goatboy Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 So forgive me for asking something that may be obvious to everyone else -- but "wazzup" with the new rating each other feature? Is this just a "for fun" thing, or is it actually supposed to mean something (i.e. credibility, reliabilty, etc)? There are no criteria given for how to make the rating -- in other words, are we rating how funny the person is, how frequently they post (seems like that rating is already provided beneath each person's name), how much beer they drink at Pub Club, whether they can climb ice in sandals, or what? Seems to me that the rating of each other is simply an arbitrary thing that essentially does nothing positive for the board, and has the potential to send people to the battlecage (which happens often enough on this site without having built-in invitations to do so). Am I missing the point of this function, or do others out there agree with me? Having said this, I would like to add that I enjoy and appreciate the fact that this web-community exists, and I often get useful route info and entertainment from this site. I'm just not sure of the actual purpose or reason for this new rating feature. Thanks, Steve Quote
hikerwa Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 i don't have a rating yet. I tried to rate myself, but that was not allowed.... bummer cause it would have ben 5 star! Quote
goatboy Posted October 26, 2001 Author Posted October 26, 2001 As I revisit the thread I started, I notice that someone rated me as a "4". Thanks for that! But I'm still clueless about what this rating represents???? Anyone? Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 It's the new I am more popular than you functionality that Holly asked for. You can even get photos of one another on the profiles. Look I should have a negative rating before the end of the spray. oops day Quote
Jman Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 There ya go boys! I just gave you both a 5-star rating... I'm not sure it really means anything, either. But nonetheless I think you deserved them for all the hard investigative work you've done on these enigmatic ratings. Quote
hollyclimber Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 Hey, I didn't ASK for it. I asked everyone if we wanted it. And, that was a fun discussion. I am proud to have the same rating as Cavey. I must have some enemies. hgb Quote
Bronco Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 I just gave you all 5's except goatboy because I saw his picture on the National Enquirer and he scares me Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 quote: Originally posted by hollyclimber: Hey, I didn't ASK for it. I asked everyone if we wanted it. And, that was a fun discussion. I am proud to have the same rating as Cavey. I must have some enemies. hgb Scuse me Quote
miker Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 Well I don't have a rating, but I think Holly and Cavie have been vastly underrated, I give them each 6...5.5?? ok 5, but that is the lowest I will go. OK now I can go lower *hic* I love this not having to type all that [img()&%()*&^] stuff. miker Quote
miker Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 Thank You whoever you are my fairy rate mother. Quote
goatboy Posted October 26, 2001 Author Posted October 26, 2001 Bronco, My picture scares ME too! Quote
Terminal_Gravity Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 miker, who did you call a fairy? who did you call a muther? Quote
Jman Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 Thanks for the 5-star, Bronco. Just for that you get 5 right back to ya! Gee, this is fun. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 quote: Originally posted by miker: Thank You whoever you are my fairy rate mother. Your welcome dude Quote
pope Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 The stars are neat...but I like 'em brown. Quote
ScottP Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 Did we ever get an answer to the original question? It seems like nothing more than a popularity contest...something I have been losing all my life. Quote
Jman Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 There's 5 from me, as well. I know how it feels to be unpopular. So buck up, little camper! We all think you deserve to be popular, too! Quote
Jman Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 Who else wants a five star rating? Step right up! The good ol' 5-star-ratin' club has begun right here. You, too, can become instantly popular with only a single post! Quote
Charlie Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 I can't handle this kind of pressure! I have a hard enough time getting rejected by the ladies, now I have to deal with it here!!!!!!!!!!???? [ 10-26-2001: Message edited by: Charlie ] Quote
Charlie Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 how do you get the "instant graemlins" to work? Quote
ScottP Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 quote: Originally posted by pope: That one's from me, ScottP. quote: Originally posted by Jman: There's 5 from me, as well. I know how it feels to be unpopular. So buck up, little camper! We all think you deserve to be popular, too! You guys are tops in my book. Quote
Charlie Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 what happened to the ratings? I don't see them anymore. Quote
pope Posted October 26, 2001 Posted October 26, 2001 We're getting a new color for them, I presume. Quote
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