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Title: Applauds & Smites
Post by: mikeamerica84 on May 09, 2022, 06:48:27 PM
laser, sir.  Let us get rid of this portion of the forum.  I understand where it kind of made a little sense and feedback to the members upon conception, but it has gotten out of control where one can run up the score with someone anonymously for whatever reason and that someone has no recourse to respond to said shot.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: madbugger on May 09, 2022, 07:25:18 PM
agreed
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: LG on May 09, 2022, 08:53:01 PM
Somebody said this - "If you don't like my comment, ignore it. If you don't know how to ignore it, message me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate how."


Wise words.   :)  :)  :)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: madbugger on May 10, 2022, 02:46:56 PM
Quote from: LG on May 09, 2022, 08:53:01 PM
Somebody said this - "If you don't like my comment, ignore it. If you don't know how to ignore it, message me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate how."


Wise words.   :)  :)  :)

Wise words indeed . . . from a wise person ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: LG on May 11, 2022, 08:07:45 AM
Quote from: madbugger on May 10, 2022, 02:46:56 PM
Quote from: LG on May 09, 2022, 08:53:01 PM
Somebody said this - "If you don't like my comment, ignore it. If you don't know how to ignore it, message me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate how."


Wise words.   :)  :)  :)

Wise words indeed . . . from a wise person ;D ;D ;D


Haha!  :)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: murph_fan51 on May 11, 2022, 07:53:39 PM
Not a huge fan of it myself. The first smite I got have no idea how as I wasn't posting much. Maybe someone watched Bathurst 05 and saw my username and decided murph can get a smite?

(https://dscxx9mer61ho.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/92-2005-Murphy-V-Ambrose-OS.00_00_38_08.Still004-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Sonic on May 11, 2022, 08:23:26 PM
Quote from: murph_fan51 on May 11, 2022, 07:53:39 PM
Not a huge fan of it myself. The first smite I got have no idea how as I wasn't posting much. Maybe someone watched Bathurst 05 and saw my username and decided murph can get a smite?

(https://dscxx9mer61ho.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/92-2005-Murphy-V-Ambrose-OS.00_00_38_08.Still004-1.jpg)

oh there were some smites that day! :P LOL
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: TheArrow on May 11, 2022, 10:37:42 PM


Quote from: murph_fan51 on May 11, 2022, 07:53:39 PM
Not a huge fan of it myself. The first smite I got have no idea how as I wasn't posting much.

I'd posted maybe twice within a few weeks and saw my smites grow. The posts were so innocuous. I think it's just childish to be honest. Grudges and whatnot.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on May 12, 2022, 06:01:09 AM
I think it is people just being smart-arses - they add no value really.  We are only a small group now, we don't need them
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: murph_fan51 on May 21, 2022, 11:08:33 AM
So I wonder how many Applauds Trickyonne would have by now?  ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: stevo qld on May 21, 2022, 01:15:13 PM
Quote from: Trevor on May 12, 2022, 06:01:09 AM
I think it is people just being smart-arses - they add no value really.  We are only a small group now, we don't need them

Ignore them.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: mikeamerica84 on May 21, 2022, 02:29:34 PM
Quote from: murph_fan51 on May 21, 2022, 11:08:33 AM
So I wonder how many Applauds Trickyonne would have by now?  ;D
THAT is an interesting point, Murph.

Quote from: stevo qld on May 21, 2022, 01:15:13 PM
Ignore them.
THAT is good advice, Stevie.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Ospif1 on May 21, 2022, 05:32:15 PM
Quote from: TheArrow on May 11, 2022, 10:37:42 PM


Quote from: murph_fan51 on May 11, 2022, 07:53:39 PM
Not a huge fan of it myself. The first smite I got have no idea how as I wasn't posting much.

I'd posted maybe twice within a few weeks and saw my smites grow. The posts were so innocuous. I think it's just childish to be honest. Grudges and whatnot.
It's banter, nothing more.  Really no reason for people to take it to heart.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on May 22, 2022, 06:43:03 AM
Quote from: stevo qld on May 21, 2022, 01:15:13 PM
Ignore them.
I take it as a badge of honour
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on May 22, 2022, 06:44:39 AM
Quote from: mikeamerica84 on May 21, 2022, 02:29:34 PM
Quote from: murph_fan51 on May 21, 2022, 11:08:33 AM
So I wonder how many Applauds Trickyonne would have by now?  ;D
THAT is an interesting point, Murph.
and one I hope we never find out

he must be kicking walls and screaming this morning - his illustrious religious nutter Prime Minster has GOOOOOONE
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: the undertaker on May 22, 2022, 06:51:13 AM
Replaced by a moron, a deputy who emails his questions to the Chinese first, and someone who will spread. Looks exciting for Austchinaralia
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on May 22, 2022, 05:34:34 PM
Quote from: the undertaker on May 22, 2022, 06:51:13 AM
Replaced by a moron, a deputy who emails his questions to the Chinese first, and someone who will spread. Looks exciting for Austchinaralia
You can always fly out any time you like, borders are open - don't let the door hit you in the arse on the way out
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: laser on May 23, 2022, 12:00:55 PM
Is the problem that bad that we need to get rid of it ?

