What 's with the re-config of tnkx/like/d ratings ?

[Gazza]

No substance/0 usernames???
T = tosser?
L = loser?
D = dkhd ???

bring back the 'old' version!! ... PLEASE

[gunna]

Er - what ??

[Jarrah Jack]

Agree on that one Gazza. We should be able to see who is giving what.

[Ausfish]

Had a lot of feedback from members saying that they do not like the fact their name is displayed. Especially if they disagree with something as they would like to like, thank or disagree without anyone knowing. This also gives a better rating of the post, otherwise you only see likes or thanks and only a rare disagree. As this is a forum and not fakebook posts can be viewed and rated differently.

[snapperbasher]

Haha.... What's the point of disagreeing or thanking anonymously??

[Jarrah Jack]

Yep, undermines the whole concept. The other system worked well for many years.

[Ausfish]

Haha.... What's the point of disagreeing or thanking anonymously??

As I said above


This also gives a better rating of the post, otherwise you only see likes or thanks and only a rare disagree.

[snapperbasher]

I don't think you will get a better rating of the post....people wont bother clicking any of them because it is pointless?

[thelump]

Now you can really hide behind your keyboard. What a joke.

[snapperbasher]

Yep Steve just disagreed to my post above which of all the disagreements we have had its the first one he has clicked disagree....funny how it is only after the anonymous rating comes in? Was it other people wanting to be anonymous Steve or yourself?

[Jarrah Jack]

First time I've ever had a disagree from Steve as well. It must mean that he doesn't think it worked well for many years????

I've mentioned the like system on here to two other forums and both tried it out but couldn't match the exact system so they dropped it. I always thought that the system used on here encouraged a helpful atmosphere now I won't bother with it and would prefer to see it scrapped altogether.

Another sign of a good forum losing its way, to me.

[snapperbasher]

Yep I've had 3 or 4 from him in the last 10 mins.......first ones ever....I think the old system was great it gives a bit of insight into other members views or funny enough likes and dislikes.....completely useless as it is currently.....I wont be using it.

[Ausfish]

Yep Steve just disagreed to my post above which of all the disagreements we have had its the first one he has clicked disagree....funny how it is only after the anonymous rating comes in? Was it other people wanting to be anonymous Steve or yourself?

Was done as as an example to demonstrate it is not completely anonymous, as you thought. Glad you could see the example. Hence why it is the first ones I have clicked disagree. Did it to a couple of others as well so they can see how it works.

[snapperbasher]

You said yourself here in your first post that you changed it because other members said they would like to like/thank or disagree without anyone knowing....... so seeing as though it isn't anonymous as you made highlighted in your example above you have not changed it to suit these members requests really? I don't understand?

[MrNanks]

Wasnt some other fella ( of sorts) whinging recently about the disagree button.
Ahhh yes it was Fat Sav. Or something like that. Small Sav ? No Sav.....

[snapperbasher]

I got it after the first time Steve......you don't need to keep pushing it.....haha

[rosco1974]

hey lockie you cannot do all 3 on the 1 comment.lol

[snapperbasher]

Which posts did you like Rosco?.....I cant tell with this new system?

[snapperbasher]

Well just disagree then un disagree.......:-)

[Ausfish]

Which posts did you like Rosco?.....I cant tell with this new system?

You get the notification you spoke about earlier that you got when i disagreed to your posts. So you can still see which post.

[snapperbasher]

You get the notification you spoke about earlier that you got when i disagreed to your posts. So you can still see which post. Not if you have a few posts on one page and different people agree/disagree with different posts on the same page....you cant tell who clicked on what post.....all you know is that that person clicked something on one of the posts.....

[cobiaman]

Not if you have a few posts on one page and different people agree/disagree with different posts on the same page....you cant tell who clicked on what post.....all you know is that that person clicked something on one of the posts.....

I disliked and then undisliked your post cause you said too.....

[snapperbasher]

Thankyou cobiaman but I disagree....I just told Rosco to do that....:-)

[thelump]

Not if you have a few posts on one page and different people agree/disagree with different posts on the same page....you cant tell who clicked on what post.....all you know is that that person clicked something on one of the posts.....

