In serious, if that success is so "huge", why do you want to change the merit system?
Topic: The Merit System is a huge success and now it's time for demerits. - page 2. (Read 511 times)
February 18, 2018, 05:31:09 AM
If you want demerit, then I would add the feature, that demeriter gets the merits from those, who he demerited.
In serious, if that success is so "huge", why do you want to change the merit system?
In serious, if that success is so "huge", why do you want to change the merit system?
February 18, 2018, 05:08:20 AM
The trust system is more than enough. Demeriting would only bring about negativity, and it's possible that users will be wrongfully ganged-up on (and they'll needlessly lose all their hard earned merit points)
February 18, 2018, 04:36:52 AM
If there is a demerit system then all I can see is that this forum will become the next battlegrounds between alt accounts and their competetions trying to merit and demrit each other - trying to get into this "Merit Wars".
It will only help "collusions" get the better of it and turn this place into a endless void for people who are "actually" trying to help the community by giving them demerits on every post. Even if this is abuse if its from alt accounts then it wont be detected so easily.
I again reiterate the same fact which I repeated in 2 posts before this in this same section known as "meta" - merit system has been created to merit the quality contributions to the forum and not for people who simply agree (or disagree for demerits) to each other.
Quickscumbag is coming here in 3...2...1
It will only help "collusions" get the better of it and turn this place into a endless void for people who are "actually" trying to help the community by giving them demerits on every post. Even if this is abuse if its from alt accounts then it wont be detected so easily.
I again reiterate the same fact which I repeated in 2 posts before this in this same section known as "meta" - merit system has been created to merit the quality contributions to the forum and not for people who simply agree (or disagree for demerits) to each other.
Quickscumbag is coming here in 3...2...1
February 18, 2018, 04:32:03 AM
It's annoying that these threads always are resurfacing, as we the elite members feel the need to tell them it's a shit post, and like the heard mentality many repeat it.
I feel with demerits in place, all one will need to do is leave a demerit on the post and that's it, like the heard mentality I referred above people will skip the topic. These useless topics shall die a quick death, and people will realise that posting shit on this forum is dangerous.
I feel with demerits in place, all one will need to do is leave a demerit on the post and that's it, like the heard mentality I referred above people will skip the topic. These useless topics shall die a quick death, and people will realise that posting shit on this forum is dangerous.
We dont need to implement demit because there is an existing "report to moderator" tool for the shitposters and scammers out there. If you want to really want to inform them that shitposting isn't a good thing to do maybe PM them if you have extra time, but most of us dont give a shit about them and they should be reported immediately.
Like this dude
Lately I've been reporting over 20 shitposts per day on average.
3) When a member gets demerit from another member, he may return the favor. 
4) Finally, it is already hard for members to rank up. Especially for higher rank members, demerits will make it almost impossible.
4) Finally, it is already hard for members to rank up. Especially for higher rank members, demerits will make it almost impossible.
This 3 and 4 are on point! example if somebody demerit you, you'll feel angry or what so ever that may result of revenge and giving demerit back to the one who gives you.
February 18, 2018, 03:05:15 AM
Agreed to what "krishnaverma" posted (regarding #1,2 and 3) but I also support the implementation of a demerit system (as long as it's given to moderators and staff [only]).
That is a nice suggestion in my opinion. It will help to tackle most of the shortcomings that I mentioned for demerit system. Giving this privilege to mature people will not result in any clashes.
February 18, 2018, 03:04:30 AM
I think the demerit system will be used for malicious purposes. If goes live.
Agreed.
Demerits would be cancerous. If you don't like someone just ignore him/her. If someone was helpful, merit him/her.
Scammers are already getting neg trust ratings from DT members so no need for demerits. People would demerit everybody they are not agreeing with.
February 18, 2018, 02:46:47 AM
Unless you can explain in-depth on how demeriting out of spite and whatnot would be prevented, you can safely move this thread to the trash can. Quickscammer and his alts would nullify me in a few days. 
February 18, 2018, 02:21:59 AM
Lately I've been reporting over 20 shitposts per day on average. Sometimes I report that many before breakfast. Are there even going to be enough demerit points to go around?
February 18, 2018, 02:13:59 AM
Agreed to what "krishnaverma" posted (regarding #1,2 and 3) but I also support the implementation of a demerit system (as long as it's given to moderators and staff [only]).
On a side note: Regarding the title "The Merit System is a huge success", I think it's too early to judge a system that was introduced recently (less than a month).
4) Finally, it is already hard for members to rank up. Especially for higher rank members, demerits will make it almost impossible.
That would depend on if certain users post worthless content (normal or high quality posters won't/shouldn't be affected by this).On a side note: Regarding the title "The Merit System is a huge success", I think it's too early to judge a system that was introduced recently (less than a month).
