Chance
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Post by Chance on Feb 25, 2009 18:09:50 GMT -5
I think we should just leave it at badges. Having tangible incentives takes away from the fact that the blogging is the reward itself. Badges just act as an indicator of recognition. We don't need people blogging for prizes instead of fun.
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Post by tarheel91 on Feb 25, 2009 18:36:57 GMT -5
I think we should just leave it at badges. Having tangible incentives takes away from the fact that the blogging is the reward itself. Badges just act as an indicator of recognition. We don't need people blogging for prizes instead of fun. You can try that with anything. You should write for writing itself! You should play sports for your love for the game! You should dance for dancing itself! You don't lose that portion of it just because there's something else. If you can get rewarded for excellence, why not?
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Post by Chance on Feb 25, 2009 20:30:51 GMT -5
The badge is reward enough, just like the trophies are reward enough for excellence in academics, sports, etc. I think if you start tacking on other rewards, people will start to get jealous, especially if you see that the same people keep winning again and again. Then it becomes a popularity contest. I'm of the opinion in this case that any "reward" should be kept simple and low-key.
Now, that's not to say that if someone with a really good idea speaks up that I'd automatically be against it, but I just think we don't need to pileon all these excesses. Of course, I'm just one person and if everyone else wants "rewards" I can't stop you.
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Post by sirpainsalot on Feb 25, 2009 23:37:22 GMT -5
No fightin' guys. o: Well, arguing, but that's besides the point. V chooses what to do, k? Then we argue about it...
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Post by tarheel91 on Feb 25, 2009 23:39:13 GMT -5
No fightin' guys. o: Well, arguing, but that's besides the point. V chooses what to do, k? Then we argue about it... You pose the question, "Are badges a good idea?" and don't expect debate about that exact topic? Neither one of us is really upset over this. Relax.
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Post by sirpainsalot on Feb 26, 2009 11:12:07 GMT -5
y so srs I wuz relaxed. o: Anywho, continue on the topic.
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Post by David on Feb 26, 2009 11:34:00 GMT -5
>_>
There's really no point in this conversation in the first place. It's just an additional feature. If it was there or not, it doesn't have any impact on the overall site.
Stop discussing about these topics and move on to brainstorming on how to get people to join the site, and to stay. What to simplify, and what to create. :3 Debating for stuff like this, IMO, is a waste of time. So what if it's a good idea or not?
And extra rewards = ? Badges are an incentive for people to blog. Extra privileges really can't get you anywhere in a blogging site.
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Chance
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Post by Chance on Feb 26, 2009 11:35:58 GMT -5
>_> There's really no point in this conversation in the first place. It's just an additional feature. If it was there or not, it doesn't have any impact on the overall site. Stop discussing about these topics and move on to brainstorming on how to get people to join the site, and to stay. What to simplify, and what to create. :3 Debating for stuff like this, IMO, is a waste of time. So what if it's a good idea or not? And extra rewards = ? Badges are an incentive for people to blog. Extra privileges really can't get you anywhere in a blogging site. Okay. We shall streamline costs by cutting down staff.
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Post by V on Feb 26, 2009 14:49:22 GMT -5
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Post by sirpainsalot on Feb 26, 2009 15:04:06 GMT -5
YEY V wins the topic. o:
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Post by David on Feb 26, 2009 15:45:05 GMT -5
LOL. XD
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Post by MasterCheeze on Feb 26, 2009 21:52:19 GMT -5
I'm not gonna lie; that's hot.
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Post by David on Feb 27, 2009 11:08:03 GMT -5
It is, isn't it. =O
He removed the Fav's section though.
Oh wellzorz.
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Post by MasterCheeze on Feb 27, 2009 15:08:39 GMT -5
It is, isn't it. =O He removed the Fav's section though. Oh wellzorz. Are you sure he didn't just move it somewhere else?
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Post by V on Feb 27, 2009 16:02:58 GMT -5
It is, isn't it. =O He removed the Fav's section though. Oh wellzorz. I've hidden it while I work on it. It's not gone for good... or is it? muhahaha..!
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