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Originally posted by optimus primal
I think it will just lead to more egoism and the "hey everyone who is friends with me star and flag my threads!" crap we have now.
Along with the posting of dozens of crap threads hoping one will take off because they loves them some stars!
"Now, I think maybe applauses could become more visible and more frequently given for quality contributions to threads or thread creations.
Originally posted by ItDepends
If bkapple or anyone else happens to be in a thread and finds a particular poster as interesting/like minded/alternative/provocative views, etc. that we like, YOU can make that person a 'friend' and when you log on, you can simply go to your profile then click on that friend(s) and see where/what they have recently posted to.
Originally posted by stupid girl
Originally posted by ItDepends
If bkapple or anyone else happens to be in a thread and finds a particular poster as interesting/like minded/alternative/provocative views, etc. that we like, YOU can make that person a 'friend' and when you log on, you can simply go to your profile then click on that friend(s) and see where/what they have recently posted to.
Therefore, the only 'friends' that would show on your own profile, are the people who were impressed enough with what you had to say or what you contributed, to take the time and effort to choose you as a 'friend'.
Originally posted by Rising Against
I disagree with some of the replies in this thread and I don't think many of you are coming close to the proposed idea at all.
It doesn't read like an ego push. If anything, It just sounds like he'd like to see some recognition given for those who often contribute to specific forums (For example how TrueAmerican, JustMike or Loam have done in the Fragile earth forum, or Armap, Phage, and IssacKoi have for Aliens and UFO's), those who routinely help out and are sought after for an opinion and so on.
It reads, to me at least, like nothing but an expansion of the FSME position (this being member chosen) we already have in place here on ATS.edit on 5-1-2013 by Rising Against because: (no reason given)