+1 Question

[mju23]

I have been reading this forum for a couple of weeks and have really been impressed with the content.  One thing that I haven't liked is when people respond to a post with a comment like "nice find +1".  I don't see the point of needing to announce that you have given someone applause unless you are brown-nosing in an effort to get applause back.  For those of you that do that, what is the point?  Also, if that questions offends you, please let me know with a response of ten words or less and a -1.

[Zen_Hog]

I don't get it either. I don't even use the Karma system. If I appreciate what I read then if I'm not lazy I'll give em kudos.

[bcshog]

I have been reading this forum for a couple of weeks and have really been impressed with the content.  One thing that I haven't liked is when people respond to a post with a comment like "nice find +1".  I don't see the point of needing to announce that you have given someone applause unless you are brown-nosing in an effort to get applause back.  For those of you that do that, what is the point?  Also, if that questions offends you, please let me know with a response of ten words or less and a -1.

+1 for raising the question lmao

[Wildhog]

+1 for raising the question lmao

I was tempted to..

[Rooka]

I dont call it brown nosing exactly, ill scratch your back if you scratch mine  But seriously I never really use it unless it is in the Krew Thread or sometimes I will say it, just more of a joke than anything.

[Old Tusk]

Meaningless responses are a good way to build a post count which some here feel is important.

[Grateful Red]

ill scratch your back if you scratch mine

Funny thing about my back is...

[bcshog]

I was tempted to..

I couldn't resist.

[HoggusMaximus]

-1 Geez just get over it..... they might be brown nosing they might not who cares? 

[Rooka]

Funny thing about my back is...

*scratch scratch* 

+1!

[moley_russells_wart_hog]

since they dont allow boobs in the tavern any more thats the only way we can get karma

[Darren McChadden]

*scratch scratch* 

+1!

if you knew how that quote finished, i promise you, you would not be saying *scratch scratch*...much less give a wink.

[Wildhog]

if you knew how that quote finished, i promise you, you would not be saying *scratch scratch*...much less give a wink.

Agreed. 

[IronHog]

I have been reading this forum for a couple of weeks and have really been impressed with the content.  One thing that I haven't liked is when people respond to a post with a comment like "nice find +1".  I don't see the point of needing to announce that you have given someone applause unless you are brown-nosing in an effort to get applause back.  For those of you that do that, what is the point?  Also, if that questions offends you, please let me know with a response of ten words or less and a -1.

It serves two purposes:

1.  Bumps the thread to the top so other readers can see it.  When MMQB is really busy things can go off the first page quickly.

2.  Indicates that others may enjoy the article.

The +1 is more of a thanks or agreement than a reference to the karma system.

[Beaverfever]

Most people just do it for a higher post count I think.  It is pretty pointless.  But -1 for whining.

[hogwild1]

I have been reading this forum for a couple of weeks and have really been impressed with the content.  One thing that I haven't liked is when people respond to a post with a comment like "nice find +1".  I don't see the point of needing to announce that you have given someone applause unless you are brown-nosing in an effort to get applause back.  For those of you that do that, what is the point?  Also, if that questions offends you, please let me know with a response of ten words or less and a -1.

wow....I saw some birds in the yard today........that's almost as pointless as you're comment. Just an observation though.

[returntoglory]

why is this in the recruiting forum?

[Sow’sEar]

I have been reading this forum for a couple of weeks and have really been impressed with the content.  One thing that I haven't liked is when people respond to a post with a comment like "nice find +1".  I don't see the point of needing to announce that you have given someone applause unless you are brown-nosing in an effort to get applause back.  For those of you that do that, what is the point?  Also, if that questions offends you, please let me know with a response of ten words or less and a -1.

-1, simply because I can.

[hawgwild child]

-1 and +1 to Lulu hog cause i can

[tendu]

why is this in the recruiting forum?

Good question. +1

[HogNuttz]

Karma count means nothing as far as being a good poster, IMO.  Good Karma simply means you either are always in the popular opinion or don't bother expressing your opinions that go against the grain.  The quickest way to get smited is to post opposite the popular opinion, even if you have facts and reasoning to back up your point. Some of the best posters on here have terrible karma numbers.  It's meaningless.

[Rooka]

if you knew how that quote finished, i promise you, you would not be saying *scratch scratch*...much less give a wink.

HA, I dont live in the gutter my friend.

[Tomhog™]

I'm leaving it in here because the thread amuses me. 

Besides, it's slow now that NSD is over...

[hogfan179]

-1

[Derjen]

The karma system is sorta like being a school again, it indicates how much people like you or don't like you.  It's also a direct reflection of your association with the "krew" or  how PC/un-PC you are.

