18 Feb 07
Originally posted by Daemon SinTrue, but that still leaves 600 odd recs.
At least 60% of his Rec's came from Trains44 and some other subscriber recommending nearly EVERY post he made for months.
The worst part about recs was idiots like serendipity doo dah begging for them. [part of the reason for getting rid of them I would guess]
Who, incidentally hasn't made a move for well over a year and hasn't posted in these forums since before Christmas.
18 Feb 07
Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveAs far as I read from the forums, I believe that it has been a good lesson that Russ took away the rec' counting system. Now, people will be more selective when reccomending a post since there's only limited number of recs are available per month.
True, but that still leaves 600 odd recs.
The worst part about recs was idiots like serendipity doo dah begging for them. [part of the reason for getting rid of them I would guess]
Who, incidentally hasn't made a move for well over a year and hasn't posted in these forums since before Christmas.
They do not have to use their recs and they can save it for the future.
Considering only 120 recs per year is given to one person, he or she will be wise in using them effectively and ignore such rec beggars.
I do not see any disadvantage having a rec counting system like this one. Although, I have never been informed why the rec counting sytem was removed, I believe that having it back is not going to create hatred nor conflict between people. It is something extra, it will make some people happy. I don't think it will make the majority of the people unhappy.
Having this unique attribute will also help the quality of RHP forums and will distinct it from other chess websites. I think it will play a role in the profitablity of the chess website, even though it may affect just a little.
People who disagree to this do not HAVE TO use their points. However, if there is a considerable demand for this, what the heck?
Russ, then, should re-introduce this option.
20 Feb 07
Originally posted by GinoJeh, how do you conclude that there is a considerable demand for it? You got only a few recommendations I believe.
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People who disagree to this do not HAVE TO use their points. However, if there is a considerable demand for this, what the heck?
Russ, then, should re-introduce this option.
Adje
20 Feb 07
Originally posted by adjeIn English language the word "if" is used to create conditional sentences.
eh, how do you conclude that there is a considerable demand for it? You got only a few recommendations I believe.
Adje
The existence of the word "if" implies a condition on which (for something to happen) something depends anther thing to happen. It may be used to indicate suppositions or hypothetical conditions. (often involving doubt or uncertainty)
The dictionary meaning of the English word "if": In case that, granting or supposing that, on condtion that etc...
To give an example sentence: If 500 people rec the first post of this thread, Russ may consider to re-introduce the rec counting system.
I am not a navite English speaker so what do I know?
20 Feb 07
Originally posted by FabianFnasThe vast majority of those 12000 don't care or don't even participate in the forums at all, some of them aren't even currently active. So the fraction is much larger than you think, you are grossly overeestimating the amount against.
500 people out of 12000 member wanting the recs back is not a very large fraction, is it?
20 Feb 07
Originally posted by UmbrageOfSnowTrue. But how to know if 500 votes are more or less than 50%? Statistics are not so easy that a easy poll could decide.
The vast majority of those 12000 don't care or don't even participate in the forums at all, some of them aren't even currently active. So the fraction is much larger than you think, you are grossly overeestimating the amount against.
If Russ thinks this is an importiant question, he instate an official vote.
We shouldn't overestimate the importance of recs anyway. It was misused, do we really want them to be misused again?
20 Feb 07
Originally posted by FabianFnasThat was an example sentence to indicate how the word "if" is used in an hypothetical condition.
True. But how to know if 500 votes are more or less than 50%? Statistics are not so easy that a easy poll could decide.
If Russ thinks this is an importiant question, he instate an official vote.
We shouldn't overestimate the importance of recs anyway. It was misused, do we really want them to be misused again?
20 Feb 07
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Originally posted by flexmoreAgreed.
lots of recs is fun!
having just 3 or 4 people making most of those recs is boring.
russ : keep the system as it is now - but double or triple everyone's rec allowance!
And yes, recs were misused, aparently moreso after I temporarily vanished, but the forums are much less interesting now. Moderation in all things, including recs. Some recs may be better than none or infinite. Maybe allow 10 recs a week instead of per month, or maybe 1 rec per day.
20 Feb 07
Originally posted by GinoJI was commenting UmbrageOfSnow, and he didn't state anything about if?
That was an example sentence to indicate how the word "if" is used in an hypothetical condition.
Didn't the count of Monte Christo serve some prison tome on the Île d'If? Was it a conditional punishment?
20 Feb 07
Originally posted by GinoJok, ok, I misinterpreted it. No need to get all mister wiseguy with me :-)
In English language the word "if" is used to create conditional sentences.
The existence of the word "if" implies a condition on which (for something to happen) something depends anther thing to happen. It may be used to indicate suppositions or hypothetical conditions. (often involving doubt or uncertainty)
The dictionary meaning of the English word "i ...[text shortened]... oduce the rec counting system.[/i]
I am not a navite English speaker so what do I know?
I have a fever and at the time of writing it was 5 o'clock in the morning for me, so that's my excuse.
Adje
20 Feb 07
Originally posted by adjeOh, I have also a nasty fever of mistreated influenca. I'm not totally straight in my thinking. Which might explain a totally idiotic loss of my queen a few days ago...
ok, ok, I misinterpreted it. No need to get all mister wiseguy with me :-)
I have a fever and at the time of writing it was 5 o'clock in the morning for me, so that's my excuse.
Adje
20 Feb 07
Originally posted by GinoJWhen I wondered where my queen was and realized... - the word idiotic popped up in my head...
There is no such thing as "idiotic".
Things happen.
On the other hand I won my opponents queens in two other games. So, you're right: Things happen!