[ScottGem]

As for greenies and reddies, I understand why we have them, but personally I think the site would do better without them. They can cause animosity, or make people think that we're all just a group that sticks up for each other. I can see how an outsider might view it.

I don't give out a lot of greenies or reddies. I always forget. I have to wonder if there's a better way, if we shouldn't just get rid of the rating system altogether. It may cause less arguments.

Just a suggestion. I'll go back to my corner now. :o

We are open to suggestion. I don't want to hijack this thread, so if you want to start a new discussion please feel free. I'm not a big fan of the feature, but there are good reasons for it.

[Catsmine]

We are open to suggestion. I don't want to hijack this thread, so if you want to start a new discussion please feel free. I'm not a big fan of the feature, but there are good reasons for it.

Is there another way to judge the quality of someone's answers in determining "Expert" status?

[ScottGem]

Is there another way to judge the quality of someone's answers in determining "Expert" status?

Not sure what you are asking. Experts are appointed after displaying a track record of high quality answers. That track record doesn't include reputation points.

[Catsmine]

Not sure what you are asking. Experts are appointed after displaying a track record of high quality answers. That track record doesn't include reputation points.

Thanks for the clarification. I thought it did.

[Alty]

We are open to suggestion. I don't want to hijack this thread, so if you want to start a new discussion please feel free. I'm not a big fan of the feature, but there are good reasons for it.

Done. :)

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/active...em-467019.html

[shazamataz]

Problem with mine was that the post was made 4 months ago... member had replied several times back then but then decided to come on the other day and give a reddie.

I didn't want to drag a 4 month old thread up just to tell them about the rules for reddies.

Doesn't bother me that much, was just wondering.

[Alty]

Problem with mine was that the post was made 4 months ago... member had replied several times back then but then decided to come on the other day and give a reddie.

I didn't want to drag a 4 month old thread up just to tell them about the rules for reddies.

Doesn't bother me that much, was just wondering.

That happened to me yesterday. A girl that hasn't posted since January came back to her thread just to give me a reddie.

The reddie is funny though;

"he is not a man ok!"

If he is not a man does that mean he's a woman? Was he ever a man or do we just call him he because the s on our keyboard is broken? ;)

[shazamataz]

I have faked the 'ol 's' doesn't work thing before.
Usually when talking about someone's dog if I type he and then notice later that the OP had written she in their question :o

[Alty]

I have faked the 'ol 's' doesn't work thing before.
Usually when talking about someones dog if I type he and then notice later that the OP had written she in their question :o

I usually do the he/she/it thing. ;)

I tried to balance your reddie but I'd already repped you on the post, can't do it again, it won't let me. :(

[shazamataz]

Nah it's all good, I had 2 greenies on that same post anyway from memory ;)

It's not the reddies that bother me so much as the people who don't bother with the rules.

[friend4u178]

I just had a look , what a stupid Reddie though , at least if it's balanced anyone seeing the response will realise it's unwarranted :rolleyes:

[cdad]

Is there another way to judge the quality of someone's answers in determining "Expert" status?

One thing about judging someone's answers is that only the OP really knows what's going to work for them. As far as experts at least in the law boards and in other "professional" boards there are people that are new or pop in that have been or are experts in their own right. So its not always as simple as what is their post count or the number of greenies a person has. Each answer has to be judged on its on merrit and content as how it relates to the question and if it needs to be factual that has to balance in there somewhere. So it's a buyer beware in the boards. And since its free. And all comers welcome you have to watch your step.

[Alty]

One thing about judging someones answers is that only the OP really knows whats going to work for them. As far as experts atleast in the law boards and in other "professional" boards there are people that are new or pop in that have been or are experts in thier own right. So its not always as simple as what is thier post count or the number of greenies a person has. Each answer has to be judged on its on merrit and content as how it relates to the question and if it needs to be factual that has to balance in there somewhere. So its a buyer beware in the boards. And since its free. And all comers welcome you have to watch your step.

Are you saying "You get what you pay for." ;)

[JoeCanada76]

I have to watch my step every day, or I will fall. Everybody that follows me will too, just kidding.

Just because it is free advice does not make it all bad advice. I do understand for certain sections greenies and post count are not as important to determine expert status.

In something in relationships which I was and in my opinion still is at expert status, it does depend largely on greenies and post count and how many people are happy with your advice.

Although I am sure there are many other ways to determine whether somebody is good for relationship advice or not.

Also IF there is NO reddie or greenie. I would suggest adopting just a comment section. So there will be always feedback whether positive or negative but the greenies and reddies would not exist.

I go by comments more and prefer comment feedback anyway. Personally.

[Catsmine]

I go by comments more and prefer comment feedback anyway. Personally.

You've a good point there, Joe. When a questioner comes back and says "Thanks, that worked great" it means so much more than a bunch of greenies.

[hungtoronto]

Maybe we all need to learn a course in this.



Basic Guidelines to Problem Solving and Decision Making


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_solving

Basic Guidelines to Problem Solving and Decision Making

[ScottGem]

You've a good point there, Joe. When a questioner comes back and says "Thanks, that worked great" it means so much more than a bunch of greenies.

But wouldn't it be better if the OP came back and gave a greenie with a comment of "Thanks, that worked great" !

[friend4u178]

But wouldn't it be better if the OP came back and gave a greenie with a comment of "Thanks, that worked great" !

I agree with Scott :cool:

[Aurora_Bell]

I agree with M.

[Aurora_Bell]

Kitty! I see you lurking in the corner! Come out an play!