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~~edible~~ · 27-08-2012, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by Kardan

Trust me, I'm used to people disagreeing with me, I just don't think you need to be rude to people, such as your previous post. Although I am now quite interested in your level of education that you are so proud of

And yes Intersocial, you could

Let us just say that unlike most on here I'm not a pseudo-intellectual. If someone is going to call me an idiot, I'm going to disagree and say why

---------- Post added 27-08-2012 at 11:00 PM ----------

Originally Posted by Inseriousity.

I agree and disagree to a certain extent. While I agree that we need to be as open as possible (ie not using those 'you have viewed your maximum number of threads, please register) there is also great value in holding features back. Isn't that the psychology behind a rewards, reputation, post system in the first place? If members place value in these things, they will strive to accomplish those tasks that will arrive at the intended outcome. Everyone strives for something out of their reach (if what is out of their reach they deem to be valuable). In that sense therefore it makes sense to say 'hang on you need to work for x, y and z. This feature is not going to be handed to you. Be active in our community and you will be rewarded.'

As someone who voted against having this removed, I would not be against limiting it to VIP/donators based on the lack of accessibility to new users if that then makes new users strive for that reward. For example, I like VIP because I like knowing who's repped me. That's it. The only feature I like so if it vanished or everyone had it, I wouldn't really care if I didn't have it and therefore I would probably contribute less to the community by either not entering comps where VIP is won or not buying donator that helps contribute to the site's funds).

Despite all that, there is perhaps a simpler argument you can go for and that's that the poll now actually says the majority want it to stay non-limited (and yes I know it probably wasn't when the post was made, this wasn't an attack on those voting for a limited system) but it seems the poll has swung in a different direction and what's the point of having a poll if you aren't going to listen to it.

Well reasoned post. I can see what you're saying and that is the main argument against to what I believe would be best. Your argument certainly holds merit though. Although, if its just thread starters, which it appears it might be then this discussion is pointless anyway

**FlyingJesus** · 28-08-2012, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by edible

What a surprise someone who has been here for years can't see another perspective.

Well that isn't what I said at all, I simply told you that if you had a differing opinion it would be best to actually state it rather than just complain. If I'd said HOW DARE YOU SUGGEST THAT THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO DO THINGS then your response here would be valid, but since what I actually did was open the floor for you to express yourself I'd say that what really occurred was the complete opposite of not being able to see from another perspective.

Besides, my favoured options were A and B (more so B), which absolutely everyone has access to, and my preference is based on it not being a necessary feature rather than trying to be superior as you later suggest.

Originally Posted by edible

Pretty sure that your level of education will be considerably inferior to mine. However, that isn't important here. If you're too simple to understand basic concepts then it's best you don't reply again.

So are you for elitism or against it?

TonyBest · 29-08-2012, 12:37 AM

I want it to stay, although it could use some work as it looks messy atm.

Jarkie · 29-08-2012, 04:53 AM

Keep it.

Catchy · 29-08-2012, 11:54 AM

Keep it, why are being voting to get rid of it? What's wrong with it? It's a nice little feature and what would be the point of it being limited to certain people? If you're nosey like me you like to know who's read what etc.

xxMATTGxx · 29-08-2012, 06:13 PM

Poll closes at 21:00 BST

hamheyelliot · 29-08-2012, 07:50 PM

I don't mind it too much, I don't really think it has much of a useful application (apart from validating whether a member has seen a thread or something).

It might annoy those who have started threads seeking feedback or replies, where the thread is empty/bare yet there's evidence a ton of people have read it. That's the only way I see it being counter-productive at times.