Can we add reactions to posts/replies? Seems like this would eliminate a lot of needless back & forth where the only real purpose is to communicate a positive, neutral, or negative reaction to a post? Said data could also offer a gateway to sorting threads or replies within those threads not only by views/responses, but also by number of reactions / upvotes.
Edit, for clarity: reactions in addition to the upvote caret. Emoticon-style.
There's an up/down vote feature for individual posts, but I don't know if there's data or reporting on it.
I'm not sure we want to put too much into "grading" posts like that. I don't think it's fair to say give you a big smile reaction.. and someone who posts after you maybe just a small smile reaction.
We should all be treated as equals. Maybe every post you make, you automatically get a smile? I could get behind that effort.
@mogonis said in Reactions:
There's an up/down vote feature for individual posts, but I don't know if there's data or reporting on it.
Did not notice the downvote feature, and assumed it was left out for reasons of general positivity. In either case, picture this... troll thread begins... replies come in, food for the troll is offered, troll gets what they want... scenario two... troll rides in on horse, makes inflammatory post, gets 500 angry-face reactions and zero replies. Dopamine-rush deflected.
Just a thought.
Haha, PB's profile pic looks like Kim Jong as the Hamburglar.
@mogonis Let's keep race out of this.
I used to have a nice avatar of a walking bandit on a white background.. but I couldn't find it anywhere. :(
@parkbandit @Whirlin
Whirlin, please ban PB before this evolves into total trolling. It's happening already. It's starting to happen.
Upvotes/positive reactions would be fine. Something like 'informative', 'happy', etc. etc. I'd rather not see downvotes etc. because that leads to trolling.
informative, happy are good. But would like to see subject matter for instance mechanics related could be a calculator 'reaction' or symbol.
I dunno. This isn't Stack Overflow or something. Upvoting lets people know they're appreciated, but a system beyond that doesn't seem necessary for a forum like this.
Isn't the little caret thing in the upper right of posts the upvote equivalent?
I like it because it simplifies the whole "me too" process without clogging up a thread.
@mogonis Yeah no doubt. Upvote only would be fine, I was just thinking that in terms of mechanics changes or announcements or something. Can we do polls here? I'll have to check.
@mogonis said in Reactions:
I dunno. This isn't Stack Overflow or something. Upvoting lets people know they're appreciated, but a system beyond that doesn't seem necessary for a forum like this.
Yeah, the Stack system would work really well for Q&A, but not so much for discussion. A Q&A section following Stack-like mechanics (FOR mechanics questions??) would be pretty awesome, and would allow the real goods to float right to the top. Just like Stack.
Agree that downvoting could lead to unnecessary negativity. But also that reactions in general (even a calculator 'reaction' as suggested by @Cervantes would be cool) would be pretty awesome, so long as the total number of potential reactions is limited to 5-7.
This could add a valuable dimension to both UX, and available data, and there's no such thing as too much data.
The ^ system is perfect.
@saltysenorita said in Reactions:
Isn't the little caret thing in the upper right of posts the upvote equivalent?
I like it because it simplifies the whole "me too" process without clogging up a thread.
Yes, upvotes have always been here and I've been using them. Should've clarified, something in addition to the upvote caret.
^ also agree with above proposal.
I like the emoticons on Slack so +1
@taernath said in Reactions:
Upvotes/positive reactions would be fine. Something like 'informative', 'happy', etc. etc. I'd rather not see downvotes etc. because that leads to trolling.
I'm confused. I don't think I've made a single post that violates any TOS on this forum.
If time4fun can give me the a clean slate, why can't you?
@parkbandit said in Reactions:
@taernath said in Reactions:
Upvotes/positive reactions would be fine. Something like 'informative', 'happy', etc. etc. I'd rather not see downvotes etc. because that leads to trolling.
I'm confused. I don't think I've made a single post that violates any TOS on this forum.
If time4fun can give me the a clean slate, why can't you?
I did! The kinder, gentler Parkbandit is a welcome sight.
