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Am I correct in assuming Best Answer votes will remain private, because the answerers are hidden?
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Many people seem to think that the transparency will prevent people from being vindictive because they will be outed, but I think there is a chance we are opening a whole new door to vindictiveness. Now that people will know who voted them as unhelpful they may be more likely to try and get back at them despite the fact that it will be public. I'd hate to think the worst in people, but I thought I'd mention this possible outcome.
I just love that Mahalo is always evolving and open to suggestions from its users.
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I am surprised at how fearful people are of saying something that may offend someone else. If you believe it for a good reason and can say it politely and without anger, go for it!
By the way, the picture is from 30 Rock when "Tracy Jordan" suggested that blacks not vote. Obviously, I don't think any group of people should be excluded from voting, with the possible exception of those who don't bother to learn about the candidates. Similarly, don't vote down answers unless you have a good reason :)
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M$1
March 18, 2009 10:44 PM
VERY IMPORTANT WARNING: "Helpful answer" and "interesting question" votes on all open questions will be shown soon.
Starting as early as tomorrow we will start showing who voted each answer as helpful or not, as well as who voted for best answer and interesting question.
There will be no more private voting!!! :-)
Own your vote baby!
1. What do you think of the "own your vote" movement?
2. Insert your favorite voting photo below! :-)
There will be no more private voting!!! :-)
Own your vote baby!
1. What do you think of the "own your vote" movement?
2. Insert your favorite voting photo below! :-)
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March 18, 2009 10:56 PM
Good idea! I own my vote.
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robbrown
March 18, 2009 11:12 PM
Thank goodness.
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March 19, 2009 02:20 PM
Thanks @jasoncalacanis and @joyannj for appreciating it. It didn't take long like most of my quick sketch graphics.
;) cjd
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March 19, 2009 12:52 AM
You know it. I know there are vindictive people that are trying to do damage, will be nice to find out who
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March 19, 2009 01:12 AM
well, it would be more interesting if we didn't give amnesty for past votes I can tell you that!!! (we can see the voting patterns already.... hint hint!).
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March 19, 2009 01:19 AM
I don't think that you should give amnesty.
If folks have been doing this, they should be outed.
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If folks have been doing this, they should be outed.
March 19, 2009 10:53 AM
Drmatt, if you're asking me if I'm hinting... no not at all. I think you're awesome. Actually, I think everyone here is great.
It would be interesting for everyone to be able to see the patterns that have existed in the past. I don't know for sure that some of my answers have purposefully been voted down, but I think they have. Be nice to know that I'm not some sort of paranoid freak... but I'll rest easy knowing that votes can finally be seen.
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It would be interesting for everyone to be able to see the patterns that have existed in the past. I don't know for sure that some of my answers have purposefully been voted down, but I think they have. Be nice to know that I'm not some sort of paranoid freak... but I'll rest easy knowing that votes can finally be seen.
March 19, 2009 01:55 PM
Mreh, I'm glad they're giving the amnesty... let the people who have done this in the past get their chance to say "oh #@$!" and change their ways before they're thrown out to be flogged in public.
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March 19, 2009 05:52 PM
You know that's a good way to look at it Angilla.
I think I'm a convert after thinking about it in your shoes. You're right.
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I think I'm a convert after thinking about it in your shoes. You're right.
March 19, 2009 06:19 PM
@robbrown No, not you hinting.
@jasoncalacanis said "hint hint" and was wondering if JC thought I was doing something unsavory with voting. Just looking for some clear communication.
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@jasoncalacanis said "hint hint" and was wondering if JC thought I was doing something unsavory with voting. Just looking for some clear communication.
March 19, 2009 12:55 AM
I'm glad, because it ensures that no one can abuse the unhelpful votes to promote their answers or cut down other people or statements they disagree with. Am I correct in assuming Best Answer votes will remain private, because the answerers are hidden?
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March 19, 2009 01:28 AM
I'm with Dr. Matt. It's going to get interesting now! Permalink | Report
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March 19, 2009 02:08 AM
This is good. as is this voting image Permalink | Report
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March 19, 2009 03:46 AM
I don't suppose you would be interested in giving the asker of a question the choice as to whether they want this information private or public. Many forums do this for polls. Many people seem to think that the transparency will prevent people from being vindictive because they will be outed, but I think there is a chance we are opening a whole new door to vindictiveness. Now that people will know who voted them as unhelpful they may be more likely to try and get back at them despite the fact that it will be public. I'd hate to think the worst in people, but I thought I'd mention this possible outcome.
I just love that Mahalo is always evolving and open to suggestions from its users.
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March 19, 2009 03:33 PM
People will retaliate when they receive an unhelpful vote. It will be tit for tat.
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March 19, 2009 04:44 AM
Rock the Vote! It's good to know, finally people will have some well thought out votes! You might need to make it so that people can cancel their vote if they accidentally clicked on something... or else a simple vote error can turn out to be something else. Permalink | Report
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March 19, 2009 12:41 PM
This is not a good idea. Everyone takes the secret ballot for granted these days, but it wasn't always that way. It was actually a 19th century reform first widely implemented in Tasmania. Now all the real democracies use it. It's currently a big issue in the laws about unionization drives, where unions want to end secret balloting. Secret balloting does not tell you why people vote the way they do, but it does make sure that they are not intimidated into voting other than as they wish. Source(s):
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March 19, 2009 02:02 PM
I agree with those who said this should be interesting. But I think it'll be a good interesting. Permalink | Report
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March 19, 2009 09:44 PM
I'm curious to see this too. And will the "no" votes brew hostility towards the people who gave them?
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March 19, 2009 07:38 PM
I've learned that people are much more nasty when they believe no one is looking. I hope this will lead people to vote down only genuinely unhelpful answers instead of answers they disagree with. And I hope they people will be willing vote down unhelpful answers even if they agree with them. I am surprised at how fearful people are of saying something that may offend someone else. If you believe it for a good reason and can say it politely and without anger, go for it!
By the way, the picture is from 30 Rock when "Tracy Jordan" suggested that blacks not vote. Obviously, I don't think any group of people should be excluded from voting, with the possible exception of those who don't bother to learn about the candidates. Similarly, don't vote down answers unless you have a good reason :)
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http://newsbusters.org/node/20744/print
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March 20, 2009 07:24 PM
Kinda reminds me of the- you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours. I think it's better than the ol' way- but I can't help but think that it will also have it's problems. Also- why do you need the 'no' vote anyway? If people don't like it- can't they simply skip over it? Permalink | Report
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