Thumbs Down

[MisterVeritis]

I think that as between the carrot and the stick, that the carrot is ultimately more useful. All that an 'unthanks' button would accomplish is to discourage discussion. The forum software is set up to tally these things. Inasmuch as some members are inclined to make little more than snarky responses, I leave it to your imagination as to which button would be used more frequently. Negativity breeds more negativity. Ultimately members would point to negative thanks scores to impute shortcomings.

On GAB I received a coordinated beatdown from every NAZI and anti-Semite in terms of down rankings. It was awesome to watch. Then one of then sneeringly commented that I was not to be believed based on my score. Interestingly I have accumulated followers anyway. I continue to gently correct (you do believe me, right?) the anti-Semites, racists, and Nazis. Since I am using my real name there one even threatened to hunt me down and attack me. I confirmed he had the right guy and invited him to come.

He decided attacking me might not be worth his trouble. While some might have you believe I waddle around in adult diapers and ride around on my (what did Safety call it?) Hoveround, I am well trained with weapons, go armed and am willing to shoot as necessary.

That exchange brought in at least ten followers.

I think we can handle a frowning face.

[Helena]

I get about three "new" followers every day from Gab and I don't do a thing.

[Dr. Who]

Happy New Year Dr. Who!!!!

Yes, I see your point. How about updating the emojis. The ones available are so small that it's not worth using them. Maybe that could be a reasonable compromise?

Happy New Year Trish. All the best for 2019. As to updating the emojis, that's one for @ADMIN.

[MisterVeritis]

I get about three "new" followers every day from Gab and I don't do a thing.

Very cool. You are probably nice.

[Helena]

Very cool. You are probably nice.

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[Dr. Who]

On GAB I received a coordinated beatdown from every NAZI and anti-Semite in terms of down rankings. It was awesome to watch. Then one of then sneeringly commented that I was not to be believed based on my score. Interestingly I have accumulated followers anyway. I continue to gently correct (you do believe me, right?) the anti-Semites, racists, and Nazis. Since I am using my real name there one even threatened to hunt me down and attack me. I confirmed he had the right guy and invited him to come.

He decided attacking me might not be worth his trouble. While some might have you believe I waddle around in adult diapers and ride around on my (what did Safety call it?) Hoveround, I am well trained with weapons, go armed and am willing to shoot as necessary.

That exchange brought in at least ten followers.

I think we can handle a frowning face.

While you may be invigorated by resisting bellicosity, that is not necessarily the personality profile of the average member and it's not really the goal of this forum. Forums that encourage belligerent behavior rarely produce much more than ignominious exchanges between members which are the intellectual equivalent of elementary schoolyard fights. I think that we can aspire to be better than that.

[MisterVeritis]

While you may be invigorated by resisting bellicosity, that is not necessarily the personality profile of the average member and it's not really the goal of this forum. Forums that encourage belligerent behavior rarely produce much more than ignominious exchanges between members which are the intellectual equivalent of elementary schoolyard fights. I think that we can aspire to be better than that.

I am not average in any place I go.

I think we can handle a frown.

[Dr. Who]

I am not average in any place I go.

I think we can handle a frown.

I believe that the option existed in the past and was removed - or it may have been negative rep - I don't recall. Either way, it produced suboptimal results.

[Just AnotherPerson]

I get about three "new" followers every day from Gab and I don't do a thing.

This might sound crazy but I have never heard of GAB..... Now I suppose I will have to google it.

[Captdon]

That is awesome. I think this is also a good thread for the whole forum to express their wishes as well. I think it would be different than the reputation button, as it would not be able to be used in that same malicious manner. But a down thumb is a good idea. I see that it looks like many others here agree.

It sounds good but the lazy ones would hit "no thanks" for personal reasons. When I disagree with you I don't expect you to like it much, or at all,but at least you know why I didn't agree.

This is another consideration. For me, even a snark says something.