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post #1 of 173
1/12/03 at 1:10pm
Thread Starter 
What do you all think of it? Do you use it? I notice some people have turned that option off in their profiles...is it because you find the ranking thing foolish? I am just curious!
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post #2 of 173
1/12/03 at 1:13pm
I turned it off because of the shame of having less than five stars.

Seriously, I was never too bothered about it. I mean, I've rated a few people, and I was a bit curious to know who rated me badly, but I can't say I've ever gone obsessive about it. I'd dig to see it swapped for avatars, but that's just me.
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post #3 of 173
1/12/03 at 2:10pm
I've got a solid 4.3, but it's just sorta there for me.

I don't put much stock in it one way or the other.
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post #4 of 173
1/12/03 at 2:20pm
I'm afraid all those people I gave one's in my previous incarnation would hunt me down.
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post #5 of 173
1/12/03 at 2:22pm
Thread Starter 
From what I understand, you can't ever tell who gave you a ranking...

And by previous incarnation, you WERE TOXICSHOKK and previously Video God weren't you, you little bitch?
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post #6 of 173
1/12/03 at 2:28pm
I just removed mine becuase It looks nicer than with the stars.
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post #7 of 173
1/12/03 at 2:29pm
Quote:
Mike Arsenault (Ludwig):
And by previous incarnation, you WERE TOXICSHOKK and previously Video God weren't you, you little bitch?
Psssh, I wish, man.
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post #8 of 173
1/12/03 at 4:27pm
Eh, lost its luster for me.
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post #9 of 173
1/12/03 at 6:49pm
I think of it as a mafia-style thing. Someone crosses me, they get the bad rating. Someone treats me good, they get the good rating. It would be nice to have avatars, though. I'd definitely prefer that. For the idea, I'd give you 5 stars if I could, Fett...
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post #10 of 173
1/12/03 at 9:12pm
Quote:
Mike Arsenault (Ludwig):
What do you all think of it? Do you use it? I notice some people have turned that option off in their profiles...is it because you find the ranking thing foolish? I am just curious!
I find no use in either ranking or being ranked. Those with whom I converse either like, appreciate, even know me. Others don't. Sorta like everyday business with people.

Sure, I'd love to go around flashing "10" at the pretty girls and 2.1's at that jerk who just cut me off in traffic. But what good does it do?

Actually, in what sense was this feature conceived? Was there to be some sort of statistical analysis of the Chewers?
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post #11 of 173
1/12/03 at 9:16pm
I have theories. But I'll keep them to myself.

Personally...I think they suck. Always have. Allows Newbies to band together and rise...or dogpile on guys who rag on them.

It IS very High School. And it should be removed.

But it won't be...
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post #12 of 173
1/12/03 at 9:17pm
Amazing.

I had no idea you could turn it off. It's the little things that make me dorkier.
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post #13 of 173
1/12/03 at 9:24pm
The stars are juvenile. But I'm keeping mine to see whether I'm pissing people off or not. As long as the feature is around, I'll use it, even though I end up with 0 stars.

For the record, everyone I've rated have all gotten 5 stars.

And I'll post them:

Django Noodlemantra Scott Standridge Screams in Italian Burke Mad Dog Mike is now three words JETRINK Verbal The Brave piranhapictures Richard Werder Cosmic Ray T_Mike

I normally vote when they ask for it or they did something really cool.
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post #14 of 173
1/12/03 at 9:25pm
Thread Starter 
Actually, in what sense was this feature conceived? Was there to be some sort of statistical analysis of the Chewers?


Well, it's a feature built into the new version of UBB, so there was no ulterior motive in setting it up. The thing I hate most about it is once you've rated someone, you can't go and rate them again. So if I give someone a 5 and they turn into a huge asshole, I can't ever counter with a one rating.

But yeah, it is petty and dumb in the end isn't it?
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post #15 of 173
1/12/03 at 9:31pm
There's a record...somewhere...of who rated who how many. If there's a UNIX server involved there is a record.

Besides, it's just more clutter.
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post #16 of 173
1/12/03 at 11:19pm
Every once and awhile I'll rate someone, if they deserve it.
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post #17 of 173
1/12/03 at 11:45pm
Ok, I was only kidding in my previous post here, I hope you guys figured that out. As I am still a so-called "newbie" here, I don't wanna be lumped in with some conspiracy to overthrow the veterans by some clever rating scheme or whatever. I think rating people is very high school, but since it's here I figure what the hell? If I notice a consistency of intelligent, witty and kind posts by a certain member, I see no harm in giving them a good rating. However, I could see how it could easily devolve into wars and simply giving each other 1 star just because you disagree on something or whatever. As long as no one really takes them seriously, who cares? Still would much rather have the option of avatars, though. Has this ever been seriously considered? Adds a nice personal touch, I think.
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post #18 of 173
1/13/03 at 12:29am
I personally feel more loved the lower my stars go...
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post #19 of 173
1/13/03 at 12:30am
I find the rating system amusing. I only give 5-star ratings. I don't care What others think of me, but I track the number of votes as an arbitrary measure of 'post effictiveness'.
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post #20 of 173
1/13/03 at 12:32am
Quote:
Django Kill...If You Post, Shoot:
I personally feel more loved the lower my stars go...
Ha, I'm one star better than you, fuckass.
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post #21 of 173
1/13/03 at 12:37am
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Sean, I gave you a five, AND NOW I CAN'T TAKE IT BACK! FEEL THE FIVE-STAR HATE!!!!
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post #22 of 173
1/13/03 at 1:27am
I do. Believe me...I do...
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post #23 of 173
1/13/03 at 1:52am
I'm trying see how just how low I can get my rating to sink. Right now I figure I'm somewhere between "war criminal", "sheep fucker", and "The Facer". I was doing OK, posting an average rating until that glorious debacle with my future wife Diva over in the "Sex" board. Took some negative hits there, let me tell you. But voltes had my back and gave me a nice rating anyway.
I do agree that the whole ratings system reeks of high school clique-ishness, but I keep it anyway, because it's nice to help people be petty(except for you voltes-you're a good man)in a "Heathers" kind of way.

