, agree, winner etc.) except "funny" which might mean a number of things. How about an option to vote disagree to posts?
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posting "I disagree with your post because..." is always possible, and is actually much more informative than a "thumbs down" symbol would be.
As a relatively new member, I was just noticing that. I have to admit, I like it because it keeps things more positive.
You are unable to rate your posts, so there wouldn't be any problem even if this was added.Problem being is that i would disagree and dislike all my own posts!
The abuse of post ratings can be moderated by Staff, which can result in the removal of post rating privileges.I suppose so. But the use of negative options could as well, since they're more ripe for misuse (disliking the person rather than the post, etc...)
You are unable to rate your posts, so there wouldn't be any problem even if this was added.
From my experience of running forums and administrating them as well, I have see both positive and negative results from them. It cuts down on spam posts by having some react with a thumbs down, but it also accounts for abuse of the post ratings, and really doesn't help discussions if you have people not replying to support why they disagree.
I do understand your point, but we could use that same argument to negate all post ratings - does it really help the discussion if someone “likes” or “agrees” or finds a post “useful”?
In what ways does the person like it, or agree, or find it useful? Do they like the entire post? Part of it, or was the beginning, middle or end “useful”? Do you see what I mean?
Can we at least try it for 30 days? Let’s give it a trial run.
I prefer a thumbs down rather than a disagree button.
Did you ever escalate this to the Senior Staff?That argument though can go two ways, one way for positive ratings, and the other way for negative ratings. Either way they can be abused and access can be removed, but if someone is going around liking every post they see, I wouldn't call that abuse versus someone disliking every post they see.
This is something that would have to be decided by the Senior Staff, so I can escalate this up but can not make any guarantee.