Likes Displayed

[tsptalk]

The "Likes" Received / Given counts are always in each member's profile, but as you may have noticed, I have added them next to the avatars in each members' posts. What do you think of the new display?

I think we have 3 choices: What do you think?

- Post just the received
- Post both received and given
- Don't post either

(see poll above)

[nnuut]

I like it, very easy to find!!:laugh:

[Dutchy]

Hope folks are'nt hurt by lack of "likes" received... Does'nt bother me. Post both.

[Intrepid_Timer]

Looks "like" I need to give out more "likes". :o

[nnuut]

Looks "like" I need to give out more "likes". :o
It appears to me that you have the record, for now! 254! WOW!

[Frixxxx]

Hmmm, better to give than receive?

[nasa1974]

I say keep it for now. This could become a competition on who has the most or gives the most likes.

[nnuut]

Maybe just "Likes received" would be best?

[rcknfrewld]

Why have the auto tracker...people might get their feelings hurt...we all should get tsp participation mugs...that would only be fair

[crommie]

I like the new posting of both. However, I am wondering if anyone uses the reputations anymore. It seems that the like button is easier to use. If this is true then the green bars will soon lose their meaning as the likes recieved gives the same information...sort of. You can already see that the folks that have a lot of reputation bars are the same ones that have a lot of likes recieved. I also like the likes given...I had no idea how many I had given, so it is kind of cool to watch that number grow. Could anyone spare a like given for this post? :cheesy:

[ILoveTDs]

I personally view the reputation as more of a technical answer to a technical question, that demonstrates knowledge, were the like button for me is more like "that was cool".

[PessOptimist]

I think it is a good idea.

I have given 0 likes. Likes make me think of face book which, like fiber, makes me...sad.

I also do not give rep as much as I should.

Perhaps Tom can put the rep icon near the like link. Like of course is more familiar to the younger members. It is better to be liked than have a rep?

PO

[burrocrat]

Well, i want to take my no vote back after thinking about it some more. I like the likes now, they remind me of this book book by nathaniel hawthorne i red once. You can really get a quick feel for people just by checking their likes.

Kind of like when you would go talk to the girls smoking out back of the gym, you could be pretty sure one of them would like you. But if she don't wave and smile at you in church then you probably ain't gonna get liked.

I know, soooo 1980's right? Back when i was a kid on the internet i forget what they called it but it rhymed with host poor.

Oh vanna, pick me a letter.

[uscfanhawaii]

Well, i want to take my no vote back after thinking about it some more. I like the likes now, they remind me of this book book by nathaniel hawthorne i red once. You can really get a quick feel for people just by checking their likes.

Kind of like when you would go talk to the girls smoking out back of the gym, you could be pretty sure one of them would like you. But if she don't wave and smile at you in church then you probably ain't gonna get liked.

I know, soooo 1980's right? Back when i was a kid on the internet i forget what they called it but it rhymed with host poor.

Oh vanna, pick me a letter.

I LIKE it......but I think it is more PUI, than anything.......just saying. :suspicious:

[RealMoneyIssues]

Likes are IN, Reps are Ooooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutttt !!!

[dhstdog]

Where do I like the likes? How about adding a dislike button so hitting it takes away one like,and if you are caught over-liking you can receive a liking margin call. Hmmmmm Be safe out there boys.

[PessOptimist]

I just clicked on the like link. No feed back, no chance to comment. Just like the face book thing. No thought involved. Burro, I like your post but no long warm showers in to the wee hours. I still hold you responsile for kicking my GSA vehicle and that hassle.

[Bquat]

Ok, here's my take. Likes or reps are ok but we should show the likes or the reps on the stream line so it will show the most popular threads or posters. Also, I feel that there should be an 18 month phase out to keep more current on who's still active. Ie: some have reps from when they were contributing a lot more frequently and now post far and inbetween. Maybe the likes can phase out at 12 months after given and maybe more will post activly. Maybe we can have a 12 month phase out on thread rating also to show the active threads.JMHO

[burrocrat]

I just clicked on the like link. No feed back, no chance to comment. Just like the face book thing. No thought involved. Burro, I like your post but no long warm showers in to the wee hours. I still hold you responsile for kicking my GSA vehicle and that hassle.


