Add an option to +1 a post
 

Instead of just having the option to thank someone add the ability to give something like a + for the post. The reason being some posts I want to signify that I like it or its funny but I do not feel is appropriated to thank since it is not a useful or informative post.

I just use the thanks like I would +1.

I do too, FXSTi, but I agree with Phantom. I'd like to see more options as opposed to just the "Thanks" button. Maybe something similar to Yelp with the Useful/Funny/Cool buttons? I dunno.

+1

I agree. To me "Thanks" should be for something useful, but I feel a little bit wierd using it for a "yes, I totally agree". Maybe we need an "Amen" button :D

why don't you just say it in a reply?

I would prefer to just click a button to give props to a post rather than make a post to voice my approval of said post and lengthen a thread by one meaningless post.

I clicked "thanks" just to be a troll.

I think the idea of thanks is for useful info. there should be a thumbs up and down so we can comment on the posts we like and ones we do not.

I totally agree about the "thanks for the useful post" being reserved for useful info versus just agreement ( as in my first " thanks " posted for Pawtuckett in agreement , and thanks for the laugh to the troll comment above by Flakbadger.)

What is wrong with addding to the post count? what is wrong with adding to the conversation? Replying and saying something has an added benefit of bouncing the thread to the top of the recent posts list. More people may be able to see what you found so funny? Nothing wong with that! Perhaps with a higher post count, ecomodder will make more money from advertisers. Perhaps more people will be enticed by what a friendly forum this is.

I don't think the furum needs to be overrun by +1s and -1s and dog bones and scooby snacks and back rubs and gifts and pokes and hugs.
Just say it in a post.

Anyone who has posted more than five times here knows who is helpful and who is not.

FYI, Tim (daox) and I talked this over - we can see the attraction to a thumbs-up/+1 button, but we're pretty much in agreement with the points redorchestra made, previous post. We don't care about higher post count, but would rather see people contributing than clicking a +1 button.

I'm also generally reluctant to add 3rd party plug-ins to the forum software. Plus it's another straw on the camel's back in terms of server load & page processing time.

+1

Most people who +1 normally have more to say on the topic. Not to mention when I +1, I like to identify when exactly I agree with. I try to do my best to edit the original quote to specify what I have directed the +1.

+4

tee hee hee

Hey, that's cheating!

I disagree in one specific context; when the post is old or at least a little stale. Bumping has its own social implication.

EDIT: or actually two specific but similar contexts; the other is a very long thread where the post I wish to favor is under a large stack of other posts. Posting at the end to add +1 might separate my +1 from its context.