Ed said:
The reason it was put in was because so many people were putting in posts with just 'agreed' or 'Thanks' etc just to boost there posting count..... it would be better if people who post actually contributed to the thread instead of just posting to increase their post count......
Beats me why people would want to boost their posting count?
Seriously, I don't get it. Is there some benefit to that I don't know about?
A free gift or something?
Ed said:
... if you have nothing to contribute to the thread, then why post??
Because 'agreed' or 'Thanks' in isolation are used for closure. It seems polite to thank someone for their contribution if they've been helpful or answered a question you've posted. Or, if you share a view with someone you've been conversing with, to simply let them know that you agree.
Ed said:
BCUK is first and formost an infomation resource, in the old days there was little social chat. just pure infomation.... but thing evolve.... and things have got alot more social and chatty here.
Yes there is clearly a desire to share the 'love' of Bushcraft and the sense of comradery as well as the essential practical knowledge. I think that's what draws so many people to this site.
Ed said:
That was the reason behind it.... I hope you understand.
Not a problem. Like I said, it was just a little thing
