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To: the navigator who wrote (174564)	10/25/2011 4:41:23 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 541470

Because it can be used as a kind of "weapon" by dorky drop in guests, who have moronic friends (there was a problem with that early in the life of this thread). That's why we don't have it here. It often ends up encouraging uninvited creepy guests. I understand your point of view- but really, the whole recommend thing is divisive even outside of the attack encouraging potential. It can make people feel hurt their posts don't get recommended, when they have made a good point, or a similar point to others. It can start to be a popularity contest. So I don't see the value added myself.

To: the navigator who wrote (174564)	10/25/2011 5:04:21 PM
From: Steve Lokness	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541470

<<<<and they all allowed me to recommend a post, except this one. anyone know why? just wonderin'>>> My way around this is to give a "tip of the hat" or a "post of the day award" to a post I think is especially good. I don't give it often and it is so subtle that regular posters might not even be aware of this personal compliment that I occasionally give. Come to think of it, it's been awhile now...........