Yay, PO lost his like cherry.

Sorry bout the fender cuz, i was just trying to kick the like button, they used to hide them up by the headlamps before it got popular.

And i've never been held, or responsible, splains alot.

[tsptalk]

Just a little reputation / like info since it hasn't been discussed in a while.

- The new "Like" system is a simple +1 like Received, +1 like Given. No negatives.

- The reputation calculation is a little more sophisticated. The algorithm changes as you get more rep.

You have a reputation value and a reputation power rating.

- The reputation value is what you see under your name and it is determined by other members giving you reputation.

- The power rating determines how much weight your reputation giving has. Someone with a higher reputation level usually has more 'power' and when they give someone else rep, it has a more positive effect.

Your reputation 'power' (your effect on other member's reps) can be weakened if you use use the rep too willy-nilly - meaning - if you give every post positive rep, your reputation giving strength is weakened.

Although moderators can give negative rep, we stopped allowing other members from giving it. We tried it and we had some issues when a few people don't particularly like each other. They started giving a bunch of negative reps to a bunch of their 'enemy's' posts.

Unfortunately, what you see is what we get. Both of these ranking systems are part of the hard coded software and can't be changed. They can be shut off or on, but can't be changed.

I hope that helps a little.

[Bquat]

I personally view the reputation as more of a technical answer to a technical question, that demonstrates knowledge, were the like button for me is more like "that was cool".I kind of agree with you here. I give reps to individuals that offer info, advice and explinations to aid others in trading choices and finacial sense. I may not agree on their opinion or persay their trading style but very please that they are forth comming with info that can help others in their decisions. Now I will give reps to premium service guy but it has to be a save your butt thing or something they post for the general members. It's a paid service and they're held a notch above average members. Sometimes the premium guy might get more rep because the amount of advice he gives out willingly is above what is required by his service.

[Bquat]

It does, thanks.

[pokerstar629]

Yay, PO lost his like cherry.

Sorry bout the fender cuz, i was just trying to kick the like button, they used to hide them up by the headlamps before it got popular.

And i've never been held, or responsible, splains alot.

Guess who popped my "Like" cherry, not gonna mention names here.

[burrocrat]

Guess who popped my "Like" cherry, not gonna mention names here.

Ummm, was it svetlana?

[Intrepid_Timer]

Guess who just hit 1000 "likes" received? Take that Sally Fields!!! :laugh: (You have to be a little older to get that one.............)

[PLANO]

There....I've launched you on to your next 1,000! :cheesy:

[tsptalk]

Guess who just hit 1000 "likes" received? Take that Sally Fields!!! :laugh: (You have to be a little older to get that one.............)
They like me! They really like me! :D

[Intrepid_Timer]

They like me! They really like me! :D

Can you believe that was almost 30 years ago..............:blink:

[nnuut]

Congratulations IT, you are a likable Guy, Ya know!:D

[nnuut]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vnpNbj_2Gc

[burrocrat]

Guess who just hit 1000 "likes" received? Take that Sally Fields!!! :laugh: (You have to be a little older to get that one.............)

just in case you misplace your own horn, i've got an extra one you could blow.

[Intrepid_Timer]

just in case you misplace your own horn, i've got an extra one you could blow.

Cool, I'll keep that in mind. :cool: I only brought it up because a few people think I do nothing what so ever for this site. Of course, they are probably just "liking" my looks though......:D

[burrocrat]

Cool, I'll keep that in mind. :cool: I only brought it up because a few people think I do nothing what so ever for this site. Of course, they are probably just "liking" my looks though......:D

just funnin with ya, it was right there, notice i 'liked' your original comment.

[Intrepid_Timer]

just funnin with ya, it was right there, notice i 'liked' your original comment.

I'll "like" your post when pigs fly.....................:cheesy:

[burrocrat]

I'll "like" your post when pigs fly.....................:cheesy:

well i can't fly, but i don't look half bad in lipstick now and again, plus i know how to bang a drum. have you considered my application for honorary marketing specialist i never submitted yet in exchange for a complimentary subscription to your highly successful and desirable investment service? who knows? we both might like it.