Karma

**lin** · 9th November 2005

What purpose does it serve really?

Some people use it as a whipping stick, some as a jolly boys club (no sexism intended)

If it was converted to df $ who would benefit? Certainly not the people behind funding it, even if it is used for free vip or some other benefit then someone, somewhere would be paying for it.

We all know that we are all wonderful, why not just scrap it and leave thanks, praise and misery as just that.

**Roach-Rampino** · 9th November 2005

Originally Posted by lin

What purpose does it serve really?

Some people use it as a whipping stick, some as a jolly boys club (no sexism intended)

If it was converted to df $ who would benefit? Certainly not the people behind funding it, even if it is used for free vip or some other benefit then someone, somewhere would be paying for it.

We all know that we are all wonderful, why not just scrap it and leave thanks, praise and misery as just that.

I don't agree with scrapping it or the dollars thing. It serves as a thank you, pat on the back or just a further indication of appreciation, without having to disadvantage anyone financially. It is done privately and at the discretion of the "giver". I think it's a good idea and okay it's a bit of an ego massage but it's nice to get something back.

**jimbob2002** · 9th November 2005

even if it gets full and nobody knows who has more than each other, its always nice to go into your control panel and see what comments are left by friendly karma awarders. especially if the comment is witty.

**Apocalypse** · 9th November 2005

Originally Posted by Roach-Rampino

I don't agree with scrapping it or the dollars thing. It serves as a thank you, pat on the back or just a further indication of appreciation, without having to disadvantage anyone financially. It is done privately and at the discretion of the "giver". I think it's a good idea and okay it's a bit of an ego massage but it's nice to get something back.

I'm agreeing with roachy on this one, but turning points into pounds would benefit me more :tongue hehe just kiddin'

It's a nice way to say thanx and lets you know that people find your post amusing/important/knowledgeable/shite etc...so therefore you can try maintain all your posts to that high standard. Stuz, keep note

**matt1chelski** · 9th November 2005

i agree with roach, couldnt have put it better myself, shows that some things people do are appreciated, its just a thank you really.

**lin** · 9th November 2005

Then why not just say thank you? It's worked for thousands of years!

(I'm going for the Marco Meldrew award, can you tell?)

**Roach-Rampino** · 9th November 2005

Originally Posted by lin

Then why not just say thank you? It's worked for thousands of years!

(I'm going for the Marco Meldrew award, can you tell?)

You go girl!

It is a thank you but one that lasts a bit longer by staying in your user profile for a while.

A DF member once said...."believe it or not I need the reassurance as I'm rather shy, retiring and my self confidence isn't what it should be. Without the k and agreeable comments I'd be a wreck, maybe even suicidal"
3 guesses who said it

**Mule** · 9th November 2005

It's not a great system in that you can't give negative karma for a post you don't approve of without generally receiving some back in retaliation. I've given polite negative karma for posts I didn't approve of before and had back some lovely red blobs with comments that I couldn't possibly repeat here. :censored

So with the lack of negative karma everyone's karma just ends up going up and up.

**lin** · 9th November 2005

Originally Posted by Roach-Rampino

...

A DF member once said...."believe it or not I need the reassurance as I'm rather shy, retiring and my self confidence isn't what it should be. Without the k and agreeable comments I'd be a wreck, maybe even suicidal"
3 guesses who said it

Diablos?

**flumperino** · 9th November 2005

I say scrap everyone's karma completely.....except mine.

Then I'll look like the karma daddy :thumbs

**whatnow** · 9th November 2005

I much prefer the idea of the DF dollers (minus the negitivity bug) just becuase of how it works.

**wizard1974uk** · 9th November 2005

Originally Posted by flumperino

I say scrap everyone's karma completely.....except mine.

Then I'll look like the karma daddy :thumbs

or have your karma reduced to the same level diablos used to have.

**The Nail** · 23rd November 2005

Maybe the way to go is to change the way in which Karma is given? I seem to have suddenly got quite a decent rating due to a couple of applications of karma by long standing and high ranking individuals. It does boost your self confidence and give you a warm glow, but does it mean a great deal? I suppose it gives an indication of how you may be seen by other forum members, but then why should I get more points from one person than another?

Change it so that everyone gives the same amount of karma, irrespective of standing. Or keep the system as it is but remove the display, then we can all keep our warm glow and read the comments in User CP without being able to play the "My karma's better than yours" game.

**diablos** · 23rd November 2005

Originally Posted by lin

Diablos?

not me i'm all for scrapping it as its to easy to manipulate ..

all the older members know the ones who have been loyal to the board through thick and thin so karma means nothing..

this isnt a dig at any of the new members as there has been a lot of very decent members lately

plus the usual wanx..