+The Golem Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 (edited) It probably won't make the slightest difference, but - do you like congrats threads, do you dislike them or are you mystified as to why everyone gets so riled about them? A simple "like" "dislike" or "don't care, whats all the fuss about!" will suffice... I look forward to your comments... Edited to add: This vote is open to members and non-members alike! Edited May 17, 2006 by The Golem Link to comment
The Royles Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Like - community spirit and all that Link to comment
+Bekandian Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Baffled as to why people can get so angry, riled and stressed over someone passing on good wishes to people with likeminded pursuits Link to comment
+stora Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 It probably won't make the slightest difference, but - do you like congrats threads, do you dislike them or are you mystified as to why everyone gets so riled about them? A simple "like" "dislike" or "don't care, whats all the fuss about!" will suffice... I look forward to your comments... Edited to add: This vote is open to members and non-members alike! I would like to see something like this used. I dont want any nasty emails from someone who disagree's with me. Link to comment
+The Golem Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 Just to make my position clear - I don't like them... 1 dislike 1 like 1 baffled anyone else? Link to comment
+The Bongtwashes Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Like - keeps me up to date on how many caches the likes of Alibags, Bekandian and bones1 are up to. I propose we have a vote about the continued ranting about congratulations threads. At the moment there are more complaints threads (including this one) than congrats threads. One of these types of thread is negative, one is positive. Link to comment
+The Golem Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 Like - keeps me up to date on how many caches the likes of Alibags, Bekandian and bones1 are up to. I propose we have a vote about the continued ranting about congratulations threads. At the moment there are more complaints threads (including this one) than congrats threads. One of these types of thread is negative, one is positive. Please keep this thread on topic - it is not a complaints thread, merely an attempt to find out what people think about congratulations threads... Link to comment
+mongoose39uk Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Like with some reservations. However this thread is Moot on the grounds that 1: They are geocaching related 2: Lactodorum has clearly stated they won't be be closed Cheers Tony Link to comment
+Jango & Boba Fett Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 The Congratulations themselves are fine and dandy but would much prefer that there was a sub-thread that you chose to go and look at. If I have an objection it is that really Congratulations must be an all or nothing thing; otherwise they do end up a bit like "Heathers". Yi know like its so I congratulate you yaa and you congratulate me. What about those cachers who reach significant numbers with no congratulations. It is OK talking about reaching your first 100 in four days but in some areas it could be hard work reaching 50 or even 25. Check out these cachers and tell me when they should be sent congratulations; I would think that even a 5 or 10 might be appropriate. That being said if anyone needs congratulating its the likes of Mr Nibbler who is posting congratulations for some of these unsung heros. In conclusion I'm for Congratulations as long as they are inclusive of the whole GB caching community. But I would prefer a Congratulations sub-thread. Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Keep them on the main forum I like them Eeyore Link to comment
+davy boy Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I'm easy either way,which ever way it goes it won't change anything,they will still be there!!!!! Link to comment
+perth pathfinders Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 AAAAGGGGHHHHH A Congratulations Thread vote about the Congratulations Thread about Congratulations Threads!! Well Done!! Like!! Link to comment
+The Golem Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 Hmmph! That's: 1 dislike 6 likes!!! 2 don't care... Anyone else? Link to comment
The Royles Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Hmmph! That's: 1 dislike 6 likes!!! 2 don't care... Anyone else? Is that a limb you are out on Link to comment
Nediam Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Definitely "LIKE" them Also Baffled why they are such a sore point. Come on people, they are a positive thread. Enjoy them or ignore them, DON'T moan about them - it's not worth it (and it's not very sporting ) Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Don' care. Don't read the pinned ones -FAR too many to go through. At least here they go down the list after a week, to drop off the threads... Half interested to see names I recognise -from the forums, and caches we've found, cache setters and finders - to see how well we're doing! G Link to comment
+yob kulcha Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Like. Positive feedback, credit where credit's due etc. I'm also digging the moaners. I mostly read this forum to chuckle at the dafties. I'm sorry. I meant to say that I enjoy reading comments from all points of view as it makes for a well-rounded and informed perspective. Link to comment
