Posted by Dr. Bob on July 6, 2010, at 11:09:49
In reply to Re: Agree with Dinah. Too much potential for hurt, IMO, posted by Deneb on July 4, 2010, at 20:24:27
> I would feel very bad about rating replies to my posts. If people respond they're trying to be helpful and I appreciate that.
I didn't think anyone would be required to rate replies, so if people felt uncomfortable doing so, they wouldn't have to.
> And I must confess to be smallminded enough that I'd likely decide never to respond again to anyone who indicated that my reply wasn't helpful. Or not at all if enough of my replies were judged unhelpful.
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> Or maybe it's more a case that I post here with the intent to be helpful, and if I'm not I'd better stop wasting my time.
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> Dinah> But not being selected as best answer doesn't mean that your response wasn't good.
That's a good point. Plus, maybe seeing which posts someone considers the most helpful would help others be more helpful.
> I dunno, I wouldn't feel bad, but if others will feel bad then it is a bad idea because my goal is to reward people more and encourage participation.
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> DenebSo no one can be rewarded because some who aren't will feel bad? It seems to me some posters already indicate who they consider helpful to them.
Bob
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