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post #24 of 173
1/13/03 at 1:59am
I want to know who the hell gave me more than a 1 star rating...i was doing good with 4 ones at one point till a few people went and messed it up.

i've only left a few 5s, mostly to the people I've argued the hardest with...just because I like people who fight for their beliefs, however stupid they may be.
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post #25 of 173
1/13/03 at 2:10am
I'm giving out free 5's. Who wants one?
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post #26 of 173
1/13/03 at 2:14am
I used to have a sweet, sweet 2 rating but now i'm up to 3 for some reason ........
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post #27 of 173
1/13/03 at 2:18am
Quote:
Diva:
I'm giving out free 5's. Who wants one?
Me!
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post #28 of 173
1/13/03 at 2:36am
I give everyone a five star rating, even if they have made one post. I like to push buttons for some reason.
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post #29 of 173
1/13/03 at 2:37am
...she says as her internet connection goes dead suddenly.
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post #30 of 173
1/13/03 at 2:40am
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Laugharn = Lance Uppercut:
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Diva:
I'm giving out free 5's. Who wants one?
Me!
You have to turn your rating system on.
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post #31 of 173
1/13/03 at 2:53am
Give me whatever you think I rate, Diva.
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post #32 of 173
1/13/03 at 1:00pm
Adam and James, 5's to the lot of you!
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post #33 of 173
1/13/03 at 1:10pm
I totally just stopped using it. Oh well. ;/
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post #34 of 173
1/13/03 at 1:28pm
As long as you have five stars, you should wave it proudly. I remember the good old days when I had five stars. What a time that was.
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post #35 of 173
1/13/03 at 1:32pm
oh, i keep mine up, of course. i'd just rather tell those i heart that i heart them without a rating.
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post #36 of 173
1/13/03 at 1:38pm
Quote:
Diva:
I'm giving out free 5's. Who wants one?
You mean you haven't already bestowed one upon me? No wonder my rating's so low! I'll scratch your back, if you'll scratch mine... (corruption is a beautiful thing, friends)
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post #37 of 173
1/13/03 at 1:40pm
Quote:
prala:
oh, i keep mine up, of course. i'd just rather tell those i heart that i heart them without a rating.
I'm too shy to tell you I heart you to your face, so I settled on a big ol' behind-the-back five-star hug for ya! Hope that's ok...
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post #38 of 173
1/13/03 at 1:42pm
I really should turn mine off, 'cause I don't pay that much attention to it.
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post #39 of 173
1/13/03 at 2:11pm
Quote:
Diva:
I'm giving out free 5's. Who wants one?
Exactly. I see no point in the rating system. Thus I had created a thread specifically for me handing out fives.

<a href="http://chud.com/board/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=66&t=000223&p=" target="_blank">Linky to thread.</a>
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post #40 of 173
1/13/03 at 2:15pm
I need fives. Lots of them!
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post #41 of 173
1/13/03 at 2:19pm
i need 5's, too. i feel worthless without them... look at me!!!! i'm only a three!!! what did i do to deserve this!!!!
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post #42 of 173
1/13/03 at 2:29pm
I gave you one. A five rating that is, not a one.
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post #43 of 173
1/13/03 at 2:46pm
soon i will be able to sleep again... thank you.
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post #44 of 173
1/13/03 at 2:57pm
See? Pointless.
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post #45 of 173
1/13/03 at 3:03pm
It's only pointless if you're looking for a point...

Actually, it's pointless either way. Oh well, onto the bandwagon I go!
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post #46 of 173
1/13/03 at 3:07pm
Could someone give me some stars? It might be pointless but I'm sad.
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post #47 of 173
1/13/03 at 3:12pm
Done.
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post #48 of 173
1/13/03 at 3:18pm
You're the best! Now I'm back to four beautiful stars! I gave you five stars for that.

See Richard, the rating system has a point. You can either make people happy, or make bitter, bitter enemies.
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post #49 of 173
1/13/03 at 3:25pm
You're welcome.

I don't think there is anyone on here that is deserving of less than five stars.

So there you have it. Love for everyone!
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post #50 of 173
1/13/03 at 4:13pm
Quote:
billylove:
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Diva:
I'm giving out free 5's. Who wants one?
Exactly. I see no point in the rating system. Thus I had created a thread specifically for me handing out fives.

<a href="http://chud.com/board/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=66&t=000223&p=" target="_blank">Linky to thread.</a>
Heh. Where did you think I got the idea from? I love that thread.

kiteless and piranha: I just gave you each a high 5!

kitty: You got a 5 from me months ago. You rule!
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