All I know is Karma's gonna get us
Explain please markie!
This should be the final thread on the issue, so unless something is not clear in this post, please don't make any more threads asking "what karma is" because frankly, I'm tired of answering the question
Karma
kar·ma (kär'mə)
n.
1. Hinduism & Buddhism. The total effect of a person's actions and conduct during the successive phases of the person's existence, regarded as determining the person's destiny.
2. Fate; destiny.
3. Informal. A distinctive aura, atmosphere, or feeling: There's bad karma around the house today.
Karma on ProBoards is used basically as an approval rating. Members are able to smite and exalt their fellow members once an hour based on whether they like or dislike the member. All members will start with a karma of 0.
What does exalt do?
ex·alt (ĭg-zôlt')
tr.v., -alt·ed, -alt·ing, -alts.
1. To raise in rank, character, or status; elevate: exalted the shepherd to the rank of grand vizier
If you like a member, exalt them. By exalting them, you will increase their karma by one point. For example, if the user has a karma of 0, he will now have a karma of 1.
What does smite do?
smite (smīt)
v., smote (smōt), smit·ten (smĭt'n) or smote, smit·ing, smites.
v.tr.
1. a. To inflict a heavy blow on, with or as if with the hand, a tool, or a weapon.
DON'T WORRY! Its not as bad as it sounds! If you don't like a member click the smite link (please don't go to their house and "inflict a heavy blow.") If the user has a karma of 0, and you smite the user, he will have a karma of -1.
Karma is unfair! I don't like it!
Currently it is enabled on the support forum. You will have the option of turning it off or on for your own ProBoard. It is an optional feature.
Some one is smiting me for no reason!
Don't worry, a system for detecting karma cheating is being worked on.
I can't exalt/smite!
Remember, there is a 1 hour time limit. If its been past an hour, post in the bugs board.
Will I be able to change the word karma/smite/exalt?
This is not a default feature, however their will be codes to change the words.
Can I change the time limit?
No. The time limit is set so no one will abuse the feature.
Why is it enabled on PBS?
As we can all clearly see, not every one likes karma. Some see it as unfair. Otherwise see it as chaos. However you see it, the fact remains that at least for now, the feature is enabled. I imagine Patrick has it enabled so he can showcase the new feature. Whether it will be turned off later, I do not know.
Hopefully this answers all your questions. If you have any more to be added to the list, you can PM me, or post. Please no more "what is karma" threads!!
Thanks