How Do You Feel When You Get Unrecced?

[Dinger]

Poll question: How Do You Feel When You Get Unrecced?

Me, I don't really care. No skin off my nose.

[rug]

1. It's the reason I keep only plastic knives in my house.

[Dinger]

2. LOL

Thanks, I needed that.:rofl:

[NoPasaran]

3. DUzy!

:spray:

[Dinger]

4. Yup (nt)

[jillan]

5. Annoyed. One day I had a thread with 15 recs, and poof, they were gone.

Whatever....it's just DU, not the real world.

[Arkana]

6. I sit and cry for hours on end into a glass of boxed wine.

[BeHereNow]

7. Other- I know I have succeeded in riling the trolls.

YES!

BHN

[TexasObserver]

10. Well, you've certainly succeeded in deluding yourself about it.

You've also revealed your penchant for considering as trolls those who don't think your threads deserve recommending.

[BeHereNow]

11. It's not just "my threads" that I have seen the trolls attack with their un'recs.

I always check out the unrec threads because
they are usually the ones with the uncomfortable truths that
no one wants to acknowledge.
Not my opinion, the uncomfortable truth.

It is delusional to refuse to examine the truth.
Truth is not based in opinion.

BHN

[TexasObserver]

12. Stop accusing those who disagree with you of being trolls.

Read the rules. They're clear, and yet you do this constantly. Everyone who disagrees with you is a troll, according to your approach. There's no disagreeing with your opinion, is there? No, if they unrec something you wouldn't, they must be trolls, right?

Aren't you embarrassed to post such nonsense?

[BeHereNow]

18. We are looking at the issue with two very different sets of glasses.

I have watched perfectly decent and thought provoking threads
sink into oblivion because of the unrec feature.

Curiously enough, the thread often has the same posters
disrupting and completely avoiding the TOPIC of the thread.

Are you saying you haven't noticed the pattern?

Do I suspect they are trolls?
Indeed.

Are they eventually banned?
Usually, given time.

I'm hoping that Skinner and company are keeping track
of those who habitually unrec and then disrupt threads.

This thread is a perfect example of what I am referring to.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=7197048&mesg_id=7197048

BHN

[TexasObserver]

24. You are looking through glasses of sheer delusion.

I have watched perfectly decent and thought provoking threads
sink into oblivion because of the unrec feature.

No, you haven't. You have not seen any thread sink into oblivion because of the unrec feature. That statement alone proves you're delusional. The most active threads here usually have either few recommends or are Unrecommended.

Curiously enough, the thread often has the same posters
disrupting and completely avoiding the TOPIC of the thread.

More abject silliness. You don't like it when people unrec anonymously. You don't like it when they speak up and tell you why they unrec. You don't like anyone disagreeing with your opinion.

Are you saying you haven't noticed the pattern?

The ONLY pattern is the chronic whining by those who think unrec is a bad feature, and they won't shut up complaining about it.

Are they eventually banned?
Usually, given time.

Horse shit. There are not enough bannings to impact the Unrecommend v. Recommend discussion.

[BeHereNow]

25. Is it my imagination or do you have a very personal grudge against me?

Some how I don't think I am delusional about that
possibility.

Having been here for many years, I can assure you
that it doesn't mean a thing.

On edit: Please do feel free to provide examples of the things
you accuse me of, or to correct me when I commit those sins.


BHN:evilgrin:

[TexasObserver]

37. As with the "trolls" you invent, it's your imagination.

I base my conclusions upon the nonsense you posted in this thread, together with my knowledge of things the admins have repeatedly posted the past several months about this topic. In an nutshell, they don't support your supposition. But you won't stop, because in your world it's trolls who unrecommend threads, not people who disagree with you.

[SidDithers]

54. +1...

for all of your responses in this subthread.

Sid

[TexasObserver]

8. I don't whimper uncontrollably, wondering "why, oh why, me, God?!"

I don't understand why so many poor thread starters don't believe their threads should be Unrecommended. I suppose that's the result of schooling with low standards in some venues.

