Positive Feedback?

[mpgmike]

On most forums, there are little icons at the bottom to allow signed-in users to "Like", "Agree", "Disagree", and so forth. The Microchip Forum has a 5-Star rating for individual posts. Even the ME-Labs PBP Forum has a "Like" button. There are some pretty insightful posts that I would like to acknowledge and give kudos to without creating a new post to the thread. Can something like this be added?

[lester]

I can add such a feature.

A simple feature to let users rate posts from other members.

By providing feedback on posts members can help identify the best and worst posts in a thread allowing future visitors to easily hone in on the best information.

customisable options allow

- Yes/No or Ten Point rating scale options.
- Possibility to turn off negative ratings for a positive only system.
- The ability to decide which forums are open for helpful answer ratings.
- The ability to audit the system and identify top users and potential abusers.
- The ability to ban specific members from using the system.
- Integration with the reputation system based on post ratings.
- Integration with a user's profile to display post rating history.

I am busy right now, but i will implement this as soon as i get time

[lester]

I have added the feature to some forums.

I will check in later this month to see how well its working, or not.

[mpgmike]

Thank you Lester! Let's see how it's received. Haven't gotten that far yet, but did you make a General Forum announcement?

[lester]

I did not make an announcement.

I hope its pretty self evident. Red and Green thumbs :-)

[mpgmike]

I've been trying to over-use it to let the productive folks know it's there.

[peterdeco1]

The green thumb does not work for me. It says I first have to register. I'm registered and signed in.

[lester]

Peterdeco1

I logged into your account and used the thumbs up - green thumb - no problem

Lester

[peterdeco1]

Thank you Lester. It works now.