I think it's fine the way it is tbh...
JohnnyG said:What.... I fail to see the point in organizing reported posts. =S
The mods should just handle reported posts IMO, organizing them is completely irrelevant if we are trying to make things simpler.
@Color do you go around reporting random posts then stop and think what to report it for? Most likely not. You probably report posts with the reason already in mind to report it for. Come on guys, it's common sense.
Color said:Yes, I know what you mean. I'm talking about the times where it's obvious why it's being reported, but you can't word it. With dropdown options, you pick what best fits. The staff know what is and isn't allowed, they don't need a full description for it.
JohnnyG said:Where do I start? =S
If it's obvious why you should report it, just type that obvious reason in. It's not going to kill you, is it? There should be no excuse to not have a reason for a reported post... so why would you not be able to word it =S Dropdown box is just more crap that is not necessary. If the community wants the thing, give them it. I'm sticking to my guns though haha. Do they want it? I guess so. Do they need it? Nah... it won't make things simpler at all. Those saying it will are just too lazy to take their hand off the mouse and type in a reason.
/rant
Leader said:You have 2 reported posts. I have over 850. From experience, a drop down menu would be more convenient and would make the process more efficient for the reporter and staff. If you reported posts as much as me, you would see how typing in a reason every time could get quite annoying. With the drop down menu, I could just quickly choose a reason, rather than sitting there an typing it out.
Leader said:You have 2 reported posts. I have over 850. From experience, a drop down menu would be more convenient and would make the process more efficient for the reporter and staff. If you reported posts as much as me, you would see how typing in a reason every time could get quite annoying. With the drop down menu, I could just quickly choose a reason, rather than sitting there an typing it out.
JohnnyG said:To be honest, I don't even remember ever reporting any posts =s
That's great that you report tons of posts. Good on you bud. You've reported 850 posts and have been on FK nearly a year. How many precious seconds would not having to type in a reason save you per day? Count em up for me. Put it in the big scheme of things and realize how utterly insignificant a drop down menu would be if you are trying to save time. Seriously, what reasons are you putting for the reports? They should only be up to a few words long lol...
Examples:
-Character evading.
-Blackhat
-Begging
-Cross Posting
-Spam
-Wrong Forum
"I could just quickly choose a reason, rather than sitting there an typing it out."
Wow, a great attempt to over-exaggerate the strenuous work it is typing a few letters in a box... Dat sarcasm doe (incase u didn't catch on)
Cann!bal said:However, if there's a possibility of being able to combine the current system and the suggested system, then please, I beg, add this. The possibility of typing could replace the other selection in the drop down box.
Cann!bal said:And I have over 2,600 reported posts and I find it's current state much more favorable and fruitful. It allows the reporter to be specific with their reasoning, while the system you suggest confines and secludes distinctiveness.
However, if there's a possibility of being able to combine the current system and the suggested system, then please, I beg, add this. The possibility of typing could replace the other selection in the drop down box.
JohnnyG said:Well looks like we have another side to this. He has over triple your reported posts and finds it easier. Thanks for your input Cannibal.
Combining the current/suggested systems would make everyone happy I guess. I honestly do not care at all because I don't report posts. I'm just saying from my point of view, the list wouldn't save any time.
Leader said:You're missing the point here. Just because it is already fast, doesn't mean we couldn't make it faster. This is what the drop down would do. What is wrong with making something more efficient? This drop down menu, if implemented, would make an already fast process even faster. I don't see any down side to this. Your argument doesn't make any sense to me, in the slightest. Why shouldn't we make this process more efficient? What is wrong with that?
Cann!bal said:However, if there's a possibility of being able to combine the current system and the suggested system, then please, I beg, add this. The possibility of typing could replace the other selection in the drop down box.
Leader said:You don't report posts, so how would you know that it wouldn't save time?
JohnnyG said:Ok, let me make this very simple, just for you! =D
- Yes, the system is fast already.
- I am arguing the amount of time is will save is absolutely meaningless. We are talking about saving you what..? One or two seconds? Come on man... Don't be ridiculous.
JohnnyG said:Great question bud! I know because I am not an thick skulled unlike other users =S
-I know you currently type a reason in
-I know you are supporting adding a drop down menu
How do I know it wouldn't save time? Go time yourself on how long it takes you to type in "Character Evading"
I will be waiting right here for your time
Don't take anything personally. I'm speaking from my "no bullshit" point of view
Leader said:People who build electronics and create video game systems, etc. work for hours upon hours to save maybe one or two seconds. This drop down menu is nothing compared to that. Time isn't meaningless, as we only have a finite amount of time to live.
As aforementioned, I wish to make a fast system faster. What is wrong with that? The reporting process should be as quick and efficient as possible, and I believe that this system will do just that. Why should we settle for something when we can make it better than it already is?
I have spent tons of time reporting posts. I have used this system on other sites, and it is indeed much quicker. If it is implemented here, it will surely make things much quicker. I speak from experience.
JohnnyG said:I'm face-desking right now :S
We're not creating games or gaming systems. We're reporting posts on an online forum. Don't try to bring up the wasting seconds of my life game, if you were really that concerned you wouldn't spend all day on forums reporting posts
Really? You want to implement the possibility of saving 1 or 2 seconds this bad? Ok bud. You do realize though that then they will have to search the list for the specific thing they need because they can't simply type it in... That's wasting time. Ruh roh. =S Then what if it's not there? That's right! Give the man a prize! They would not only have to search the list, then they would have to click "other" and do what? TYPE IN THE REASON. That is ludicrous. That would probably waste around a solid 10 seconds. 10 seconds you will never get back... :'(
tl;dr keep it how it is.
Leader said:If you don't want it implemented, for whatever silly reason you want, vote against it. I know that this will benefit the forum, and that is why I suggested it. Lots of support has been show for this idea, even by a few staff members. It's not just for saving 1 or 2 seconds, it's to make the process more efficient, on both ends. The points you are making here confuse me, and they make no sense to me.
Also, I enjoy this forum and that is why I spend time here. Obviously, you don't feel the same way. So, if you don't agree with my idea, simply vote against it. Don't personally attack me and tell me how to spend my time.
JohnnyG said:I don't care if this is implemented. I will literally never use it. Show me again how you "know" it will benefit the site. Don't say it's from experience. I also know from experience that typing can be just as fast as searching and clicking. The vast majority of support has been bandwagoning people that post nothing to back up their support. Ohhh okay, so it's making the whole process more efficient? Please do tell me how that is. Is it saving time? Nope. =S I don't see how it is... I'm sorry you are confused dude but you are fighting an uphill battle. Say it all you want, and tell me how much "experience" you have. It's not saving meaningful amounts of time if any time at all. Think about this bud, it could be wasting more time. :O We wouldn't want to do that, now would we?
For your information, I do enjoy this forum. I will continue to vote against it until you become less "confused"Not once did I tell you how to spend your time so please, please do not lie to me. Thanks
Leader said:If you don't care, then there is no reason for you to argue it.
JohnnyG said:Really? Is there not? How about because I'm not thinking about myself. (You ever tried that? =S) As I have already stated, I will never use this. I guess I'm the only one here with the balls to jump off this bandwagon of support and put up a solid counterargument. It's fine how it is, no need to change it. It will not save time, and might waste user's time. I'm attempting to argue this to benefit the community.
I don't care if this is implemented.
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