http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/60995/
I think we can call this question the poster child for the phenomenon of "funny answers get more thumbs up than good answers." (I'm part of the problem, since I voted up CK's answer, as well. But then I realized what I'd done and thumbed up Mico's answer, as well.)
#60995 - BYU men and relationships
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Must say I was slightly amused by the question itself, all things considered.
He who knows others is clever;
He who knows himself has discernment.
He who overcomes others has force;
He who overcomes himself is strong. 33:1-4
He who knows himself has discernment.
He who overcomes others has force;
He who overcomes himself is strong. 33:1-4
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Yes, I found most amusing the term "been flirted." Apparently it is a passive thing, and she had no involvement in it whatsoever. Damn these drive-by flirtings.
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*LIKE*Marduk wrote:Yes, I found most amusing the term "been flirted." Apparently it is a passive thing, and she had no involvement in it whatsoever. Damn these drive-by flirtings.
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Yeah, I think the thumbs-up thing is pretty clearly equivalent to Facebook's "like" button as far as what people use it to convey. (Which isn't a bad thing, mind you.) It's not exactly what I think we had in mind, but it's a valid thing to measure too.Katya wrote:http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/60995/
I think we can call this question the poster child for the phenomenon of "funny answers get more thumbs up than good answers." (I'm part of the problem, since I voted up CK's answer, as well. But then I realized what I'd done and thumbed up Mico's answer, as well.)
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Well Katya, it's not like I just wrote that answer so I could get my anonymous glory kicks. I only wrote it to highlight how dumb I thought the question really was.
But I thought your system of administering justice was humorous. Maybe I'll start thumbs-upping every answer just to mess with the system (smiley to indicate the tone of this response).
But I thought your system of administering justice was humorous. Maybe I'll start thumbs-upping every answer just to mess with the system (smiley to indicate the tone of this response).
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Nah, I thought it was a great answer. But LJ and I have talked before about how the thumbs system favors some kinds of answering greatness over others. (I guess I could amend my original post to say that "funny answers get more thumbs than thoughtful but serious answers," or something along those lines.)Commander Keen wrote:Well Katya, it's not like I just wrote that answer so I could get my anonymous glory kicks. I only wrote it to highlight how dumb I thought the question really was.
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Re: #60995 - BYU men and relationships
Yeah. I like the "Editor's Choice" designation for legitimately good answers...thumbs up is basically just for fun.Laser Jock wrote:Yeah, I think the thumbs-up thing is pretty clearly equivalent to Facebook's "like" button as far as what people use it to convey. (Which isn't a bad thing, mind you.) It's not exactly what I think we had in mind, but it's a valid thing to measure too.Katya wrote:http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/60995/
I think we can call this question the poster child for the phenomenon of "funny answers get more thumbs up than good answers." (I'm part of the problem, since I voted up CK's answer, as well. But then I realized what I'd done and thumbed up Mico's answer, as well.)
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Right, but "Editor's Choice" is binary, while the thumbs are gradable. Both types of categories have benefits and drawbacks.thebigcheese wrote:Yeah. I like the "Editor's Choice" designation for legitimately good answers...thumbs up is basically just for fun.Laser Jock wrote:Yeah, I think the thumbs-up thing is pretty clearly equivalent to Facebook's "like" button as far as what people use it to convey. (Which isn't a bad thing, mind you.) It's not exactly what I think we had in mind, but it's a valid thing to measure too.Katya wrote:http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/60995/
I think we can call this question the poster child for the phenomenon of "funny answers get more thumbs up than good answers." (I'm part of the problem, since I voted up CK's answer, as well. But then I realized what I'd done and thumbed up Mico's answer, as well.)