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Post by SusanB on Jul 19, 2008 16:32:50 GMT
If I notice that I have been smited, my reaction is to regret that something I have written, has caused someone to be annoyed. In these cases I hope that it is because I have phrased something badly, or too abrupty (as it is not my intention to provoke negative reactions). I hope that this makes me consider what I have written more carefully next time, before posting it (obviously not successfully, as I see that my karma has decreased recently! Apologies to whoever I annoyed.)
I have never (yet!) smited anyone, though I have occasionally exalted someone (different someones). It's quite nice to be able to do that. Paul - is it a choice of having both exalt and smite, or neither?
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Post by Pete on Jul 19, 2008 16:54:47 GMT
I suspect that very high or low karmas are largely the work of one person; maybe the same person. I have never smited anyone. Karma is supposed to be vaguely amusing; if I feel it is being abused as a form of bullying, I shall turn it off. To be fair, I haven't noticed goofy complaining, which probably means that he is a better sport than I am!  |
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Post by Twoddle on Jul 19, 2008 18:58:41 GMT
I suspect that very high or low karmas are largely the work of one person; maybe the same person. I have never smited anyone. Karma is supposed to be vaguely amusing; if I feel it is being abused as a form of bullying, I shall turn it off. Each member can exalt (or smite) only once per hour, so a rapid increase or decrease in karma is unlikely to be the work of a single member. I suspect that Pete's publicly declared decision to exalt Goofy led to some tongue-in-cheek smiting by several others. |
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Post by Paul Doherty on Jul 19, 2008 19:15:23 GMT
Each member can exalt (or smite) only once per hour, so a rapid increase or decrease in karma is unlikely to be the work of a single member. You'd be surprised. Some people smite a victim every time they connect, and keep it up for weeks. |
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Post by Tone on Jul 19, 2008 20:59:50 GMT
> I feel it is being abused as a form of bullying, I shall turn it off.<
About bloody time!
Tone
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Post by Tone on Jul 19, 2008 21:03:52 GMT
>About bloody time!<Hold that comment. I've just noticed that mine is higher than Paul's! Leave it on, but freeze it!  Tone
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Post by Dr Mildr on Jul 19, 2008 21:07:04 GMT
>About bloody time!<Hold that comment. I've just noticed that mine is higher than Paul's! But nowhere near Sir Twod's! |
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Post by Twoddle on Jul 19, 2008 21:09:18 GMT
>About bloody time!<I've just noticed that mine is higher than Paul's! Tone That can be rectified if you like, Tone. |
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Post by Twoddle on Jul 19, 2008 21:13:07 GMT
>About bloody time!<Hold that comment. I've just noticed that mine is higher than Paul's! But nowhere near Sir Twod's! Never mind my karma - I'm about to get another star! |
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Post by goofy on Jul 21, 2008 13:50:25 GMT
On the current theme, I am always very interested in goofy's views, because they are often different from (or 'to' or 'than' - cross-threading a bit  ) those of the rest of you/us. My criticisms would be that they are almost always from the same source and that he often puts out bald facts without taking the time to explain the point he is making in sufficient detail, until he is challenged. I guess this is because I assume you guys know some of the history of the usage dispute already. Bad habit of mine. |
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Post by Pete on Jul 21, 2008 18:45:53 GMT
On the current theme, I am always very interested in goofy's views, because they are often different from (or 'to' or 'than' - cross-threading a bit ) those of the rest of you/us. My criticisms would be that they are almost always from the same source and that he often puts out bald facts without taking the time to explain the point he is making in sufficient detail, until he is challenged. I guess this is because I assume you guys know some of the history of the usage dispute already. Bad habit of mine. My comment was intended to be constructive, goofy. I hope it came across that way. |
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Post by goofy on Jul 21, 2008 19:24:28 GMT
My comment was intended to be constructive, goofy. I hope it came across that way. Yes, of course it did! Thanks. |
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Post by SusanB on Jul 21, 2008 19:28:26 GMT
It looks like goofy is returning to normal (karma-wise  . |
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Post by Tone on Jul 21, 2008 20:53:53 GMT
So, Paul, when are you going to turn the bloody karma thing off like you thought you might?
Tone
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Post by Paul Doherty on Jul 21, 2008 21:10:21 GMT
When/if i feel it does more harm than good, Tone. Some people like it, don't forget.
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) those of the rest of you/us. My criticisms would be that they are almost always from the same source and that he often puts out bald facts without taking the time to explain the point he is making in sufficient detail, until he is challenged.
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