A Request to Readers Who Use "+1" in Comments

by Steve Nichols on Aug 12, 2009 4:04 PM MDT

I am writing this as a "post", and not a front page story. It is my opinion as a member, not as a staffer, and I haven't consulted with other staffers about it. It is my idea, and mine alone. So here it is...

You know how folks often compliment a comment by typing "+1" or something similar? It is a very nice gesture, and it is always appreciated by the person who gets it. But may I suggest a different tack? Please consider going to the comment you appreciate, clicking the "actions" link, and clicking "rec" (for "recommended"). This is really the "official" SBN way to appreciate a comment, and does much more.

For example, after enough rec's, the comment turns a bright green color. You can still type "+1", or type "rec'd", or anything witty or grateful that you come up with. But let's use the rec'd button a little more, and take thanking fellow members to a higher level.

We should always rec a good post or story if we like it, and we each have (and should have) our own individual standards for such. I'm an older guy, and I don't get the whole "Tweet", "Face", etc stuff you can do. (Heck, I don't understand Tweet, so how in the heck am I supposed to understand "RE-Tweet"?)

But let's give those comments we like a rec here and there too. If you type "+1", why not go ahead and tip the comment towards a colorful reward while you're at it?

Just sayin.

: )

This is a Fan-Created Comment on MileHighReport.com. The opinion here is not necessarily shared by the editorial staff of MHR

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Thank You!

I’ve been using that for some time, and having the comment change color is great. Hopefully this can cut down on short responses and leave great comments on a story!

by studbucket on Aug 12, 2009 4:06 PM MDT reply actions

Rec'd AND +1

Had to do it.

Peyton Hillis is also referred to in early Greek mythology by his other names such as Zeus or Poseidon.

by Joe Medina on Aug 12, 2009 4:11 PM MDT reply actions 16 recs

You guys are silly.

Rec’d a +1 comment. Funny guy!

Peyton Hillis is also referred to in early Greek mythology by his other names such as Zeus or Poseidon.

by Joe Medina on Aug 12, 2009 8:08 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs

+1

HILLIS

by robbo650 on Aug 12, 2009 9:36 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs

classic

Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.

by Tim Lynch on Aug 13, 2009 7:45 AM MDT up reply actions

"Re-Tweet". LMAO, that was funny.

Alot of times I will rec a comment and not say that I did. No disrespect for the author just so much to read and digest. Thanks teach and I don’t know doodly squat either about all this tweeting, maybe someone should educate us in the finer things in computers.

by bfree2bronc on Aug 12, 2009 4:40 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs

I don't know that I'd call Twitter a "finer thing" in computers...

more like an outlet for random verbal vomit being spewed by everyone.

Peyton Hillis is also referred to in early Greek mythology by his other names such as Zeus or Poseidon.

by Joe Medina on Aug 12, 2009 4:45 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs

Depends on what you are using it for..............

A number of friends and I from all over the US meet on there every day to trade the Stock Market together. It is effective for that, although there is a lot of crap out there on Twitter. I just block it and don’t participate.

We gotta get nastier on D!!!!!!!!!

by Broncofan on Aug 12, 2009 10:20 PM MDT up reply actions

All I can speak of is personal experience...

my twitter account never gets used for anything important…ever. hahahaha

Peyton Hillis is also referred to in early Greek mythology by his other names such as Zeus or Poseidon.

by Joe Medina on Aug 12, 2009 10:28 PM MDT up reply actions

I kinda figured that one out

and started to use it that way in the past week or so. Thanks HT.

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by KaptainKirk on Aug 12, 2009 4:41 PM MDT reply actions

Thanks teach and will do.

I have no problem using the rec’d button for comments that I aggree with. I used it a few times in the past, however it never really stuck with me. Thanks for kindly explaining the whole thing.

GO BRONCOS IN 2009 AND BEYOND!!

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by weazel on Aug 12, 2009 7:55 PM MDT reply actions

It will be great to do the color-change thing

It can help people sift through the (sometimes) hundreds of comments to find the really good ones. At least, that’s what I like.