@taernath said in Reactions:
@parkbandit said in Reactions:
@taernath said in Reactions:
Upvotes/positive reactions would be fine. Something like 'informative', 'happy', etc. etc. I'd rather not see downvotes etc. because that leads to trolling.
I'm confused. I don't think I've made a single post that violates any TOS on this forum.
If time4fun can give me the a clean slate, why can't you?
I did! The kinder, gentler Parkbandit is a welcome sight.
:)
We do need emotes added... so when I make :) it actually is a yellow smiley face.
@parkbandit
Fella, seriously. I never posted on the GSplayers website but your posts were one of the reasons I never bothered. You need to stop trying to troll. Please! I love how we're getting a direct real time two way communication with the devs here.
Just stop. I'm begging you! You don't even play anymore!
@cervantes said in Reactions:
@parkbandit
Fella, seriously. I never posted on the GSplayers website but your posts were one of the reasons I never bothered. You need to stop trying to troll. Please! I love how we're getting a direct real time two way communication with the devs here. Just stop. You don't even play anymore!
If he's trolling, you're falling for it.
I'm sure he's here to do his sickly sweet schtick for a while and then move on, and that's fine. If I'm wrong, that's fine too. It's not my concern, and there are measures in place to prevent any blatant jackassery.
@peam
I know and I'm an idiot for even responding to it. I just want a clean place where we can have dialogue with the GMs about the game we all love. I don't want this place to become a trash yard like the GSplayers website.
I hope the Mods here are brutal.
You guys complaining about his posting is way more disruptive than his posting. Just saying.
One of the issues with Gemstone in general is that everyone has such long memories. And once you get a reputation, deserved or not, its very hard to shake it. True in life too :)
@taernath said in Reactions:
You guys complaining about his posting is way more disruptive than his posting. Just saying.
What complaining?
@cervantes said in Reactions:
@parkbandit
Fella, seriously. I never posted on the GSplayers website but your posts were one of the reasons I never bothered. You need to stop trying to troll. Please! I love how we're getting a direct real time two way communication with the devs here.
Just stop. I'm begging you! You don't even play anymore!
1) Please abide by the TOS like I have sworn to do. There's no need to be all judgmental towards other people, especially since I have been nothing but respectful and kind since I arrived. 2) Calling someone a troll when they are doing nothing is hurtful. Please stop. 3) I do play GS and have been for quite some time. Don't just assume.. because you know what that means. 4) I'm going to upvote you in the hopes that that little reward will help you get over all your preconceived notions towards me.. given you never posted on the other website.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
@peam said in Reactions:
@cervantes said in Reactions:
@parkbandit
Fella, seriously. I never posted on the GSplayers website but your posts were one of the reasons I never bothered. You need to stop trying to troll. Please! I love how we're getting a direct real time two way communication with the devs here. Just stop. You don't even play anymore!
If he's trolling, you're falling for it.
I'm sure he's here to do his sickly sweet schtick for a while and then move on, and that's fine. If I'm wrong, that's fine too. It's not my concern, and there are measures in place to prevent any blatant jackassery.
"I'm sure"?
Trust me, I'm here for as long as these great moderators will have me... which will be as long as I comply with their TOS.. which I have no plans to break.
Thank you.
@parkbandit k
@cervantes said in Reactions:
@peam
I know and I'm an idiot for even responding to it. I just want a clean place where we can have dialogue with the GMs about the game we all love. I don't want this place to become a trash yard like the GSplayers website.
I hope the Mods here are brutal.
II also hope the Mods here are absolutely brutal and will stamp out ANY negativity on these message boards. We have many issues to discuss and people being negative and rude just isn't what these forums were formed for.
Thank you. :)
@taernath said in Reactions:
You guys complaining about his posting is way more disruptive than his posting. Just saying.
Well said taernath.
Let's just all be friendly towards one another and get over anything that has happened on any other websites.
Holding onto grudges can be harmful towards your health.
@hjfudge said in Reactions:
One of the issues with Gemstone in general is that everyone has such long memories. And once you get a reputation, deserved or not, its very hard to shake it. True in life too :)
Tell me about it! My main character I used to play, Falgrin, was a mean thief that stole from people. People wrongly assume that I'm a mean person and steal from people.. which is not true.
