The Thank You Feature
 

The thank you functionality was created by folks who were concerned that people use total post count as a contest as well -- that some members love replying to every thread, even with nonsense sometimes, to improve their post count and gain the next user title. The thank you button was created to remove this incentive for people who only wanted to say, "Right on," "Thank you," etc. to a post.

Thanks DocJohn for starting a poll to get member feedback :)

Personally, I love the idea of being able to thank someone by clicking one button. I often have questions when I have a symptom flare, and typing is often very difficult during a flare -- so being able to thank people for answering my question without having to type is something that I personally like very much.

I can also see why people would dislike the feature, so I am glad that you started a poll so everyone can give their feedback and opinion.

Liz

Doc John,

I had to chuckle :p when I read your comment where some people have to reply to every single post and yes, some with nonsense, just to gain.

I often wonder if they have a life other than the computer and if they live in disarray in their homes as who would have time to do household chores, cooking, attending to family members while sitting at the computer 24/7.

I would have severe cervical, hand, arm, shoulder problems posting all day long.:o Yes, there is life outside the computer. ;)

Charity Begins at Home!

Happy New Year.

Thank you, Doc John, for explaining the reasoning behind this. And the reason for it's creation make sense- I'm sure if the past is any indication, both here and especially on obt (since most of us were members of obt much longer than here), we all know people on our own "personal" forums that as you said, love to reply on every thread, and ALOT of times with nonsense. The thing is, and this is just my opinion, while the reasoning behind this creation is good, the people who do do this- post alot and with nonsense- are probably NOT going to use the "thank-you" function to just say, "thank you" etc. I imagine that if upping the post count or the "thank you" count is their main goal, the addition of the "thank you" button is not going to stop them or change things....They'll still continue to post non stop because to some people that number under their names is really important- in susceptible individuals it may be one way of making themselves seem important or to be seen an authority on the subject.

Some people do just care and want to help others too, numbers of posts aren't the important thing to them. IMO

You're right, Jo. I do know that there are alot of people who are very caring and supportive and go out of their way to help others and the number of posts under their names would reflect just that- that they have good hearts and are there to help others. But as the old saying goes- "there's one in every crowd". There are some who do post because that number is important to them and they won't be the ones who'd use the thank you button. And I give the people on this forum credit for being very smart and if they've been on obt and this one for very long, they know the difference between those who post nonsense to get their "numbers" up and those who are genuinely caring and helpful people.:)

Thanks DocJohn,

I, personally, hope that a button of some sort will be allowed to remain for members who have limitations/difficulties with typing and manipulating posting. If it's not tracked anywhere, that's more than fine. I think that those who are severely limited in their abilities to type, click, and the such could greatly benefit by this "one click" thank you but more. :)

In fact, I think it would be awesome if we could tailor that button with a drop down menu of some useful "automatic responses" (i.e. thank you, i agree, please tell me more, check this out, etc.). I know that's probably not an option, but how cool that might be?

Also, that might reduce the anxiety/concerns regarding the "thank you" alone?

I think this might be a good way to help some current members, future members in one of possibly many ways to come.

KD

wow...
people try to get their numbers up????
I think we are all here for support, to give support as well as receive support.
I would presume that almost all posters are greatful for this community.
I know that I am very thankful for the friendships and the information that I have gained from being a member.

I am glad that there is a poll...would you put a notice at the top of each forum announcing this poll please so that others will know to come vote their opinions.
thank you
bizi

Now that is a neat idea!

I agree -- that would be very cool. Since I didn't write the mod, I can't tailor it, but it's something I might be able to have someone else do. For instance, to give virtual "hugs" to a member who's posted, and it's hard to find the words to say something more/else....

Thanks for the poll..
 

And that was FAST working too! ;)

I think a Thank You for threads alone is fine...will help those who are shy,
have physical impairments, or whatever.

I am glad the option for leaving it in, is there without tallies. That is what I
voted for today. The tallies to me are very problematic for so many reasons.

But the Thank You concept is nice. And I like the virtual support button idea, too.
Although I am not a huggy person especially to people I don't know, a hug
is nice when given appropriately. Some sort of "support button" would be nice, and humanize the cyber experience alot here (and maybe if you get one written, will be picked up by other forums in time as well).

It doesn't matter to me one way or another.

You rock Doc John! http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/rockon.gif Thanks once again for NeuroTalk and all that you do. It's comforting to know you're out there watching over us.

:Bow: Dear Doc John,
could you possibly add a "hug" graphic to the already long list of graphics...
sorry to ask this but I am not able to find a "hug" graphic when that is all I really want to give someone..
so that would be great!
bizi

I'm kind of with Doody on this one. It doesn't really matter to me one way or another, as long as it doesn't turn into a medium for judging or labelling people. I would hate to see anyone's feelings get hurt.

Idealist

my 2 cents worth (adjusted for inflation)
 

I used the "thanks" button several times on this thread when I read it an hour or so ago. But while I truly meant "Thanks" to John for explaining one of the reasons the button was first created", the subsequent "thanks" meant more "I agree with you" or "Good Point"

So I fully agree with the person who suggested a drop down menu of alternative comments - that would be so cool.

I am one of those people who is sometimes here for hours, but more likely just drop by to check this forum or maybe one or two others - just to look... and sometimes don't come by for days at a time.

