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Can you include an icon in a thread that identifies the original poster? I think that would reduce a lot of confusion.
Interesting suggestionCan you include an icon in a thread that identifies the original poster? I think that would reduce a lot of confusion.
I listened to a program on BBC Radio 4 yesterday in which German comedian and broadcaster Henning Wehn was discussing the differences between English as spoken by Americans, and by the English. One example he used was that of someone telling you that your idea is "interesting". If that person is an American, it most likely does mean that they find your idea interesting. However, as the English tend to be oblique communicators, this phrase as uttered by an Englishman could well mean the exact opposite i.e. "I find your idea utterly devoid of worth".Interesting suggestion
... However, as the English tend to be oblique communicators, this phrase as uttered by an Englishman could well mean the exact opposite i.e. "I find your idea utterly devoid of worth".Interesting suggestion
I suspect that you meant it in the American sense ...
Thanks for the suggestion
...A graphic icon would be too resource intensive, IMO.
So how does City-Data do it? Example: Thinking of Moving to the PNW - Portland - Oregon (OR) - City-Data Forum
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A graphic icon would be too resource intensive, IMO.
Nope. Can't be done.
Interesting suggestion
I would also like to see an icon that indicates if the current response has anything to do with the original question or thought that started the thread.
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How about a number attached to each post showing how wise you would be to read it? I was thinking of a range from 0 to 1,000 based on two factors: the overall quality of the poster, calculated by number of posts divided by number of thanks received, and the relevance of the current post to the original thread starter, based on keyword analysis.
Each of these factors would have to be calculated according to an arcane, convoluted formula using obscure functions and highly variable constants. Then they would be combined into a single number for an easy check as to whether it would be worth your while to read it.
In a surprisingly short time, experienced posters would figure out ways to game the system and we would decide it was no longer worthwhile. But it would be fun for a week or two.
How about a number attached to each post showing how wise you would be to read it? I was thinking of a range from 0 to 1,000 based on two factors: the overall quality of the poster, calculated by number of posts divided by number of thanks received, and the relevance of the current post to the original thread starter, based on keyword analysis.
Each of these factors would have to be calculated according to an arcane, convoluted formula using obscure functions and highly variable constants. Then they would be combined into a single number for an easy check as to whether it would be worth your while to read it.
In a surprisingly short time, experienced posters would figure out ways to game the system and we would decide it was no longer worthwhile. But it would be fun for a week or two.