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Garibaldi and friends are no longer with us

Discussion in 'ScubaBoard Site News' started by The Mod Squad, Mar 18, 2021.

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  1. OTF

    OTF Contributor

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    Arbitrary trophy points were useless, but I really like the ability to "like" posts and the "like" counter under everyone's name. It's nice even though it's not as powerful here as it is within a facebook or reddit style algorithm. I try to keep my like count above my post count, and at least personally that encourages me to make quality posts or at least keep my s***posts funny.

    I'm not sure what's possible within the limits of this forum software, but it would be cool to emphasize the most-appreciated posts more. Maybe a color to highlight posts that get 5+ likes or something?

    And... dare I ask... a dislike button? Useful for signaling crappy posts without getting dragged into an argument. Totally different system, but I wonder if Facebook would have fewer problems if they allowed single-click negative responses to content.
     
    OTF, Mar 20, 2021
    OTF, Mar 20, 2021
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    tep, Cdncoldwater, Esprise Me and 1 other person like this.
  2. Akimbo

    Akimbo Just a diver Staff Member ScubaBoard Supporter

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    The closest thing to a populist revolt on ScubaBoard that I can remember is when Likes weren't transferred between a couple of previous software upgrades. I wasn't a staff member at the time but it appears that complaints were heard loud and clear. The Likes were transferred through some software magic in a few days. I would venture that the oversite won't be repeated.

    Unfortunately the current software that ScubaBoard runs on doesn't support more than the simple Like system you see. The possibility of enhancements definitely exists in future upgrades. The software developers pay attention to social media. Please consider your comments noted.
     
    Akimbo, Mar 20, 2021
    Akimbo, Mar 20, 2021
    #22
    Sam Miller III and OTF like this.
  3. lowwall

    lowwall Contributor

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    Location: Chicago
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    My first couple hundred posts predate the like count. Then I took a few years off diving and Scubaboard. Since I came back and got my first like I've been chasing the magic 1:1 post to like ratio :)
     
    lowwall, Mar 20, 2021
    lowwall, Mar 20, 2021
    #23
    chillyinCanada, Zef and OTF like this.
  4. Pressurehead

    Pressurehead ScubaBoard Supporter ScubaBoard Supporter

    # of Dives: I'm a Fish!
    Location: Queensland Australia
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    I remember the old ScubaBoard [had another user name, took a few years off this site], I quite like the new one, most people posting on here now are more polite, the egos have not changed.
    Such fun.
     
    Pressurehead, Mar 20, 2021
    Pressurehead, Mar 20, 2021
    #24
    Akimbo, RayfromTX, lowwall and 1 other person like this.
  5. Esprise Me

    Esprise Me Kelp forest dweller Staff Member ScubaBoard Supporter

    # of Dives: 200 - 499
    Location: Los Angeles, CA
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    I still see a "like" count on my profile. Did that show up on every post on the desktop version before? I only ever access the site from my phone, so I'm trying to figure out what I'm missing.
     
    Esprise Me, Mar 20, 2021
    Esprise Me, Mar 20, 2021
    #25
  7. Akimbo

    Akimbo Just a diver Staff Member ScubaBoard Supporter

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    The only change is the Trophy count is gone. No change to the Post or Like count.
     
    Akimbo, Mar 20, 2021
    Akimbo, Mar 20, 2021
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    Esprise Me likes this.
  8. RayfromTX

    RayfromTX Student Of Gas Mixology Staff Member ScubaBoard Sponsor

    # of Dives: 200 - 499
    Location: Cozumel while the cruise ships are gone
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    Turn your phone sideways and you should be able to see what you are missing.
     
    RayfromTX, May 28, 2021
    RayfromTX, May 28, 2021
    #27
    lowwall, Akimbo and Esprise Me like this.
  9. chillyinCanada

    chillyinCanada ScubaBoard Supporter Staff Member ScubaBoard Supporter

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    Lol, how on earth did you ever stumble upon a video like this? Bwahahaaaa
     
    chillyinCanada, Jun 7, 2021
    chillyinCanada, Jun 7, 2021
    #28
  10. lowwall

    lowwall Contributor

    # of Dives: 200 - 499
    Location: Chicago
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    Hey. I made it.
     
    lowwall, Jun 7, 2021
    lowwall, Jun 7, 2021
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