Maybe its a ploy to stop us posting more than once?

[snapperbasher]

I like that Macca....... the thing is that wont work because I am going to post to Thank/Like or Disagree now...As I wish to not remain anonymous

[cobiaman]

I like that Macca....... the thing is that wont work because I am going to post to Thank/Like or Disagree now...As I wish to not remain anonymous

I "like" that

[Ausfish]

Not if you have a few posts on one page and different people agree/disagree with different posts on the same page....you cant tell who clicked on what post.....all you know is that that person clicked something on one of the posts.....

If you look at your notifications you will see it links to the actual post, not just the thread. So if it is important for you to see which post of the thread someone liked/thanked/disagreed to you can still see it.

[Shark Poker]

Can someone like and also someone dislike my post here so I can see what it looks like. Already been doing some experiments liking/thanking/disliking other posts on this thread so that's whats been there.

[snapperbasher]

If you look at your notifications you will see it links to the actual post, not just the thread. So if it is important for you to see which post of the thread someone liked/thanked/disagreed to you can still see it.
I disagree Steve. If I click on the post link in the notification it only takes me to the top of the page that the person clicked on not the individual post. It is important to me to know exactly which post otherwise it really is a complete waste of anybodies time rating a post....if no one else can see who has rated it and you cant tell who rated which post??? why even have that function??

[Tangles]

Get a grip fellas, its just a button...cant people simply in plain english in a reply to a post say if they agree or disagree with a post? that option is still there isnt it…might promote healthy discussion, cant believe i replied to this thread, will give myself an uppercut

[snapperbasher]

Yes and that is the option I will be using from now on thanks tangles

[MrNanks]

Wasnt some other fella ( of sorts) whinging recently about the disagree button.
Ahhh yes it was Fat Sav. Or something like that. Small Sav ? No Sav..... Nick off FatBuoy. Stop disagreeing with me. I am outing you........

[Ausfish]

Get a grip fellas, its just a button...cant people simply in plain english in a reply to a post say if they agree or disagree with a post? that option is still there isnt it…might promote healthy discussion


yes, that would be the logical option :-) But you will find in life some people will agree or disagree with you no matter what you say :-) Even if it is just to get a like or thanks :-)

[Ausfish]

I disagree Steve. If I click on the post link in the notification it only takes me to the top of the page that the person clicked on not the individual post. It is important to me to know exactly which post otherwise it really is a complete waste of anybodies time rating a post....if no one else can see who has rated it and you cant tell who rated which post??? why even have that function??

Just checked it and it works fine. When it first goes to the page it shows the top of the page because the post it is linked to has not loaded yet, just a part of the page. Once the entire page loads it will go to the actual post.

I ahve only checked it in Firefox at the moment so will check it in a few other browsers

[snapperbasher]

Just checked it and it works fine. When it first goes to the page it shows the top of the page because the post it is linked to has not loaded yet, just a part of the page. Once the entire page loads it will go to the actual post.

I ahve only checked it in Firefox at the moment so will check it in a few other browsers
Thanks Steve. It works on my phone but not on the PC

[Spaniard_King]

Seems like the administrators would rather us respond to a post rather than use the buttons just get rid of the buttons altogether and promote the respond button.

[Horse]

Steve, there have been a few changes on Ausfish over the last three months and in my opinion none have been for the betterment of the site

1. The lifetime bans imposed on core members and the continued editing/deletion of threads and banning of members has led to the widespread disenfranchisement of a lot of long term contributors

2. The latest upgrade that has made internet explorer almost unusable has impacted on many members. IE is used extensively by the less IT savvy sections of the community. I personally hate having to switch to Chrome to post anything

3. Encouraging keyboard hero's to hide behind anonymity with their likes and dislikes. Either boot it completely or leave it he way it was

[Jarrah Jack]

Steve, there have been a few changes on Ausfish over the last three months and in my opinion none have been for the betterment of the site

1. The lifetime bans imposed on core members and the continued editing/deletion of threads and banning of members has led to the widespread disenfranchisement of a lot of long term contributors

2. The latest upgrade that has made internet explorer almost unusable has impacted on many members. IE is used extensively by the less IT savvy sections of the community. I personally hate having to switch to Chrome to post anything

3. Encouraging keyboard hero's to hide behind anonymity with their likes and dislikes. Either boot it completely or leave it he way it was

A thanks and a like for that post.

