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I have gotten caught up in the debating process and found myself rating users based on one post or topic, which doesn't give a fair look at the particular user. I think some of us may bias our opinions about a user's worth based on their view of a subject that happens to differ from our own view. If we don't like someones opinion on a matter, that is no reason to give a negative rating. I have done this. 
Why can't we go back and update or change a previous rating, particularly if we realize our failure to be un-biased? A good verbal debate/argument is healthy, but rating a user during such a time may have the wrong outcome.
Why can't we go back and update or change a previous rating, particularly if we realize our failure to be un-biased? A good verbal debate/argument is healthy, but rating a user during such a time may have the wrong outcome.
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From what I remember of a reply before, was that it is part of the original program that it can't be messed with. If I remember correctly also,Ken didn't write the program.
Now, if I could only figure out how to move this thread to the feedback & suggestions forum.
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Now, if I could only figure out how to move this thread to the feedback & suggestions forum.
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From: Lorain,Oh USA
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>I have gotten caught up in the debating process and found
>myself rating users based on one post or topic, which
>doesn't give a fair look at the particular user. I think
>some of us may bias our opinions about a user's worth based
>on their view of a subject that happens to differ from our
>own view. If we don't like someones opinion on a matter,
>that is no reason to give a negative rating. I have done
>this.
>Why can't we go back and update or change a previous rating,
>particularly if we realize our failure to be un-biased? A
>good verbal debate/argument is healthy, but rating a user
>during such a time may have the wrong outcome.
awwwwwwwwwwww, you shouldnt have! i love you too!
>myself rating users based on one post or topic, which
>doesn't give a fair look at the particular user. I think
>some of us may bias our opinions about a user's worth based
>on their view of a subject that happens to differ from our
>own view. If we don't like someones opinion on a matter,
>that is no reason to give a negative rating. I have done
>this.
>Why can't we go back and update or change a previous rating,
>particularly if we realize our failure to be un-biased? A
>good verbal debate/argument is healthy, but rating a user
>during such a time may have the wrong outcome.
awwwwwwwwwwww, you shouldnt have! i love you too!
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Negative ratings reflect more poorly on the people who give them, unless there is a complete lack of reason or any degree of civility present in the person who got a negative rating. S**t throwing contest don't win elections or make you sound intellegent, so the best way to deal with an idiot is to ignore them, and this recommendation of peace is coming from someone who loves to see things get bombs dropped on them (especially 80,000 lbs of MK-84's from a B-52, or EGBU-28E "BunkerBusters" from an F-16!). TK
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.....and besides, a good, healthy debate loses all its fun when someone starts taking things personal. It's like being in a mosh pit, knock some heads and bruise 'em up, but as soon as someone starts throwing punches, the fun is over. Rock on, and keep it clean! TK
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mil1ion,
I know the topic is actually a feedback and suggestions topic, but I wanted input from a larger group of readers. (Actually, that's just an excuse for my stupidity for putting it in the wrong place )
TK,
Actually, that is one of the reasons I would like to be able to change a rating-the reflection on the person giving the rating. I am sure everyone here has said or done something a little stupid or out of character (maybe after a bad day at work or you just got in a fight with the spouse), but you know that isn't normally how you behave, and you don't want to be judged based on that temporarily slip. Also, I can apologize to a user until I am blue in the face, but anyone else that views the rating doesn't know that. They don't know that the rating may be undeserved, or may have been done in haste. It's not a big deal, but I think it would be nice to be able to repair a mistake.
ice,
We have to stop this. My wife is getting suspicious
I know the topic is actually a feedback and suggestions topic, but I wanted input from a larger group of readers. (Actually, that's just an excuse for my stupidity for putting it in the wrong place
)TK,
Actually, that is one of the reasons I would like to be able to change a rating-the reflection on the person giving the rating. I am sure everyone here has said or done something a little stupid or out of character (maybe after a bad day at work or you just got in a fight with the spouse), but you know that isn't normally how you behave, and you don't want to be judged based on that temporarily slip. Also, I can apologize to a user until I am blue in the face, but anyone else that views the rating doesn't know that. They don't know that the rating may be undeserved, or may have been done in haste. It's not a big deal, but I think it would be nice to be able to repair a mistake.
ice,
We have to stop this. My wife is getting suspicious
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How about good manners? Like if you don't have anything good to say about someone keep it to yourself. This forum is participated in by teenagers to seniors. I happen to be on the old timer end of 50. Never seen one of those mosh pits, like my truck mostly stock but like to hear about changes that I might want to make. Different ages, nationalities, regions and genders are a recipe for adversarial topics. Think that no one is jerking your chain? Add a few lurking Chevy owners impersonating new Ford Owners with outlandish new vehicle problems and impossible Dealer reactions. To quantify that recipe with a user rating is to use a yardstick with only on graduation mark, largly ineffective and serves no usefull purpose. I have nothing but good things to write about what I have read here. I don't agree with some but have learned from those that I both agree with and disagree with. I have gained an amount of life experiences that I am willing to share here, experiences with Fords PSD's and appreciate those that have posted. My opinion, drop the users rating each other, it is ultimatly excuusionary.
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I agree with most of what Oneof6 said. And to be honest us being "infiltrated" never crossed my mind. I suppose it can and does happen. I also go by the "if you can't say nothing good, don't say nothing" belief. This however is my personal belief. There is obviously a reason for having both the positive and negative feedback available. My feelings on this is that I enjoy the ratings. I find it an excellent way to let someone know that I appreciate what they had to say and how they said it. I can also tell them I don't agree but respect their opinion. And if I disagree with them, I do it on the thread, not in their ratings.
If we get rid of everything here that could cause conflict, this board is gonna get pretty boring. It's up to us as adults to behave as such. And if you take exception to something someone said, think about it for a while before you reach for that rating link.
*plunks two pennies down on the counter*
Ron
If we get rid of everything here that could cause conflict, this board is gonna get pretty boring. It's up to us as adults to behave as such. And if you take exception to something someone said, think about it for a while before you reach for that rating link.
*plunks two pennies down on the counter*
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I tend to wait quite a while before deciding on a rating input, either
A) Because I'm caught up in other things and haven't heard from a person in a while
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(most likely)
B) Because I know very well it's permanent, and therefore I won't base my input on a first impression or what may well be a minor disagreement.
A part of maturing (and one I have had my share of trouble with) is knowing when to pipe up, and when to hold my peace. The ratings are definately an example of something best thought about long enough to have a valid opinion.
~And there goes two more pennies on the pile...
>=op
A) Because I'm caught up in other things and haven't heard from a person in a while
-or-
(most likely)
B) Because I know very well it's permanent, and therefore I won't base my input on a first impression or what may well be a minor disagreement.
A part of maturing (and one I have had my share of trouble with) is knowing when to pipe up, and when to hold my peace. The ratings are definately an example of something best thought about long enough to have a valid opinion.
~And there goes two more pennies on the pile...
>=op
