Reply #85: Deep six the whole rec-unrec thing.. It's not necessary

[SoCalDem]

View count shows that at least people read what you wrote. If the thread is worthy, replying keeps it alive.. If not, it sinks.. that worked well for many years .. The whole junior high aspect of "I like you, so I'll rec..but if I don't like you, I'll unrec just 'cuz" is annoying beyond belief.

I have seen long posts made and as soon as they show up, there are unrec before anyone could have even had time to read the damned thing. If someone does not like the topic, there is no requirement that they read it, but to unrec something (or rec, for that matter) without commenting on or reading it is childish, and makes this place less fun.

There used to be real discussions going on, without personal attacks, but in the past few years it's not that common anymore.

Apparently there are some here who are avid "scorekeepers" and who hold grudges.

I hope this whole thing can get sorted out.. DU used to be a lot more productive & there was a camaraderie that's missing now.