Suggestion for the Moderators

Goodie2shoes · ‎04-30-2012

Not sure if it's been mentioned before but why not add a "thumbs down" icon next to the heart icon on the message screen so that we can just click it to let the OP know it was not a kind or appropriate message rather than arguments on the forum which eventually cause the post to be removed. I'm sure there will be those that still want to vent but maybe it will eliminate some of the long ranting negativity. Just my opinion.

ChynnaBlue · ‎05-22-2012

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Perkup · ‎03-09-2010

Now might that not be considered unkind?

colliegirls · ‎05-13-2012

That would only add more negativity. The ones who argue about everything will still have to get their last word in.

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

I'm still wanting the ignore. Then if we don't want to read (of course we skip now) someone's post we can go right past it. I still miss that.

debic · ‎09-02-2010

@ChynnaBlue wrote:

LOL, yes I can't imagine anyone abusing something like that.

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Libbylady · ‎03-09-2010

Why is it necessary to add something argumentative? Having a chance to "thumbs dowm" a post doesn't only say that a post is inappropriate. It could be a matter of topic also, which may not be inappropriate, but just things that irritate.

For example, I don't like religious topics, so what would a TD mean? It could mean I feel the OP is incorrect on a point, but it could simply mean I'm annoyed by the topic. Many posters wouldn't be bothered by such a post or would welcome it. That is what makes for good conversation.

Goodie2shoes · ‎04-30-2012

Perkup wrote :

Now might that not be considered unkind?

I don't think it would be considered unkind, my thought was that it would let the poster know it's not necessary to be unkind to host for example. These people are just trying to earn a living and to make remarks about what they are wearing or what they say is not necessary, if it offends you don't watch. I try to be a positive person in my walk thru life, no I am not perfect as none of us are but it seems everytime I log in to view the forum and maybe get some helpful tips someone has posted a neg comment. I realize I do not have to view this forum and I will not change what others think or do. Just sayin!

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

i would rather see a dislike button than some of the endless arguing and repetitive complaining that goes on around here!

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ChynnaBlue · ‎05-22-2012

@Goodie2shoes wrote:
Perkup wrote :
Now might that not be considered unkind?

I don't think it would be considered unkind, my thought was that it would let the poster know it's not necessary to be unkind to host for example. These people are just trying to earn a living and to make remarks about what they are wearing or what they say is not necessary, if it offends you don't watch. I try to be a positive person in my walk thru life, no I am not perfect as none of us are but it seems everytime I log in to view the forum and maybe get some helpful tips someone has posted a neg comment. I realize I do not have to view this forum and I will not change what others think or do. Just sayin!

Just giving someone a thumbs down doesn't actually give the person useful feedback. The person receiving the signal has no way to accurately interpret what it means to the person giving it, so it means nothing. People will use it for different reasons, furthering the confusion.

I don't want to sit around and guess why someone gives me a thumbs down.

This is why we have words - so other people don't have to guess what we're thinking. All I think it will do is make the forum a more passive aggressive place to be. No thanks.

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