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Post by Clinton Cool on Sept 5, 2021 6:54:58 GMT
When everyone is free to say what they wish, or call others what they wish, and no one (other than Delta9 who doesn't use the ability) can amend or delete other's posts, I have to ask what hierarchy or rank structure can exist ? It's a free for all ... anarchy in its true sense. Rog It's not written into the rules, it's a bit more subtle than that.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2021 7:18:24 GMT
Please tell me more ?
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Post by Clinton Cool on Sept 5, 2021 7:32:31 GMT
It's subtle, difficult to explain, but it exists in all social interactions. Humans are all different rather all being equal. If we were all equal, the species would have died out before now.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2021 8:00:35 GMT
Being unique, individuals is not the same as being hierarchical ... I would accept the forum can be patriarchal at times, but the worthy lady members help to diminish this on some threads ... what do you consider 'ranks' or 'grades' us ?
Or are you referring to 'popularity ?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2021 8:11:29 GMT
I'm with Ricco on this.
Whilst it subtle, it's largely based upon how many people like another person/individual, that results in more 'followers' etc. it's based on our natural instincts to herd/look for safety in numbers and subconciously look for someone to lead. TB is much more of an uncohesive group than most but the inevitable hierarchy is still there, just in a very subtle way. People who are popular within the group hold more sway on matters just by being popular.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Sept 5, 2021 8:11:40 GMT
Being unique, individuals is not the same as being hierarchical ... I would accept the forum can be patriarchal at times, but the worthy lady members help to diminish this on some threads ... what do you consider 'ranks' or 'grades' us ? Or are you referring to 'popularity ? Rog The posts of some members are given greater 'weight' than the posts of others. Such is the way of the world and the nature of the human species.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2021 8:40:01 GMT
Twat.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2021 8:47:20 GMT
But I would argue that what you're both describing is popularity not hierarchy ... an individuals feelings of self worth or whether they feel they have a voice here.
That is ranking yourself ... I don't consider that represents a rank structure on thunderboat, because everyone's tastes and likes/dislikes will be personal to them.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2021 9:10:59 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2021 9:12:55 GMT
I had a teacher once on my marine engineering BTEC who could not pronounce the word "hierarchical". I think she was doing the business management side of it or something but anyway.
She would say "Harierkickle". It was quite funny.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Sept 5, 2021 9:14:05 GMT
But I would argue that what you're both describing is popularity not hierarchy ... an individuals feelings of self worth or whether they feel they have a voice here. That is ranking yourself ... I don't consider that represents a rank structure on thunderboat, because everyone's tastes and likes/dislikes will be personal to them. Rog I can't speak for the other poster but I feel it's nothing to do with how a poster feels about him/herself. Rather, members subconsciously 'promote' some posters above others. This could be for a number of reasons. Perhaps the 'promoted' poster shows humour, compassion, specific knowledge or such like. The 'promotion' becomes apparent in the posts of some. Others, being human beings, naturally go with the flow. Before we know it someone is more or less universally 'promoted'. There's nothing sinister about this. It's normal human behaviour. Some might not consider it, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2021 9:16:23 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2021 9:27:50 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2021 9:36:21 GMT
But I would argue that what you're both describing is popularity not hierarchy ... an individuals feelings of self worth or whether they feel they have a voice here. That is ranking yourself ... I don't consider that represents a rank structure on thunderboat, because everyone's tastes and likes/dislikes will be personal to them. Rog I can't speak for the other poster but I feel it's nothing to do with how a poster feels about him/herself. Rather, members subconsciously 'promote' some posters above others. This could be for a number of reasons. Perhaps the 'promoted' poster shows humour, compassion, specific knowledge or such like. The 'promotion' becomes apparent in the posts of some. Others, being human beings, naturally go with the flow. Before we know it someone is more or less universally 'promoted'. There's nothing sinister about this. It's normal human behaviour. Some might not consider it, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I understand your view, I just disagree this creates a hierarchy. We all like different styles of post, have different humour, and hold different political persuasions so the 'like' process is a simple thumbs up ... I give thumbs up to any post I read that makes me laugh (even if accidentally) or I agree with it, or just to register support if someone's describing a bad event. There's no league table or counting system. But we'll just have to agree that we don't agree ... does that put me lower than Clinton Cool and @tafnaa because I'm in the minority ... or higher because I'm right Rog PS that was a joke for removal of doubt
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Post by Clinton Cool on Sept 5, 2021 10:18:54 GMT
I can't speak for the other poster but I feel it's nothing to do with how a poster feels about him/herself. Rather, members subconsciously 'promote' some posters above others. This could be for a number of reasons. Perhaps the 'promoted' poster shows humour, compassion, specific knowledge or such like. The 'promotion' becomes apparent in the posts of some. Others, being human beings, naturally go with the flow. Before we know it someone is more or less universally 'promoted'. There's nothing sinister about this. It's normal human behaviour. Some might not consider it, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I understand your view, I just disagree this creates a hierarchy. We all like different styles of post, have different humour, and hold different political persuasions so the 'like' process is a simple thumbs up ... I give thumbs up to any post I read that makes me laugh (even if accidentally) or I agree with it, or just to register support if someone's describing a bad event. There's no league table or counting system. But we'll just have to agree that we don't agree ... does that put me lower than Clinton Cool and @tafnaa because I'm in the minority ... or higher because I'm right Rog PS that was a joke for removal of doubt Hmm well I reckon if I told you who was top dog on this forum you'd understand, even agree perhaps. But you don't believe in it, so I won't waste your time.
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