[Jarrah Jack]

Seems like the administrators would rather us respond to a post rather than use the buttons just get rid of the buttons altogether and promote the respond button.

Like......

[Gazza]

Maybe at least change the unmotivating 'emoticons' to.....

:dankk2:...... :love: ...... :argue:

:laola::laola:

[MrNanks]

Steve, there have been a few changes on Ausfish over the last three months and in my opinion none have been for the betterment of the site

1. The lifetime bans imposed on core members and the continued editing/deletion of threads and banning of members has led to the widespread disenfranchisement of a lot of long term contributors

2. The latest upgrade that has made internet explorer almost unusable has impacted on many members. IE is used extensively by the less IT savvy sections of the community. I personally hate having to switch to Chrome to post anything

3. Encouraging keyboard hero's to hide behind anonymity with their likes and dislikes. Either boot it completely or leave it he way it was
Yep a "Thanks and Like " from me too.

[PeterKroll]

I couldn't agree more. In fact, I enjoy knowing who likes/thanks/dislikes my posts. These anonymous ratings are useless. Meaningless. Why even bother having them?

And yes, I can go elsewhere, and yes, it's a business yada, yada, yada. I know all that. But while this site is owned by someone, that isn't all it is. For some people, (me among them), this is a gateway to possible community.

Obviously you can't please everyone. But what happens when you can't please anyone except yourself?

[NAGG]

Gee , I liked the old system - much more telling when you see who agrees & disagrees with a topic ( & not just your own post)

Chris

[Spaniard_King]

I couldn't agree more. In fact, I enjoy knowing who likes/thanks/dislikes my posts. These anonymous ratings are useless. Meaningless. Why even bother having them?

And yes, I can go elsewhere, and yes, it's a business yada, yada, yada. I know all that. But while this site is owned by someone, that isn't all it is. For some people, (me among them), this is a gateway to possible community.

Obviously you can't please everyone. But what happens when you can't please anyone except yourself?

Thanks and Like

[Crunchy]

Steve, there have been a few changes on Ausfish over the last three months and in my opinion none have been for the betterment of the site

1. The lifetime bans imposed on core members and the continued editing/deletion of threads and banning of members has led to the widespread disenfranchisement of a lot of long term contributors

2. The latest upgrade that has made internet explorer almost unusable has impacted on many members. IE is used extensively by the less IT savvy sections of the community. I personally hate having to switch to Chrome to post anything

3. Encouraging keyboard hero's to hide behind anonymity with their likes and dislikes. Either boot it completely or leave it he way it was

Yep one of those thanks was mine as was a like...this is goning to get very tediuous and if you havet oticed I wrote thi with e11

[Crunchy]

Had a lot of feedback from members saying that they do not like the fact their name is displayed. Especially if they disagree with something as they would like to like, thank or disagree without anyone knowing. This also gives a better rating of the post, otherwise you only see likes or thanks and only a rare disagree. As this is a forum and not fakebook posts can be viewed and rated differently.

And here was I thinking that you don't really listen to members feedback these days...

[Ausfish]

Steve, there have been a few changes on Ausfish over the last three months and in my opinion none have been for the betterment of the site

1. The lifetime bans imposed on core members and the continued editing/deletion of threads and banning of members has led to the widespread disenfranchisement of a lot of long term contributors

2. The latest upgrade that has made internet explorer almost unusable has impacted on many members. IE is used extensively by the less IT savvy sections of the community. I personally hate having to switch to Chrome to post anything

3. Encouraging keyboard hero's to hide behind anonymity with their likes and dislikes. Either boot it completely or leave it he way it was



As I have said before, it is too difficult these days to support IE. It is a problem across websites around the world. It is fast becoming the least used browser. See some of the posts by other IT guys on this site and many others. No need to switch browser to post, just use that browser all the time,

They do not hide behind their keyboard. As demonstrated before, and you would have seen from the thanks and likes you have received for your post, the member that the thank/like/disagree is made on will see that they have clicked. So if their is a serial pest/keyboard hero they will be seen.

