Posted by SLS on July 18, 2010, at 6:40:44
In reply to Re: Point system, posted by Dr. Bob on July 17, 2010, at 14:44:43
> > > Would posters get more of a sense that their posts help if other posters awarded them points.
> >
> > NO.
> >
> > Are you really considering this?
>
> Yes, I'm really considering it. But I haven't decided. I do like the idea of posters being rewarded for being helpful. It would be a form of positive reinforcement. And maybe there could be other ways to be rewarded, too?
>
> Bob
This could be the worst idea yet. It is forcing an alternative motivation to post outside the purview of altruism. What do you suppose is the current motivation to post?What would be your criteria for assigning a reward? Should Linkadge earn more reward points than Deneb?
You really seem to like this idea. My guess is that you will make it will happen. Speaking for only one poster - me - I would be less inclined to post if I were forced to be compared to others in the "quality" of my posts. I find that having my posts rated - having *me* rated - in front of the whole world to see is inhibitory rather than encouraging.
I can't be sure, of course, but I think there will be a disincentive to post if competition is to be part of the terms of service.
I think it is as much a show of character to reject one's own ideas as it is to accept those of another. I have never seen you yield on one of your ideas.
- Scott
The measure of achievement lies not in how high the mountain,
but in how hard the climb.The measure of success lies only in how high one feels he must
climb to get there.
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