I've read all the replies and check the scores and it all looks fine to me.

As per the other advice - ignore it if you want, focus on it if you must.

I treat it as an "indicator" of what the person is like on the forums ( this can differ from real life ) BUT is there a particular member that is being abused and I should be looking at that ?
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on May 23, 2022, 12:27:21 PM
Your call Chris - I personally think it is funny, like a badge of honour, but in reverse  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Sonic on May 23, 2022, 05:47:09 PM
Quote from: laser on May 23, 2022, 12:00:55 PM
Is the problem that bad that we need to get rid of it ?

I've read all the replies and check the scores and it all looks fine to me.

As per the other advice - ignore it if you want, focus on it if you must.

I treat it as an "indicator" of what the person is like on the forums ( this can differ from real life ) BUT is there a particular member that is being abused and I should be looking at that ?

I just wanna know how LG is currently at +43/-13 but I'm +57/-85...

Is HE the one going around smiting to make himself look good I'm wondering? :P
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: LG on May 23, 2022, 06:21:35 PM
Quote from: Sonic on May 23, 2022, 05:47:09 PM
Quote from: laser on May 23, 2022, 12:00:55 PM
Is the problem that bad that we need to get rid of it ?

I've read all the replies and check the scores and it all looks fine to me.

As per the other advice - ignore it if you want, focus on it if you must.

I treat it as an "indicator" of what the person is like on the forums ( this can differ from real life ) BUT is there a particular member that is being abused and I should be looking at that ?

I just wanna know how LG is currently at +43/-13 but I'm +57/-85...

Is HE the one going around smiting to make himself look good I'm wondering? :P

You know me - I couldn't give 2 hoots.  :)  :)



But now you mention it...  ;)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: madbugger on May 24, 2022, 05:45:25 AM
I would ask the question " Do they add anything positive to the forum?"

Personally, I think not. They have been tried on a few other forums I am on, and in every case except here, are no longer a feature.

As someone posted, ignore them if you don't like them, or use them if you must, I just don't see the point of them other than to be a means to cause mischief.

🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: stevo qld on May 24, 2022, 07:58:46 PM
As I have said "Ignore them". :-*

I should also ignore this thread, which I will henceforth manage. 8)

I do wonder, however, if the Mods or Owner have access to these records. ???
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: LG on May 24, 2022, 08:08:21 PM
Quote from: stevo qld on May 24, 2022, 07:58:46 PM
As I have said "Ignore them". :-*

I should also ignore this thread, which I will henceforth manage. 8)

I do wonder, however, if the Mods or Owner have access to these records. ???


Wonder away...   :)  :)  :)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: madbugger on May 25, 2022, 07:24:28 AM
Quote from: stevo qld on May 24, 2022, 07:58:46 PM
I do wonder, however, if the Mods or Owner have access to these records. ???

At an educated guess, I would say yes.

Pretty hard to administer or moderate that which you cannot see. :o
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Sonic on May 25, 2022, 08:42:35 AM
Quote from: LG on May 23, 2022, 06:21:35 PM
Quote from: Sonic on May 23, 2022, 05:47:09 PM
Quote from: laser on May 23, 2022, 12:00:55 PM
Is the problem that bad that we need to get rid of it ?

I've read all the replies and check the scores and it all looks fine to me.

As per the other advice - ignore it if you want, focus on it if you must.

I treat it as an "indicator" of what the person is like on the forums ( this can differ from real life ) BUT is there a particular member that is being abused and I should be looking at that ?

I just wanna know how LG is currently at +43/-13 but I'm +57/-85...

Is HE the one going around smiting to make himself look good I'm wondering? :P

You know me - I couldn't give 2 hoots.  :)  :)



But now you mention it...  ;)

I smite in your general direction! :P
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: murph_fan51 on May 25, 2022, 07:01:50 PM
Quote from: madbugger on May 25, 2022, 07:24:28 AM
Quote from: stevo qld on May 24, 2022, 07:58:46 PM
I do wonder, however, if the Mods or Owner have access to these records. ???

At an educated guess, I would say yes.

Pretty hard to administer or moderate that which you cannot see. :o
Then Sonic would see where all his smites come from.
TBH not sure why Sonic has so many smites?