BTW Tomhog, I picture you as the guy with the hog nose in the middle of your signature image.

[returntoglory]

but i was never cool in school, i thought this would be my place of solace

[Derjen]

but i was never cool in school, i thought this would be my place of solace

I applaud your search for a place of solitude.  Welcome to the island of misfit toys!   

[Hog on the Hill]

Yeah, on other forums that's called "cheerleading" and is generally frowned upon because it contributes nothing useful to the discussion and only wastes space

On other forums with a karma system, you can see who gives you + or -, and for which post.  I think having an anonymous system is bad because you don't actually get any feedback for your posts, and it allows people to - you for no good reason.  If you can see who they are, you can at least return the favor if they deserved it.  On the other hand, if you do deserve it, you will probably get a lot of -, and it would take a lot of time to get them all back.  There are more positives than negatives for the system NOT being anonymous.

[Derjen]

Yeah, on other forums that's called "cheerleading" and is generally frowned upon because it contributes nothing useful to the discussion and only wastes space

On other forums with a karma system, you can see who gives you + or -, and for which post.  I think having an anonymous system is bad because you don't actually get any feedback for your posts, and it allows people to - you for no good reason.  If you can see who they are, you can at least return the favor if they deserved it.  On the other hand, if you do deserve it, you will probably get a lot of -, and it would take a lot of time to get them all back.  There are more positives than negatives for the system NOT being anonymous.

I completely agree!

[HogNuttz]

Yeah, on other forums that's called "cheerleading" and is generally frowned upon because it contributes nothing useful to the discussion and only wastes space

On other forums with a karma system, you can see who gives you + or -, and for which post.  I think having an anonymous system is bad because you don't actually get any feedback for your posts, and it allows people to - you for no good reason.  If you can see who they are, you can at least return the favor if they deserved it.  On the other hand, if you do deserve it, you will probably get a lot of -, and it would take a lot of time to get them all back.  There are more positives than negatives for the system NOT being anonymous.

No kidding.  I posted my unpopular opinions that Pel was part of the reason the team was underperforming and added some facts to back up my opinion.  I got smited for at least a week after I was done posting about it and this isn't the first time something like this has happend.  Some people act like the bossy kid in third grade who throws a fit if everyone doesn't agree with them.  Another reason why karma means jack.

[cosmodrum]

Good question. +1

Nice post +1

[KAHog]

Karma count means nothing as far as being a good poster, IMO.  Good Karma simply means you either are always in the popular opinion or don't bother expressing your opinions that go against the grain.  The quickest way to get smited is to post opposite the popular opinion, even if you have facts and reasoning to back up your point. Some of the best posters on here have terrible karma numbers.  It's meaningless.

Funny how this explanation fits your ratio...

[back2back]

Amazing avatar Derjen +1

[HogNuttz]

Funny how you can't use the quote feature, but have more + than -.

[Foshodo]

Funny thing about my back is...

haha... what is that from? i know it but i cant place it.

[CurlyTail]

haha... what is that from? i know it but i cant place it.

Superbad?

[smoked hog]

Its a way to boost the thread count.

[beansandtaters]

Its a way to boost the thread count.

that makes for much softer sheets...

[BCShogs]

smite me

[HogNuttz]

smite me

Nice.  One of the shortest, to the point, yet funniest posts I've seen.


A virtual +1 for you.

[dchoss]

+ 1 hogonthehill,

[PigWig]

Funny how you can't use the quote feature, but have more + than -.

Not anymore

[Foshodo]

Superbad?

Thnx... +82!!!

[#69]

my money is that this thread has caused the most applauds and smites for no reason

[Derjen]

Amazing avatar Derjen +1

Thanks!  Nothing like Song Girls!

[keithh1999]

+1 for the post -- you deserve it.

[Chuck Porker]

It is a way to get to 500 posts so you can use the Damn Search function.

CP

[Derjen]

It is a way to get to 500 posts so you can use the Damn Search function.

CP

I learn something new everyday!

[clifflee4mvp]

The karma system is sorta like being a school again, it indicates how much people like you or don't like you.  It's also a direct reflection of your association with the "krew" or  how PC/un-PC you are.

BTW Tomhog, I picture you as the guy with the hog nose in the middle of your signature image.

+1 for your avatar

[clifflee4mvp]

mju1 committed the cardinal sin of chat/forum rooms,  don't make an issue out of something,  you don't want an issue being made of...   +1,999

you change your avatar to get +1s, don't lie!