Do you rate threads? - PhotoCamel

JimAuburn · 07-20-2007

I've noticed that photocamel has a thread rating feature, and I've used it from time to time, but it seems that I'm in the minority. I rate good threads because it's a way I have of expressing my opinion about the thread as a whole and of letting others know that a given thread is worth clicking.

I have once in a while rated a thread one star (bad) to let people know that I don't like a thread.

What are your thoughts on thread rating?

kevin_c · 07-29-2007

But would 1 star be better or worse than no stars at all...

I don't normally use this 'feature', but I did here

Tom Swaman · 09-12-2007

I never have rated threads, but then I am not an old-timer here either. I think we have a very effective thread-rating system currently in effect. This is based upon the number of posts and the number of participants and the length of time the thread remains active. In other words, thread activity constitutes an rather effective rating system. A mandated rating system might easily be erroneous due to rating various threads prematurely.

It is only Wednesday so I am only offering 1.948999 cents U.S., but the thread is interesting,
Tom

silentrob · 09-14-2007

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Originally Posted by Tom Swaman

I never have rated threads, but then I am not an old-timer here either. I think we have a very effective thread-rating system currently in effect. This is based upon the number of posts and the number of participants and the length of time the thread remains active. In other words, thread activity constitutes an rather effective rating system. A mandated rating system might easily be erroneous due to rating various threads prematurely.

It is only Wednesday so I am only offering 1.948999 cents U.S., but the thread is interesting,
Tom

And what about those excellent threads just full of great info where there is nothing more to add after a certain point. These kinds of things are often certain to get lost in the oblivion of history. There are well over 20,000 threads on this board so far, and I'm sure there are probably tons that have great info that most people will never read if they joined the site after the thread died.

Tom Swaman · 09-14-2007

John,

What I think we need is an outline/index. I once suggested this on another forum and all I did was get shot down. However, the other board contains a whole lot of commercialism. I think we could do this hear and have an invaluable, archived product. Yes, this would take much work, but this is no different than anything else worth having.

Good point, John,
Tom

trentchau · 09-14-2007

I normally do Karma more than I rate threads, as it's nice when you get a Karma boost and you can click a link and go right back in the discussion.

Tom Swaman · 09-15-2007

Trentchau,

I think that Karma is wonderful, but it does not overall preserve the total value and the ability to find information on this wonderful forum. We really need more than this and includiing the Karma, IMHO.

Tom

trentchau · 09-16-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Swaman

Trentchau,

I think that Karma is wonderful, but it does not overall preserve the total value and the ability to find information on this wonderful forum. We really need more than this and includiing the Karma, IMHO.

Tom

Tom, that's what search is for

Tom Swaman · 09-16-2007

Trentchau,

I understand and I use search often, but information capture for ready educational use needs a bit more refining to make this truly user friendly, IMHO.

Tom

jfrancho · 09-26-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Swaman

Trentchau,

I understand and I use search often, but information capture for ready educational use needs a bit more refining to make this truly user friendly, IMHO.

Tom

Advanced search is far more useful. You should limit your search with the board filter on the lower left.
http://photocamel.com/forum/search.php

Tom Swaman · 09-26-2007

Thanks, John for the advanced suggestion. I am always searching to do better. Tom

jfrancho · 09-26-2007

Crap, the pun filter is down again!

jfrancho · 10-03-2007

Quote:

But would 1 star be better or worse than no stars at all...

Would you rather someone say you look "Terrible" than say nothing at all?

kevin_c · 10-03-2007

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Originally Posted by jfrancho

Would you rather someone say you look "Terrible" than say nothing at all?

No

- I'd rather not know!

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07-20-2007	#1 (permalink)
JimAuburn Guanaco Posts: 281 CamelKarma: 67 Gallery \| Blog	Do you rate threads? I've noticed that photocamel has a thread rating feature, and I've used it from time to time, but it seems that I'm in the minority. I rate good threads because it's a way I have of expressing my opinion about the thread as a whole and of letting others know that a given thread is worth clicking. I have once in a while rated a thread one star (bad) to let people know that I don't like a thread. What are your thoughts on thread rating? __________________ __________________ Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

07-29-2007	#2 (permalink)
kevin_c Guanaco Location: Dorset, England Posts: 342 CamelKarma: 79 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Do you rate threads? But would 1 star be better or worse than no stars at all... I don't normally use this 'feature', but I did here
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09-12-2007	#3 (permalink)
Tom Swaman Dromedary Location: Washington State Posts: 1,122 CamelKarma: 194 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Do you rate threads? I never have rated threads, but then I am not an old-timer here either. I think we have a very effective thread-rating system currently in effect. This is based upon the number of posts and the number of participants and the length of time the thread remains active. In other words, thread activity constitutes an rather effective rating system. A mandated rating system might easily be erroneous due to rating various threads prematurely. It is only Wednesday so I am only offering 1.948999 cents U.S., but the thread is interesting, Tom

09-14-2007	#5 (permalink)
Tom Swaman Dromedary Location: Washington State Posts: 1,122 CamelKarma: 194 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Do you rate threads? John, What I think we need is an outline/index. I once suggested this on another forum and all I did was get shot down. However, the other board contains a whole lot of commercialism. I think we could do this hear and have an invaluable, archived product. Yes, this would take much work, but this is no different than anything else worth having. Good point, John, Tom

09-14-2007	#6 (permalink)
trentchau Bactrian Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,911 CamelKarma: 528 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Do you rate threads? I normally do Karma more than I rate threads, as it's nice when you get a Karma boost and you can click a link and go right back in the discussion.
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09-15-2007	#7 (permalink)
Tom Swaman Dromedary Location: Washington State Posts: 1,122 CamelKarma: 194 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Do you rate threads? Trentchau, I think that Karma is wonderful, but it does not overall preserve the total value and the ability to find information on this wonderful forum. We really need more than this and includiing the Karma, IMHO. Tom

09-16-2007	#9 (permalink)
Tom Swaman Dromedary Location: Washington State Posts: 1,122 CamelKarma: 194 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Do you rate threads? Trentchau, I understand and I use search often, but information capture for ready educational use needs a bit more refining to make this truly user friendly, IMHO. Tom

09-26-2007	#11 (permalink)
Tom Swaman Dromedary Location: Washington State Posts: 1,122 CamelKarma: 194 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Do you rate threads? Thanks, John for the advanced suggestion. I am always searching to do better. Tom

09-26-2007	#12 (permalink)
jfrancho Camel Breath Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 10,732 CamelKarma: 1751 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: Do you rate threads? Crap, the pun filter is down again!
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