Thanks for the feedback guys.
A couple of things added recently:
- Customised version of post ratings. 4 options (Like/Agree, Funny, Inappropriate, Offtopic).
- Using the standard features of the above ratings we hide posts that gather too many offtopic or inappropriate ratings. We are using this addon as a moderating tool and letting the members self moderate each other.
- Few changes made to this addon including:
a) posters DONT get alerted when someone has rated their post negatively (inappropriate/offtopic). This stops revenge ratings.
b) posters dont get to see who rated their post negatively. Only mods (permission control) can see the negative ratings and who gave them etc.
c) any deletes by the mods (soft or hard) have a penalty of 5 negative rating points collated into the offtopic bucket.
The system helps moderate the community. Users with red creeping into the postbit bar start caring and change their posting habits. Makes the nods notice repeat offenders a bit more. Great system.
We use an unreleased portal solution by a prominent developer on here. Since the addon hasnt been released yet publically I wont mention his name or the addon, but its in the list of the addons i listed above. To be honest i have not modified the homepage at all and it really is needing some love. Will do it once a more stable version of the addon is released.
You can achieve the same look using XenPorta, Extra Portal, or alternatively CTA Featured threads, or Oxy News for a different look and feel.
All of them have their pros and cons. I will probably be moving to CTA Featured Threads for my portal or Oxy News in the future, or even Extra Portal (once they have the new design sorted out).