And sometimes I am in the mood and have the time to respond fully, in public or private, to express all my thoughts --- but most times, I just quickly browse a few threads and then split, for adding short and simple responses of Thanks or I Agree or Good Point seem to merely clutter up the thread by making others think that REAL REPLIES of substance have been made. It irks me no end to sit here waiting for a thread to load, only to find that sort of replies.

But at the same time, I KNOW that these sorts of responses are important to many (most?) who post here - that having those brief little "Thanks", "I agree" and "Good Points" are important points of connection to others in their lives and so I have always realized their intrinsic worth.

Sum total then? I am so glad that vBulletin has so many users who are so talented and have created so many wonderful customized functions, and I know that a request for a multi-response selection is certainly something attainable. vBulletin ROCKS! :p

Teri

I have a couple graphics maybe Doc would like to use for hugs or whatever. Lord knows, they're everywhere.

I kinda like the group hug. http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/grouphug.gif

My favorite little heart. http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/throb.gif

Well, can't ya just feel the love? lol http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/love.gif

I like this simple little hug a lot. http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/hug.gif

Totally unrelated to hugs and kisses but one of my all time favorites, LOLOL is: http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/thud.gif

Well, maybe this is my 2nd favorite and close runnerup to Mr. Thud. http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/holysheep.gif LOLOL!

Doc's welcome to borrow any 'cause I borrowed them somewhere!

http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/grouphug.gif

For Doc John...

'cause sometimes I wonder how your mental health is doing when we start knocking your ideas.

If you get to feeling embarrassed or...kinda like you're being rejected, come on over to SOS. We're good listeners. :D

Oh, I love those Doody!
 

I especially love the "thud" one. Everything these days sort of makes me
feel that way.;)

The hugs are nice too.;)

Yup, Mrs. D., I have a lot of those thud moments, probably why I like him so much.

And don't ya have days where ya just feel like http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/plantpull.gif and http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/kick.gif

I sure do. :winky:

Well, all I can say is that I hope I haven't affected someone's mental health or made them embarrassed or feel rejected by dismissing an idea. :confused:

:hug:

( i love the new smileys. thank you docjohn and doody )

just want to keep this bumped up so everyone who wants to will get the opportunity to vote

:thud: :thud: :thud: :thud: :D

I wanted to come over real quick and say, thank you as well!
I love the new cute lil smiley's..

:grouphug:

I love the idea of a drop down menu - it would definetly make my life much easier if I could just select something from a menu as typing takes forever. Also a thanks button would be really good - as sometimes you just want to say "that was very useful" or "gentle hugs" or "is there anything I can do to help?" etc. I know I find times when I just feel I need to know that other people are out there and understand what I'm going for - so just having a couple of people just either saying thanks or "I understand what you're going through" can make such a difference sometimes. Especially when there are no words that can comfort you.

Thanks

Frogga xxxxx

Wow! I just came in to vote on this and thought for sure people would love the thanks button! I'm even more surprised to see that people want it removed though as it's not like everyone's required to use it just because it's there.

It never dawned on me that people would post little things just to 'up' their 'level' and I don't really care if people do that. I also don't really care if 'thanks' posts are counted or not but I lean toward not counting them because in my own mind, my most contributing posts are the only ones that really count anyway.

I like the button idea because sometimes when I see some really good advice, I like to acknowledge the contribution but don't have enough of my own information to contribute to the discussion. However, I still want to say 'thanks' because the information they posted is good enough to guide me in my next bit of 'research' to try and find some more answers for myself/my family.

Also, it's a nice big time saver whilst still allowing me to be supportive of valuable/contributing members who are posting outstanding information... esp. if it's a new thread and it seems like no one is acknowledging the contribution.

I think that's about all I thought on it... Oh, I really like the cute new graphics for hugs. I also had a great chuckle when I saw all the other little 'characters' that were posted on this thread... They were cute enough that I had to call the whole family over to see and so we all laughed well tonight... So, thanks for that from all of us here, ages 7 to 40. :):grouphug:

I think you are wonderful Lara.
bizi:hug:

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!:grouphug:
I love the new smiles....
If we could only have my favorite....
winnie the pooh hugging tigger
anyway anyone?

bizi
*whisper...(the hug from OBT)

hehehe...I heard ya whispering there ms bizi:D

dont have the original but I do have this one
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...575-19-044.jpg

oh Chemer,
Yes that is it!!!!!
thanks for making my day!
bizi:grouphug:

I kinda like the group hug. http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/grouphug.gif

My favorite little heart. http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/throb.gif

Well, can't ya just feel the love? lol http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/love.gif

I like this simple little hug a lot. http://home.mchsi.com/~njp/emoticons/hug.gif

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...575-19-044.jpgthank you for this gift and I will use it

you are sooooo welcome bizi:circlelove:

it is my favorite hug graphic tooo:)

Thanks DocJohn, but I how do I get Thanks to appear at the bottom of my message?

Do you mean the button isn't showing ?
or when someone thanks you ?
I just thanked you so it should show now.

Location of that pesky little button
 

At the bottom of someone else's post, there is the large "Quote" button that you can click on to respond to someone. And now there is a second large "Thanks" button, just to the left of the Quote button.

Hope you can locate it now, but if not, please just ask again. We may not be describing things well....

Teri

Teri I do not see the Thanks button in my message I sent to DocJohn. Do you see it? Maybe I am blind. Ha!! I am tired and think it is time for bed!

jo55 I just sent Teri a message and there was no thanks button on the bottom of my message. Do you see it? Ha!

the button doesn't show in your post - to thank someone you click the button in their post- does that help explain it better?