1) My idea is that putting a 'Like' button at the end of every post. I have used a few other forums with this feature and I must say it is a very nice feature.
Pros:
Post Spam - You ask a question - you get a reply, not really worthy of a blank post saying "Thanks" due to the type of question - It will show your respect without spamming the thread.- Example: Did you own a R32 GTR or a R32? Response - R32 GTR - Like. (Not really worthy of a "Thanks".
Appreaction of a post that you thought was witty/ helpfu - Not making your post or thread feel useless when effort is put in.
No 'Dislike' button so you won't recieve a negaitive jester when not wanted / needed.
A level of satisfaction when recieving a like.
Cons:
Following the Facebook 'Like' feature - Some people may find it a Facebook thing and not for forums (Hashtags belong on Twitter etc).
Extra cluster on a thread - it would soon be the norm after a few days - but can be an issue for some
2) Second Idea is to put @Name - this helps when wanting to call someone out - example: "@Not a Pulsar Didn't you find a fix for this issue?"
Pros:
If you are quoted or mentioned somewhere, you will always be notified (Do note, the person has to use @name for it to come up in the notification window).
Easier use instead of quoting, when you don't have a post to quote.
Easier way to grab someone's attention if they have a possible answer (Example above).
If you know of someone wanting to buy a part you can @name them and it'll notifiy them - also good for a sellers point of view - more traffic to their thread.
Hyperlinks to their profile if clicking on the tagged name
Cons:
@tagging spam - People can be idiots and @name someone in many of posts and they will get a notification - troll factor.
If you did not want to be mentioned but you were / called out - Regardless, you would normally come across the said post - but you are notified to back yourself up instead of letting the claims against you sit there.
Following the Facebook 'Tagging' feature - Some people may find it a Facebook thing and not for forums (Hashtags belong on Twitter etc).
Sorry if this has already been suggested.
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