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ok, all you smiters, go ahead and smite away for this one. i for one am pretty tired of the "post here-get karma" threads. it just doesn't make sense (and, no, i really don't care what my karma score is, i know who i am and what i am deserving of, whereas not one of you has ever met me). not that i am a huge fan of the karma system in the first place, i think there should have to be a reason to exalt/smite, but anyways...
could we maybe have a thread to give karma points to people who actually deserve them?? you know, some real "feel good" stories.
for instance, on sunday i rescued a golden eagle who had a broken foot. i had to drive 2 hours to pick him up, then capture him, then i drove him another 2 hours (the opposite direction from where i live) to take him to sorco (southern okanagan rehabilitation centre for owls) where he will be cared for until he is able to be released. i wound up driving a total of 534 kilometers and it took me 7 hours. TOTALLY worth it!!
btw, this was not the first time i have rescued birds of prey, just the most recent. this was also in no way a ploy to get a bunch of karma points, but more to show that there REALLY ought to be a reason to be giving those points out (or taking them away).
i do not intend to offend anyone at all with this post, but i was getting annoyed with the random giving of "karma" for no reason, so i just thought we could share some good thoughts.
"White collar conservative flashin down the street, pointing that plastic finger at me, they all assume my kind will drop and die, but I'm gonna wave my freak flag high." Jimi Hendrix
Post by BonnarooDetective on Mar 27, 2007 23:02:14 GMT -5
I've had several inforooers promise me beers when we get there, rest assured I will walk around in a shirt that says "Bonnaroo Detective" so you can identify me, I will be very grateful for beer.
I also could care less about my karma score, but it seems odd to be smited without explanation. Most folks will identify themselves when they exalt somebody for something, but I have yet to read a post that says "I am smitting you because..." There is no accountability for the feelings that get hurt and people waste time wondering, "why did I get smitten?" Anyway, I appear to have 3 karma points which I would gladly donate to the karma charity of your choice.
That karma function is so pointless and a waste of time.
I cant believe that anyone would actually take it seriously.
while I am sure I will get smited and my karma will take a dive for saying this - your writing style and negative attitude really remind me of another person who was banned from the board. I obviously have no proof and no way to tell if you aare that person unless you say you are but it sure is a coincidence
...but I will say that I disagree with the first post.
The karma on this board is absolutely trivial compared to the "real" karma that comes from doing the types of things pjgirl descibes.
The karma score on this board should not be affected specifically by something you've done away from the board.
Now telling your story and getting karma from folks because it is such a kind story is fine, but getting upset because people are getting "fake" karma points from a karma-tree thread, seems petty to me.
Desert loving in your eyes all the way If I listen to your lies would you say I'm a man without conviction I'm a man who doesn't know How to sell a contradiction You come and go You come and go
Karma Karma Karma Karma Karma Chameleon You come and go You come and go Loving would be easy if your colors were like my dream Red, gold and green Red, gold and green
Didn't hear your wicked words every day And you used to be so sweet I heard you say That my love was an addiction When we cling our love is strong When you go you're gone forever You string along You string along
Every day is like a survival You're my lover not my rival Every day is like a survival You're my lover not my rival
I'm a man without conviction I'm a man who doesn't know How to sell a contradication You come and go You come and go
Post by BonnarooDetective on Mar 28, 2007 10:51:08 GMT -5
sharingintheroo said:
That karma function is so pointless and a waste of time.
I cant believe that anyone would actually take it seriously.
Actually the karma function (although crude) serves as a method for evaluating the quality of the comments that people post on this board. People who are negative, pessimistic, or have an otherwise negative impact on this board will find themselves losing karma. Those who try to help and provide valuable information or comments will (in theory) find themselves gaining karma.
I agree, it is a relatively petty thing to care about, but it does have something to do with your image/reputation (albeit, on the internet).
Is it silly to get worked up over karma? yes Is karma pointless? no
Furthermore, if you don't like this thread, or other threads about karma, or the topics of other threads in general, then don't read them! If you really don't care about karma then you probably wouldn't bother reading/posting about it. For example, there is a thread called "Clear Channel + MTV + Bonnaroo rumors". Personally I think these rumors are foolish, they've been going on for years now and there doesn't seem to be a lot of legitimacy behind them. Thus, I don't read that thread. I don't think I've ever clicked on it, and I certainly haven't ventured over there to voice my opinion, its not that hard.
Post by sharingintheroo on Mar 28, 2007 10:58:09 GMT -5
This isnt the only or the first messageboard I have seen with karma points. They are pointless. It in no way reflects you as a person, a poster, or the content that you post on the boards. Isnt there a thread on here about a member that has undeserving karma points?
I wasnt trying to debate anything. Just stating that I think ionternet karma is really stupid. If you want to judge people based on what their karma score is thats your choice. Just know that someone can have a -1000 on here and +1000 on another messageboard with a karma function.
Post by oleander124 on Mar 28, 2007 11:29:53 GMT -5
sharingintheroo said:
I'll give you a point if you dont bite my head off. Just joking around but seriously heres a point enjoy. ;D
I guess you're talking to me...I must have been deleting my comment as you were replying. For those who didn't read...I made a reply about my karma going down from what I assumed was a comment about agreeing with BonnarooDetective. I deleted it because I didn't want to possibly start another argument on these boards.
wow! i was trying to start a "good feeling" thread, that's all.
thank you all for taking it waaaaaaay too seriously.
(thank you, mighty smiters)
sometimes life just seems to work against you no matter how hard you try - I like this thread and thought some "feel good" stories would bring a little positive into my day
I say, if you're uncomfortable with the karma system, don't use it. Simple as that. I only give Karma if someone says something that I particularly like or respect, I NEVER smite anyone.
"It's Karmas army Earl made of of all the peoples of all the lands."
I gave a friend of mine a car because he needed one and I wasn't really using the rabbit for much. It was worth it he's helped me fix my car and hooked me up with some cheap parts.
I've also driven an hour at 2 in the morning and missed a day off work to help another friend of mine through a really bad break up. This was about 4 months after my nasty break up so I knew what needed to be done. She was a mess but she got through it and now is in a better relationship.
I tend to be the person people turn to. My lady calls me her balance. She fairly emotional so when things start to get to her I provide the shoulder to cry on or the comments to get her to realize it's not something to worry about.