We seem to live without the coloured boxes, so maybe we could live without the applaud / smites too?
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: TheArrow on May 28, 2022, 10:49:56 AM
Quote from: laser on May 23, 2022, 12:00:55 PM
Is the problem that bad that we need to get rid of it ?


I think the fact we currently have two active threads discussing the need for 'smites/applauds' including this one which was made by someone with significantly more 'applauds' and the first 3 users to agree with the opening post also have significantly more 'applauds' than smites kind of implies that they're not something anyone wants.

"Just ignore it" is perpetuating the school yard bully mentality that is so prevalent on forums and was very active on the old forum. What benefits do they bring to the site? Apart from "an "indicator" of what the person is like on the forums" which in itself is inaccurate considering you can 'smite' and 'applaud' someone multiple times for the same post.

All it will do is create an echo chamber of members with the same opinions. Most of the 'smites' I see are for members and posts with different opinions from the majority. Some of these members are going to get sick of seeing that number rise and will stop visiting the forum which will mean discussions will stop and the forum will probably die.

Others I see are for no reason other than childishly targeting members.

So many other social media sites have removed, or at least given members the option to hide the number of likes on their posts to help handle the growing mental health crisis caused from online interactions. Some members might be able to handle seeing that number go up, but others wont. I think that's evident again by the fact we have two active posts on the subject.

Not only that, there is also the subconscious impact it has on the way members view comments based on the number of 'applauds/smites' the member has. Some members will see the user and the number below their name and will have their opinion of the comment already set before reading it. That's what happens on social media. That number does and will influence the opinions of the reader, that's a proven fact.

In the end its up to you what you do, but I feel like the arguments for removing it are far greater than the arguments to keep it.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: stevo qld on May 28, 2022, 11:14:39 AM
Is the smite facility fixed to the new platform V8 Central now uses?

If there is no option to remove it, then please can these threads.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: LG on May 28, 2022, 02:59:24 PM
Certainly no need to 'can the thread.'
There is nothing wrong with the discussion.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on May 28, 2022, 05:03:30 PM
The Karma ranking means nothing. I doubt any active member takes it seriously, I don't. Nice little side game if anything.

I'll be the first to admit handing dozens of smites just for the fun of it. That was after mine jumped 40 odd in a week I didn't even post. Treat it with the contempt everyone else does.

I've also been trying to get Trevors applauds up but it seems it is a losing battle :)

https://youtu.be/edc9wyBCGCQ?t=20
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: murph_fan51 on May 28, 2022, 06:23:30 PM
QuoteI'll be the first to admit handing dozens of smites just for the fun of it.

Seeing as you like to smite others so much, I wonder why you haven't done laser?  ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on May 28, 2022, 07:02:21 PM
Quote from: murph_fan51 on May 28, 2022, 06:23:30 PM
QuoteI'll be the first to admit handing dozens of smites just for the fun of it.

Seeing as you like to smite others so much, I wonder why you haven't done laser?  ;D

No evidence he has smited me.  :)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: madbugger on May 28, 2022, 07:13:25 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on May 28, 2022, 07:02:21 PM
Quote from: murph_fan51 on May 28, 2022, 06:23:30 PM
QuoteI'll be the first to admit handing dozens of smites just for the fun of it.

Seeing as you like to smite others so much, I wonder why you haven't done laser?  ;D

No evidence he has smited me.  :)

shouldn't that be smote?😁😁
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on May 28, 2022, 07:53:36 PM
Quote from: madbugger on May 28, 2022, 07:13:25 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on May 28, 2022, 07:02:21 PM
Quote from: murph_fan51 on May 28, 2022, 06:23:30 PM
QuoteI'll be the first to admit handing dozens of smites just for the fun of it.

Seeing as you like to smite others so much, I wonder why you haven't done laser?  ;D

No evidence he has smited me.  :)

shouldn't that be smote?😁😁

Both work  ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: mikeamerica84 on June 09, 2022, 12:31:37 PM
Quote from: murph_fan51 on May 25, 2022, 07:01:50 PM
We seem to live without the coloured boxes, so maybe we could live without the applaud / smites too?
It took me about seven years on the old forum to even NOTICE that those boxes change colors!  I had no idea what they meant until Mick was tossed!
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: djr18fan on June 09, 2022, 04:00:41 PM
Hang on. Smite is not short for smitten?
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: murph_fan51 on June 09, 2022, 04:05:24 PM
Quote from: mikeamerica84 on June 09, 2022, 12:31:37 PM
Quote from: murph_fan51 on May 25, 2022, 07:01:50 PM
We seem to live without the coloured boxes, so maybe we could live without the applaud / smites too?
It took me about seven years on the old forum to even NOTICE that those boxes change colors!  I had no idea what they meant until Mick was tossed!
;D

