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Karma?
Jul 27, 2005 14:25:49 GMT -6
Post by Aurora40 on Jul 27, 2005 14:25:49 GMT -6
The karma feature seems rather gimmicky, and not very well designed as one person can continually change another's karma.
I'm inclined to get rid of it as it adds no real value to the board, and has been the source of some frustrations for people.
What are your feelings on it?
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Karma?
Jul 27, 2005 14:58:31 GMT -6
Post by Custom88 on Jul 27, 2005 14:58:31 GMT -6
I think it's a good reflection of a person's character IMO. It's only a problem when someone holds a grudge against another person and continually lowers thier Karma. other than that, I think it's a good idea.
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Karma?
Jul 27, 2005 20:00:32 GMT -6
Post by 95mushroom on Jul 27, 2005 20:00:32 GMT -6
It could be better used. On my other brother's Chevelle board, their Karma has feedback where the person who left feedback has to post why, good or bad. This anonomous stuff really isn't useful. I personally dunno why I have -2.
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Karma?
Jul 27, 2005 20:04:52 GMT -6
Post by erw38 on Jul 27, 2005 20:04:52 GMT -6
4 votes and 3 replies (before this post) Whats up with that?
I don't pay any attention to the Karma feature, so whatever the majority says I am with.
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Karma?
Jul 27, 2005 20:06:21 GMT -6
Post by 95mushroom on Jul 27, 2005 20:06:21 GMT -6
4 votes and 3 replies (before this post) Whats up with that? I don't pay any attention to the Karma feature, so whatever the majority says I am with. I haven't vote either, so 2 replies and 4 votes
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Karma?
Jul 27, 2005 22:45:00 GMT -6
Post by Letitroll98 on Jul 27, 2005 22:45:00 GMT -6
I voted don't care. If someone has strong feelings about it, please let them have their way.
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Karma?
Jul 28, 2005 6:39:11 GMT -6
Post by Mr. Javi on Jul 28, 2005 6:39:11 GMT -6
I really don't use it.
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Karma?
Jul 28, 2005 6:59:25 GMT -6
Post by TJM on Jul 28, 2005 6:59:25 GMT -6
I agree with Custom and voted yes. I can sometimes get a little overly passionate in my positions and it can be a good thing to have something to keep me in check. I don't get upset when my karma goes down; I usually deserve it. It is nice to see it go up; like you are appriciated for input or humor.
I understand Mushroom's dilemma and it is imortant to note that this board represents a community. Because of it's anonimous nature, abusing the karma tool is like making prank phone calls; caller ID is a good thing.
<click> There ya go Mushrrom...
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Karma?
Jul 28, 2005 9:01:29 GMT -6
Post by oldsmama on Jul 28, 2005 9:01:29 GMT -6
Gimmicky, I think so. And, it appears to be based more on personalities. I would call it a nightmare . . . re-living High School all over again. Get rid of it, its childish!
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Karma?
Jul 28, 2005 10:42:54 GMT -6
Post by scottydl on Jul 28, 2005 10:42:54 GMT -6
Gimmicky, I think so. And, it appears to be based more on personalities. I would call it a nightmare . . . re-living High School all over again. Get rid of it, its childish! Agreed, nicely stated.
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Karma?
Jul 28, 2005 11:55:28 GMT -6
Post by Aurora5000 on Jul 28, 2005 11:55:28 GMT -6
It only takes one bad apple to ruin the barrell. People have a right to his/her opinion but it seems that when it is taken to extreme, it is not a benefit to anyone. The karma lets someone put you down without doing it directly and can continue to to it on a regular basis.
Because of the possibilities of abuse, the staff might think about turning that feature off and have discussions about it, which is what you have done. Kudos to staff.
I have never taken to people bullying another person and forums like this can be prone to it on occasion. I think your rules and regulations page spells out the guidelines rather well and I try really hard to get my point across without being hateful to others.
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Karma?
Jul 28, 2005 23:06:03 GMT -6
Post by 95mushroom on Jul 28, 2005 23:06:03 GMT -6
I understand Mushroom's dilemma and it is imortant to note that this board represents a community. Because of it's anonimous nature, abusing the karma tool is like making prank phone calls; caller ID is a good thing. <click> There ya go Mushrrom... Thanks bud. Nothing now, but I really appreciate it. The threads kinda look naked now...
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Karma?
Aug 2, 2005 7:12:58 GMT -6
Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 2, 2005 7:12:58 GMT -6
Great to be back and Great to see the "Karma" G-O-N-E.
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Karma?
Aug 2, 2005 7:24:41 GMT -6
Post by TJM on Aug 2, 2005 7:24:41 GMT -6
<sniff> I miss it. And just when I got back up to 2...
But Karma with accountability is the only way to make things right.
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Karma?
Aug 2, 2005 7:31:49 GMT -6
Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 2, 2005 7:31:49 GMT -6
Karma is based in the Hindu religion. Supposedly the more you have the better you are. Yeah, right. Superstition pure and simple.
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Karma?
Aug 2, 2005 7:44:57 GMT -6
Post by TJM on Aug 2, 2005 7:44:57 GMT -6
their ya go... bringing religion into it... LOL
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Karma?
Aug 2, 2005 8:09:18 GMT -6
Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 2, 2005 8:09:18 GMT -6
It's impossible to resist -when you're in my occupation- to tell the truth.
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Karma?
Aug 2, 2005 8:26:48 GMT -6
Post by TJM on Aug 2, 2005 8:26:48 GMT -6
LOL -- quite right!
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Karma?
Aug 8, 2005 7:09:09 GMT -6
Post by Aurora5000 on Aug 8, 2005 7:09:09 GMT -6
Karma is the physical, mental system of neutral rebound, It is comparable to the Golden Rule, Fate, Destiny, Kismet, or other such Western conceptions by attributing absolute reason and determinism. Every individual alike is responsible for the tragedies and good 'fortunes' which are experienced.
Thus, what certain philosophical viewpoints may term "destiny" or "fate" is in actuality, according to believers of karma, the simple and neutral working out of karma. Many have likened karma to a moral banking system, a credit and debit of good and bad.
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Karma?
Aug 8, 2005 8:07:13 GMT -6
Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 8, 2005 8:07:13 GMT -6
The Golden Rule is: "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." That is a FAR cry from a "moral banking system." Please do not degrade Christianity to such a thing!
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Karma?
Aug 9, 2005 6:15:43 GMT -6
Post by Aurora5000 on Aug 9, 2005 6:15:43 GMT -6
Karma means cause and effect. We talk about good and bad Karma but Karma is basically neutral. The "law of karma" is the energy equivalent of Newton's third law. Every action has an equal an opposite reaction. The lessons or effects are not Divinely appointed . When you have and we all do have the ability to alleviate suffering then it is our mission to do so that action is one way that we transform our own negative patterns to positive but words are not adequate to explain what is something that must be realized directly rather than learned . For learning to accept help as well as learning to offer help and compassion are two of the major experiences of realization for personal fulfillment.
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