Hello @-all,
I just need your opinion and thoughts on one forum software feature. What do you guys think about the DOWN vote button option which is there on the left side of each reply made over here, under all TECH forum topics ?
Is it GOOD or BAD ? I'm asking this, because in my opinion, there shouldn't be any down-vote option to begin with.
The reason is simple. Let's face it. Not everyone is well-versed with stuff related to PC, Hardware, Software etc, including MYSELF. Also, not everybody has the capacity, knowledge or caliber to post correct and accurate technical replies and suggestions. So suppose if you down-vote any reply or comment, it MIGHT make the original poster feel bad, and it is also embarrassing, at least IMO.
I mean, like I mentioned above, down voting any reply/comment might also demoralize the poster, if he/she notices it. Sometimes even by mistake someone can also post a misleading answer/solution, so I think down-voting is not the right way to correct the OP.
Instead of that, I think we can always QUOTE and correct the OP's comment, if he/she has posted some dangerously misleading answer., or some misinformation This way, nobody is going to feel bad, and maybe the poster will also realize his/her mistake ?? This is way much better, if you ask my honest opinion.
I think this feature should be disabled via the Forum Software, because down-voting can be a bit awkward for everyone. I could be wrong though.
But anyways, this is just my personal opinion and thoughts on this DOWN VOTE feature. If TOM's HW feels having this option is right, then no worries at all. DISQUS software has disabled this feature though, because people were misusing it.
But obviously, TOM's HW forums are different, and there must be a reason why this option is there in the first place. I just wanted to share my thoughts. But, what do you guys think about all this ? Am I right, or Wrong ? LIKES, UP-votes and Best answers are obviously always good and healthy for everyone, lol.
Cheers, NICK. Obviously, I cannot down vote myself, but just an example. I've NEVER down voted anyone though.
I just need your opinion and thoughts on one forum software feature. What do you guys think about the DOWN vote button option which is there on the left side of each reply made over here, under all TECH forum topics ?
Is it GOOD or BAD ? I'm asking this, because in my opinion, there shouldn't be any down-vote option to begin with.
The reason is simple. Let's face it. Not everyone is well-versed with stuff related to PC, Hardware, Software etc, including MYSELF. Also, not everybody has the capacity, knowledge or caliber to post correct and accurate technical replies and suggestions. So suppose if you down-vote any reply or comment, it MIGHT make the original poster feel bad, and it is also embarrassing, at least IMO.
I mean, like I mentioned above, down voting any reply/comment might also demoralize the poster, if he/she notices it. Sometimes even by mistake someone can also post a misleading answer/solution, so I think down-voting is not the right way to correct the OP.
Instead of that, I think we can always QUOTE and correct the OP's comment, if he/she has posted some dangerously misleading answer., or some misinformation This way, nobody is going to feel bad, and maybe the poster will also realize his/her mistake ?? This is way much better, if you ask my honest opinion.
I think this feature should be disabled via the Forum Software, because down-voting can be a bit awkward for everyone. I could be wrong though.
But anyways, this is just my personal opinion and thoughts on this DOWN VOTE feature. If TOM's HW feels having this option is right, then no worries at all. DISQUS software has disabled this feature though, because people were misusing it.
But obviously, TOM's HW forums are different, and there must be a reason why this option is there in the first place. I just wanted to share my thoughts. But, what do you guys think about all this ? Am I right, or Wrong ? LIKES, UP-votes and Best answers are obviously always good and healthy for everyone, lol.
Cheers, NICK. Obviously, I cannot down vote myself, but just an example. I've NEVER down voted anyone though.
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