Also it looks like laser is about the get banned. 5 red boxes!  :o ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on June 12, 2022, 02:34:04 PM
<---adds murp_fan51 to list of jacking up my smites. 8)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: murph_fan51 on June 12, 2022, 05:46:16 PM
I did, but you're a fair way of Trevor to holding the record sorry.  ;D
I wonder how many T1 would have by now?
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on June 12, 2022, 07:12:28 PM
Only you can answer that question. ;)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on July 01, 2022, 09:42:26 PM
Holden fans truly are the most precious fans in motorsport. Thank you Laser for implementing a system flushing them out.  ;D 8)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on August 09, 2022, 05:24:10 AM
We didn't need 2 threads about smites  ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Bloopy on August 09, 2022, 02:14:51 PM
These threads just seemed like a harmless bit of amusing chatter to me. Lately it's been the Supercars Championship section where the threads turn into rubbish pissing contests and get locked. At least I can say well done all for still being so passionate about the sport. Give each other an applaud!
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Sonic on August 09, 2022, 06:36:25 PM
Quote from: Bloopy on August 09, 2022, 02:14:51 PM
These threads just seemed like a harmless bit of amusing chatter to me. Lately it's been the Supercars Championship section where the threads turn into rubbish pissing contests and get locked. At least I can say well done all for still being so passionate about the sport. Give each other an applaud!

wondering if all this positivity needs a smite? :P
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on August 10, 2022, 05:32:00 AM
wonder no more  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Sonic on August 10, 2022, 08:42:12 AM
Quote from: Trevor on August 10, 2022, 05:32:00 AM
wonder no more  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Love your work! :P LOL!!!!
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on September 01, 2022, 11:59:50 AM
Just curious. Do V8C members bookmark my posts or do you actively search for my posts to click on the smite?  I only ask as I've gone up 50+ despite not posting in any active topic for a few weeks.  Nice to know I play in your head that one of your daily chores is to find an old post of mine just to smite it. .
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: REM on September 01, 2022, 07:15:39 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on September 01, 2022, 11:59:50 AM
Just curious. Do V8C members bookmark my posts or do you actively search for my posts to click on the smite?  I only ask as I've gone up 50+ despite not posting in any active topic for a few weeks.  Nice to know I play in your head that one of your daily chores is to find an old post of mine just to smite it. .

It's pretty clear what is going on....all the long term Fordies are getting smacked with smites and the Holden boys are all getting the applause! It's a red forum here nowadays.....and a ghost town.....wear it with honour! I'll see if I can trigger them enough to catch you up.....  ;)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: stevo qld on September 01, 2022, 07:40:37 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on September 01, 2022, 11:59:50 AM
Just curious. Do V8C members bookmark my posts or do you actively search for my posts to click on the smite?  I only ask as I've gone up 50+ despite not posting in any active topic for a few weeks.  Nice to know I play in your head that one of your daily chores is to find an old post of mine just to smite it. .

I think you are misinterpeting the smite system. It is fuelled by the number of readers of that post, not the number of times that one actually posts. There are many more views of posts than posts made. Some members may not visit or read for weeks at a time.Take this thread for example. It currenty has 48 Replies and 1571 Views.  Yet you have a mere 436 smites, and that is the result of many other threads and many more reads.

Personally, I think the smite system is rubbish.
But you seem to care about it, possibly due to low self esteem and the need to be applauded.

Although I don't like the system, I can easily understand that a lot of members get pissed off with some of the crap posted. The quoted post and REM's following are good examples of crap.

I just might be tempted to commence to smite someone. ;D


Much better, the string needs to be locked.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: LG on September 01, 2022, 10:25:29 PM
If you feel that poorly about the thread then I suggest you simply ignore it...  ;)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on September 02, 2022, 07:10:45 AM
well said LG

Personally, I just find it amusing that I get 'smited' so much.  In other words I couldn't give a flying ****
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: madbugger on September 02, 2022, 07:13:57 AM
Quote from: Trevor on September 02, 2022, 07:10:45 AM
well said LG

Personally, I just find it amusing that I get 'smited' so much.  In other words I couldn't give a flying ****

To keep you amused, I just upped your count  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: REM on September 02, 2022, 07:42:06 AM
Quote from: Trevor on September 02, 2022, 07:10:45 AM
well said LG

Personally, I just find it amusing that I get 'smited' so much.  In other words I couldn't give a flying ****

It's only the long term Fordies who are Trev....clear as day....and now that Col, Andrew et al aren't around...it's pretty clear what is going on.....pay it no mind....just a couple of timid, spiteful red fans hitting us every day to needle you....probably just one individual with nothing better to do... ;)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on September 02, 2022, 08:58:46 AM
Quote from: madbugger on September 02, 2022, 07:13:57 AM
Quote from: Trevor on September 02, 2022, 07:10:45 AM
well said LG