"3rd and 6, Elway shotgun... Elway, scrambling, looking, running-- DIVING!!!-- inside the 5 yard line for a first down! Is he only 37?! How important is this football game? How bad does John Elway want to win this football game? Where you see the quarterbacks go down: Not Elway!"

by Sharpe as a Tack on Aug 12, 2009 9:00 PM MDT reply actions

Is there any way to have the color change to BLUE? after the 5 recs?

since the new comments show as an orange tint already…. Just askin

Appreciate ya pointing that out ht.

First team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! and then some, right? I think four and we oughtta let someone else have a fair shot : )

by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Aug 12, 2009 9:09 PM MDT reply actions

This is a good point.

I am definitely guilty of +1’ing, but will probably use the rec’d action more often (for comments) moving forward. It is an elegant solution to the problem of wanting to make sure the original author receives as much praise and recognition as possible, but not having a lot new to say. ; )

by NedBronco on Aug 12, 2009 9:20 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs

I have to disagree, HT...

For me, “+1” and “Rec’d” are two different things with different intentions.

“+1” is used when I agree with something, “Rec’d” is used when I’d like (as is the original intention, I assume while hopefully not making an ass out of you and me) the other members to read that particular post/comment. So, there are times that I’ll agree with something but not feel it’s especially critical that others read this post/comment; and there are times that I may not agree with what it written, but still feel it deserves to be read by others, hence a Rec’d.

For what it’s worth, I do Rec posts and comments already, and I do feel that sometimes a certain comment deserves more attention than it may get, so I understand your point. But, with all due respect, Rec’d, but not +1. ;)

"Keel?"

by Tempestuous Binary on Aug 12, 2009 11:42 PM MDT reply actions

interesting

Precision in thought, concision in style, decision in life.

by Jeremy Bolander on Aug 13, 2009 1:55 AM MDT up reply actions

I understand.

As with using the “rec” button for a Fan Post, folks will (and should) have different standards. I am close to your thinking too, in that a comment may be worth a quick praise, but not a praise that merits a “rec”.

My focus (though) is on the several instances where a comment seems to garner a lot of praise from several folks who comment, and yet does not receive any “recs” (as if the function has been forgotten).

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Aug 13, 2009 6:10 AM MDT up reply actions

Okay...

Well, I have to agree with that one. Such comments do deserve a Rec, although I think a part of it being “forgotten” (which it indeed may be) is that some people, until this post, don’t/didn’t know what’s beyond the actions tab (and I wouldn’t if I wasn’t too curious for my own good sometimes) and so don’t know how to Rec comments. That may change now, and hopefully more thoughtful dialogue will occur than simple +1’s.

"How dare you condemn me without knowing all the facts?!!"

by Tempestuous Binary on Aug 13, 2009 9:13 AM MDT up reply actions

Great reminder HT

thanks

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by Brian Shrout on Aug 13, 2009 12:42 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs

+1

Ive never done it. Its the last time ill do it. Lol. Plus i also Reccomended Bshrouts post above!

by Calibroncoboy on Aug 13, 2009 1:14 AM MDT reply actions

I'm not saying to stop typing "+1"

It is a friendly practice, and as “Temptuous Binary” points out, a comment may be worth a quick “+1” and not a rec.

Be quick to praise other members, whether you rec or not. Just don’t foget that the rec button is there too. That’s all I’m trying to get across.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Aug 13, 2009 6:12 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs

I think this is an excellent point

If I recall correctly, the +1 was originally started as an indication that you had rec’d a comment, right?

Regardless, though, rec’ing a comment is a great way to show support and encourage people to voice their opinions. Everybody loves a rec.

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by broncosmontana on Aug 13, 2009 6:51 AM MDT up reply actions

I just joined the board recently so...

Indulge me as I pop my +1 cherry.

by RockyMountainHigh on Aug 13, 2009 12:11 PM MDT reply actions

Good username....

Guess I was just too lazy to type out “mountain” for my abbreviated version. ;-)

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by RockyMtnHigh on Aug 13, 2009 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions

Thanks HT!

Can already see the changes, and the comment rec function definitely improves the MHR experience.

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by odarol on Aug 13, 2009 3:54 PM MDT reply actions