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slingshot

11-14-2007, 11:07 AM

Well I'm kinda new and need 1 think explained

Thumbs Down

When should it be used

I see it a lot of times and can't figure out why

I know to use it if the deal isn't good but I have seen it used on good deals with no explanation which confused me

Do you use it if YOU think a post is in the wrong areas - If Yes then why? why not just say that cause if some one else see a TD then maybe they won't read the post cause they think it's a bad deal so they miss out

Do you use it cause YOU don't like the vendor like eCost- same as above I have bought a lot from eCost and never had a problem but I think a lot of people don't like them and use TD for that reason

If it is generally accepted to use it fro any reason you have a negative idea about the deal (maybe you just don't like the poster) shouldn't you give a reason

As a matter of fact - If you use TD shouldn't you be man/woman enough to list why so we all can know what it is you feel is wrong with the deal which would help us make a better decision?

MAn I hate to do another poll since I just started on on the OM Staples codes cause sure as crap I'll get some unsigned TD's for some lame reason but
IMWK (Inquiring Minds Want to KNOW)

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PossumLodge

11-14-2007, 11:09 AM

PLEASE READ THE FAQ. This is for HOT DEALS only.

Sorry to others for yelling... but this member has posted non-deals twice in 10 minutes.

off_suit527

11-14-2007, 11:09 AM

PLEASE READ THE FAQ. This is for HOT DEALS only.

Sorry to others for yelling... but this member has posted non-deals twice in 10 minutes.

Thank you.

wizard7926

11-14-2007, 11:10 AM

Well, you'll be getting a bunch of TDs for this because it's not a Hot Deal. Probably belongs in Deal Talk.

shakib

11-14-2007, 11:10 AM

thumbs down for a thumbs down thread.

sandmans42

11-14-2007, 11:11 AM

PLEASE READ THE FAQ. This is for HOT DEALS only.

Sorry to others for yelling... but this member has posted non-deals twice in 10 minutes.

LOL...yes mods delete and read the FAQ..:lol:

based on your thread I think you know how thumbs down works...:shake:

sandmans42

11-14-2007, 11:15 AM

are you serious with a poll...
whaaateva... wtf.:rolleyes:

serra

11-14-2007, 11:16 AM

this should be posted in the site suggestion and issues forum. not hot deals.

dusty12357

11-14-2007, 11:20 AM

I think the thumbs up/down simply reflects whether someone thinks it is a good deal or not. It is not a reflection on the poster, and I don't understand why this is taken personally by some people. I think some people may not give feedback simply because they don't wish to give offense. Sometime the deal is just a normalish price for a mediocre item, and there's not much to say. Sometimes it is just not a hotdeal but a nonrelated message (if it is a coupon/freebie, I think it should be moved, not voted down.)

As a matter of fact - If you use TD shouldn't you be man/woman enough to list why so we all can know what it is you feel is wrong with the deal

I simply don't understand why this is such an emotional issue. This is a forum about good shopping deals, I thought we could forgo the typical forum drama.

Also, and examination of your profile shows that you have voted down in threads you have not commented on. If you are going to call people out, please do not do it on behaviors you yourself participate in.

saphyrre

11-14-2007, 11:24 AM

OP, by the number of TD's you got on this post, i think things should be clear to you now:)...

random.

11-14-2007, 11:27 AM

dumbass
How pleasant of you.

slingshot

11-14-2007, 11:28 AM

I think the thumbs up/down simply reflects whether someone thinks it is a good deal or not. It is not a reflection on the poster, and I don't understand why this is taken personally by some people. I think some people may not give feedback simply because they don't wish to give offense. Sometime the deal is just a normalish price for a mediocre item, and there's not much to say. Sometimes it is just not a hotdeal but a nonrelated message (if it is a coupon/freebie, I think it should be moved, not voted down.)

I simply don't understand why this is such an emotional issue. This is a forum about good shopping deals, I thought we could forgo the typical forum drama.

It's not emotional for me. Anyone on here that gives a RA about what some unknown individual somewhere in the world thinks about them on an on line forum is to namby pamby to be on here. What I don't understand is when they are given and it is a good deal. Again I see they are a lot out there that do it but have no courage.
Good feedback if given like an adult should never hurt anyones feeling. But it appears the word adult is th eprime word here

SLNYC

11-14-2007, 11:28 AM

You should use thumbs down for deals that are not that great and/or from vendors that are not reputable. Thumbs down are given to threads are off topic from the forum they are posted under, hence why you have 5 thumbs down in less than 20 minutes.

slingshot

11-14-2007, 11:33 AM

OP, by the number of TD's you got on this post, i think things should be clear to you now:)...