@parkbandit said in Reactions:
@taernath said in Reactions:
Upvotes/positive reactions would be fine. Something like 'informative', 'happy', etc. etc. I'd rather not see downvotes etc. because that leads to trolling.
I'm confused. I don't think I've made a single post that violates any TOS on this forum.
If time4fun can give me the a clean slate, why can't you?
LOL. How many people did you single handily drive away from PC forums? You personally neg repped me about 100k in the last couple months and I've maybe logged on once.
Go back to your hole.
@cervantes said in Reactions:
@parkbandit @Whirlin
Whirlin, please ban PB before this evolves into total trolling. It's happening already. It's starting to happen.
Where's the downvote?
@idlewanderlust There isn't one. You can only flag for moderation.
@kalros said in Reactions:
@parkbandit said in Reactions:
@taernath said in Reactions:
Upvotes/positive reactions would be fine. Something like 'informative', 'happy', etc. etc. I'd rather not see downvotes etc. because that leads to trolling.
I'm confused. I don't think I've made a single post that violates any TOS on this forum.
If time4fun can give me the a clean slate, why can't you?
LOL. How many people did you single handily drive away from PC forums? You personally neg repped me about 100k in the last couple months and I've maybe logged on once.
Go back to your hole.
I just checked my records and I haven't given anyone named "Kalros" any negative rep ever on that other website.
Please keep in mind, this is a new forum.. a fresh start for all people. Don't bring up things from that other website here and spread your negativity. THIS place isn't like THAT place.
Here we have a structured TOS, strong moderators and administrators here.
I'm willing to give you a fresh start, I hope you can manage the same.
Thank you!
As most people know, PB is truly my favorite on the PC so it should be no surprise as I rush to defend him.
Many on the PC are screaming about the "over moderated, oppressive safe space forums" before anything has actually happened to back that up. If that turns out to be the case, great, it will be dealt with when it's a problem. I think that same courtesy should be extended to PB.
If we want to get really technical, more people have violated the TOS is commenting on PB than PB has broke the TOS.
I would be lying if I didn't say I was highly suspect of the 180 PB has done between forums, but if this forum is going to last it should be able to handle problems when they become a problem and not before.
If PB is willing to clean up and play nice here, fine. If he turns from that, deal with it. I'm perfectly happy to have him as an active member here as long as he's playing nice. I don't really care if it's an act or not... what's the worst that could happen? He'll steal secret information somehow and crosspost it to the PC? He'll go on a tirade here and get banned? I'm not overly concerned, personally. Much like everyone else here, I think so long as they're not being trouble, they're welcome. If they start to cause problems, we call the bouncers.
@0zymandius said in Reactions:
If PB is willing to clean up and play nice here, fine. If he turns from that, deal with it. I'm perfectly happy to have him as an active member here as long as he's playing nice. I don't really care if it's an act or not... what's the worst that could happen? He'll steal secret information somehow and crosspost it to the PC? He'll go on a tirade here and get banned? I'm not overly concerned, personally. Much like everyone else here, I think so long as they're not being trouble, they're welcome. If they start to cause problems, we call the bouncers.
why would you want this
i'll use that stupid :O face from facebook for every post
:O
Aaaaaand he immediately goes and neg reps me on the other forums. Best of luck guy.
@ososis said in Reactions:
As most people know, PB is truly my favorite on the PC so it should be no surprise as I rush to defend him. Many on the PC are screaming about the "over moderated, oppressive safe space forums" before anything has actually happened to back that up. If that turns out to be the case, great, it will be dealt with when it's a problem. I think that same courtesy should be extended to PB.
If we want to get really technical, more people have violated the TOS is commenting on PB than PB has broke the TOS.I would be lying if I didn't say I was highly suspect of the 180 PB has done between forums, but if this forum is going to last it should be able to handle problems when they become a problem and not before.
You are highly suspicious of a bandit? YOU SHOULD BE!
Thank you for your kind words Ososis. I won't let you down!