February 18, 2018, 02:12:28 AM
No thanks. I'll probably leave the forum if demerits are introduced. Theymos can't keep piling centralized power on social authorities and expect it not to be abused. The Default Trust system seems plagued by subjectivity, petty infighting and financial conflicts of interest. Giving some members the power to demerit users they dislike or disagree with into lower ranks will expand that bullshit into new territory. Giving all members that power will turn the forum into a shittier functioning version of Reddit. Bad news either way.
If I thought merit was primarily concerned with post quality, I might have a different opinion. But I don't, and I haven't seen much evidence to the contrary.
You're basically describing Reddit. The "herd mentality" you speak of sounds like groupthink, which should be discouraged. One of the appeals of old school message boards like Bitcointalk is that they aren't dominated by social media groupthink bullshit.
If I thought merit was primarily concerned with post quality, I might have a different opinion. But I don't, and I haven't seen much evidence to the contrary.
I feel with demerits in place, all one will need to do is leave a demerit on the post and that's it, like the heard mentality I referred above people will skip the topic. These useless topics shall die a quick death, and people will realise that posting shit on this forum is dangerous.
You're basically describing Reddit. The "herd mentality" you speak of sounds like groupthink, which should be discouraged. One of the appeals of old school message boards like Bitcointalk is that they aren't dominated by social media groupthink bullshit.
February 18, 2018, 01:47:24 AM
Demerits the need of the hour:
Pre and Post this system in place shit posts existed, people post a different title type something else in thread, one words, completely off topic and so on. It's annoying that these threads always are resurfacing, as we the elite members feel the need to tell them it's a shit post, and like the heard mentality many repeat it.
I feel with demerits in place, all one will need to do is leave a demerit on the post and that's it, like the heard mentality I referred above people will skip the topic. These useless topics shall die a quick death, and people will realise that posting shit on this forum is dangerous.
Pre and Post this system in place shit posts existed, people post a different title type something else in thread, one words, completely off topic and so on. It's annoying that these threads always are resurfacing, as we the elite members feel the need to tell them it's a shit post, and like the heard mentality many repeat it.
I feel with demerits in place, all one will need to do is leave a demerit on the post and that's it, like the heard mentality I referred above people will skip the topic. These useless topics shall die a quick death, and people will realise that posting shit on this forum is dangerous.
I am not in favor of demerits because:
1) It will result in more clashes between the members.
2) There might be situations like a member giving demerit to another member just to make sure he is not able to participate in a bounty or so.
3) When a member gets demerit from another member, he may return the favor.
4) Finally, it is already hard for members to rank up. Especially for higher rank members, demerits will make it almost impossible.
February 18, 2018, 01:07:00 AM
On the onset I would like to say when Theymos initiated the merits system, like others I was completely baffled by it's structure and it's working.
It took me quite a while to figure out, how and where best to put this system to it's best use.
In my quest to get the maximum out of this new uncharted system, I started a review thread thereby dolling out merits to deserving posts, and with each merit I made sure I left a short but consise review where the person getting the merit could improve.
All of them promised to work harder and improve, post helpful and constructive posts. At this point I must say, I strongly feel, the post quality has improved vastly out here.
I feel this system is a huge hit and now it's time to up the ante.
Demerits the need of the hour:
Pre and Post this system in place shit posts existed, people post a different title type something else in thread, one words, completely off topic and so on. It's annoying that these threads always are resurfacing, as we the elite members feel the need to tell them it's a shit post, and like the heard mentality many repeat it.
I feel with demerits in place, all one will need to do is leave a demerit on the post and that's it, like the heard mentality I referred above people will skip the topic. These useless topics shall die a quick death, and people will realise that posting shit on this forum is dangerous.
It took me quite a while to figure out, how and where best to put this system to it's best use.
In my quest to get the maximum out of this new uncharted system, I started a review thread thereby dolling out merits to deserving posts, and with each merit I made sure I left a short but consise review where the person getting the merit could improve.
All of them promised to work harder and improve, post helpful and constructive posts. At this point I must say, I strongly feel, the post quality has improved vastly out here.
I feel this system is a huge hit and now it's time to up the ante.
Demerits the need of the hour:
Pre and Post this system in place shit posts existed, people post a different title type something else in thread, one words, completely off topic and so on. It's annoying that these threads always are resurfacing, as we the elite members feel the need to tell them it's a shit post, and like the heard mentality many repeat it.
I feel with demerits in place, all one will need to do is leave a demerit on the post and that's it, like the heard mentality I referred above people will skip the topic. These useless topics shall die a quick death, and people will realise that posting shit on this forum is dangerous.
Jump to: