Hey mod's. What is this? - The Firearms Forum

hkruss · 01-27-2012, 07:47 PM

An inconsequential question, but I'm curious.

On occasion, I will see a thread title with the screen name underneath it, then to the right of that, there will be several gold or yellow stars. I don't remember seeing this very often, but I was wondering what this denotes and, at what point are the stars put there?

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Bobitis · 01-27-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hkruss

An inconsequential question, but I'm curious.

On occasion, I will see a thread title with the screen name underneath it, then to the right of that, there will be several gold or yellow stars. I don't remember seeing this very often, but I was wondering what this denotes and, at what point are the stars put there?

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I was wondering the same thing today.

Who getsta do it and why?

jack404 · 01-27-2012, 07:54 PM

its a rating for the thread , but to be honest i dont see it on every thread , mainly on my own posted or started threads so it may be that , aint sure .. higher up guidance than i requested

raven818 · 01-27-2012, 07:56 PM

I'm so glad somebody asked.

JLA · 01-27-2012, 09:29 PM

Ive noticed it too. May have to ask Ginga bout this one. I dont bother with it.

I do remember a member, Gun Runner, I believe asked about a thread rating system a few weeks ago. I thot it was a bad idea to be quite honest. But I started noticing the stars around the time of that thread..

jstgsn · 01-27-2012, 10:09 PM

Silly boys, those are the threads going directly to Media Matters and the Obama White House. I had one by a thread I started and....what? What are you talking about? Sorry, the wife said a black limo came into the driveway... Anyway, those little mar......Who's at the door? ..What chopper and floodlight? ...Of course they need a search warrant, no they can't come in..........Get out of my house........let go of m()(&*)*E)hjl;;lhj;lagiuopudlfhnhjl;nkl;dkru;lj;ld f;;j jkd...NO NOT THE TASER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! **+_&&+^(^)&ouii:u{j:lkjhgoi&ltygh>j<glkuyujljkg

lkjhp

jkuljk:liuikj:lkj [;please my VO.......

time2shoot · 01-27-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jstgsn

Silly boys, those are the threads going directly to Media Matters and the Obama White House. I had one by a thread I started and....what? What are you talking about? Sorry, the wife said a black limo came into the driveway... Anyway, those little mar......Who's at the door? ..What chopper and floodlight? ...Of course they need a search warrant, no they can't come in..........Get out of my house........let go of m()(&*)*E)hjl;;lhj;lagiuopudlfhnhjl;nkl;dkru;lj;ld f;;j jkd...NO NOT THE TASER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! **+_&&+^(^)&ouii:u{j:lkjhgoi&ltygh>j<glkuyujljkg

lkjhp

jkuljk:liuikj:lkj [;please my VO.......

thats just funy

SouthernMoss · 01-27-2012, 11:29 PM

The stars represent thread ratings. In most of our forums, the ability to rate threads is not activated, but the ability is turned on in a few forums. I honestly didn't realize that it was activated in any of our forums. Apparently when our forums were built, the thread rating option was activated on a few forums, whether accidentally or on purpose I don't know.

JLA, I think Gun Runner was asking about rating members, not threads.

CampingJosh · 01-28-2012, 07:45 AM

You can rate a thread (where available) by selecting a number of stars at the top right-hand corner of the first post of that thread. It may actually be the first post on each page displayed, but I don't remember off hand.

JLA · 02-04-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthernMoss

The stars represent thread ratings. In most of our forums, the ability to rate threads is not activated, but the ability is turned on in a few forums. I honestly didn't realize that it was activated in any of our forums. Apparently when our forums were built, the thread rating option was activated on a few forums, whether accidentally or on purpose I don't know.

JLA, I think Gun Runner was asking about rating members, not threads.

Ah, well if thats the case id consider it an even worse idea than rating threads.

Juker · 02-04-2012, 11:09 AM

"Don't rate me, bro!" (or was it "taze"?)

Alpo · 02-04-2012, 11:40 AM

I haven't noticed any stars, but if they are there, and they are a rating system for the thread, there must be some way to rate the thread. Right?

Do how do you do that? I looked all over this thread, and don't see anywhere that says, "Rate this thread".

CampingJosh · 02-04-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpo

I haven't noticed any stars, but if they are there, and they are a rating system for the thread, there must be some way to rate the thread. Right?

Do how do you do that? I looked all over this thread, and don't see anywhere that says, "Rate this thread".

It's only turned on in some of the sub-forums. Fire for Effect is one that it's there.

At the top of the first post of the thread, it will have this thing:

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Click, and it shows you this menu:

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Alpo · 02-04-2012, 01:46 PM

Ah. I don't normally go to that forum. Must be why I've not noticed it.

01-27-2012, 07:47 PM	#1
hkruss Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 1,092	Hey mod's. What is this? An inconsequential question, but I'm curious. On occasion, I will see a thread title with the screen name underneath it, then to the right of that, there will be several gold or yellow stars. I don't remember seeing this very often, but I was wondering what this denotes and, at what point are the stars put there? . __________________ obama - "non gratum anus rodentum" -->

01-27-2012, 07:54 PM	#3
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Hey mod's. What is this? its a rating for the thread , but to be honest i dont see it on every thread , mainly on my own posted or started threads so it may be that , aint sure .. higher up guidance than i requested

01-27-2012, 07:56 PM	#4
raven818 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jax, Fl. Contributor Posts: 4,423	Re: Hey mod's. What is this? I'm so glad somebody asked. __________________ Firearms and Salt Water Fishing Retired 42 Years LEO

01-27-2012, 09:29 PM	#5
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: Hey mod's. What is this? Ive noticed it too. May have to ask Ginga bout this one. I dont bother with it. I do remember a member, Gun Runner, I believe asked about a thread rating system a few weeks ago. I thot it was a bad idea to be quite honest. But I started noticing the stars around the time of that thread.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

01-27-2012, 10:09 PM	#6
jstgsn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Milford, Delaware Contributor Posts: 1,273	Re: Hey mod's. What is this? Silly boys, those are the threads going directly to Media Matters and the Obama White House. I had one by a thread I started and....what? What are you talking about? Sorry, the wife said a black limo came into the driveway... Anyway, those little mar......Who's at the door? ..What chopper and floodlight? ...Of course they need a search warrant, no they can't come in..........Get out of my house........let go of m()(&)E)hjl;;lhj;lagiuopudlfhnhjl;nkl;dkru;lj;ld f;;j jkd...NO NOT THE TASER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! **+_&&+^(^)&ouii:u{j:lkjhgoi&ltygh>j<glkuyujljkglkjhpjkuljk:liuikj:lkj [;please my VO....... __________________ Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he will just kill you.

01-27-2012, 11:29 PM	#8
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Hey mod's. What is this? The stars represent thread ratings. In most of our forums, the ability to rate threads is not activated, but the ability is turned on in a few forums. I honestly didn't realize that it was activated in any of our forums. Apparently when our forums were built, the thread rating option was activated on a few forums, whether accidentally or on purpose I don't know. JLA, I think Gun Runner was asking about rating members, not threads. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

01-28-2012, 07:45 AM	#9
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: Hey mod's. What is this? You can rate a thread (where available) by selecting a number of stars at the top right-hand corner of the first post of that thread. It may actually be the first post on each page displayed, but I don't remember off hand. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

02-04-2012, 11:09 AM	#11
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Hey mod's. What is this? "Don't rate me, bro!" (or was it "taze"?) __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

02-04-2012, 11:40 AM	#12
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,661	Re: Hey mod's. What is this? I haven't noticed any stars, but if they are there, and they are a rating system for the thread, there must be some way to rate the thread. Right? Do how do you do that? I looked all over this thread, and don't see anywhere that says, "Rate this thread". __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

02-04-2012, 01:46 PM	#14
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,661	Re: Hey mod's. What is this? Ah. I don't normally go to that forum. Must be why I've not noticed it. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.