Posted by Dinah on July 23, 2010, at 5:04:44
In reply to Re: Point system, posted by Dr. Bob on July 23, 2010, at 2:58:17
> It would be easier for others to see how helpful you've been, too.
> It's interesting that a reward system has come to be seen by some as a rating system.Ummm.... Dr. Bob. Please read the above two statements.
> If posters wanted to be useful, they could use the system in useful ways. If they didn't, they could use it in other ways. Or just not use it.
No they really can't just not use it. Since people are objecting to being judged as well as judging, the only way to not use it, is to not post.
Are you finding the unknown hordes who would post more under this system more appealing than the current posters on this thread other than you who has indicated they will post less? Have the hordes of new posters from Twitter and Facebook made up for the formerly current posters who left over it? You're self selecting who posts at Babble. Are you happy with your selection thus far?
I recognize this is your board and you can do what you believe is best for it and you don't wish to be held hostage by the desires of others. But on what criteria do you make these choices? Has it been a criteria that has worked well for you in the past?
You'll do what you wish to do of course. But you also will reap what you sow.
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