'Merit' System is a SLAP to the term 'Decentralisation' - page 2.

TMAN

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Quote from: btcwish1 on January 28, 2018, 06:50:11 AM

Quote from: otrkid70 on January 27, 2018, 03:55:51 PM

Quote from: TMAN on January 27, 2018, 03:52:47 PM

Quote from: Mitchell on January 27, 2018, 03:40:06 PM

Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

It's very interesting to see most of the members praising this so called 'Merit' systems are the users who already got lot of 'Merit's by default. They did NOT have to earn it like all new users will have to now!!

I didn't have to do anything to get where I am right now? Man, I wonder what I have been doing the last 5 years then. Roll Eyes

did a fairy just make you a staff member? was it like the merit system and I missed out?

Pretty sure Mitchell was being sarcastic with his answer on that one. The user claimed people like Mitchell didn't earn his rank.

I never said "Mitchell didn't earn his rank". Off course all veteran users earned their rank via whichever rule was in place at that time and we have utmost respect for their valuable contribution.

I said they didn't earn the 'Merit' and I have doubt they would achieve their current rank via the current merit system. Because the current 'Merit' system is useless crap system. Only handful of people wont mind giving merit. Many of users wont just bother to spend their time to click another button, go to another page and give merit. Just wait and see this sh**y 'Merit' system collapse.

With that attitude you will be one of the losers who never level up..

Fight the system or embrace it.. the second option is a lot easier and a lot more fulfilling

btcwish1

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Quote from: otrkid70 on January 27, 2018, 03:55:51 PM

Quote from: TMAN on January 27, 2018, 03:52:47 PM

Quote from: Mitchell on January 27, 2018, 03:40:06 PM

Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

It's very interesting to see most of the members praising this so called 'Merit' systems are the users who already got lot of 'Merit's by default. They did NOT have to earn it like all new users will have to now!!

I didn't have to do anything to get where I am right now? Man, I wonder what I have been doing the last 5 years then. Roll Eyes

did a fairy just make you a staff member? was it like the merit system and I missed out?

Pretty sure Mitchell was being sarcastic with his answer on that one. The user claimed people like Mitchell didn't earn his rank.

I never said "Mitchell didn't earn his rank". Off course all veteran users earned their rank via whichever rule was in place at that time and we have utmost respect for their valuable contribution.

I said they didn't earn the 'Merit' and I have doubt they would achieve their current rank via the current merit system. Because the current 'Merit' system is useless crap system. Only handful of people wont mind giving merit. Many of users wont just bother to spend their time to click another button, go to another page and give merit. Just wait and see this sh**y 'Merit' system collapse.

otrkid70

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Quote from: TMAN on January 27, 2018, 04:17:51 PM

Quote from: otrkid70 on January 27, 2018, 04:09:37 PM

Quote from: TMAN on January 27, 2018, 04:07:47 PM

Quote from: otrkid70 on January 27, 2018, 03:55:51 PM

Quote from: TMAN on January 27, 2018, 03:52:47 PM

Quote from: Mitchell on January 27, 2018, 03:40:06 PM

Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

It's very interesting to see most of the members praising this so called 'Merit' systems are the users who already got lot of 'Merit's by default. They did NOT have to earn it like all new users will have to now!!

I didn't have to do anything to get where I am right now? Man, I wonder what I have been doing the last 5 years then. Roll Eyes

did a fairy just make you a staff member? was it like the merit system and I missed out?

Pretty sure Mitchell was being sarcastic with his answer on that one. The user claimed people like Mitchell didn't earn his rank.

and what was I being?? take a wild guess fella

Sorry tired...long day Cheesy

no im asking as I wasn't sure... Im not sure what lauda allows me to do or not! lutpin might be able to answer for me.

Don't worry about Lauda or lutpin do your own thing and they will do theirs.

