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author: Flump
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 18, 2014, 06:27:01 pm
content: I am a member of quite a few forums/discussion boards on the webvaried subjects from ham radios to motor bikes and car forumsbut this is the only one i really look forward to visiting,I think its the content and being with like minded peopleand its great knowing there are more knowledgeable peoplewith regards to electronics than me, because in my lifeI have a few friends that are really into electronics aswellbut even though I dont know much about electronics Iknow more than they do, so I have no one to turn tofor help and advice.I think this is one of the best bits about EEVBlog

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 18, 2014, 09:43:49 pm
content: You are not alone.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 18, 2014, 11:06:59 pm
content: Yes, I'm constantly amazed at the quality of the users on this forum, having spend a few decades on forums and groups of all kinds.

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2014, 01:28:38 am
content: Yes I agree. I frequent several forums on different topics, and EEV has become my #1 favorite of the lot.I was at one point in the top-10 contributors on the Arduino forum, but I pulled out because they were unable or unwilling to deal with trolls who were not only harrassing me, but also posting misleading information that was very confusing to young players. But this forum seems better managed and I appreciate that.The Arduino forum at one point tried "Karma" points where you could vote members up or down. That was pretty unpopular and drove several people away. However on other forums, they have a feature for voting a particular posting up or down (up if you want to say that you agree or confirm what was posted, down if you disagree, etc.) It is a quick and easy way to reinforce or agree with something without bloating the thread with a full message of nothing more than "me-too". I think it is a brilliant feature and like it a lot. Dunno whether SMF has this option?

author: GEuser
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2014, 03:20:42 am
content: If I see a "Like" button or anything similar on this forum I'm outta here for good .It's similar to "opinions" , if they are not on topic or on topic , or assisting or not assisting , or even relevant or not relevant who cares if one "likes" or not .....But I like Bananas !, so a Banana button is fine imo ...

author: KSP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2014, 10:29:27 am
content: I agree, this forum is my top visited site these days. I learn more often than I help, but every now and then I see a topic which I have some knowledge on, and I'm like "ooo I know this one!". It's a nice feelingQuote from: GEuser on June 19, 2014, 03:20:42 amI would be annoyed with a 'like' button as well. If you like a post, then contribute. If you have no contribution then leave it at that...But a banana button on the other hand, however pointless, would be very welcome

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2014, 06:04:37 pm
content: LIKE!!

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 19, 2014, 06:29:29 pm
content: IIRC there was a star rating system for threads on here for a while long ago

author: mcinque
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 19, 2014, 07:39:57 pm
content: I can't stay more than 24h without checking "unread posts since last visit"

author: jancumps
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 19, 2014, 08:00:53 pm
content: Quote from: Richard Crowley on June 19, 2014, 01:28:38 amI think it's rather lightly managed/moderated, and I like that. It seems to keep the posters more mature.( the words 'think' and 'seems' clearly indicate that I don't really know what I'm talking about)