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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 08:41 PM Original message |
Poll question: Vote on the changes to DU. |
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HCE SuiGeneris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 08:42 PM Response to Original message |
1. IDK. YTBD. |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:53 PM Response to Reply #1 |
27. Glad it was not during the primaries |
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Flabbergasted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:22 AM Response to Reply #27 |
52. Love It, nt |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 08:04 PM Response to Reply #27 |
87. That would have been far better. |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 08:43 PM Response to Original message |
2. I miss KNR! Nnow it's KNMR! or KNR! What's the difference between the two? |
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Hissyspit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 08:43 PM Response to Original message |
3. Needs tweaking. |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 08:45 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. a "must read" response. |
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HCE SuiGeneris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:26 PM Response to Reply #3 |
21. I think 3 categories would work -- Hell Yes! Yes! and No! |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:28 PM Response to Reply #3 |
23. Needs tweaking++ |
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Hissyspit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:35 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. No, I'm finding it confusing making sense of it. |
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Wednesdays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:41 PM Response to Reply #3 |
25. I vote "average" on threads that are the same-old same-old |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 11:50 PM Response to Reply #25 |
39. Ah, but that would be misleading to those readers who might have missed a topic... |
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Beam Me Up (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 01:17 AM Response to Reply #39 |
65. Good point. n/t |
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clear eye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:25 AM Response to Reply #3 |
54. Shouldn't we be able to change our rating? |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 08:36 AM Response to Reply #3 |
79. Yes....it needs tweaking. Too many choices and takes too much time.. |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 08:44 PM Response to Original message |
4. KNA! |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 08:49 PM Response to Original message |
6. Changes schmanges... |
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MadrasT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:01 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. I would object strongly to magenta with lime green accents ;-) |
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Dukkha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 08:56 PM Response to Original message |
7. to quote Jay Sherman... |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 08:58 PM Response to Original message |
8. Can we try it for, oh, a day before deciding it's bad? |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:11 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. You must make up your mind NOW! |
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PatSeg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:18 AM Response to Reply #14 |
48. That is so cool! |
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whatchamacallit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:58 AM Response to Reply #14 |
57. Love it! Glad you're back. n/t |
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livvy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 05:02 AM Response to Reply #14 |
73. Love it! It is perfect! Well done, Swamp Rat! n/t |
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Mind_your_head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 10:23 PM Response to Reply #8 |
31. WE NEED AN ANSWER BY THIS FRIDAY!!!!! |
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kgnu_fan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
10. I think the rating column should be on the right side instead of left |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 01:07 AM Response to Reply #10 |
59. I think you're right. n/t |
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Karenina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 11:00 AM Response to Reply #10 |
85. Using more subdued colours! |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
11. I vote 'A' for the idea and 'C -' for the execution. |
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ihavenobias (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:18 PM Response to Reply #11 |
17. De-Rec power (or whatever) could easily be abused (isn't "Skip It" like a De-Rec?) |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:25 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. Good Points. n/t |
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clear eye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:35 AM Response to Reply #17 |
55. I think you misunderstand |
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ihavenobias (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-25-08 12:50 PM Response to Reply #55 |
93. (Shrug) Ok, so maybe I misunderstood the comment I was responding to but... |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-25-08 02:02 PM Response to Reply #17 |
94. Excellent points. Wish I could recommend that one (nt) |
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Muttocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 10:04 AM Response to Reply #11 |
80. I was off DU for a day and I had the same reaction to the color scheme today! nt |
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slipslidingaway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
12. I did not vote as I'm still deciding, but the greatest page is less |
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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:16 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. I think that's what's bugging me too. |
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slipslidingaway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:58 PM Response to Reply #16 |
28. They are listed by thread ratings, I always used the greatest |
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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 10:06 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. Me too, and then I would go over to the right hand side and read the threads with the most recs |
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slipslidingaway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 10:09 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. We are not the only people who used the greatest page this way |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
13. Less is more. I preferred the original format. |
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DeepModem Mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:14 PM Response to Original message |
15. I really appreciate the obvious thought and effort that went into the change. I don't like... |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
18. If this were really a discussion board it might be a revealing tool, but alas, |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 11:22 PM Response to Reply #18 |
35. cute couple! |
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whatchamacallit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 01:03 AM Response to Reply #18 |
58. Dennis gives me hope |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
19. I prefer a more simple system. |
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McCamy Taylor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
22. Is this system a way to catch Freeper moles? Are they taking the names of people who negative rate |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 09:48 PM Response to Original message |
26. 'Hate' is a bit strong, but I do find them a tad manipulative in ways I rebel against... |
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WheelWalker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
32. "Do" or "Do Not". There is no "Try". |
