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jeffd@ficc.uu.net (jeff daiell) writes:

>But your worry, Brad, is unrealistic.  Even if folks started posting
>"attapersons", the net would not "consist only of gushing praise".
>There would still be flames, and there would still be the postings
>that draw flames, and the postings that draw the praise.  

And people to flame people who post praise. 

Really though, I don't think you should be trying to set up some sort of
net.policy on handing out praise. If you want to compliment somebody
by all means, go for it. But if people start going around patting each
other on the back all the time, it's going to get nauseous.
(Like that cartoon about the overly polite chipmonks: "After You." "No, After
You! "I insist, after YOU!!!" etc)

Besides, seeing someone who constantly 'praises' others looks as bad as someone
who flames constantly. Looks like they are 'kissing up' (i.e. brown-nosing)

For instance look how it would sound if I praised you for this idea. Note that
praise (as you are talking about) is different from mere agreement ("yes,
Jeff I think you have a good idea there", for example)

Praise:
Jeff, 
I think you have a wonderful Idea about giving out praise. Terrific. Way to Go
Jeff!!! You expressed yourself very well and it is indeed an Honor to have
read your postings. Keep up the Good Work. I hope to see more excellent postings
from you in the near Future. Folks, Give this man a pat on the back!!!!

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