Far be it from me to have an opinion, but :mute ...
I just figured out this Karma thing here on DB and I've gotta tell you that I think it stinks in not being able to reply to the Karma granted you by the members. Yes, I'd like to thank someone that gives me a thumbs up on a post and all, (remember my contest now everyone...) and I'd REALLY like to reply to someone that deigns my take on something as an affont to their delicate sensitivities.
Now look, all the serenity prayers and chants in the World aren't going to make somebody with an ax to grind with you, do a 180 and see things your way, especially if that person(s) won't or can't find it within themselves to think it out. But to let that person have what is essentially tje final say, sucks. Now sure, I can lower myself to give that person a bad Karma vote, but then things are reduced to just another pissing contest. And Lord knows there's already enough of that. So do we need it, here?
I am dulling my angst by recalling my lone detractor's juvenile takes on topics he has little or no expertise in and the mass mail he has received calling him out. But let's face it, this site is about discussion and debate and is entered by those hoping that some measure of maturity is exhibited. The "invisible scoring" of Karma should not be about getting revenge and defensive when your EDUCATED opinion, error, or ignorance is called to light.
Ah. That's much better.
sven
notorious deeper blue member
"No matter where you go, there you are." Buckaroo Banzai
I just figured out this Karma thing here on DB and I've gotta tell you that I think it stinks in not being able to reply to the Karma granted you by the members. Yes, I'd like to thank someone that gives me a thumbs up on a post and all, (remember my contest now everyone...) and I'd REALLY like to reply to someone that deigns my take on something as an affont to their delicate sensitivities.
Now look, all the serenity prayers and chants in the World aren't going to make somebody with an ax to grind with you, do a 180 and see things your way, especially if that person(s) won't or can't find it within themselves to think it out. But to let that person have what is essentially tje final say, sucks. Now sure, I can lower myself to give that person a bad Karma vote, but then things are reduced to just another pissing contest. And Lord knows there's already enough of that. So do we need it, here?
I am dulling my angst by recalling my lone detractor's juvenile takes on topics he has little or no expertise in and the mass mail he has received calling him out. But let's face it, this site is about discussion and debate and is entered by those hoping that some measure of maturity is exhibited. The "invisible scoring" of Karma should not be about getting revenge and defensive when your EDUCATED opinion, error, or ignorance is called to light.
Ah. That's much better.
sven
notorious deeper blue member
"No matter where you go, there you are." Buckaroo Banzai