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Originally Posted by Jack_

Okay, Adam. What I actually said was the criticisms were silly, not anyone in particular. Most of the reasons as to why I believe that have been addressed - but if I must:

- Nobody is going to feel emboldened because their post has received some likes. If they do, they really need to step away from their computer.

- I don't care about 'cliques'. This is an internet forum, it's not real life. And again, if people feel like it is being abused then just revoke it. Putting it into practice is the only way you'll ever be able to determine if it's a good idea or not. All the rest of this discussion is just a waste of time.

- I say 'this' and '[2]' every now and again but sometimes add something extra to the post, I see no reason why the same couldn't apply if you liked someone else's post.

- Finally, and the point which trumps all the others - again - is that none of us will ever know if it works or not until it's implemented on a trial basis. What's the harm in giving something a go? For a couple of weeks? The forum isn't going to combust, if it is abused and arguments do happen then call it quits and ban the people involve as would happen anyway, and if it does work out then leave it in until if and when it doesn't. Pretty simple, really.

I don't really care whether it's implemented or not, I'll continue to use the forum to post my opinions as I have been doing for nine years despite the fact there's many things - but namely the swear filter and inaccurate post counts - that I don't agree with and would be in favour of being removed/reformed. I don't think there's any harm in suggesting new ideas and giving most of them a try. It does seem, and this isn't intended to be insulting or offensive to anyone - that this forum (and some of the users), generally speaking, are automatically predisposed to object to any new ideas for features and even to giving them a trial run...and that doesn't really make sense to me. Do I really care in the long run though? No, it's just the internet. But do I think it'd be nice to try some new things out? Sure.