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[Mike OReilly]

Originally Posted by boatman61

Speaking as one of the more 'In your Face' posters.. and amongst the most often active (21,312) on here when not at sea.. I'm not sure real names would make that much of a difference..

This may be true in your case Boatie (probably is true ), but it is a well-researched area of psychology. Anti-social behaviour expands in areas where identities are hidden and where there are few social costs to bad behaviour. The research into online communities is quite clear, and is why many “social media” sites and public commenting areas have gone to a real-name policy.

This doesn’t erase the problem, or suddenly turn all crotchety old seamen into angel-tongued saints . But it has been shown to reduce the level of vitriol.

Of course, the downside is that it can dissuade some people from participating, which is a problem for places like CF that rely on a constant flow of new contributions from users.

As for the whole “like” thing, as I said, the only benefit I see to it is that it allows people to voice their agreement on a post without the need for redundant “Me Too” repetition. It’s a quick, easy way of supporting a point without having to re-state it. I think it’s a useful tool, but certainly not necessary, and doesn’t change the civility of the space.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by Mike OReilly

This may be true in your case Boatie (probably is true ), but it is a well-researched area of psychology. Anti-social behaviour expands in areas where identities are hidden and where there are few social costs to bad behaviour. The research into online communities is quite clear, and is why many “social media” sites and public commenting areas have gone to a real-name policy.

This doesn’t erase the problem, or suddenly turn all crotchety old seamen into angel-tongued saints . But it has been shown to reduce the level of vitriol.

Of course, the downside is that it can dissuade some people from participating, which is a problem for places like CF that rely on a constant flow of new contributions from users.

As for the whole “like” thing, as I said, the only benefit I see to it is that it allows people to voice their agreement on a post without the need for redundant “Me Too” repetition. It’s a quick, easy way of supporting a point without having to re-state it. I think it’s a useful tool, but certainly not necessary, and doesn’t change the civility of the space.

Two things contributed to my rehabilitation.. strikes and bans in the early years.. and giving up red wine..
Oh.. and one more.. did not want to keep scaring potential customers.

[Mike OReilly]

Originally Posted by boatman61

Two things contributed to my rehabilitation.. strikes and bans in the early years.. and giving up red wine..
Oh.. and one more.. did not want to keep scaring potential customers.

GIVING UP WINE!! OK, now you’ve gone too far … where is that button?

[sailorboy1]

Originally Posted by boatman61

Two things contributed to my rehabilitation.. strikes and bans in the early years.. and giving up red wine..
Oh.. and one more.. did not want to keep scaring potential customers.

But. Bet you aren’t having as fun here as 5 years ago.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by sailorboy1

But. Bet you aren’t having as fun here as 5 years ago.

True.. a lot off the good ole boys have left.. or died.

[Pete7]

We tried the like / dislike button on another fourm, Ribnet actually. This is what happened.

In the early days everyone was busy collecting and giving "likes" so it almost became a challenge to see who had the most likes which completely took over the forum.

Then "likes" became passe, so everyone then tried to become the bad boys of the forum collecting as many "dislikes" as possible.

The effect was to pass the long nights one winter but it became a complete distraction from the aim of the forum so the decision was taken to turn them off and get back to the forums topic.

Pete

[kmacdonald]

Originally Posted by boatman61

Two things contributed to my rehabilitation.. strikes and bans in the early years.. and giving up red wine..
Oh.. and one more.. did not want to keep scaring potential customers.

I knew there was something I liked about you.

Lets not confuse strong opinion with bickering. Sometimes it's best to let them slug it out.

[JPA Cate]

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Ann

[uncle stinkybob]

Originally Posted by Sardean

Hi Jim
Ive read heaps of Ann and your posts, i wish i was able to show some appreciation by pressing a like button. I hope i meet you on the water one day, we were to start living aboard and cruising 2 years ago but have had many setbacks, we are now ontrack for a may kickoff, cheers Dean

check out the little box in the lower right hand corner, ya the one that says "Thanks". There ya go.