I see now in the list of threads, after the author and posting time, it gives a count of the number of likes the original post has in parentheses. I'm not complaining, but I'm trying to figure out what use I can put this information to. If the OP has a lot of likes, does that mean the thread is more worthwhile? Should I give extra consideration to the OP and whether or not I want to like it, taking into account all the ramifications it might have for the reading habits of others?
just came to ask about this, too. Seems like a suitable replacement for the 1-5 meter that the previous bbs had, but much more subtle and not so in your face. plus, the 1-5 meter thingy really didn't work that well for suggesting threads that might be quality. this is better.
I'm asking about this too, if this is the case, would a feature like sorting recent threads by like counts maybe implemented? Like a top posts kind of thing. Also if this does indicate a higher quality thread, I'll start liking the OP in thread topics that are worthwhile to discuss even if I disagree, it'll kind of change my "like" habit. That being said I am much less conservative throwing around "likes" then I was when we had rep bars. Reps were sacred. When I was new to the board those with Hakeem status had immediate respect
It only shows the quality of the OP. It does not guarantee the thread not having degenerated into a bad thread. The old 5-star system rates the thread, not the opening post.
I think a star rating and in parentheses a count for the number of 5-stars given would be a better way of quantifying thread quality.
The 5 Star rating also tended to rate the "news" in the thread, rather than the thread quality. For example, a very insightful discussion in a thread about "Durant chooses not to sign with Houston" would be rated 2 stars. Meanwhile an abomination of a Jeremy Lin thread could be 5 stars if the OP was a gif by Rodman23.
I see the presentation is now different. Instead of "(x likes)", it shows "+x" over on the right. There is nothing to indicate what it is supposed to mean. I'd have been clueless if it wasn't for the previous syntax. Clutch, I suggest a fly-over to explain what the "+x" signifies.
Random though on likes. In the "Likes You've Received" area, it'd be interesting to be able to sort your likes various ways. I went there wondering which inane post of mine has gotten the most Likes. But there isn't any good way to tell.
By OP, I meant Original Post, not Original Poster, if that caused any confusion. Sometimes, when I find a thread has a good discussion, I'll scroll back to the opening post and like it (whether it is good or not) as a way to grade or endorse the whole thread.
It's not a measure of 'quality' necessarily... but I guess it is a measure of enjoyability? Someone could just post something funny/irrelevant, or post a hot take that ends up being completely bogus, but get a hundred likes. Meanwhile a boring, factual update about something could get 2-3 likes. Then again, the 1-5 star thing suffered from the same problem. Plus people rated a thread low just because they didn't like the topic (Patrick Beverley Traded To The Jazz) even though the discussion was 5 star. Now I'm just rambling. OK, bye.
