New BB Rating System .... Does it need attention?

[Darrell C]

You rated one of my posts with a "bad spelling" icon. You didn't have to explain why because it was obvious my spelling was bad in that post. I pay more attention to what my spell check is trying to tell me now.

Thanks.

Nor would he have to actually explain why he would rate one of your posts, dumb, either, but common courtesy would demand an explanation for it if you asked, right?




God bless.

 

[Darrell C]

Well Darrell C..., Jesus had to deal with the Scribes and Pharisees so I guess there's no reason why this forum should be any different?

And that is a good thing to consider, Hamel, because that is how all false teachers have been dealt with in Scripture.

They are addressed in regards to their doctrine and practice, neither mutually exclusive.

Now what constitutes someone as a modern parallel to the religious rulers and their false doctrine is a discussion all in itself. That could only be determined by an examination of the doctrine, and demands a little more clarity than "Scripture can mean a bunch of different stuff" (loose quote).




God bless.

 

[Darrell C]

There is a potential for "revenge rating" in this system. "So and so hurt my feelings or made me look bad or disagreed with me in the past so I'm going to make him look bad now!"

"Yeah, here's my change to get even with so and so, I'll teach him what happens when he doesn't see things my way!"

"Look at that, so and so isn't conforming to the majority consensus here so I'm going to give him negative ratings until he conforms."

"I just don't like so and so, I'm going to follow him around and spank him with negative ratings."

And my all time favorite, "So and so is going on my ignore list but I'm still going to follow him around to give him negative ratings every chance I get . . . take that so and so, that will teach you for not treating me with the respect I've refused to show you!!!"

Interesting.

So you have a problem with these things you have listed?


God bless.

 

[Darrell C]

Doesn't that assume anyone really cares about the ratings? If somebody doesn't like my post does that mean I should change my position? Should I abandon my faith in the bible because some people disagree with my understanding? Why anyone would care about a button clicked on a post just seems so terribly juvenile. Sounds like major Junior High School level of maturity to me!

Maybe you could explain why you stalk people in order to "dumb" their posts?

You, speaking about junior high...is hilarious.

Explain the reasoning for using it like you have? Was that at college level there Prof?


God bless.

 

[Darrell C]

Don't be too hard on him. I think he may suffer from ADHD.

I do: always directly handling dumbness.



When you are able to talk to someone without having to do it behind their backs, let me know.


God bless.

 

[Rippon]

This thread needs to die now.

 

[Darrell C]

Yep, this is what I call the "Reputation Wars". Like-minded people will band together and follow someone around and click 'Dumb' or 'Dislike' and drive their ratings into the toilet. We've already seen this with the Calvinists ganging up on Steaver and also praising each other. Steaver, a well known non-Cal has 21 Dumb ratings, almost all from Calvinists. Iconoclast, well known Calvinist has a +71/0 rating, SovereignGrace (Calvinist) has a +72/-1; Reformed (Calvinist) has +61/-2.

After these guys read this post I will have 3 more Dumb ratings...

What guys? lol

This is actually the truth.

So do you sincerely have a problem with it?


God bless.

 

[Darrell C]

This thread needs to die now.

Why? An important issue is being discussed, and personally I feel this community needs to start being honest about it.

That's what happens all the time, a discussion starts, it is interrupted by those who only seek to disrupt, and the discussion, and anything that can be learned from it dies.

Is that what you want those that might be coming here to find a community to be a part of, where they can learn and grow see when they look in? Or conversations examining the harder issues which divide the Church?


God bless.

 

[TCassidy]

This thread needs to die now.

Not yet. I think there may be 3 or 4 people who still want to snivel about getting a "don't like" or a "dumb" rating. Give them a little more time. We wouldn't want to deny them their opportunity to throw a tantrum.

 

[Darrell C]

@Darrell C..., please tell me why this is a DEBATE forum? Because you think that's what it is? You think it...therefore it is? Birds of a feather usually flock together. So it should be when it comes to the Lord. Does your congregation DEBATE? ...neither should this forum "congregation".

If this forum is to DEBATE perhaps we should post a notice at the front door.

WARNING: ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. ANYTHING YOU SAY CAN AND WILL BE USED AGAINST YOU!