[snapperbasher]

I still dont understand why you changed it Steve? out of nearly 405,000 members how many haveto ask for a change (Complain) for you to change things? I’m fine if it wasyour decision to do it...you own the site you can do what you like but just sayso.

[Si]

I still dont understand why you changed it Steve? out of nearly 405,000 members how many haveto ask for a change (Complain) for you to change things? I’m fine if it wasyour decision to do it...you own the site you can do what you like but just sayso.

Do up a poll to see who actually likes or dislikes the changes i reckon.

[MrNanks]

Thanks so much for the "dislikes" Steeler, Bazza .
I really appreciate your valued feedback.
Please pass on my best regards to No Sav, small sav or battered Sav.
Cheers Dave
PS Go get a crab up ya

[Gazza]

Q. "who" gave the DISLIKE !!... too Mr.Nanks above post......:rifle::behead::hanged::brood::argue::du nce::gossip:........::-?

Bazza ,Steeler ,Gazza? ....OR somebody ELSE!!!

we'll "probably" never know Steve(AF)......
as you've deemed it "private" , NOT PUBLIC , for others to "view others" tks/likes/dkhd post status..... :end:

[Shark Poker]

What's going on?

[Gazza]

I REALLY like your post Gazza , [unfortunately I can't "click-myself"] , soo please note , thanks and like given :thumbsup::stupid:

Kind Regards , and Gazza 4 PM .... ;D :o
Anon.

[Aquaholic 632]

whats going in is i hit dislike to your post fatbuoy and you got a like at the same time.. its all a little suspect

[Aquaholic 632]

I REALLY like your post Gazza , unfortunately I can't "click-myself" , soo please note , thanks and like given :thumbsup::stupid:

Kind Regards , and Gazza 4 PM .... ;D :o
Anon.

haven't you been banned yet? oh wait Phill and Gazza are the same person.

[Gazza]

Just gave fatgirl , a dislike on your behalf Aqua....DON't thank me....:LOL:

[Aquaholic 632]

Just gave fatgirl , a dislike on your behalf Aqua....DON't thank me....:LOL:
dont worry i wont.

[NAGG]

So who was the person that asked Steve to change things ...... Aside from Steve - I cant see anyone supporting this move

Chris

[Crunchy]

Not me.....

[Aquaholic 632]

it was MEEEEEEE

[gunna]

So who was the person that asked Steve to change things ...... Aside from Steve - I cant see anyone supporting this move

Chris

Like like like

[Aquaholic 632]

clearly gunna wanted the change too. get into them old son

[Aquaholic 632]

if you get a dislike (im too cool for dislikes never gotten one to date) doesnt it show up who it was in your notifications?

[Ausfish]

if you get a dislike (im too cool for dislikes never gotten one to date) doesnt it show up who it was in your notifications?

Yes it does, so only you see it, not every other member.

[Gazza]

Steve unless a "collective" of posters "actually" complain.....about the "same" poster giving them 'dislikes'
how can "we ,the 400K strong members" note/see if a troll? is targetting a newbie/NFI poster.....[particularly 'dislikes']
imo...you've now hidden intimidation/stalkers/trolls/physcopaths........from general-viewing
[I do accept ,log-in is req'd]

THINK about it m8 , put it back to 'original meaningness of Xposter thks/lks/dlks some other member' , or delete the "feature" altogether

jmo
p.s. AusFish is internet-based , not some poofy facebook 'likes' brigade shitsite...

[Aquaholic 632]

400k strong. Settle down before you hurt yourself. I too can whip up 400k members on a site with no active members, 400k is for selling advertising, not a silly idea as it looks good to potential buyers but what Steve should have done is not made them free memberships, cooked the books for tax purposes and it makes it a look easier to sell.

[MrNanks]

Q. "who" gave the DISLIKE !!... too Mr.Nanks above post......:rifle::behead::hanged::brood::argue::du nce::gossip:........::-?

