mudbug
Chef Extraordinaire
that's a cool new feature. Or was I just overlooking it before?
A PM is more involved. It can often times turn into a conversation (nothing wrong with that of course). But if you just want to pass a quick note along to someone without making them feel like they need to respond then karma is a great way to do it.I still don't understand the "Karma" thing. Yes, I've gotten a lot of "karma" posts thanking me for recipes or comments, & I appreciate that. But when I like a recipe or a comment, I post on the thread & thank the poster publically. And if I have something to say that I only want them to read, I send them a private message.
What, exactly, is the point of "Karma"? Or is there a point?
I don't think there is really a point to karma except to give the recipient a warm, fuzzy feeling. It's a great way to thank someone for help as an alternative to posting it. Often times, when I post asking for help with something, lots of people jump in to help. That's one of the best things about DC. But it would make threads really long if I posted a thank you on the board to each person who replied. There's nothing at all wrong with doing that - karma is just another way to do it. A PM is another way, too. One thing I like about karma is that the recipient doesn't know they have gotten it unless and until they check. So it's kind of a little surprise that I hope will give them a smile or a little boost when they do see it. I don't completely understand the points but they don't really matter (except to BuckyTom). No one knows how many points you or I have except us. But because you have been the recipient of karma from many people, it should tell you that you are highly valued here!I still don't understand the "Karma" thing. Yes, I've gotten a lot of "karma" posts thanking me for recipes or comments, & I appreciate that. But when I like a recipe or a comment, I post on the thread & thank the poster publically. And if I have something to say that I only want them to read, I send them a private message.
What, exactly, is the point of "Karma"? Or is there a point?
no, middie - I meant you could see how many points YOU have, not anyone else's. That's probably a good thing.
that's a cool new feature. Or was I just overlooking it before?
Click on User CP, then look at Latest Reputation Received - click on the arrow to view.
can we call the new thread "gw has karma envy" {{{running awayyyy>>>>>