Your turn to earn the respect of your fellow posters!
#11
Join Date: May 2005
Location: georgia
Posts: 3,297
RE: Your turn to earn the respect of your fellow posters!
I like the motive behind the suggestion, yet, it does smack of being 'graded'. Also, in the past, when I do write a thoughtful response, 2 things occur. 1--many complain that they don't like to read more than 5 words(ADD maybe?)2--most don't grasp the concept, due toa predisposed attitude of already having their mind set in a certain direction anyway, or maybe the inability to combine logic with reason. Now, a question--what about well thought out and written posts that are discerning,correct in their premises, yet go against the 'flow'? How will they be looked upon?
#12
RE: Your turn to earn the respect of your fellow posters!
ORIGINAL: Cougar Mag
Thanks bawanajim, its appreciated. Ya know, I used to be in the hunting/politics forum all of the time many, many moons ago. Perhaps I should start showing up there again and see how funny I can be.
The mods have been a real joke lately.
I would of added you name to the good guy list but I thought it might sound to much like I was suckin up.
Justin case you stop by don't be delete happy and every thing will be just fine.
#13
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
Posts: 21,199
RE: Your turn to earn the respect of your fellow posters!
It will be solely on the basis of merit, and I do think that it may serve to help some of the newer members be cognizant of trying to put value into their posting
#14
RE: Your turn to earn the respect of your fellow posters!
[quote see who can reach "life member" first among their buddies.
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Do away with the post count........problem solved
BTW, I'm an old timer here #76 to join this board and I concur with David.
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Do away with the post count........problem solved
BTW, I'm an old timer here #76 to join this board and I concur with David.
#15
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
Posts: 21,199
RE: Your turn to earn the respect of your fellow posters!
P.S. Rickmur... don't do away with the post count until I reach 11,000(again)[8D][8D]
P.P.S. Don't take it personnal Greg. I find you good at what you do and enjoy your participation. Just telling how I feel. I'm done.
P.P.S. Don't take it personnal Greg. I find you good at what you do and enjoy your participation. Just telling how I feel. I'm done.
#16
RE: Your turn to earn the respect of your fellow posters!
I like the motive behind the suggestion, yet, it does smack of being 'graded'. Also, in the past, when I do write a thoughtful response, 2 things occur. 1--many complain that they don't like to read more than 5 words(ADD maybe?)2--most don't grasp the concept, due toa predisposed attitude of already having their mind set in a certain direction anyway, or maybe the inability to combine logic with reason. Now, a question--what about well thought out and written posts that are discerning,correct in their premises, yet go against the 'flow'? How will they be looked upon?
Now, having said that. We've highlighted David's dislike of the concept, and how I liked it. But both of us became valued contributors to this board over the years. Here's the point: Some people could give a hoot about having a little "attaboy" affixed to the bottom of one of their posts. Obviously, this concept is not for them, and I'm ok with that; those were not the persons we were trying to persuade anyway (... and again, some don't even need encouragement or to be persuaded to make quality posts, e.g., Davidmil. Even though he dislikes the concept, he still makes great posts.) The concept is for those who appreciate the "attaboys." Dale Carnegie wrote in his famous book How To Win Friends and Influence People that it's always easier to attract flies with honey than it is with gall. In other words, doing something nice for someone to encourage a behaviour is a timeless principle.
What does any of that have to do with your question, manuman? Here's what: For those who are not predisposed to having to exercise their brain beyond reading five or more words in one of your posts... Well, those just simply aren't the people we're trying to reach. And I have a feeling they weren't the type of people you were trying to reach with your post, either.
On to your second point.Obtaining a master's degree in the field of composition --and specifically rhetoric (think Socrates and Plato) -- necessitates valueing an opposing viewpoint. Just because their platform of ideas is different doesn't make their presentation any less worthy. I respect thought-process, not just a like mindset.
#17
RE: Your turn to earn the respect of your fellow posters!
P.P.S. Don't take it personal Greg. I find you good at what you do and enjoy your participation. Just telling how I feel.
#18
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
Posts: 21,199
RE: Your turn to earn the respect of your fellow posters!
Dale Carnegie wrote in his famous book How To Win Friends and Influence People that it's always easier to attract flies with honey than it is with gall
I took the course ....... TWICE!!! LOL
and before someone says it, NO, I didn't fail it the first time.LOL
#19
RE: Your turn to earn the respect of your fellow posters!
OK, so we're already making it a "New Guy" award.
I'm hoping it will influence the new guys here though to strive to earn their own.
#20
RE: Your turn to earn the respect of your fellow posters!
ORIGINAL: davidmil
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Dale Carnegie wrote in his famous book How To Win Friends and Influence People that it's always easier to attract flies with honey than it is with gall