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Michael Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 To me, it shows more thanks if they take the 2 seconds to actually type the word 'thanks' as opposed to just clicking some button.
TCWT Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 Exactly Michael, no thought involved in clicking a Thanks button...
SinaMiandashti Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 when alot of users say thank by replaying to post make the topic so bussy understand?
Rοb Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 What i am (still) confused about is well.. the purpose.From what i gather the feature is designed for when a thread is read by a user who finds it so uplifting they feel they must thank the topic creator for their written masterpiece but on the other hand cannot be arsed to type a reply.Or is there a different purpose to it?I am genuinely interested, enlighten me.
tommy79 Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 I just don't get it guys. Why people think this mod is useless and can only be used on warez sites????I have a support site (WITH NO ILLEGAL STUFF) and I did install this mod and my users like it. If someone gets a useful answer they can thank it. I think it serves more purpose than any other mod.Personally i could never do anything with the arcade mod but I don't criticize it 'cause it's obviously useful for others.I think you should think about this first.
Michael Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 I have thought about it, and like I stated earlier:To me, it shows more thanks if they take the 2 seconds to actually type the word 'thanks' as opposed to just clicking some button.IPB is community forum software, that implies some sort of actual intellectual discussion. To make a button that just adds some canned 'thanks' response is pointless. The fact that you don't get this point of view mirrors the fact that those of us who feel as I do don't get your point of view. So it's obviously not something important enough to be included in the base product. So you can keep on using the mod for this, and we'll keep not using it.
tommy79 Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 I have thought about it, and like I stated earlier:IPB is community forum software, that implies some sort of actual intellectual discussion. To make a button that just adds some canned 'thanks' response is pointless. The fact that you don't get this point of view mirrors the fact that those of us who feel as I do don't get your point of view. So it's obviously not something important enough to be included in the base product. So you can keep on using the mod for this, and we'll keep not using it.To include it in the base product was not my idea, I wasn't saying that. I merely pointed out that what you don't like some other people may like. That's why it's a mod. If you like it use it, if not ...."type the word 'thanks'" shows more respect? I think partly I can agree with that, but when I see 3-4 pages of thanks posts in a thread they take the attention away from actual questions. it can also be irritating.
wickedfpoop Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 To include it in the base product was not my idea, I wasn't saying that. I merely pointed out that what you don't like some other people may like. That's why it's a mod. If you like it use it, if not ...."type the word 'thanks'" shows more respect? I think partly I can agree with that, but when I see 3-4 pages of thanks posts in a thread they take the attention away from actual questions. it can also be irritating.Just a thought, why for each question isn't a seperate thread created? Maybe it just depends on the site, thinking about it. I can see valid points from both sides. But still, after reading this, mod seems to be the best way.
Michael Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 "type the word 'thanks'" shows more respect? I think partly I can agree with that, but when I see 3-4 pages of thanks posts in a thread they take the attention away from actual questions. it can also be irritating.Then I clearly don't understand what a 'thanks' mod does, because I was pretty sure it did exactly what you're describing. :lol:
Louis M. Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 I have to agree I don't see the point of including this as a standard feature when there are so many other things that are more beneficial to the community. If we are add a "Thanks" post why not a "+1" then too, and no I don't want a "+1" post button.
SinaMiandashti Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 ok......lets end thisil donate 10$ to anyone who convert this mod for ipb 2.3
Mat Barrie Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Then I clearly don't understand what a 'thanks' mod does, because I was pretty sure it did exactly what you're describing. :lol:Not usually. I'd link you to an example of one of these things that I saw in my "younger days", but I don't think it's kid friendly (we have impressionable minds about, y'know? And I probably can't remember the URL anyway). Basically, they append a small segment under the thread's starting post entitled "Thanked by" or similar and then fills it with a list of the usernames (comma delimited, not new line delimited) that have clicked the button. On the porn sites these are most used at, that section fills a lot of space, very quickly.
Louis M. Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 I've only ever seen this used on warez forums in conjunction with a hide hack, so people can post links to illegal material that will be hidden to anyone who hadn't thanked them for it by pushing this button. That way 'the man' won't see what illegal content they just posted, and the little warez kiddies don't have to expend any extra brain activity by actually posting something of any meaning to see the hidden content. I've yet to hear any legitimate use for such a mod. A big -1 from me on this suggestion.Never knew that Michael. It is creative I will say that.
Luke Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 I agree with Μichael. I just don't see a reason for this "feature", other than niches that were mentioned above. And for things that are needed for niches, it's best that it stays as a mod. This forum is used for suggestions for the base product.. Mod suggestions belong on IPS Beyond... If no one replies, than no one is interested in making the mod. If you really need it, then you pay someone to do it for you. And most professional modders (paid mods) wouldn't bother with you for $10.Most forum administrators would rather people put some thought into their posts, which is why a "minimum characters" feature would be useful. The last thing most admin's would want is a lazier way for someone to bump a post.
Mert Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 Thanks button thingy is better than having lots of pages full of "thanks post"s (that doesn't mean I LOVE the Thanks Mod, I actually hate it. My point here is about having a clear look). And also I hate the websites:- That use Thanks Mod,- That use "to see the link, please register" Mod,- That use "to see the link, please post" Mod,- That use "to see the link, you have to have at least 50 posts" Mod,- bla bla bla...IMHO, these Mods are extremely useless and pointless. I just can't understand what would change if I thank the topic starter or not? Will he/she be happy? I don't think so... If someone is really interested, he/she could be able to click the link and if he/she has any questions, he/she can ask it in the topic and that's all.
Mat Barrie Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 Good point. If you really want to say the post is good, well - there's topic rating (just give it 5 stars!)
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