Personally, I just find it amusing that I get 'smited' so much.  In other words I couldn't give a flying ****

To keep you amused, I just upped your count  ;D ;D ;D
and right back at ya  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on September 02, 2022, 08:59:35 AM
Quote from: REM on September 02, 2022, 07:42:06 AMIt's only the long term Fordies who are Trev....clear as day....and now that Col, Andrew et al aren't around...it's pretty clear what is going on.....pay it no mind....just a couple of timid, spiteful red fans hitting us every day to needle you....probably just one individual with nothing better to do... ;)
I agree
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on September 02, 2022, 09:00:20 AM
LG or Sonic, can you contact Laser to try to get rid of it.  I don't have his number any more - new phone and all that  :D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Sonic on September 02, 2022, 01:10:39 PM
Quote from: Trevor on September 02, 2022, 09:00:20 AM
LG or Sonic, can you contact Laser to try to get rid of it.  I don't have his number any more - new phone and all that  :D

I'll let him know but I don't know if it is something that can be removed or not as it may be a page thing.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: madbugger on September 03, 2022, 01:52:06 AM
Quote from: Sonic on September 02, 2022, 01:10:39 PM
Quote from: Trevor on September 02, 2022, 09:00:20 AM
LG or Sonic, can you contact Laser to try to get rid of it.  I don't have his number any more - new phone and all that  :D

I'll let him know but I don't know if it is something that can be removed or not as it may be a page thing.

I'm on another forum that uses version SMF 2.1.2 and there are no smites and applauds.

it appears we here are on 2.0.18

It may be that once turned on it can't be turned off, but I would think it would just be an on/off toggle in the back end somewhere.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Ospif1 on September 03, 2022, 06:05:16 PM
Quote from: Trevor on September 02, 2022, 07:10:45 AM
well said LG

Personally, I just find it amusing that I get 'smited' so much.  In other words I couldn't give a flying ****
It's pretty funny watching people get so worked up over something so meaningless which is supposed to be light hearted.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on September 04, 2022, 03:49:25 AM
I agree, but some aren't treating it light-hearted
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on September 04, 2022, 09:03:16 AM
Quote from: stevo qld on September 01, 2022, 07:40:37 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on September 01, 2022, 11:59:50 AM
Just curious. Do V8C members bookmark my posts or do you actively search for my posts to click on the smite?  I only ask as I've gone up 50+ despite not posting in any active topic for a few weeks.  Nice to know I play in your head that one of your daily chores is to find an old post of mine just to smite it. .

I think you are misinterpeting the smite system. It is fuelled by the number of readers of that post, not the number of times that one actually posts. There are many more views of posts than posts made. Some members may not visit or read for weeks at a time.Take this thread for example. It currenty has 48 Replies and 1571 Views.  Yet you have a mere 436 smites, and that is the result of many other threads and many more reads.

Personally, I think the smite system is rubbish.
But you seem to care about it, possibly due to low self esteem and the need to be applauded.

Although I don't like the system, I can easily understand that a lot of members get pissed off with some of the crap posted. The quoted post and REM's following are good examples of crap.

I just might be tempted to commence to smite someone. ;D


Much better, the string needs to be locked.

Oh dear another one that thinks they know better.

I don't care about the numbers.  I'm curious how many waste their time searching for old, buried posts just to increase them, what surely seems out of spite.

Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on September 04, 2022, 09:06:02 AM
Quote from: Ospif1 on September 03, 2022, 06:05:16 PM
Quote from: Trevor on September 02, 2022, 07:10:45 AM
well said LG

Personally, I just find it amusing that I get 'smited' so much.  In other words I couldn't give a flying ****
It's pretty funny watching people get so worked up over something so meaningless which is supposed to be light hearted.

Even more comical watching you precious red boys jacking up the numbers of something so meaningless.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Sonic on September 04, 2022, 04:46:54 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on September 04, 2022, 09:06:02 AM
Quote from: Ospif1 on September 03, 2022, 06:05:16 PM
Quote from: Trevor on September 02, 2022, 07:10:45 AM
well said LG

Personally, I just find it amusing that I get 'smited' so much.  In other words I couldn't give a flying ****
It's pretty funny watching people get so worked up over something so meaningless which is supposed to be light hearted.

