ParanoidAndroid Posted September 25, 2007 Group: Senior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 39 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 591 Content Per Day: 0.09 Reputation: 14 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/01/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/27/1979 Share Posted September 25, 2007 (edited) I know this is probably more of a rant than a topic of any actual worth to discussion, but I felt I needed to make a post. I don't know how others feel about this, and I'd like people's opinions. First, just to give a bit of background on my internet-boards history. I've been a member on various message board for about 2 years now (I joined my first message board in April 2005). Since then, I've been to half a dozen different boards, and they all have different styles of posting etiquette. The first board that I joined, which is still the one I frequent most often, has a fairly tight code of conduct in regards to posts. In order to promote the best discussion possible on a topic, this board has "spam" rules to stop people from responding with one-word or one-smilie responses. Since then, i have joined a few other forums, including this one, and I have seen that many people have a tendency to reply to a post or a thread with something as simple as (just as one example): I do understand that different boards have different codes of conduct, but I've never been able to get used to seeing a person post such a simple reply. To me, it doesn't really seem to add anything to the discussion, and seems only a way to boost a person's post count while appearing to participate in discussion, especially when the reply quotes a massive post that takes several seconds (or more) to scroll through, just to add a smilie, or a one-word comment such as "agreed" or "well said" (or on Worthy - something like "Amen"). The first forum that I belong to seems to have a higher quality of posts than most other forums I've been on, because it actively stops people from making remarks that add nothing to the quality of the debate. I'm not making this post to question the current TOS at WorthyBoards - please do not take this as such. I'm just seeking opinions on what people think about one-word replies to threads. Do they add to the discussion? Are they required? Or do they just take up space? Thoughts and comments? ~ Regards, PA Edited September 25, 2007 by ParanoidAndroid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricH Posted September 25, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 366 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 10,933 Content Per Day: 1.57 Reputation: 212 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/21/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted September 25, 2007 I would not characterize them as SPAM. They are the equivalent of a nod or amen in a discussion between 2 people. I don't think we want to get in the business of deciding whose posts add value to a conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted September 25, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 86 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 864 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 38 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/30/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/22/1954 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afal Posted September 25, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 60 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,249 Content Per Day: 0.36 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/12/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted September 25, 2007 I think that an emoticon can express everything you want to say about a matter. If I have nothing to add to the discussion, but totally agree with the previous post, then I will use . As EricH says, it is like a nod of agreement in a discussion. I'm happy with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OopsMartin Posted September 25, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 829 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/25/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/26/1943 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I think that an emoticon can express everything you want to say about a matter. If I have nothing to add to the discussion, but totally agree with the previous post, then I will use . As EricH says, it is like a nod of agreement in a discussion. I'm happy with that! I agree. Consider that in real life, sometimes that is all the conversation between men that happens. A nod here, a tweek of the head, a lifting of the eyebrow, lopsided smile, frown. A lot of men do most of their "talking" that way. Oh and sometimes we even throw in a hand gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afal Posted September 25, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 60 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,249 Content Per Day: 0.36 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/12/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted September 25, 2007 ... and women too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OopsMartin Posted September 25, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 829 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/25/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/26/1943 Share Posted September 25, 2007 ... and women too!!! Nah, women express themselves with words more. or so I've been told. I just nod my head and shrug my shoulders. hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afal Posted September 25, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 60 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,249 Content Per Day: 0.36 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/12/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted September 25, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afal Posted September 25, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 60 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,249 Content Per Day: 0.36 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/12/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted September 25, 2007 See! One emoticon says it all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches Posted September 25, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 95 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,315 Content Per Day: 0.30 Reputation: 14 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/25/2003 Status: Offline Share Posted September 25, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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