[Cleita]

9. I was kind of surprised like anything I have to say is

that offensive to anyone on this side of the political spectrum.

[sendero]

13. People who even look to see..

... have issues.

[Deja Q]

14. Only wankers unrec posts...

if there are two posts where one person posts it first and gets unrec'ed, but a few hours later someone else posts the same thing and gets rec'ed, it's obvious it's about the person and not the article.

Then again, this is DU. Hell, this is an internet discussion forum. I speak my mind and, as an individual, know that I won't fit the populist agenda around here.

The Pied Piper can piss on an electric fence for all I could care.

[seeinfweggos]

15. i'm getting my firstest ever unrec'd thread

it sort of feels like a du rite of passage. please visit and unrec my thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7200538

[Quantess]

46. I don't think your thread deserves a negative rating.

But next time, make sure you proofread and edit it before hitting the POST button. Plus, you only have 137 posts, so unless your OP is stellar, you'll naturally get more Unrecs than Recs.

[11 Bravo]

16. You will soon find out. You see, you used the term "unrecced" in your OP.

This guarantees that even as I type, a horde of basement-dwelling, Dorito-munching, adolescent dipshits are licking their fingers as they hurry back to mommy's keyboard in order to click on "unrec".

[27inCali]

17. I don't really pay that close attention to rec or unrec

[HuckleB]

19. Quite frankly, I don't care anymore.

It has become more and more apparent to me that DU has become nothing but a dramatic BS festival.

[Shell Beau]

21. lol

:thumbsup:

[Shell Beau]

20. Apparently any question about the rec system gets unrec'd even

though it seems many people have issue with it. I know this doesn't belong on the greatest page, but that doesn't mean an unrec is in order. I think unrec isn't serving the purpose it was meant to serve. I think it is silly just as I think threads that aren't worthy of "general" discussion get moved to the lounge. But I don't make the rules.

[arcadian]

30. What was the purpose it was meant to serve?

Seriously, is there a post from the admins about this topic? I'd like to know.

[Shell Beau]

31. Honestly I have no idea if it was ever supposed to serve a purpose or if it was for fun!

No clue, but it ended up being stupid, IMO.

[arcadian]

34. There are a list of posters who get auto-unrecs from me.

Because I think they are assholes. Then there are others who I auto-rec because I like them.

[Skink]

22. I always consider legal action.

[jesus_of_suburbia]

23. It's really not personal. That's what you have to remember.

People unrec your words, not you as a person.


*note - I'm talking to everyone, not just OP.

[cherokeeprogressive]

26. Like I just got caught shopping at Walmart, KMart, and having lunch at Olive Garden.

Like I just peed in the pool and the water around me changed to a bright green.

Like I was in an elevator with one other person, farted, and everyone in the elevator knew who did it.

Like I didn't shake hard enough after going pee, and walked back into the bar with a wet streak down my right pants leg.

Like I just went out on a first date and found out halfway through that I had a big booger hanging from my nostril, and she didn't tell me about it.

Like I just walked in on my boss, my best friend, my younger brother, and my wife in my bed and having fun.

Really though? Who gives a FUCK about having their threads unrecc'd? I don't, and think anyone who does is whining. MOST of my threads get unrecc'd, and I've NEVER whined about it. Skinner instituted it, Skinner said it was here to stay after two weeks of whiny assholes spamming the board about it, and that should be that.

[Shell Beau]

33. I can only assume you are a man with the shaking and wet streak!

:P

[earth mom]

27. I'm more pissed off when threads that I did not post but believe in get trashed.

When it's my own thread I expect it to get unrecced because I've made enemies around here.

My views aren't of the cheerleader variety, but rather blunt truth.

[apocalypsehow]

28. Like masturbating. n/t.

[Boojatta]

35. Yet, the software doesn't allow you to unrec your own thread. Paradoxical?

[arcadian]

29. auto unrec for mentioning rec function

[rucky]

52. Rec to counter abuse of unrec function.

[Lilith Velkor]

32. Validated.

Which is the same way I feel when I get recced, come to think of it.

