[2016-06-11] Crackdown on rudeness

I am also in favor of a Thanks meter.

A couple of BLF members thought I was rude, so my level went up to +1, then the next day it was at 0, where it has stayed ever since.

RC got Ruded? How is that even possible??????

You only have ever posted good clean positive stuff, even some FANTASTIC pics of "that woman."

Nice! Although I may have to ‘rude’ you for not setting your pic at 100% so it doesn’t run off the right side of the screen.

Honestly I think I posted something conflictive, and when my Rudeness Level went up, I deleted that post.

Hi everyone, to those who are confused about their rudeness level, please notice the mouseover caption for the button:

"Mark this post as rude, lewd, or conflictive."

I would suspect that in most cases of higher-than-normal "Rudeness" levels, it's actually due to controversial ("conflictive") posts that are likely to spark arguments. I suppose the button is a bit of a misnomer, but I had to chose a short name that would fit. And in reality, a controversial post about politics etc. that sparks a fight is essentially rude.

Regarding a "Thanks" button, if I add it I probably won't make the person's score publicly visible.

Maybe you get a rude because when people are looking at the cuteness of the racoons they get hit with pictures of Jason lol!

But SB, that's the whole point is to post it. Why are you wanting to not show it? Competition?

Not rude but definitely in the pictoobig corner. Need to set size to 100% or less or auto sizing shrinks all posts to fit the pic in the window. It won’t shrink your pic, rather, it prevents all else from being shrunk.

On my computer the pic is small but on my phone its huge why is that? I have been awake for about 28 hours so I’m kind of tripping out lol.

Trippy huh...

Works for me, especially with the mouse-over.

I must say though, I am sincerely sorry for the circus this has become.

It’s ironic it was put in place to calm things down. I think after the “new” wears off it will actually be helpful.

I want to say Thank You as well, I come here a lot of times with information overload and don’t want to see more of the same opinions that are expressed in every blog, post and page on the internet. This place has always been a place to unwind and relax for me, and I appreciate that. Sure, every now and again someone decides they must express themselves, but I try to just skip over it and go on to read the cool stuff everyone else is doing in regards to lights, and electronics in general.

If I feel the need to argue or express myself, there are countless other venues for that.

:beer:

-Michael

I agree. The mouseover makes all the difference in the world for the Rude! button.

^This.

I agree, it’s a show of appreciation, not a score so only the recipient needs to see it. If you want to rank members then do a poll instead and we can hold an election for best dogooderatlarge, best moderatlarge, best tester, best whateveryoulikebester.

OK, I have just implemented a list of your posts that were marked with the “Rude!” button:

http://budgetlightforum.com/my-problem-posts

It really encourages people to do better. Gives you a sense of pride and makes you feel responsible. Check out http://forum.xda-developers.com

Sweet. Thanks, sb!

Wut 44 new posts here yesterday
65 new post now
Poor SB…
Only check my rudeness level when reading this thread.

FWIW, I can stand rudeness and foul language (lol working in mental health care in Amsterdam long long time ago litteraly all aggressive patients were sent to me if colleges could not cope and I promise you there are quite a fee of those roaming Amsterdam :wink: ) it does not bother me as I see it as a problem for the one being rude.
I find derailing without rudenessuch worse since that requires attention, answers, seeing threads go sideways and cannot be ignored so easy nor does compel the writer to apologize or delete the post(s)

So I like the effort SB but please leave it, no more even “thanks” buttons, BLF is great and warm!

Sounds interesting please tell I was reading stories of people that trip out on mushrooms in Amsterdam and get admitted because they are a danger to them selfs and others? Mostly tourist apparently.