It only makes my point! What I see are children, playing at being adults Oh but if everyone would only grow up a little my friend what a better board this would be

A few are brave enough to reply and let us into the state of their minds but as you see most are not, just bullies trying to call people names etc. The problem is I am not intimidates by children or adults with small minds and small ???

You should use thumbs down for deals that are not that great and/or from vendors that are not reputable. Thumbs down are given to threads are off topic from the forum they are posted under, hence why you have 5 thumbs down in less than 20 minutes.

TD's don't bother me. It's the children that should be adult enough to reply what bothers me

thanks

slingshot

11-14-2007, 11:35 AM

are you serious with a poll...
whaaateva... wtf.:rolleyes:

thanks rep at least you speak your mind

random.

11-14-2007, 11:35 AM

OP, let me introduce you to this thread
Saving Good Deals & Good Threads From Thumbs-Down Vote Abuse! (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=125644&t=586673)

slingshot

11-14-2007, 11:36 AM

Well, you'll be getting a bunch of TDs for this because it's not a Hot Deal. Probably belongs in Deal Talk.

where no ones reading it? rep for reply

slingshot

11-14-2007, 11:41 AM

Thank you.
It is a deal rating system. If you like the deal rate it http://forums.slickdeals.net/images/rating/thumbup.gif, if not http://forums.slickdeals.net/images/rating/thumbdown.gif. If you want to retract your vote, click on http://forums.slickdeals.net/images/rating/norate.gif.
Please use the rating system in a responsible manner since it helps identify the good deals from the bad ones.

Read'um it says if you like the deals not if you think it is posted in the wrong place, not if you don't like the vendor and from what I have seen not many are using it in a responsible mannor so that it identifies a GOOD DEAl not identifies a DEAL in the Wrong Place etc

Well, you'll be getting a bunch of TDs for this because it's not a Hot Deal. Probably belongs in Deal Talk.

ya think

slingshot

11-14-2007, 11:44 AM

slingshot

11-14-2007, 11:47 AM

LOL...yes mods delete and read the FAQ..:lol:

based on your thread I think you know how thumbs down works...:shake:

DUDE PLS Don't Yell It's blowing my speakers OUT:lol:

dusty12357

11-14-2007, 11:48 AM

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slingshot

11-14-2007, 11:48 AM

Well, you'll be getting a bunch of TDs for this because it's not a Hot Deal. Probably belongs in Deal Talk.

according to help section info on TD then you made my point as that is not a reason given for doing TD

Kristin

11-14-2007, 11:49 AM

Repost much?

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=151514&t=586673

slingshot

11-14-2007, 11:50 AM

Thank you.

NO, Thank YOU!

Repost much?

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=151514&t=586673

NOT MUCH I saw that and voted just wanted to keep it alive

Kristin

11-14-2007, 11:51 AM

Your poll questions remind me of "Is 20 pound for the weight like 30 pounds if a guy lifts?"

slingshot

11-14-2007, 11:51 AM

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.........?

Kristin

11-14-2007, 11:51 AM

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NOT MUCH I saw that and voted just wanted to keep it alive

:secret: If you want to keep a thread alive, try posting in it. Don't repost it. :nono:

beckkl

11-14-2007, 11:54 AM

Howabout this: Use a thumbs down when you want to. Don't when you don't. Seriously, who gives a shit.

slingshot

11-14-2007, 11:54 AM

quote Originally Posted by wadafak http://i.slickdeals.net/images/misc/backlink.gif (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=247331&p=8705596#post8705596) dumbass

How pleasant of you.How pleasant of you.

Don't worry I always like someone to speak their mind. Sometimes it shows theor intelligence (as in this case) but at least he repllied so you can't gig him for being a chicken weiner, just not much vocabulary

unbreakable

11-14-2007, 11:55 AM

wow, are you for real OP??
You may not be a dumbass...but you are a little...out of it.

slingshot

11-14-2007, 11:58 AM

wow, are you for real OP??
You may not be a dumbass...but you are a little...out of it.

thank'ee my man thank'ee

redsolar

11-14-2007, 11:59 AM

Since merging this thread would be even more confusing, please continue voting (thumb) related discussion in this thread

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=586673