Even more comical watching you precious red boys jacking up the numbers of something so meaningless.

an interesting accusation... what actual facts do you have to back this claim up?

seriously, if somebody clicking a meaningless button on an anonymous webpage bugs then perhaps a re-evaluation is in order?

supposed to be a bunch of adults in here, not 12 year olds. let's lift our game folks!
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on September 05, 2022, 05:36:33 AM
Quote from: Sonic on September 04, 2022, 04:46:54 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on September 04, 2022, 09:06:02 AM
Quote from: Ospif1 on September 03, 2022, 06:05:16 PM
Quote from: Trevor on September 02, 2022, 07:10:45 AM
well said LG

Personally, I just find it amusing that I get 'smited' so much.  In other words I couldn't give a flying ****
It's pretty funny watching people get so worked up over something so meaningless which is supposed to be light hearted.

Even more comical watching you precious red boys jacking up the numbers of something so meaningless.

an interesting accusation... what actual facts do you have to back this claim up?

seriously, if somebody clicking a meaningless button on an anonymous webpage bugs then perhaps a re-evaluation is in order?

supposed to be a bunch of adults in here, not 12 year olds. let's lift our game folks!

The fact that I can see who's online when my numbers go up.

It also doesn't take a genius to notice the blue fans have a disproportionate amount of smites compared to the red babies applauds.

It doesn't bug me. It is quite amusing seeing those that pretent to be the mature adults are the same ones going out of their way to dig out an old post to smite it.

As I said before. I thank Laser for having the Karma feature installed.  It has flushed out the hypocrites.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: madbugger on September 05, 2022, 07:21:22 AM
Quote from: AlbertM on September 05, 2022, 05:36:33 AM

It doesn't bug me.

And Bug doesn't smite you. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on September 05, 2022, 07:42:26 AM
are you sure?
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: madbugger on September 05, 2022, 08:25:06 AM
Quote from: Trevor on September 05, 2022, 07:42:26 AM
are you sure?

You're a different story.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: REM on September 06, 2022, 06:34:51 PM
Hey Trev, you got 351 smites......very, very cool!!
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: madbugger on September 06, 2022, 09:24:41 PM
Quote from: REM on September 06, 2022, 06:34:51 PM
Hey Trev, you got 351 smites......very, very cool!!

someone "stroked" him out to 352 ;D

Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on September 07, 2022, 04:25:54 AM
353 - must have upset some holden blokes seeing that magnificent big 3 5 1
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Sonic on September 07, 2022, 08:36:33 AM
Quote from: Trevor on September 07, 2022, 04:25:54 AM
353 - must have upset some holden blokes seeing that magnificent big 3 5 1

really need to work yourself up to a big block :)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: madbugger on September 07, 2022, 10:41:45 AM
Quote from: Sonic on September 07, 2022, 08:36:33 AM
Quote from: Trevor on September 07, 2022, 04:25:54 AM
353 - must have upset some holden blokes seeing that magnificent big 3 5 1

really need to work yourself up to a big block :)

So what is the target? 427, 428 or 429? ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: REM on September 07, 2022, 12:51:03 PM
Quote from: madbugger on September 06, 2022, 09:24:41 PM
Quote from: REM on September 06, 2022, 06:34:51 PM
Hey Trev, you got 351 smites......very, very cool!!

someone "stroked" him out to 352 ;D
spoli- sport!  ;)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on September 07, 2022, 07:55:12 PM
Quote from: REM on September 06, 2022, 06:34:51 PM
Hey Trev, you got 351 smites......very, very cool!!
351 was the number on the race car. If we did a 6 hour event and shared the driving my son rann351 and I ran 35
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: REM on September 08, 2022, 06:15:17 AM
Quote from: Trevor on September 07, 2022, 07:55:12 PM
Quote from: REM on September 06, 2022, 06:34:51 PM
Hey Trev, you got 351 smites......very, very cool!!
351 was the number on the race car. If we did a 6 hour event and shared the driving my son rann351 and I ran 35

Hope I don't get stuck on 202.....c'mon smitters.....hit me up!!!
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Zac on September 08, 2022, 04:37:06 PM
Aim high, REM. Go for 327 at least, or think big and aim for 454.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Ospif1 on September 08, 2022, 09:37:37 PM
Quote from: Zac on September 08, 2022, 04:37:06 PM
Aim high, REM. Go for 327 at least, or think big and aim for 454.
454? By the time the next person reaches that the goal posts would have moved to 1000 ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: V8SuperRiley on September 12, 2022, 04:04:00 PM
Quote from: REM on September 08, 2022, 06:15:17 AM
Quote from: Trevor on September 07, 2022, 07:55:12 PM
Quote from: REM on September 06, 2022, 06:34:51 PM
Hey Trev, you got 351 smites......very, very cool!!
351 was the number on the race car. If we did a 6 hour event and shared the driving my son rann351 and I ran 35

Hope I don't get stuck on 202.....c'mon smitters.....hit me up!!!

I did my bit for now.. that extra 1  ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on September 16, 2022, 09:22:21 PM
REM get the boot?

