Another thing: we've got 48 hrs time limit on editing - so even if a controversial post/topic is deleted or modified by the poster, the graphical display will remain - a sort of stigma.
There is one good expression in Russian:
The word is not a bird, if it flies away there is no chance to catch it.
And I highly disagree that a certain amount of posts makes a member here inevitably "respected". Quantity is not quality IMO.
Absolutely, but if I say something stupid, or act offencive I will get "-" points from those who have 8 or more stars. If I continue to act in this way I will end up with lamb status. Isn't this a quality?
Please, keep this in mind: A community is a group, determing group pressure, dynamics. So, howling with the croud would not make me respectable IMO. Uttering a different (singular) opinion and defending it is freedom of thoughts/speech... [color:"yellow"]Edit: IF not intended as a personal attack, of course[/color] - I fear rating would cramp this.
Agreed, even a kitchen knife can be used for murder. Well, let's hope that those who have the right to rate the others will not rate those of different views/opinions. This is an ethical part, I honestly don't see problems with it here on this forum.
If I knew an antidote helping against spam/trolling... I'd propagate it - I don't consider a graphic display or additional tiny icons would be one.
And if it is? Kiya, I donno either, that's why we discuss it.
I am not agitating anyone to take or not to take this system. If you think it is not worth it then let us just forget it.
