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Title: Star Ratings...
Post by: Quixoticish on March 26, 2006, 00:59:23 AM
Is there any way to turn them off in our profiles? Ive been on forums that use them before and its just another thing for the sad gits with no life to collect alongside post-counts.
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: Sara on March 26, 2006, 02:02:32 AM
I have to admit that while I like having full stars, I dont think they add anything, seeing as I havent got them for my posting merits!

Its just a popularity contest, and those people who actually dare to voice real opinions or post controversial stuff get a lower "star rating" just because others disagree.

Also, the other day I saw a post by a mod telling someone to downsize an image being voted 1 star, and then the cheeky reply by the offender given 5. Not quite right, is it?


For the sake of irony, Chris, have some stars :D
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: M3ta7h3ad on March 26, 2006, 02:12:35 AM
MORE STARS FOR ALL!
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: Dj-Liam-G on March 26, 2006, 02:15:03 AM
Boo.  :whoops:
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: M3ta7h3ad on March 26, 2006, 02:17:01 AM
You know when youve been starred :D
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: Dj-Liam-G on March 26, 2006, 02:19:06 AM
remember those adverts? The bald orange guy slapping children then running off? heh heh....awesome-o!
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: Quixoticish on March 26, 2006, 02:33:46 AM
Quote from: SaraI have to admit that while I like having full stars, I dont think they add anything, seeing as I havent got them for my posting merits!

Its just a popularity contest, and those people who actually dare to voice real opinions or post controversial stuff get a lower "star rating" just because others disagree.

Also, the other day I saw a post by a mod telling someone to downsize an image being voted 1 star, and then the cheeky reply by the offender given 5. Not quite right, is it?


For the sake of irony, Chris, have some stars :D

 :ptu:
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: neXus on March 26, 2006, 02:35:38 AM
They had them on star wars galaxies forums at the start, then it got silly with people just 1 star spamming posts, or 5 star spamming random posts.

They then removed the feature as a result.
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: Quixoticish on March 26, 2006, 02:48:11 AM
Quote from: Dj-Liam-Gremember those adverts? The bald orange guy slapping children then running off? heh heh....awesome-o!

I remember those getting banned very quickly when everyone started slapping everyone else in the playground, they replaced the slaps with a tango man who gives you a cheeky nose pinch.   8)

Ive still got my gotan (ALL HAIL GOTAN!) doll about somewhere.
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: Quixoticish on March 26, 2006, 19:00:21 PM
Bump for clockd. Mr forum-dictator, are you able to set an option for us in our profiles?
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: DeltaZero on April 05, 2006, 19:47:36 PM
So how do you get stars? :confused:
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: Smugs on April 05, 2006, 20:05:17 PM
People rate your posts by clicking the the empty stars in the above right of your post.

TBH I dont use them and would like to see a return of a the post count bars we had on the old forum if its possible at all.
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: Serious on April 05, 2006, 20:33:25 PM
Its actually a little pull down menu on the bottom left. Somewhere along there -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------V
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: madmax on April 05, 2006, 21:26:34 PM
bottom right corner of the post, says rate in it...


dont think they serve much purpose though,
if they where ratings in specific areas (like in hardware for good hardware advice) they might be ok.
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: DEViANCE on April 05, 2006, 21:44:34 PM
not much point in them but they do brighten up the screen.
Title: Star Ratings...
Post by: DeltaZero on April 05, 2006, 22:33:49 PM
Can I see who rated me what?
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: Dave on April 05, 2006, 22:38:07 PM
good question

have five stars for that post

would be good if there was a way of showing you who rated your posts & what rating they gave you.
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: DeltaZero on April 05, 2006, 22:59:30 PM
Quote from: Davegood question

have five stars for that post

would be good if there was a way of showing you who rated your posts & what rating they gave you.

Have five yourself. Good man :thumbs:
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: Dave on April 05, 2006, 23:04:10 PM
cheers - though it seems as tough Ive now only got 3 stars for that post - looks like youve given me 5 then someone has given me 1.

Might have to start a bit of "star wars" on the forums.......
Title: Star Ratings...
Post by: bear on April 06, 2006, 00:43:42 AM
gimmy five (http://img116.exs.cx/img116/6469/g5cgrin.gif)
Title: Star Ratings...
Post by: Serious on April 06, 2006, 02:29:07 AM
Quote from: DeltaZeroCan I see who rated me what?

Simple answer: no.

Mods cant see who rated them or anyone else either and its probably the same for Admins too, although they might be able to scan the databases to find out.

TBH I would prefer it if the system could be disabled, there are plenty of more important things than the ratings system anyway.
Title: Re:Star Ratings...
Post by: Smugs on April 06, 2006, 21:49:00 PM
Quote from: SeriousIts actually a little pull down menu on the bottom left. Somewhere along there -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------V

Hmmm ignore me and listen to Serious lol