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New Earth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 11:11 PM Response to Original message |
33. maybe they can make it an option to turn it off? |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 01:16 AM Response to Reply #33 |
63. I like that idea. n/t |
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kid a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 11:19 PM Response to Original message |
34. if they just moved the tags over to the far left they wouldn't be so annoying |
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NYC_SKP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
36. I miss seeing the total number of recs, and being able to sort by number of recs. |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
37. One thing I DO like is not having to get any more of the |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 11:47 PM Response to Original message |
38. Can a 'hide' feature be included for those who liked the old format? |
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thewiseguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-23-08 11:58 PM Response to Original message |
40. Can they at least make the old format available to us? |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:10 AM Response to Reply #40 |
43. They could get by with just one letter: "M" for Must Read, "R" for Recommend, etc. |
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iconicgnom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:02 AM Response to Original message |
41. It hasn't had a fair test yet. |
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FlyingSquirrel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:13 AM Response to Reply #41 |
44. I was thinking the same thing. Too early to decide |
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lpbk2713 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:07 AM Response to Original message |
42. Sorry Admins. |
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Up2Late (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
45. I rate this poll a Must Read! |
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Indenturedebtor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:15 AM Response to Original message |
46. I think it's great. It encourages people to really consider a post |
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thewiseguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:17 AM Response to Reply #46 |
47. The ranking system is fine. They just need to move it to the right. |
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Indenturedebtor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:21 AM Response to Reply #47 |
51. That's a good idea n/t |
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clear eye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:19 AM Response to Original message |
49. People who are upset about the changes will self-select to respond. |
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PatSeg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:19 AM Response to Original message |
50. Like it! |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:23 AM Response to Original message |
53. ugh. please skinner--put it back the way it was. |
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woo me with science (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 12:50 AM Response to Original message |
56. Just scrap it now. |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 01:16 AM Response to Reply #56 |
64. thank you |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 01:08 AM Response to Original message |
60. Other: the placement of the rating affects readability |
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Beam Me Up (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 01:13 AM Response to Original message |
61. I don't mind the ranking system and I DO appreciate that |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 01:14 AM Response to Original message |
62. Something about the rating column |
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Flabbergasted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 01:19 AM Response to Reply #62 |
66. Habit. nt |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 01:20 AM Response to Original message |
67. I like it-it is an improvement |
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ecstatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 02:32 AM Response to Original message |
68. "Skip It" is kind of rude, IMO. |
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Kitty Herder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 02:33 AM Response to Original message |
69. Kick! |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 02:45 AM Response to Original message |
70. Hate it...at least give us the option to hide it. nt |
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Snazzy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 02:47 AM Response to Original message |
71. rating column is giant |
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Neshanic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 02:52 AM Response to Original message |
72. Not my board, so he can do whatever he wants. I don't get the problems people seem to have, |
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FLAprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 05:21 AM Response to Original message |
74. I liked the old system better. nt |
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bean fidhleir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 05:45 AM Response to Original message |
75. From a human-factors standpoint, it's busier and harder to deal with than it needs to be |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 08:13 AM Response to Original message |
76. I don't see any benefit. |
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-..__... (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 08:32 AM Response to Original message |
77. My suggestion... |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 08:34 AM Response to Original message |
78. I like voting. More opportunities to vote makes my life better. |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
81. Conservatives do not like change |
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Muttocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 10:08 AM Response to Original message |
82. Not sure yet - but what happens when traffic goes way up? nt |
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marions ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
83. I suggest |
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Naturyl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 10:11 AM Response to Original message |
84. I had to vote "hate it" for the moment, because it needs work. |
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Batgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
86. I guess I don't really get why anyone needs to be aware of whether I approve/disapprove of a thread. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
88. It's too anal. |
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WA98296 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
89. Kicking. |
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here_is_to_hope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
90. Just yuck. |
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D23MIURG23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 09:23 PM Response to Original message |
91. I like having a negative rating, or "unrecommend" |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-25-08 02:58 PM Response to Reply #91 |
95. Why? |
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D23MIURG23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-25-08 03:54 PM Response to Reply #95 |
99. Because I've seen more inflammatory and divisive crap make it to the front page than I like. |
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intheflow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-24-08 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
92. Other - somewhere in between love and hate it. |
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FSogol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-25-08 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
96. My biggest problem is that it adds a negative conotation |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-25-08 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
97. Don't like. |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-25-08 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
98. like the ratings.. don't like the static "greatest" page... n.t |
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