Reaping with the Mob

Reason: -33 rep

Does anybody else find this Reaping Reason just a shade scary?

(I know this is ground is very well trodden so I'll keep it short & sweet and mainly as a point to ponder rather than as a discussion starter.)

I can't guess as to the state of mind of the monk responsible for calling our hooded friend but I would hope it's for slightly more than just being unpopular.

I'd suggest noting the subtle difference between something you don't agree with and something you didn't need to hear.

Anyway... just a thought...

Thank you for your candle lighting time...

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Re: Reaping with the Mob by Adam (Vicar) on Mar 29, 2001 at 05:38 UTC
I think it would be good policy for having your username attached to the consideration reason. Some monks are kind enought to include their name in the reason box, but I think that the site should enforce that. Lack of anonymity will make people think that extra second before they click consider.	[reply]
Re: Reaping with the Mob by coolmichael (Deacon) on Mar 29, 2001 at 12:32 UTC
As a person who has had some "controversial" ideas in the past (not here, not yet anyway), I find the idea of reaping downvoted nodes uncomfortable. At the same time, the content of the node may have been worthy of reaping. Perhaps, there nodes should only be reaped for content, regardless of the reputation of the node, and when reaping, a reason that doesn't involve reputation must be given. I imagine that nodes that are downvoted will eventually be reaped, but there must be a reason for reaping beyond "nobody liked it." Just my two cents worth Michael the blue haired monk	[reply]
Re: Reaping with the Mob by royalanjr (Chaplain) on Mar 30, 2001 at 20:56 UTC
There has to be a bottom limit on the reps of nodes. There is nothing wrong with clearing out a node that is of such a poor quality that is has been able to garner that many negative votes. It's simply a house-keeping/cleaning function. Now, I can certainly understand some debate going on about exactly where that bottom limit should be set, but to me the limit has to be there somewhere. Roy Alan	[reply]


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