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sirzapdos
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posted September 30, 2004 02:21 AM |
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Recent QP's
OK, we all know about the Recent Post list, on the main page, where it lists the last 5 posts as well as the poster and the topic.
My question: Is there a similar feature that allows users to view the last 5 Quality Point posts?
If there is, I would appreciate directions.
If not, I would appreciate it if you guys considered it for an addition/upgrade to HC (if possible). I think it would be a good way to ensure that the best threads and posts on HC are brought to the forefront and can be admired by all.
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Asmodean
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posted September 30, 2004 02:26 AM |
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Well I'm not sure what function that would have, except for the receivers of the QP's to see their 'name in lights' or something.
But if it's to see what is considered 'QP material' then all you have to do is click on any member with 3 or more red stars profiles.
You can then click on the link at the bottom that says 'bonuses' and see a list of the posts they received QP's in, and can then see examples of what the Moderators thought deserved a QP.
If that's not the reason, then what is it?
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sirzapdos
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Open the pod bay doors, Hal.
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posted September 30, 2004 09:35 PM |
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Thanks for the reply.
The main reason would be so that OTHERS can see the QP material and the writer, not so the writer can see their "name in lights." (Good one!)
Plus, as for QP worthy material, I've looked at random users' QP's and seen posts made 3 years ago which wouldn't get a QP now. So, this list shows us what is good enough for a QP now. What was good enough back then isn't good enough now.
Tell me if I am being too vague or too stupid.
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pandora
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posted September 30, 2004 09:54 PM |
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I don't think you're being neither vague nor stupid 
I think its a very good idea - for a time in the tavern we had been logging our actions, which included listing where we gave QP; but we've since dropped that idea.
I think it would be helpful too in showing new members what type of posts are being rewarded in which forums. You are very correct in that some of the posts that recieved QP before, likely would not now and it can be somewhat misleading. Plus a bunch of new members making a dozen "how YOU doin?" posts, as in the Naked Girls thread, really could get to be irritating 
It would be nice to see it on the index near where we see the "top 10 discusions". I'm not sure what it would take to implement this tho, we'll see what Valeriy thinks of the idea 
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Lord_Woock
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posted September 30, 2004 10:12 PM |
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I like the idea too. For example, let's say I was away for a few days. I assume that QPed posts = good posts, so if there was a list of recent QPs, I'd have a good idea of what to read first.
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Daddy
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and why not.
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posted September 30, 2004 10:26 PM |
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Quote:
I like the idea too. For example, let's say I was away for a few days. I assume that QPed posts = good posts, so if there was a list of recent QPs, I'd have a good idea of what to read first.
good example - yeah, I agree with u guys(and ladys, pan ) - I think its a good idea, too!
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sirzapdos
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Open the pod bay doors, Hal.
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posted October 01, 2004 01:31 AM |
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Hooray! I'm useful! I'm having a wonderful time!
But seriously though, are these kind of modifications to HCpossible? I mean, to the forum program itself.
If not, the Mods + Valeriy could do what Pan said. Keep a list of any threads/posts that are given QPs, and keep it in a sticky somewhere.
Hmmm. This brings up another question. Can posts be linked? I know posts can, but can posts? What I mean is that, say there was a thread that was 20+ pages, and someone had something rather profound in the middle of page 12. Is it possible to provide a direct link to the post? Or are we stuck sifting through the other posts?
I ask this, because in the proposed sticky, the Mods + Valeriy could give a direct link to the post, rather than just saying "QP given to *userX* in Library, Thread: Strategy, Post number 16."
I'll await someone with deeper knowledge of HC to reply.
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Vadskye91
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posted October 01, 2004 01:38 AM |
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I think it'd be a good idea.
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RedSoxFan3
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posted October 01, 2004 03:48 AM |
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What if you made something where it's the thread with the most QPs given? Because we have some threads in the top ten that aren't really the best 10. It would also be nice to have like a list that goes more than ten. The way we can with the today's post page.
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pandora
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posted October 01, 2004 04:18 AM |
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Quote:
Hmmm. This brings up another question. Can posts be linked? I know posts can, but can posts? What I mean is that, say there was a thread that was 20+ pages, and someone had something rather profound in the middle of page 12. Is it possible to provide a direct link to the post? Or are we stuck sifting through the other posts?
I ask this, because in the proposed sticky, the Mods + Valeriy could give a direct link to the post, rather than just saying "QP given to *userX* in Library, Thread: Strategy, Post number 16."
I'll await someone with deeper knowledge of HC to reply.
At the moment there is no way to link to a specific post, you can link to the thread by page however, so it wouldn't be neccessary to start from page one.
I am not an expert, but I do believe that to try to implement a system wherein the posts could be referenced individually would be a strain on the database and likely slow things down a fair bit.
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What if you made something where it's the thread with the most QPs given? Because we have some threads in the top ten that aren't really the best 10. It would also be nice to have like a list that goes more than ten. The way we can with the today's post page.
I don't know that listing the threads with the most QP's would make an honest reflection on what type of posts are earning QPs now. The difference in the rate which QP's were awarded say 2 years ago and now is certainly noticable. I think too, that if you look in the library and altar, you would see some incredible posts in which the main post recieved a QP but none of the replies did. This would keep those threads from ever making the list, and would be rather misleading to the new member I think.
By listing the most recently awarded QPs I think we have the best chance of being sure to represent all of the different forums.
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Asmodean
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posted October 01, 2004 06:21 AM |
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By the way
I think Let's Have War in Glade has the most Qp's per thread.
I may be wrong, though I'd encourage everyone to check it out (and join in!!!)
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RedSoxFan3
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posted October 01, 2004 07:10 AM |
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I think Let's Have War in Glade has the most Qp's per thread.
I may be wrong, though I'd encourage everyone to check it out (and join in!!!)
I have 3 in that thread. Shadowcaster should have like 6 or 7. Asmodean has at least 3. MightyMage has 3. Dingo has 2. I'm pretty sure that everyone who has RP'd in that thread has received a QP.
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Dragon_Slayer
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posted October 01, 2004 01:02 PM |
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Thats a fact actually. Everyone who has RP'd in that thread for a average amount of time has got a qp!
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Lord_Woock
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posted October 01, 2004 04:45 PM |
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Did I get a QP in LHW? =0
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Sir_Stiven
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posted October 02, 2004 10:14 AM |
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this has been up for discussion earlier, i think the advice fell on def ears then though.
Id still say its an inspirational idea.
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