+Father Jack Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Don't care, after all i have a choice weather to read it or not Link to comment
+Stuey Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I like them.... ... and you'll never avoid them anyway ... besides, there are NONE at all on the first page at the moment. It's not a problem. Go to some other forums, you'll see it's infinitely worse. Link to comment
+PopUpPirate Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 (edited) Like 'em, tis good for the community spirit and all that. Doesn't need a vote Votes only end up in rules! Edited May 17, 2006 by PopUpPirate Link to comment
+mongoose39uk Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 This forums full of insomniacs Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 LIKE something positive to read, amongst all the negativity (is that a word ) at the moment and I like to keep up with how folks are doing Mandy Link to comment
+Father Jack Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 (edited) This forums full of insomniacs Here Here!!! Edited May 18, 2006 by Father Jack Link to comment
+ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 We like em!!!! Theres nothing wrong with a bit of harmless back patting Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 like em as long as clearly marked so i can pick and choose to read them... Link to comment
+The Golem Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 Bah humbug - you're all clearly mad! Thread closed Link to comment
+The Golem Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 Thread re-opened so AlistairUK can cast his vote... Link to comment
+Mr Nibbler Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Sorry, but I LIKE them too! Link to comment
+stora Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I dont dislike them, but I do think they clutter up the board at times. Link to comment
+The Bolas Heathens Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I'd agree - if they could be put into a separate part of the UK section that would be perfect as not everyone chooses to use Firefox and can block them. I see this is not possible at this time, but in an ideal world... Having said that, I do enjoy reading them and seeing other's achievements. I'm happy they stay, as long as people continue to make the topic title obvious, including the name of the team being congratulated so I can ignore the thread if I so wish. I dont dislike them, but I do think they clutter up the board at times. Link to comment
+The Ollies Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 We like them. But what I personally dislike is this constantly recycled debate ......for me this gets very boring . It looks as if the result is going the same way as it has done in the past, but it seems that some aren't happy to go along with the majority vote. It's a shame after all the negative things that have happened on the forums recently, that good wishes and congratulations are regarded as a nuisance . Link to comment
+Wadders Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Like them......for significant milestones Link to comment
+Mr'D Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 In absence of a better solution that GC are apparently unwilling to offer, I like them. Jon Link to comment
+scaw Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 HATE and LOATH them in the main forum dont mind them in the pinned area at the top of the forum Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Like them for significant milestones, for people who read the forums or at least will be made aware of the thread. A significant milestone is any multiple of 100, with anticipatory threads allowed for multiples of 1000 Link to comment
alistair_uk Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Thank you Golem. dislike - They drive me crackers, especially when working remotely. Okay, I am happy now! Link to comment
+Moote Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 (edited) dislike but congratulations, on the recent FTF in the Lakes Edited May 18, 2006 by Moote Link to comment
+Andy&BeckyRiley Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 We like reading about others achievements. Link to comment
+Nellies Knackers Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Dislike...clutters up the useful posts too much. Ignore...I love Lordelph and greasemonkey! Link to comment
+Sue and Bernie Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Don't like 'em - particularly when they bump everyone else's contribution to the forum out of sight under a hail of mass mutual back slapping. It is frustrating to watch your own pride and joy thread continually dumped off the front page into obscurity. I reckon it is this aspect that causes the fuss rather than some of the less attractive traits used to label those that do not enjoy these innocent pastimes. ...but we always use Firefox and the brilliant magic cross solution to banish them from our screen. Link to comment
+The Golem Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 So, to summarise - it's clear that a small minority of cachers would like to keep congratulations threads for their own nefarious purposes, while the overwhelming majority of sensible cachers would like to see them disappear. Thanks for your votes, thread closed (again) Link to comment
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