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If implemented I think that a likes per post or some other ratio should be displayed under the username and not just the number of likes. This would encourage quality posting and not all the off topic useless stuff.

I did recently wander back here after hearing that DE were coming out, and thought they might lure me back in. I thought the models looked nice, took 1 look at GW current prices, laughed and closed the page.

Is this place going downhill? Absolutely.

Why? Because once upon a time you had to be smart enough to actually contribute something to the strategy forum or you would be flamed out. And you also had to have the cojones necessary to stand behind your ideas and support them.

Anyone who is smart enough to see what units are and are not effective is also capable of seeing that Warhammer is a terrible game system filled with piss poor rules and sloppy writing. And anyone who had the necessary ..."umph" to last here also wasn't afraid to long ago tell GW where they can stick it after the umpteenth price increase. (4 flimsy pieces of plastic for $50? no thanks.)

Whats left here are the people who lack either intelligence, (Every unit is useful, just use tactics!) or manhood, (I'll complain about the prices but still buy the product!) or both. (GW apologists)

IntoTheRain wrote:Whats left here are the people who lack either intelligence, (Every unit is useful, just use tactics!) or manhood, (I'll complain about the prices but still buy the product!) or both. (GW apologists)

Very ummm... 'intelligent' summary.

Just because you dont approve of GW's methods, doesn't mean that you will want to stop enjoying a hobby you've already invested your time and money into. I for one haven't brought anything in a long time but I still contribute to Dakka and enjoy it for the most part.
I do believe it's not as good as it once was, but I also believe such a sweeping statement from someone who's criticising a lack of intelligence is both ironic and humorous.

You could always put a poll on your post for like/dislike or agree/disagree (assuming you weren't using the poll for anything else...)

Polonius wrote:I guess, like most writers, I value feedback. Giving people the ability to tell me that they like my work, or agree with my points, without necessarily having them write a post in response is appealling to me. It's also appealing to be able to show appreciate for a thread where I can't really contribute, but I'm enjoying all the same (the current Nid tactics thread is a great example).

I mean, I love intercting and discussing my posts, and maybe I'm idealizing a concept that won't work well in practice, but I the like button could legiimize the practice of providing support while eliminating the "+1" posts.

With respect, (this isn't me having a go), but isn't that about stroking ones ego rather than adding to the conversation? Should people have things to say; they say it, surely they don't need to score you as well? Support and ideas is presented with exactly that; support and ideas, not by adding to a tally.

I'm apparently alone in this, so I'll just bow out of my advocacy.

+1

Sorry couldn't resist- slaps own wrist!

Have to agree.
One ought to post unconditionally.
Yes we all like receiving signs that our efforts are welcomed and appreciated, but there is little need to expect any sort of reward.

With regard to +1 posts is there no way that some members could be provide a cleaning up service?
There could be a very strictly limited criteria for a second teir moderation as it has been stated that mods can't be everywhere and see all posts.

I would only advocate certain types that are clear cut posts that are pointless.

IntoTheRain wrote:

Whats left here are the people who lack either intelligence, (Every unit is useful, just use tactics!) or manhood, (I'll complain about the prices but still buy the product!) or both. (GW apologists)

oh wow, speaking of people who need to be suspended for trolling.

Glad the thread is still alive, but hasn't this gone on long enough?


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Also, since gailbrathe or whatever his name left, I feel like there will be a lot less bickering

IntoTheRain wrote:Whats left here are the people who lack either intelligence, (Every unit is useful, just use tactics!) or manhood, (I'll complain about the prices but still buy the product!) or both. (GW apologists)

Or people that play games other than GW-designed games and value the modeling forum or the general miniatures-related gaming discussions that go on outside of the (somewhat insular) Tactics and Rules forums.

Dakka has evolved into a not-entirely-40k centered forum over the years.

IntoTheRain wrote:Whats left here are the people who lack either intelligence, (Every unit is useful, just use tactics!) or manhood, (I'll complain about the prices but still buy the product!) or both. (GW apologists)

Having the disposable cash to buy expensive, unnecessary things is a lack of manhood? Maybe you just need a better job.

This is what is wrong with Dakka.
We allow ourselves to get sucked into meaningless side issues prompted by a trolling post.
Cue pictures as above.
and away we go...

Monster Rain wrote:

IntoTheRain wrote:Whats left here are the people who lack either intelligence, (Every unit is useful, just use tactics!) or manhood, (I'll complain about the prices but still buy the product!) or both. (GW apologists)

Having the disposable cash to buy expensive, unnecessary things is a lack of manhood? Maybe you just need a better job.

Lets see I can buy a RV and go fishing, and cruising up and down the country.
Spending small amounts on plastic models for when I'm bored.

Or I can spend loads of money on models, and not have a life like Monster Rain Duh.

Nah I could never be that sad. Now where are my ignition keys

Lots of good discussion in here, but it looks as if we're at the end.

Thanks to everyone for participating!