POLL: Do you like the new awards feature? - Page 2

Kimmy11 wrote on Tue Oct 8, 2019 2:56pm:

Hi Alex,

I thought I'd share with you some specific feedback regarding the "Unhelpful" button you recently introduced.  Below is an extract of a recent exchange on the Brexit poll you set up some months ago:

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POLL: What would you vote in a new Brexit referendum? - page 10

DeaninSpain  Posted: Tue Oct 8, 2019 10:34am

Would obviously vote leave again,just like everyone else did.Many thanks

+3 You found this unhelpful

Kimmy11 Posted: Tue Oct 8, 2019 10:54am

Quote: DeaninSpain wrote on Tue Oct 8, 2019 10:34am:

Would obviously vote leave again,just like everyone else did.Many thanks

"...vote leave....just like everyone else did"? 

I think you'll find that 48.11% voted to remain.

Kind regards, 

Kim

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3 people found your post helpful1 person found your post unhelpful

I am happy to confirm that I was one of 3 people who found DeaninSpain's post Unhelpful.  I don't know the reason the other 2 people gave Unhelpful votes, but my own reason was that his statement is inaccurate and I posted a response pointing this out. 

You can see that when I posted my correction, 1 person found my post Unhelpful.  I don't know who this was, but as my response is accurate and was not abusive, I would suggest that the use of the "Unhelpful" button in this instance is petty and mischievous. 

This was one of my concerns when I said previously that I believe the "Unhelpful" button is unnecessary.  If there is genuine reason for complaint, i.e. a post is abusive or inaccurate, the "Report" button is sufficient.  Otherwise, polite responses correcting inaccuracies should be all that's needed.  I believed it was a shame that some members didn't believe that adults could behave like adults, but perhaps this misuse of the "Unhelpful" button proves they were correct.

On a positive note, I love the new "Save" option!

Kind regards,

Kim

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John56 wrote on Fri Oct 4, 2019 8:07pm:

I think we all know who you are talking about. Why some people feel it necessary to be rude and offensive in their replies is beyond me. The Forum is about sharing experiences, learning, helping others with advice. It should not be about abusing people when they are new to Spain or uncertain abou...

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...t Spanish laws and procedures.

Dlrsantapola wrote on Tue Oct 8, 2019 9:58pm:

I sometimes wish there was a "block" button !!

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Dlrsantapola wrote on Tue Oct 8, 2019 9:58pm:

I sometimes wish there was a "block" button !!

Alex wrote on Tue Oct 8, 2019 10:03pm:

You may be pleased to hear that this is the next feature we will soon be adding.

dinnerout wrote on Tue Oct 8, 2019 10:12pm:

With respect, do you not think this is getting a bit out of hand ?

"Helpful member" status

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Very helpful member

Fantastic amazing wonderful member

Bronze

Silver 

Gold

Like

Dislike

Helpful 

Unhelpful

Block

Whatever next? 

"Slightly unhelpful"?

"Very unhelpful "

"Extremely unhelpful"

"Slightly offensive"?

"Temporary block"?

I like the forum but in my view all of this is completely unnecessary. 

With best regards 

Steve

dinnerout wrote on Tue Oct 8, 2019 10:12pm:

With respect, do you not think this is getting a bit out of hand ?

"Helpful member" status

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Very helpful member

Fantastic amazing wonderful member

Bronze

Silver 

Gold

Like

Dislike

Helpful 

Unhelpful

Block

Whatever next? 

"Slightly unhelpful"?

"Very unhelpful "

"Extremely unhelpful"

"Slightly offensive"?

"Temporary block"?

I like the forum but in my view all of this is completely unnecessary. 

With best regards 

Steve

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Villas wrote on Tue Oct 8, 2019 10:14pm:

I´ve had most of those!. How about    (smiley most helpful?)

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Dlrsantapola wrote on Tue Oct 8, 2019 10:22pm:

With bells on ?

Alex wrote on Tue Oct 8, 2019 10:22pm:

These are all little extra things that don't affect the overall function of the website. A block feature is important as there may be occasions where members don't want to be contacted by specific people. The awards feature is still being tested and we'll see how it goes and whether it is of any ...

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...use. We still think our website is straightforward and easy to use - especially when compared to Facebook which is out of control in terms of options and features.