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The "+1" gives the OP a consensus of opinion on the topic. That's what he was looking for.
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Originally Posted By: Gary Allan
The "+1" gives the OP a consensus of opinion on the topic. That's what he was looking for.
+1
The "+1" gives the OP a consensus of opinion on the topic. That's what he was looking for.
+1
+1.5
Originally Posted By: d00df00d
"+1" is just a very short way to say "I agree with what you said...
+1
"+1" is just a very short way to say "I agree with what you said...
+1
+1
And another big +1 to all the haters.
And another big +1 to all the haters.
After reading this thread, I'm starting to think the "haters" have a point here. If someone just says "I agree" to a post, you can't be sure if they even understand what they're responding to unless the post in question is REALLY simple. If that ambiguity exists, the response essentially is meaningless.
That's a bit different from what people have been saying here, but I think the spirit is the same. Further opinions welcome, as always...
That's a bit different from what people have been saying here, but I think the spirit is the same. Further opinions welcome, as always...
Originally Posted By: 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.
+1
Yup.
+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.
+1
Yup.
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Originally Posted By: d00df00d
After reading this thread, I'm starting to think the "haters" have a point here. If someone just says "I agree" to a post, you can't be sure if they even understand what they're responding to unless the post in question is REALLY simple. If that ambiguity exists, the response essentially is meaningless.
That's a bit different from what people have been saying here, but I think the spirit is the same. Further opinions welcome, as always...
I guess we could install a "I mostly +1" ..or "I tend to +1" method of +1'ing.
..but your post caused me to ponder another form of poster. The "reinforcing disinformation +1'r". An insurgent +1'r, if you will.
After reading this thread, I'm starting to think the "haters" have a point here. If someone just says "I agree" to a post, you can't be sure if they even understand what they're responding to unless the post in question is REALLY simple. If that ambiguity exists, the response essentially is meaningless.
That's a bit different from what people have been saying here, but I think the spirit is the same. Further opinions welcome, as always...
I guess we could install a "I mostly +1" ..or "I tend to +1" method of +1'ing.
..but your post caused me to ponder another form of poster. The "reinforcing disinformation +1'r". An insurgent +1'r, if you will.
Originally Posted By: d00df00d
If someone just says "I agree" to a post, you can't be sure if they even understand what they're responding to unless the post in question is REALLY simple. If that ambiguity exists, the response essentially is meaningless.
I believe you have encapsulated the entirety of my objection. Without explication, '+1' or 'x2' or thumbsup is an ambiguous & useless post.
And there are a lot of people who put stock in how many posts so-and-so has to determine who 'knows' more or would be a more reliable source. And as we know from some of the most active posters (coff coff steviec coff
) sometimes they don't have anything of substance to add, they just want to chat.
SNR over '+1' is all I ask.
If someone just says "I agree" to a post, you can't be sure if they even understand what they're responding to unless the post in question is REALLY simple. If that ambiguity exists, the response essentially is meaningless.
I believe you have encapsulated the entirety of my objection. Without explication, '+1' or 'x2' or thumbsup is an ambiguous & useless post.
And there are a lot of people who put stock in how many posts so-and-so has to determine who 'knows' more or would be a more reliable source. And as we know from some of the most active posters (coff coff steviec coff
SNR over '+1' is all I ask.
Originally Posted By: Colt45ws
Originally Posted By: 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.
+1
Yup.
+2
Yup.
Originally Posted By: 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.
+1
Yup.
+2
Yup.
I don't care what someone decides to post as long as it does not violate the TOS and in no way contradicts me. ;o)
I don't mind them. If I write something and nobody replies, I'm not sure if people agree or just have no opinion. Saying +1 gives encouragement to the poster.
Originally Posted By: Gary Allan
I guess we could install a "I mostly +1" ..or "I tend to +1" method of +1'ing.
..but your post caused me to ponder another form of poster. The "reinforcing disinformation +1'r". An insurgent +1'r, if you will.
>1< converging asymptotic agreement ?
+/- 1 give or take maybe ?
I guess we could install a "I mostly +1" ..or "I tend to +1" method of +1'ing.
..but your post caused me to ponder another form of poster. The "reinforcing disinformation +1'r". An insurgent +1'r, if you will.
>1< converging asymptotic agreement ?
+/- 1 give or take maybe ?
Originally Posted By: Gary Allan
The "+1" gives the OP a consensus of opinion on the topic. That's what he was looking for.
Exactry.
It's just the guy in the motley crowd yelling up a "Yeah!".
Do it if you like, at the expense of others thinking you just a (mindless) follower.
The "+1" gives the OP a consensus of opinion on the topic. That's what he was looking for.
Exactry.
It's just the guy in the motley crowd yelling up a "Yeah!".
Do it if you like, at the expense of others thinking you just a (mindless) follower.
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
I like it, +1
+1
I like it, +1
+1
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Posting " +1 " is okay, it means agreement and verification to the OP that he has the right answer. But I'm bothered when it's preceeded by a lengthy quote. Just more to skip over when reading a thread.
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