Smites still mean something to those that say it's meaningless...haha.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Sonic on September 17, 2022, 06:27:06 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on September 16, 2022, 09:22:21 PM
REM get the boot?

Smites still mean something to those that say it's meaningless...haha.

saw it had 'guest' under his name... not sure what that's about?
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: madbugger on September 18, 2022, 05:21:43 AM
Quote from: Sonic on September 17, 2022, 06:27:06 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on September 16, 2022, 09:22:21 PM
REM get the boot?

Smites still mean something to those that say it's meaningless...haha.

saw it had 'guest' under his name... not sure what that's about?

i guess it's one way f removing smites/applauds tally. 😁
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Ospif1 on October 10, 2022, 08:03:30 PM
Just wanted to congratulate old alby on his big 500. Not an easy achievement, well done!
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on October 11, 2022, 06:49:16 PM
I can't take credit.  Holden fans on here are so fragile. I didn't even have to say anything and you lot pumped my number up. ;) :P 
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Sonic on October 11, 2022, 09:07:36 PM
gotta say it does amuse me somewhat... especially not having a clue who is doing the app/smi...

and it also amuses me the frothing at the mouth that it goes on...

Moderator Mirth! Long may it continue!
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: stevo qld on October 11, 2022, 11:21:19 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on October 11, 2022, 06:49:16 PM
I can't take credit.  Holden fans on here are so fragile. I didn't even have to say anything and you lot pumped my number up. ;) :P

Oh! do you support Ford????
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on October 11, 2022, 11:27:23 PM
Quote from: Sonic on October 11, 2022, 09:07:36 PM
gotta say it does amuse me somewhat... especially not having a clue who is doing the app/smi...

and it also amuses me the frothing at the mouth that it goes on...

Moderator Mirth! Long may it continue!

Not the sharpest tool are you Sonic. I've been smote so often, I see the number go up and only have to check who's online. I guess some aren't smart enough to work that clue out. :D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on October 11, 2022, 11:36:27 PM
Quote from: stevo qld on October 11, 2022, 11:21:19 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on October 11, 2022, 06:49:16 PM
I can't take credit.  Holden fans on here are so fragile. I didn't even have to say anything and you lot pumped my number up. ;) :P

Oh! do you support Ford????
Didn't you get the memo?  :-*
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: LG on October 12, 2022, 08:32:55 AM
Quote from: AlbertM on October 11, 2022, 11:27:23 PM
Quote from: Sonic on October 11, 2022, 09:07:36 PM
gotta say it does amuse me somewhat... especially not having a clue who is doing the app/smi...

and it also amuses me the frothing at the mouth that it goes on...

Moderator Mirth! Long may it continue!

Not the sharpest tool are you Sonic. I've been smote so often, I see the number go up and only have to check who's online. I guess some aren't smart enough to work that clue out. :D

And when the numbers change when you're not online... Talking about smart tools  ;)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Sonic on October 12, 2022, 08:36:17 AM
Quote from: AlbertM on October 11, 2022, 11:27:23 PM
Quote from: Sonic on October 11, 2022, 09:07:36 PM
gotta say it does amuse me somewhat... especially not having a clue who is doing the app/smi...

and it also amuses me the frothing at the mouth that it goes on...

Moderator Mirth! Long may it continue!

Not the sharpest tool are you Sonic. I've been smote so often, I see the number go up and only have to check who's online. I guess some aren't smart enough to work that clue out. :D

thank you so much for your compliment Albert. puts you in high standing for sure.

I have a bit over half of your combined stats... I have no idea who or why and don't give a damn.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on October 12, 2022, 09:10:02 AM
Quote from: LG on October 12, 2022, 08:32:55 AM
Quote from: AlbertM on October 11, 2022, 11:27:23 PM
Quote from: Sonic on October 11, 2022, 09:07:36 PM
gotta say it does amuse me somewhat... especially not having a clue who is doing the app/smi...

and it also amuses me the frothing at the mouth that it goes on...

Moderator Mirth! Long may it continue!

Not the sharpest tool are you Sonic. I've been smote so often, I see the number go up and only have to check who's online. I guess some aren't smart enough to work that clue out. :D

And when the numbers change when you're not online... Talking about smart tools  ;)

When I am online and the numbers go up the same people are online.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on October 12, 2022, 09:25:25 AM
Quote from: Sonic on October 12, 2022, 08:36:17 AM
Quote from: AlbertM on October 11, 2022, 11:27:23 PM
Quote from: Sonic on October 11, 2022, 09:07:36 PM
gotta say it does amuse me somewhat... especially not having a clue who is doing the app/smi...

and it also amuses me the frothing at the mouth that it goes on...

Moderator Mirth! Long may it continue!

