Omni writes:
I'm unsure how "Disagree" could be used as a textual brickbat like "Jeers", especially since even a cursory glance at our posts suggests jeering is not contained by the Cheers/Jeers buttons.
I suspect that it has more to do with the colour of the buttons.
I wonder if changing it to "agree=blue" and "disagree=yellow" would make a difference?
Omni writes:
A jeer is a jeer. Despite the historicity, I'm at a loss to understand why a forum for serious discussion wants to encourage jeering: most of our moderation efforts are directed at containing that counterproductive activity.
I feel similar in regard to facebook.
They have recently allowed members to 'dislike' (as opposed to 'like') facebook entries.
It is optional and I have not opted in.
Omni writes:
But I don't expect any changes, so I'll just stick with my cheers-only policy.
Percy has always been amenable to good suggestions.
Think of a good replacement system and run it past him.
I wonder what others think about an 'agree only' system?
Edited by Panda, : No reason given.
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