[BeHereNow]

36. Exactly- tried to make that point upthread, but got personally attacked instead.

Some one tried to make it about me.
It's not.
It is about DU in general since the unrec feature was added.
Threads with massive unrecs often contain the most TRUTH.

Any one who thinks that is an accident is naive.

BHN

[Lilith Velkor]

42. There is a contingent who is sick of the bitching about the unrec feature

They seem to think being a total fucking asshole about it will make people STFU.

It won't.

Just alert on 'em and move on.

[Ruby the Liberal]

38. On a controversial thread, no problem, but it does irk me to see unrecs

on something benign like a dog story, victories of the homeless, or something no caring/feeling person could be against.

That would be unrecing for the mere sake of Freeper meanness.

[Warren Stupidity]

39. I commit suicide all over again. nt.

[dysfunctional press]

40. i cry myself to sleep.

:eyes:

[proud2BlibKansan]

41. I'm sick of the drama over this

I read more than a few threads every day now where there are more comments about the recs/unrecs than comments addressing the topic.

That's nuts.

We clearly have a bunch of people here who need to get a freakin life.

Oh and you know I love you but I unrec'd this thread. :)

[Boojatta]

44. The unexamined unrec is not worth the mouse click that registers it.

Therefore, I am compelled to comment on your unrec of this thread, regardless of my failure to address the topic of this thread. See how that works? Your keyboard and mouse have become the enemy that they hunted.

[Blue-Jay]

43. I'd rather eat Drano than worry about recs/unrecs.

How fucking insecure do you have to be to obsess about whether people like what you say? Just post what you want to post and let the chips fall where they fall.

STOP BEING A BIG STUPID BABY! (Not you, Dinger. I'm addressing the big babies who think that the unrec-feature is the worst thing that has happened in the history of the internet. They need to get a fucking life)

[LostInAnomie]

45. I don't give a shit. But, I'm an adult and don't need constant praise and validation.

So, I'm probably in the minority.

[Blue-Jay]

48. I wish I could unrec this post.

*snort*

[donheld]

47. I weep

:crazy:

[flvegan]

49. I fall over, in my house, paralyzed with grief and worry.

I lay there on my floor, shaking and frothing at the mouth. Then the crying begins. No, not crying...wailing. My office sounds like a pack of ill-tempered banshees has been released and each one has been struck on the thumb with a hammer.

That said, reality is that it would be impossible for me to care any less.

[phasma ex machina]

50. Going against the flow here.

:kick:

[MineralMan]

51. I go and eat some worms.

[rucky]

53. I find them and kill them. n/t

[SidDithers]

55. I have no feelings one way or the other...

Someone anonymous person doesn't agree with my anonymous opinion?
Big. Fucking. Deal.

Sid

[Shagbark Hickory]

56. Other: Just sad and wanting to cry. n/t

[RoadRage]

57. I've written a secret computer hack that tracks all "un-reccers" of my threads..

and i'm now in the final stages of completing the BIGGEST VIRUS ever known to man. In only a few short days, I will release this virus secretly by creating a post on DU that says "I like President Obama, and I think he's doing a good job".

Immidiately it will be flooded by hundreds here on DU eager to click the un-rec button. And as those Obama hating cyber jockeys start clicking the Un-Rec button.... the virus will be unknowingly released onto ALL of the un-reccers computer!!!

Muahahahaha. MUAHAHAHAHAHA. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

One MILLION Dollars!

[donco6]

58. Couldn't care less. n/t

[Hubert Flottz]

59. Alert...

Because I know the Freepers are around!

[mmonk]

60. I don't expect everyone to agree with me so it doesn't matter except for one exception.

I only object when people unrecommend my posts which have nothing to do with a point of view or politics. Then I know they are just being personal.

[zorahopkins]

61. Unrecommended

I feel just unrecommended whenever I ger unrecced.

That's just how I feel.