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Susan Welsh 
United States
Local time: 23:35
Russian to English
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I really wish there were some way that an asker could award the points to someone who did NOT provide an answer at all, but was most helpful because of the discussion, references, insights, etc. that they contributed. Maybe this has been discussed in the past, but I'd still like to put in a plug for it.
In the most recent instance (for me), I already thought I knew what the queried item meant, but it made so little sense to me that I posted it as a question. Turns out I did have it ... See more I really wish there were some way that an asker could award the points to someone who did NOT provide an answer at all, but was most helpful because of the discussion, references, insights, etc. that they contributed. Maybe this has been discussed in the past, but I'd still like to put in a plug for it.
In the most recent instance (for me), I already thought I knew what the queried item meant, but it made so little sense to me that I posted it as a question. Turns out I did have it right, but didn't understand that it was a play on words. The person who informed me of that did not post an answer; the answers that were posted were variations of what I had already come up with myself. I can choose one of those, but really, I'd rather give credit where credit is due. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Alex Lilo
Local time: 06:35
English to Russian
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I think it is a very good idea and I support you on this.
| | | | | | | Good in a way | Sep 2, 2010 |
However the system should also be simple and easy to use. And already many people complain that using Kudoz is more complicated than it used to be (if not to mention newcomers and people who are not registered).
I am afraid that creating such an option could be great for advanced and proficient users but could additionally complicate life to others.
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| KudoZ points are assigned only to the most helpful answer. | Sep 2, 2010 |
Asker can post a thank you message to acknowledge valuable contributions in other areas of the question, but KudoZ points are assigned only to the most helpful answer.
This is a simple and effective system and I see no need to modify it.
Regards,
Enrique
| | | | Adam Jarczyk
Poland
Local time: 05:35
Member (2009)
English to Polish
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| Happened to me once, and the asker had a good way to do it... | Sep 2, 2010 |
Susan Welsh wrote:
The person who informed me of that did not post an answer; the answers that were posted were variations of what I had already come up with myself. I can choose one of those, but really, I'd rather give credit where credit is due.
Susan,
I had the same situation once, having been the one providing the information that was needed but not having posted it as an "answer". The grateful colleague contacted me to ask me if I were willing to make it an answer for the reason of being awarded the points which she really wanted to give. - You might consider doing something similar.
Just an idea.
Adam
[Edited at 2010-09-02 21:05 GMT]
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Enrique wrote:
Asker can post a thank you message to acknowledge valuable contributions in other areas of the question, but KudoZ points are assigned only to the most helpful answer.
This is a simple and effective system and I see no need to modify it.
Regards,
Enrique
I agree, but what happens when there are two (or more) identical answers? That happened to me a few days ago, the system asked me to choose between two answers that were identical...
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Kodoz points are given to the answerer whom the asker subjectively enjoys the most (the reply can be the worst one, however). Discussion or reference providers should also be the stakeholders of this game. By crediting the one worth crediting, this game can be a win-win game: more participants and more active Kudoz pages.
Soonthon Lupkitaro
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Jade Liu
China
Local time: 11:35
English to Chinese
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| Credit where credit is due | Sep 3, 2010 |
Good!
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I can only agree with Susan! I was in the same situation some days ago and the answer which helped me most was provided in the discussion area. I suggested to the answerer that he should post his discussion entry as a reply, but he didn't. So, I had to choose another answer only to close my question.
Moreover, I often really would like to have the possibility to split the points.
Annett
| | | | | Close without grading | Sep 3, 2010 |
Annett Hieber wrote:
the answer which helped me most was provided in the discussion area. I suggested to the answerer that he should post his discussion entry as a reply, but he didn't. So, I had to choose another answer only to close my question.
Annett
In such cases, why not close the question without grading and give as a reason "found the answer elsewhere" or "no acceptable answer"?
See http://www.proz.com/faq/2899#2899
Stéphanie
| | | | Paul Stevens
Local time: 04:35
Member (2003)
Spanish to English
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Adam Jarczyk wrote:
Susan,
I had the same situation once, having been the one providing the information that was needed but not having posted it as an "answer". The grateful colleague contacted me to ask me if I were willing to make it an answer for the reason of being awarded the points which she really wanted to give. - You might consider doing something similar.
Just an idea.
Adam
[Edited at 2010-09-02 21:05 GMT]
This is precisely what I did once on a question that I had posted and I would wholeheartedly endorse this idea.
[Edited at 2010-09-03 07:14 GMT]
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inmb
Local time: 05:35
English to Polish
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You may actually ask the person who provided the best references and insight to post her/his comments as an answer and then award the points. No need to change the system.
| | | | | The most important thing ... | Sep 3, 2010 |
I'm all for giving credit where it's due. The most important thing, in my eccentric opinion, is to thank the person who gave the useful information - much more important than awarding points - nice though they are. A personal email to that helpful answerer expressing your appreciation is a good idea.
Best wishes,
Jenny
| | | | Lingua 5B
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Local time: 05:35
Member (2009)
English to Croatian
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Jenny Forbes wrote:
I'm all for giving credit where it's due. The most important thing, in my eccentric opinion, is to thank the person who gave the useful information - much more important than awarding points - nice though they are. A personal email to that helpful answerer expressing your appreciation is a good idea.
Best wishes,
Jenny
Yes, I agree.
It is evident that the person giving useful information in the discussion box is NOT there for points, anyway. It's those that give quick and unelaborated answers that are.
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