It’s definitely a net negative. Whatever benefit the feature provides (and I’m not sure that’s much) is outweighed by the annoyance caused by it obscuring text
I’d love it if thumbs increased revenue for the site!
But if that were the case, you wouldn’t be able to move for thumbs.
I like the down thumbs personally (if they didn’t obscure text) but I think we’re leaning towards ditching them. Don’t want those who are good enough to post to get shat on for it.
I am not trying to ban criticism, Dux, you clown. If you have a coherent argument, do your best to make it. Down thumbing should be confined to enhancing a lady’s brown starfish enjoyment when entertaining her a la chien.
I like the down thumbs personally (if they didn’t obscure text) but I think we’re leaning towards ditching them. Don’t want those who are good enough to post to get shat on for it.
Scrapping it would be pathetic. Please don't.
I campaigned to have the thumbs-down restored (it was always on "old" RoF and no-one ever complained).
It would be utterly stupid to have a thumbs-up without a corresponding negative one.
6
11
It’s definitely a net negative. Whatever benefit the feature provides (and I’m not sure that’s much) is outweighed by the annoyance caused by it obscuring text
8
2
Just post more interesting things
5
1
Exactly.
What sort of snowflake wants to ban criticism?
7
3
Agree with dux
That said the person who gets up early to neg every post on Rof from the day before probably needs professional help
0
2
I often feel inclined to upvote a post I like or agree with but less often inclined to downvote one I disagree with.
Agree with Golami.
2
6
What sort of snowflake wants to ban criticism?
****
How is it actual criticism though? If you have a criticism then put it in words.. that’s the whole point of a DISCUSSION BOARD.
What does the thumbs up or down add other than another way for the sock puppets to play?
2
1
It increases revenue for the site. Don't ask me how. This is in everyone's interest.
3
4
‘What does the thumbs up or down add other than another way for the sock puppets to play?’
It keeps the loons busy and off Daily Stormer for 5 minutes
0
3
So the argument is that it is designed to attract reactionary loons to the board ?
0
1
https://www.yankee-lake.org/environment/loons/
Oh.. look a visiting loon.
2
0
I think they are already here, it just eats up a bit of their time negging every comment on the board
A bit like basket weaving in the asylums
0
2
There’s definitely someone who downvotes every left-leaning centrist dad post.
4
0
someone
4
0
Putin has elite teams of cyber warriors working on Rof 24/7.
2
0
Not sure the elite get sent to rof tbf, they are probably on busier sites
1
0
I wouldn't be so sure. I've heard it's the same guys they had covering Woman's Weekly and listening in to the Archers for coded messages.
2
0
If it brings them joy, I say let them.
4
2
I’d love it if thumbs increased revenue for the site!
But if that were the case, you wouldn’t be able to move for thumbs.
I like the down thumbs personally (if they didn’t obscure text) but I think we’re leaning towards ditching them. Don’t want those who are good enough to post to get shat on for it.
2
1
Wot Scylla sed at 1344.
I am not trying to ban criticism, Dux, you clown. If you have a coherent argument, do your best to make it. Down thumbing should be confined to enhancing a lady’s brown starfish enjoyment when entertaining her a la chien.
2
0
about 40 people care
2
0
Given that almost everyone on here (probably) views this site on a smartphone its poor design.
You could sit there in an office on a desktop and say what's the problem?
Well, you could.
1
0
Thumbs down if you like it up the bum
Thumbs up if you pretend you don't like it up the bum
1
4
Scrapping it would be pathetic. Please don't.
I campaigned to have the thumbs-down restored (it was always on "old" RoF and no-one ever complained).
It would be utterly stupid to have a thumbs-up without a corresponding negative one.
Join the discussion