+1

[d00df00d]

This little meme seems to have made inroads on BITOG. I just saw someone's sig talk about it, so I figured it might generate some interesting conversation here.

"+1" is just a very short way to say "I agree with what you said, I can't improve upon it in any way, and I want to show support for it." No sense in typing all that out when two characters will suffice.

Evidently at least one person here thinks otherwise, and sees +1 as a totally worthless thing to post. Although I obviously don't agree, I can sort of see where they're coming from.

What do y'all think?

 

[simple_gifts]

+1

 

[Quattro Pete]

+2


Seriously, though, I think it's a valid shortcut. An opinion/statement becomes more valid if it is supported by multiple users, IMO.

 

[bigmike]

+3

I like to add a comment or 2 when I give the +#, but don't have any reason to retype everything if someone has already said what I wanted to say. Usually they have said it better than I anyway.

 

[Art_Vandelay]

+4

God Bless the working stiff!

 

[addyguy]

+5

It gets the point across pretty clearly.

It also shows 'respect' for other posters, I think, in that you're indicating they said something very well, and not trying to 'outdo' them by saying it another way.....

 

[saaber1]

+6 and X2!

 

[757guy]

-1

 

[BovineScapegoat]

My opinion is this. If you don't have anything else to add why bother putting your ( +1 ) out there. Can't we just assume that if someone is making a statement that there will be at least a few BITOGers out there who do agree.

The ( +1 ) seems like a waste of time. Like someone is just trying to artificially boost their Post Count.

I liken it to MSN'S Canadian website that usually has a daily poll. There is a question like today's

Do you think you're being over charged a the gas pump?

a Yes, the oil companies are crooked

b No, the price is fair

c Only because of taxes

d I don't know

Why the heck would you bother to chime in on this or similar innane surveys just to answer I DON'T KNOW ???

Either have an opinion or don't bother.

Frankly I don't mind people posting ( +1 ). But i hate the daily msn poll response ( I DON'T KNOW )

 

[scurvy]

Originally Posted By: d00df00d
Evidently at least one person here thinks otherwise, and sees +1 as a totally worthless thing to post.
Agreed, and that be me.

It just seems like rampant post-whor... well probably can't say that on here... uh, rampant post count incrementing that really adds no value to a thread. Too many forums are full of too many people that add nothing and only self-aggrandize themselves by having a meaninglessly high post count.

I would much rather see folks say they agree and back that up with some explanation. Explicate yourself and help to enlighten others!

I understand this may be an unpopular stance (especially based on the responses to this thread) but I'm fine with having an unpopular opinion that I stand behind for my own reasons. I also fully support anyone to + or X a number to a thread - but wish that your support of the original poster would have some substance behind it.

All forums could use more signal and less noise.

 

[eljefino]

Some forums don't let you post less than 5 characters, meaning you have to elaborate on +1, or at least add a lot of exclamation points!!!!

 

[LS2JSTS]

Originally Posted By: 757guy
-1



did you mean +5


Seriously though.....+1

Who keeps track of post counts, or pads their post count. You guys ridicule me and make assumptions that I post too much. Why would anyone want to build that number higher....so some around here can accuse them of being paid shills, or UAW lackies with nothing better to do? I dont understand what is being gained in the opinions of those who refer to padding a post count??

 

[sxg6]

I don't really like just seeing a reply that says "+1" by itself. If you say +1, and then add a couple sentences elaborating on why you agree, I think that makes it a little better.

 

[JHZR2]

I like it, +1

 

[Tempest]

It's just an easy way to save some typing.

 

[Nick R]

+1

or

^^ This


or

The only reason you are still alive is because chuck norris agrees with you...... Or rather, you agree with HIM.

 

[Kaboomba]

Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
+1


+1

sometimes that IS my opinion!

 

[TallPaul]

We need a place where members can check off +1, or -1 at the top of a particular post to rate the post. I think there is something on yahoo where people post questions and then those who answer can be rated by other members.

 

[L_Sludger]

It's short and to the point.

 

[Scienceman]

+1