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Quote from: otrkid70 on January 27, 2018, 04:09:37 PM

Quote from: TMAN on January 27, 2018, 04:07:47 PM

Quote from: otrkid70 on January 27, 2018, 03:55:51 PM

Quote from: TMAN on January 27, 2018, 03:52:47 PM

Quote from: Mitchell on January 27, 2018, 03:40:06 PM

Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

It's very interesting to see most of the members praising this so called 'Merit' systems are the users who already got lot of 'Merit's by default. They did NOT have to earn it like all new users will have to now!!

I didn't have to do anything to get where I am right now? Man, I wonder what I have been doing the last 5 years then. Roll Eyes

did a fairy just make you a staff member? was it like the merit system and I missed out?

Pretty sure Mitchell was being sarcastic with his answer on that one. The user claimed people like Mitchell didn't earn his rank.

and what was I being?? take a wild guess fella

Sorry tired...long day Cheesy

no im asking as I wasn't sure... Im not sure what lauda allows me to do or not! lutpin might be able to answer for me.

otrkid70

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Quote from: TMAN on January 27, 2018, 04:07:47 PM

Quote from: otrkid70 on January 27, 2018, 03:55:51 PM

Quote from: TMAN on January 27, 2018, 03:52:47 PM

Quote from: Mitchell on January 27, 2018, 03:40:06 PM

Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

It's very interesting to see most of the members praising this so called 'Merit' systems are the users who already got lot of 'Merit's by default. They did NOT have to earn it like all new users will have to now!!

I didn't have to do anything to get where I am right now? Man, I wonder what I have been doing the last 5 years then. Roll Eyes

did a fairy just make you a staff member? was it like the merit system and I missed out?

Pretty sure Mitchell was being sarcastic with his answer on that one. The user claimed people like Mitchell didn't earn his rank.

and what was I being?? take a wild guess fella

Sorry tired...long day Cheesy

TMAN

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Quote from: otrkid70 on January 27, 2018, 03:55:51 PM

Quote from: TMAN on January 27, 2018, 03:52:47 PM

Quote from: Mitchell on January 27, 2018, 03:40:06 PM

Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

It's very interesting to see most of the members praising this so called 'Merit' systems are the users who already got lot of 'Merit's by default. They did NOT have to earn it like all new users will have to now!!

I didn't have to do anything to get where I am right now? Man, I wonder what I have been doing the last 5 years then. Roll Eyes

did a fairy just make you a staff member? was it like the merit system and I missed out?

Pretty sure Mitchell was being sarcastic with his answer on that one. The user claimed people like Mitchell didn't earn his rank.

and what was I being?? take a wild guess fella

otrkid70

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Quote from: Lutpin on January 27, 2018, 04:03:09 PM

Quote from: otrkid70 on January 27, 2018, 03:55:51 PM

Quote from: TMAN on January 27, 2018, 03:52:47 PM

Quote from: Mitchell on January 27, 2018, 03:40:06 PM

Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

It's very interesting to see most of the members praising this so called 'Merit' systems are the users who already got lot of 'Merit's by default. They did NOT have to earn it like all new users will have to now!!

I didn't have to do anything to get where I am right now? Man, I wonder what I have been doing the last 5 years then. Roll Eyes

did a fairy just make you a staff member? was it like the merit system and I missed out?

Pretty sure Mitchell was being sarcastic with his answer on that one. The user claimed people like Mitchell didn't earn his rank.

I have valid proof TMAN is neither able to detect sarcasm, nor allowed to use it themselves.
In fact, I suspect Lauda has restricted TMAN to never use sarcasm, because she is afraid mr T could take away her catnip.

Lmao. Lauda loves catnip. She is a crazy catlady Cheesy

Lutpin

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Quote from: otrkid70 on January 27, 2018, 03:55:51 PM

Quote from: TMAN on January 27, 2018, 03:52:47 PM

Quote from: Mitchell on January 27, 2018, 03:40:06 PM

Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

It's very interesting to see most of the members praising this so called 'Merit' systems are the users who already got lot of 'Merit's by default. They did NOT have to earn it like all new users will have to now!!

I didn't have to do anything to get where I am right now? Man, I wonder what I have been doing the last 5 years then. Roll Eyes

did a fairy just make you a staff member? was it like the merit system and I missed out?

Pretty sure Mitchell was being sarcastic with his answer on that one. The user claimed people like Mitchell didn't earn his rank.

I have valid proof TMAN is neither able to detect sarcasm, nor allowed to use it themselves.
In fact, I suspect Lauda has restricted TMAN to never use sarcasm, because she is afraid mr T could take away her catnip.

otrkid70

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Activity: 920

Merit: 1014

Quote from: TMAN on January 27, 2018, 03:52:47 PM

Quote from: Mitchell on January 27, 2018, 03:40:06 PM

Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

It's very interesting to see most of the members praising this so called 'Merit' systems are the users who already got lot of 'Merit's by default. They did NOT have to earn it like all new users will have to now!!

I didn't have to do anything to get where I am right now? Man, I wonder what I have been doing the last 5 years then. Roll Eyes

did a fairy just make you a staff member? was it like the merit system and I missed out?

Pretty sure Mitchell was being sarcastic with his answer on that one. The user claimed people like Mitchell didn't earn his rank.

TMAN

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Quote from: Mitchell on January 27, 2018, 03:40:06 PM

Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

It's very interesting to see most of the members praising this so called 'Merit' systems are the users who already got lot of 'Merit's by default. They did NOT have to earn it like all new users will have to now!!

I didn't have to do anything to get where I am right now? Man, I wonder what I have been doing the last 5 years then. Roll Eyes

did a fairy just make you a staff member? was it like the merit system and I missed out?

gamzuletova

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Tbh I'm also quite disturbed by this new Merit system.
That said, I completely understand the moderator's will that want to make an end to the unceasing spamming of last months.
I'm aware that it will be hard to gain 90 more merits to become a Full Member, but I'm not giving up and will continue to write quality posts to forum

otrkid70

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Quote from: hilariousetc on January 27, 2018, 02:27:25 PM

Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 02:23:59 PM

The users with merits will keep on merit each other or same as the rich people do charity, they will merit some newbie every now and then to show their generosity and supremacy.

Why would this happen as merits have no financial value at all to higher up accounts? They're worthless to users like me. I would probably rather give them out more liberally to newer users making great posts and give them out minimally and sparingly to more established members just as a worthless 'tip' or token of appreciation and that I acknowledge their post.

Agreed. They are worthless to me also but i think it's a great fun system. I have been looking for lower Ranks posts in hopes to REWARD them with a merit or two. New users now have to actually try harder with their posts to earn merits and when they get them they will actually appreciate it.

It's a Win win system for all i think.

Mitchell

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Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

It's very interesting to see most of the members praising this so called 'Merit' systems are the users who already got lot of 'Merit's by default. They did NOT have to earn it like all new users will have to now!!

I didn't have to do anything to get where I am right now? Man, I wonder what I have been doing the last 5 years then. Roll Eyes

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Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 02:23:59 PM

The users with merits will keep on merit each other or same as the rich people do charity, they will merit some newbie every now and then to show their generosity and supremacy.

Why would this happen as merits have no financial value at all to higher up accounts? They're worthless to users like me. I would probably rather give them out more liberally to newer users making great posts and give them out minimally and sparingly to more established members just as a worthless 'tip' or token of appreciation and that I acknowledge their post.

btcwish1

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This whole Merit system is built with exact same recipe of current capitalist society " Rich getting richer, poor getting poorer" .

when Government introduces new tax or something similar only rich people keeps on praising that. Exact same way, I am seeing users with default merits are praising this system.

There is no way a newbie will rank up with this crapy system. Not every one reads every post. So the chance of a useful post getting buried in a thread is very likely!