Not the sharpest tool are you Sonic. I've been smote so often, I see the number go up and only have to check who's online. I guess some aren't smart enough to work that clue out. :D

thank you so much for your compliment Albert. puts you in high standing for sure.

I have a bit over half of your combined stats... I have no idea who or why and don't give a damn.
Your welcome. I try to give as good as I get.  However I'm yet to master the art of gaslighting.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Sonic on October 12, 2022, 09:39:02 AM
Quote from: AlbertM on October 12, 2022, 09:10:02 AM
Quote from: LG on October 12, 2022, 08:32:55 AM
Quote from: AlbertM on October 11, 2022, 11:27:23 PM
Quote from: Sonic on October 11, 2022, 09:07:36 PM
gotta say it does amuse me somewhat... especially not having a clue who is doing the app/smi...

and it also amuses me the frothing at the mouth that it goes on...

Moderator Mirth! Long may it continue!

Not the sharpest tool are you Sonic. I've been smote so often, I see the number go up and only have to check who's online. I guess some aren't smart enough to work that clue out. :D

And when the numbers change when you're not online... Talking about smart tools  ;)

When I am online and the numbers go up the same people are online.

Genuine question... can anyone hit app/smi or do you have to be a logged in member of the page?
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Bloopy on October 12, 2022, 09:49:50 AM
The links are only visible to logged in members. Otherwise automated bots crawling the web would be hammering them too. ;D
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: djr18fan on October 12, 2022, 01:16:22 PM
Hmm. I never log out. I just close the browser tab, or window, or go to another site. When I come back to v8central, I never have to log in. Does this mean I am always logged in? Do I appear to be online when I'm not?
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: LG on October 12, 2022, 01:46:36 PM
Quote from: djr18fan on October 12, 2022, 01:16:22 PM
Hmm. I never log out. I just close the browser tab, or window, or go to another site. When I come back to v8central, I never have to log in. Does this mean I am always logged in? Do I appear to be online when I'm not?

You're offline now.   :)
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: TheArrow on October 12, 2022, 04:57:24 PM
Quote from: LG on October 12, 2022, 01:46:36 PM
Quote from: djr18fan on October 12, 2022, 01:16:22 PM
Hmm. I never log out. I just close the browser tab, or window, or go to another site. When I come back to v8central, I never have to log in. Does this mean I am always logged in? Do I appear to be online when I'm not?

You're offline now.   :)

But then when he reads that he'll be online! :O
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: LG on October 12, 2022, 06:04:49 PM
Quote from: TheArrow on October 12, 2022, 04:57:24 PM
Quote from: LG on October 12, 2022, 01:46:36 PM
Quote from: djr18fan on October 12, 2022, 01:16:22 PM
Hmm. I never log out. I just close the browser tab, or window, or go to another site. When I come back to v8central, I never have to log in. Does this mean I am always logged in? Do I appear to be online when I'm not?

You're offline now.   :)

But then when he reads that he'll be online! :O

He'll be able to check the time when I replied to work it out...
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Ospif1 on October 15, 2022, 07:52:50 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on October 11, 2022, 11:27:23 PM
Quote from: Sonic on October 11, 2022, 09:07:36 PM
gotta say it does amuse me somewhat... especially not having a clue who is doing the app/smi...

and it also amuses me the frothing at the mouth that it goes on...

Moderator Mirth! Long may it continue!

Not the sharpest tool are you Sonic. I've been smote so often, I see the number go up and only have to check who's online. I guess some aren't smart enough to work that clue out. :D
you think it's something to do with being a vocal Ford supporter but posts like these are the real reason. You're just not a good person.
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: AlbertM on October 17, 2022, 09:33:25 AM
Quote from: Ospif1 on October 15, 2022, 07:52:50 PM
Quote from: AlbertM on October 11, 2022, 11:27:23 PM
Quote from: Sonic on October 11, 2022, 09:07:36 PM
gotta say it does amuse me somewhat... especially not having a clue who is doing the app/smi...

and it also amuses me the frothing at the mouth that it goes on...

Moderator Mirth! Long may it continue!

Not the sharpest tool are you Sonic. I've been smote so often, I see the number go up and only have to check who's online. I guess some aren't smart enough to work that clue out. :D
you think it's something to do with being a vocal Ford supporter but posts like these are the real reason. You're just not a good person.
Says the person who gets all upset and abusive because I talked about the technical aspect of racing cars. You can't handle criticism of your precious badge.

Why should I be nice to petty people? Jog on!  8)

Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Trevor on October 17, 2022, 11:48:37 AM
I think it is time to put this petty sh!t to bed - can this thread be closed
Title: Re: Applauds & Smites
Post by: Sonic on October 17, 2022, 02:32:16 PM
not a bad call Trev.