Should be a real encouragement for the new Christian.

Since the reward system is the focus, I would just point out that Cassidy and blessedwife both liked this post, lol.

So I guess, Hamel, that they are in agreement with you, that the idea of debating on a debate forum is just, well, dumb, I guess.

Did either one bother to tell you misspoke?

Did they help you in understanding that this is a debate forum?

Is that the kind of edification you are looking for in a forum?


God bless.

 

[Darrell C]

When we first adopted this rating system I thought oh boy with me being the biggest non conforming contrarian on the board I'll never get any positive ratings so it took me by surprise when people gave me as many as they did.

I do see these "revenge ratings" or "reputation wars" as ITL calls them as childish. I hope we can use this new system to become better people and improve our relationship with others here. The Lord knows I could use a lot of improvement. But at the same time trying to force someone to change or come around to another's way of thinking by dishing out negative ratings is probably going to have the opposite effect.

My thing is if you want to ignore me fine. Ignore me. If you think I deserve a negative rating fine give me a negative rating but don't put me on your ignore list then follow me around giving me negative ratings just because you can.

Personally think it's sneaky and dishonest.

The good thing about this system is if we have a change of heart or the Lord lays that guilty feeling on our hearts we can always take back any negative ratings we've given out. I say that because now I'm now feeling guilty and childish for giving out a few that I probably shouldn't have.

Great statement.


God bless.

 

[poncho]

Nyuck Nyuck . . .

 

[Darrell C]

Not yet. I think there may be 3 or 4 people who still want to snivel about getting a "don't like" or a "dumb" rating. Give them a little more time. We wouldn't want to deny them their opportunity to throw a tantrum.

You were asked to explain why you were doing it, and that was it.

The truth is that because you made dumb statements of your own, as well as played the hypocrite in posting something you don't even believe in (that the accused have the right to confront their accuser), you had no recourse but to stalk someone and dumb their posts.

So here you are again...playing the hypocrite.

Right now you stand as the most abusive person in regards to the rewards system.

But hey. I'll give you a little more time.


God bless.

 

[InTheLight]

So do you sincerely have a problem with it?

I said (essentially), "this is what is going to happen. We've already seen it happen here..."

Did I say I had a problem with it?

For your benefit, let me be clear:
NO, I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE RATING SYSTEM.

 

[poncho]

2 likes? Thank yu, thank yu vury much.

 

[Rolfe]

It's for the purpose of illustrating the very point that was being discussed, Rolf.

You do remember what that was, don't you?

People who abuse the forum, basically.

Thanks for illustrating the point. I can't speak for RD, but I myself am glad you have participated.




Do you ever actually answer any questions posed to you? lol

Senseless? No, it makes a lot of sense to show others on this forum that if you get into the rut of going around making snide remarks and unjustified statements...

...someone might show up and ask you to your money where your mouth is.






I like to think I do well in grocery check-outs.

I also tip good if I go out to eat. You know I've heard that wait-staff view Sunday as the worse day for tips?

So the perception of the Body is actually important to me, Rolf. When people do things that do not seem to present a Christ-like manner (and unjust accusation is one of those things, by the way), the entire Body should be bothered by that.

Maybe you're right, maybe coming to a discussion forum without an intention to actually discuss anything is the proper course of action.

Maybe just saying something is dumb just because you don't like someone is the proper course of action.

Maybe refusing to answer someone for something you accuse them of is the proper course of action.

Or maybe the Word of God teaches something else entirely, and every member has the responsibility before God to point out error.

But anyway, thanks for the participation in the discussion...maybe.




God bless.

Wow. And to think that all this drama started with a simple request for a "Grow Up" smiley-guy. You must be a Troll's dream come true. *laugh*

 

[poncho]

Wow. And to think that all this drama started with a simple request for a "Grow Up" smiley-guy. You must be a Troll's dream come true. *laugh*

Oh grow up will ya? Biggrin

 

[Rolfe]

Oh grow up will ya? Biggrin

Why will you not stick to the original topic? *laugh*

 

[Rolfe]

Still waiting for an answer.....

 

[Rolfe]

Poncho- If I "like" all of your posts, will you "like" all of mine. It would make us both credible and popular. Roflmao