@parkbandit said in Reactions:
@ososis said in Reactions:
As most people know, PB is truly my favorite on the PC so it should be no surprise as I rush to defend him. Many on the PC are screaming about the "over moderated, oppressive safe space forums" before anything has actually happened to back that up. If that turns out to be the case, great, it will be dealt with when it's a problem. I think that same courtesy should be extended to PB.
If we want to get really technical, more people have violated the TOS is commenting on PB than PB has broke the TOS.I would be lying if I didn't say I was highly suspect of the 180 PB has done between forums, but if this forum is going to last it should be able to handle problems when they become a problem and not before.
You are highly suspicious of a bandit? YOU SHOULD BE!
Thank you for your kind words Ososis. I won't let you down!
Nevermind. How do I block people?
@ososis said in Reactions:
@parkbandit said in Reactions:
@ososis said in Reactions:
As most people know, PB is truly my favorite on the PC so it should be no surprise as I rush to defend him. Many on the PC are screaming about the "over moderated, oppressive safe space forums" before anything has actually happened to back that up. If that turns out to be the case, great, it will be dealt with when it's a problem. I think that same courtesy should be extended to PB.
If we want to get really technical, more people have violated the TOS is commenting on PB than PB has broke the TOS.I would be lying if I didn't say I was highly suspect of the 180 PB has done between forums, but if this forum is going to last it should be able to handle problems when they become a problem and not before.
You are highly suspicious of a bandit? YOU SHOULD BE!
Thank you for your kind words Ososis. I won't let you down!
Nevermind. How do I block people?
I think I saw that was a feature upcoming this weekend.
@0zymandius said in Reactions:
If PB is willing to clean up and play nice here, fine. If he turns from that, deal with it. I'm perfectly happy to have him as an active member here as long as he's playing nice. I don't really care if it's an act or not... what's the worst that could happen? He'll steal secret information somehow and crosspost it to the PC? He'll go on a tirade here and get banned? I'm not overly concerned, personally. Much like everyone else here, I think so long as they're not being trouble, they're welcome. If they start to cause problems, we call the bouncers.
If we could introduce emotes here, I would give you a big thumbs up for this post.
This will have to do for now:
@ososis said in Reactions:
@parkbandit said in Reactions:
@ososis said in Reactions:
As most people know, PB is truly my favorite on the PC so it should be no surprise as I rush to defend him. Many on the PC are screaming about the "over moderated, oppressive safe space forums" before anything has actually happened to back that up. If that turns out to be the case, great, it will be dealt with when it's a problem. I think that same courtesy should be extended to PB.
If we want to get really technical, more people have violated the TOS is commenting on PB than PB has broke the TOS.I would be lying if I didn't say I was highly suspect of the 180 PB has done between forums, but if this forum is going to last it should be able to handle problems when they become a problem and not before.
You are highly suspicious of a bandit? YOU SHOULD BE!
Thank you for your kind words Ososis. I won't let you down!
Nevermind. How do I block people?
BUT I GAVE YOU AN UPVOTE! That's a positive reinforcement!
You cannot block people yet. The feature is supposed to be here in a future update.
@evarin said in Reactions:
You cannot block people yet. The feature is supposed to be here in a future update.
Looking forward to it. Thanks everyone for the info.
@parkbandit said in Reactions:
BUT I GAVE YOU AN UPVOTE! That's a positive reinforcement!
You're leaking.
I'm just going to flag his posts for pointless trolling. It's obvious that's what they are.
@kalros said in Reactions:
I'm just going to flag his posts for pointless trolling. It's obvious that's what they are.
I do hope you are not referring to my posts. I've done nothing at all on this forum to warrant this type of harassment. I don't even know who you are!
This weekend (hopefully) they will have ignore poster enabled and you can just ignore me, though I'm not sure why.
Thank you!
@kalros said in Reactions:
I'm just going to flag his posts for pointless trolling. It's obvious that's what they are.
You can just go to his profile (gross, I know) and ignore him.
Hi. Bye.
@0zymandius
I think I saw that was a feature upcoming this weekend.
Click the person's profile. Just below the main info on the right you will see Profile and More. Click More and the last two options are ignore user and ignore user chat.