The users with merits will keep on merit each other or same as the rich people do charity, they will merit some newbie every now and then to show their generosity and supremacy.

This is exactly same reasoning of government when they say 'BITCOIN needs to be banned because it is used in Crime' So let's introduce this shitty 'Merit' system because there are spam posters.. well done...

cannycassiopeia

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Well, I think about merit as similar to Reddit's upvote except that it's scarce and comments such as ours in this thread are already visible unlike in Reddit, you have to click to see the comments.

So basically if you want to "bring your post to the top", it will need a lot of merits. In Bitcointalk's case, the author gets the privilege of ranking up.

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Quote from: DAOfan on January 27, 2018, 09:27:20 AM

My favorite thing about merit is that you can start a great thread that gets lots of discussion from high ranking members, but you will NEVER get any merit for it. The same people get all the merit because they tow the party line.

Having an opinion and expressing it won't get you merit, you need to learn to have the RIGHT opinion. The right opinion now is that the merit system is great! Just ask all the people with merit, lol.

That is correct as it is here to stay. So get on board, be positive and upbeat. Make some quality posts and you will get merit.

Or moan about it, be a prick, moan about Hero and legendary members getting merit when you don't... then you will just piss people off and get nothing for it.

Your choice fella. Entirely up to you

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Quote from: DAOfan on January 27, 2018, 09:27:20 AM

My favorite thing about merit is that you can start a great thread that gets lots of discussion from high ranking members, but you will NEVER get any merit for it. The same people get all the merit because they tow the party line.

Having an opinion and expressing it won't get you merit, you need to learn to have the RIGHT opinion. The right opinion now is that the merit system is great! Just ask all the people with merit, lol.

This is the way it works currently and if you want to get merits and rank up, you will have to do the same. Otherwise, just keep complaining and increasing the activity. Another option is to focus on other sections ( technical discussion, Bitcoin discussion). There is already so much rant about the merit system from other members and did they achieve anything from it ? Isn't it wise to learn from this and move on ?

DAOfan

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My favorite thing about merit is that you can start a great thread that gets lots of discussion from high ranking members, but you will NEVER get any merit for it. The same people get all the merit because they tow the party line.

Having an opinion and expressing it won't get you merit, you need to learn to have the RIGHT opinion. The right opinion now is that the merit system is great! Just ask all the people with merit, lol.

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Quote from: ranochigo on January 27, 2018, 08:56:05 AM

Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

It's very interesting to see most of the members praising this so called 'Merit' systems are the users who already got lot of 'Merit's by default. They did NOT have to earn it like all new users will have to now!! Because you guys already got the merits by default ( as per your current rank) it's easy for you to praise this crap system!!

It's also pretty interesting to see how all the shitposters are starting to rise and come to the meta to complain about this "crap" system. I see this as a good way for people to start posting constructively, at least and not just spam for the sake of farming accounts.

Quote from: btcwish1 on January 27, 2018, 08:48:52 AM

I can guarantee most of the users who are blindly praising this crap system would not praise if they did not get the merit by default!! if for some reasons this 'merit' system is abolished then these same members will start praising that decision also...

Anyway, let's see how long this crappy merit 'system' can last long..

No shit sherlock. Those who genuinely care about the wellbeing of the forum is obviously praising the merit system. If you can, go on and suggest a better system to eliminate those spammers. The merit system doesn't necessarily make it impossible for people to rank up, I personally would merit someone if I find that their post is genuinely useful and not just something that has been repeated thousands of times.

Exactly what I was going to say. I wouldn't be against everyone starting from zero points, but you could argue that the older users have already earned their merit and maybe it wouldn't be fair to make all the old timers with thousands of quality posts and contributions start from zero either. I would juts suck it up and get busy contributing something constructive as opposed to just futilely complaining about something that was created to try benefit the overall quality of the community.

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