I notice that on the Ask A Question forum there already seems to be some sort of coding that prefaces the question title with "Type n" - why couldn't that be applied to all Type 1 posts (in particular) since they're the ones who seem so touchy about other types intruding onto their special threads?
I guess you haven't read this thread then - some think type 2's are ignorant idiots who shouldn't comment on type 1 threads:Good job we haven't a 'dislike' button yet.
No issue with type 1's.
We're all in this together, no one is 'special'
I notice that on the Ask A Question forum there already seems to be some sort of coding that prefaces the question title with "Type n" - why couldn't that be applied to all Type 1 posts (in particular) since they're the ones who seem so touchy about other types intruding onto their special threads?
Good job we haven't a 'dislike' button yet.
No issue with type 1's.
We're all in this together, no one is 'special'
The irony in that thread is that at least one of the T1 posters is also ignorant of T2 needs.I guess you haven't read this thread then - some think type 2's are ignorant idiots who shouldn't comment on type 1 threads:
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/do-we-need-a-new-type1diabetes-co-uk.88889/
Me neither. I would prefer just one 'thanks' button to show appreciation for the post having been made.I would not like a dislike button.
Me neither. I would prefer just one 'thanks' button to show appreciation for the post having been made.
Where did I say "all"? I don't think it's all Type 1s and certainly never meant to imply that.Why don't you start a thread asking us 'Type 1's' since we all seem so touchy about other types, and on the Ask A Question section too ..........................
lol.so will each dislike you get remove a like count so you can go negative. That way it is a sort of Karma level... Should all the likes be reset so we all start again? Do we have a counter for each new button? We could then have an achievement of going from a a high karma to a low karma in a month without being banned
Where did I say "all"? I don't think it's all Type 1s and certainly never meant to imply that.
I'd actually like to see this for all posts since it's easier than reading the fine print to see which forum the topic was posted in.[/QUOT
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I notice that on the Ask A Question forum there already seems to be some sort of coding that prefaces the question title with "Type n" - why couldn't that be applied to all Type 1 posts (in particular) since they're the ones who seem so touchy about other types intruding onto their special threads?
Indy, I posted my reply because of the word all.....................
Regards RRB
lol.
I would prefer there to be no tally at all, just a thanks button shown at the post itself The likes don't mean much anymore. One particular poster I'm thinking of doesn't post that often but every single post is of great value. Then there are others who are simply in a friendship group and get likes from their friends almost every time they post. I have noticed some of the moderators liking each others posts often too. We each have our own bias. I myself get likes in the football thread as I have made good friends there, but it doesn't tell a newbie how good my advice on diabetes is.
Yes, I was being a little facetious but was making a serious point about adding a dislike button in that it has a relation to "like". I agree that the number of likes isn't important and do not understand its original requirement with the way it is currently implemented. Many forums have a post scoring scheme in that members can vote up or down a post if that find it useful or not although this might turn out to be a little divisive a well controlled voting system can help pick a reader focus on the real information in a thread and not somebodies agenda. You can then decide to filter out (normally fold them so you can read if you need to go back for context) downgraded posts to clean a thread from your view. One thing that you have to be aware of in all of these voting systems is mop rule but if it is run well it can really be a helpful aid.
A sub forum on Benefit questions might be useful. What to claim and dealing with problems arising from claims.