Do you feel weird when asked to approve someone's comment on a post? I mean, the comment made by someone of lower levels. If it were my own posts, I don't hesitate but someone else's post is another matter. Do you do it (approve or disapprove)? I do approve them sometimes because I kinda feel sorry for the commenter. I feel compelled to help out a newbie or newer member.
What do you mean "lower levels" once upon a time you were "lower levels" too. You did not get there all by yourself.
Are you even understanding my question or the topic? I just don’t feel right to either approve or disapprove of someone’s comment just because that person is in the lower levels. I never asked for that feature. It’s just there. I feel somewhat patronizing to be asked to approve someone else’s comment no matter their level. If it’s my own post may be it’s fine but for others’ posts it feels odd. So far I’ve approved all comments to help those in the lower levels get their comments seen.
@Jolanta This is a perk (reward) for reaching level 6 I think, I can't remember. This feature allows you to approve a comment by someone in the lower levels before admin does. It shows up among the comments on a post (anyone's post) and it asks you if you want to approve of these comments (choose yes or no). It does help a newer member get their comments accepted and posted more quickly so they get their points (but admin still gets the last say). So, by approving a comment made by a lower level member, the higher level member can help that lower level member.
I've been a moderator and list owner in other places. I would always approve unless inappropriate to the group or hateful.
I don't mind doing it because their voice is important too. The only way I would pass it by would be if there was something really threatening or foul. But I have not seen any like that.
I have only disapproved once or twice. I feel fine about approval..unless, it is hate speech! It is not my job to judge opinions.
(Disapprove)
No I don't feel weird. It's just a system that creates some inconsistent oversight in exchange for a modicum of power to sate some higher level members. I for the most part approve everything and move on. I read it first but have had yet to find something I question enough to consider denying.
I approve them unless they are unquestionably inappropriate and so far I have approved them all.
As long as it contributes to the conversation, I will approve without hesitation!
I don't feel weird and mostly like this system bc it seems to keep trolls and missionaries out.
I can't think of any I haven't approved, but so far they've all gone with the flow of conversation and were legit. I approve a legit post even if I disagreed with the content, I figure we're just supposed to screen for stupidity.
Is that the power that the gods grant us when we reach the summit? Have I stumbled upon some great secret of the cosmos?
Approving or disapproving pending posts is a L6 perk, you can review posts from people L1-L4 before they're public. It seems like most people here are L5 and above so it doesn't come up often
It is a perk of the Levels. Nobody Makes you do it, if not comfy, ignore!
If it’s my own post they are commenting on I would instantly approve (haven’t seen anything to disapprove yet). If not, I kinda feel strange either approving or disapproving but I would approve if it’s not an offensive comment.
I will approve and if someone has an issue ill explain what i felt or whatever, for the most part i haven't run into to many people fighting and arguments on this site, which is a very big plus
I've only approved, never disapproved. I stay away from political and controversial posts so I don't see much in the way of offensive rude comments.
@graceylou thats pretty much the way to go..really