Bazza ,Steeler ,Gazza? ....OR somebody ELSE!!!

we'll "probably" never know Steve(AF)......
as you've deemed it "private" , NOT PUBLIC , for others to "view others" tks/likes/dkhd post status..... :end:It was you Gazza and Aquaholic.
I got the notification that no one else got.
Thanks for that . Just waiting on your other mates to hop on to.

[MrNanks]

if you get a dislike (im too cool for dislikes never gotten one to date) doesnt it show up who it was in your notifications?Yep but it sucks.

[Aquaholic 632]

1 dislike from gazza

i have decided that I am going to publicly shame everyone that gives me a dislike.
People are such sooks, oh no don't give me a dislike I don't know how I am going to sleep tonight. I need a lie down it's all to much to handle.

[Aquaholic 632]

Yep but it sucks.

Why the change to the crab?

[Gazza]

A632 , thanks for sharing m8 , nobody would 'know' otherwise.....;)

p.s. here's another 'dislike' for above, keep it a secret or "spam-on" :oops::LOL:

[Aquaholic 632]

Sweet that's 2 from gazza an 3 from mr nanks and his silly looking crab.

[snapperbasher]

Geez you dribble some shit sometimes Gazza!! Too many paintfumes perhaps?

[Gazza]

the hit rate on this site is going thru-da-roof LOLOLOLOL

[Ausfish]

400k strong. Settle down before you hurt yourself. I too can whip up 400k members on a site with no active members, 400k is for selling advertising, not a silly idea as it looks good to potential buyers but what Steve should have done is not made them free memberships, cooked the books for tax purposes and it makes it a look easier to sell.

Where do you come up with this stuff. Some of 400k is due to robots registering and trying to spam the site. One of the reasons many years ago to place a 2 cent per day subscription on the site, other wise robots and spammers would have destroyed the site many years ago. If you were around in those days you would have seen the trouble that we were having with porn being posted, etc. I do clean up some of the robot registrations from time to time but it is a very hard and tedious process as there is not a common email address, ip address or anything used. Nothing to do with tax either, would not matter if there were 10000 members or 10000000 members. You don't get taxed on the number of customers you have, you get taxed on your income from your customers. People that are interested in advertising do not look at the number of members, they look at the number of people viewing and posting in a section. I have been operating this site now for 20 years and never once have I been interested in selling it, can not see that changing, but who knows what the next 20 years hold.

Hope that clears up some misconceptions for you and anyone else that comes up with this stuff.

[Gazza]

Geez you dribble some shit sometimes Gazza!! Too many paintfumes perhaps?
spel it rite.....per-fume m8

[Dignity]

I see over the last few days that the Thanks, Likes, Dislikes on a thread have turned into emoticons, or is something that only I am experiencing. The one thing I don't see is who clicked on them as used to show previously I only get a number or is this once again an Internet Explorer issue.

[NAGG]

I want everyone to see who is disliking my posts - that way a ######## is revealed to the world ;D ...

Chris

[wags on the water]

So who was the person that asked Steve to change things ...... Aside from Steve - I cant see anyone supporting this move

Chris

A change is as good as a holiday. I can't see what the fuss is about.

[Dignity]

I see over the last few days that the Thanks, Likes, Dislikes on a thread have turned into emoticons, or is something that only I am experiencing. The one thing I don't see is who clicked on them as used to show previously I only get a number or is this once again an Internet Explorer issue.

Posted late at night after a few sherberts and moved to here but interesting arguments. Maybe if the terminology had been changed from Dislike to Disagree there wouldn't have been the same angst, I know that I can view in my profile who Thanked, Liked or Disliked my thread. If it has been a thorn in somebodies side then why not remove the numbers altogether but leave details that the thread has been emoticonned, after all the person who has been emoticonned will still get a notification, and it may even reduce the number of people who automatically hit a button without adding an argument to support their decision and make them stop and think a bit more about it.
Has Ausfish become a site for people to randomly hit emoticons, here is a better improvement to the site, why isn't Ausfish in the dictionary as it always comes up as not a valid word, let's get that one fixed.