Thanks vs. +1 - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

Fred · 02-14-2008, 09:31 PM

Convention on this forum is that if you agree with a post, you respond by saying,"+1"

One flaw, doing this bumps the thread back to the top of the list even though there's not really any meaningful addition.

I propose that instead of replying with +1, use the Thanks feature that's been turned on recently. Like +1, it lets people see that a post was appreciated by others. Unlike +1, the thread doesn't get bumped to the top of the list.

It's nice if you're a forum addict (like me) because you don't reopen a thread you just read to see a +1 or "Me too" style post. But it still lets you show appreciation for a good post.

What say the forum? Should we develop a new habit and use the Thanks instead?

Fred

Cali rider · 02-14-2008, 09:36 PM

Well, I would have said "+1" but it would bump the thread to the top of the list, etc....

You proposal seems very useful for those who simply agree to a posting without substantial addition. I'm following this protocol from now on..

02-14-2008, 11:14 PM

The use of +1 is pretty universal however, there is generally an additional comment from my experience as most forums won't allow "+1" alone; the post is too short. The other issue here is that "thanks" is great but it is not the same as +1 because +1 is a statement of agreement as opposed to a thanks.

**reiobard** · 02-15-2008, 04:32 AM

I agree, if the +1 is used alone the forum won't let you submit the post until it reaches 10 characters, which almost guarantees a comment with the +1.
I guess people could be writing things like:

+1, I agree.

DefyInertia · 02-15-2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HavBlue

The use of +1 is pretty universal however, there is generally an additional comment from my experience as most forums won't allow "+1" alone; the post is too short. The other issue here is that "thanks" is great but it is not the same as +1 because +1 is a statement of agreement as opposed to a thanks.

+1 +1 +1 +1

**Admin** · 02-15-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred

What say the forum? Should we develop a new habit and use the Thanks instead?

Fred

The thanks would be better as it keeps the database clean... Its my preferred method..

02-15-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Admin

The thanks would be better as it keeps the database clean... Its my preferred method..

It also loses a comment that may be attached to the +1. At times you'll see +1, a sign of agreement and then a reason for that agreement. A simple thanks begs the question "why," with no follow-up indicating what the thanks may be for. Especially if it is long post with numerous paragraphs.

02-14-2008, 09:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: 92 K75 Turbo, 07 Yamaha FZ6, Custom chopper (Pocketbike rear end, K75 front end.) Posts: 824 Rep Power: 25 Member #872	Thanks vs. +1 Convention on this forum is that if you agree with a post, you respond by saying,"+1" One flaw, doing this bumps the thread back to the top of the list even though there's not really any meaningful addition. I propose that instead of replying with +1, use the Thanks feature that's been turned on recently. Like +1, it lets people see that a post was appreciated by others. Unlike +1, the thread doesn't get bumped to the top of the list. It's nice if you're a forum addict (like me) because you don't reopen a thread you just read to see a +1 or "Me too" style post. But it still lets you show appreciation for a good post. What say the forum? Should we develop a new habit and use the Thanks instead? Fred __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.)

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02-14-2008, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cali rider Tequila connoisseur Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, California Bike: 04 FZ6, 07 R1 Posts: 276 Rep Power: 7 Member #681	Well, I would have said "+1" but it would bump the thread to the top of the list, etc.... You proposal seems very useful for those who simply agree to a posting without substantial addition. I'm following this protocol from now on..

02-14-2008, 11:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
HavBlue Guest Posts: n/a Member #	The use of +1 is pretty universal however, there is generally an additional comment from my experience as most forums won't allow "+1" alone; the post is too short. The other issue here is that "thanks" is great but it is not the same as +1 because +1 is a statement of agreement as opposed to a thanks.

02-15-2008, 04:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,156 Rep Power: 68 Member #991	I agree, if the +1 is used alone the forum won't let you submit the post until it reaches 10 characters, which almost guarantees a comment with the +1. I guess people could be writing things like: +1, I agree.

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