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11-26-2001, 07:48 PM
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One of the cool things about the EBD is that I got a whole bunch of really nice people reading my reviews. I also found some new writers along with my renewed interest in the site. I have written more reviews in a month than I have in a long time.
Okay, so I'm insane. I'm co-dependent, what can I say?
Anyhow, along with it came some new people who have come to trust me. I haven't had a chance to get to all of their profile pages yet, as I've been kind of going back to the old list that I have neglected. But several of them have taken the time to read most of my reviews! Their profile pages are too great for me to even dare attempt. And, quite frankly, they are in categories that just don't interest me (see the "I can't read" thread to see I am not alone. I often read a few... going back when I can to go to the older stuff... and then watch for new stuff to come on and check them out.
Also, I don't send thank you's to people who have added me to their WOT's. I kind of feel like its a silent nod and acknowledging it spoils the magic. There are times where an opportunity affords itself so that I may extend my gratitude (in comments on one of their or my reviews, for example).
So...
two questions:
Is it expected that you will read ALL the reviews of the person you trust?
Do you expect a thank you when you WOT someone?
(three questions)
Is WOT a verb?
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11-26-2001, 08:33 PM
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1. Is it expected that you will read ALL the reviews of the person you trust?
Gawd! I hope not! I'd never be able to rate other writers!
2. Do you expect a thank you when you WOT someone?
Absolutely not.
3. Is WOT a verb?
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11-26-2001, 08:33 PM
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WOT are you worrying about??
I read some or all of the people I trust. I often read a few of those who trust me, and if they interest me, I'll then read more.
A thank you is nice, but alas, I rarely do it, and even more rarely receive a thanks. But, as I said, it is nice.
WOT can be a noun, a verb, modified to be an adjective or adverb, you name it.
It is probably also the name of a Hindu god or goddess. |
11-26-2001, 08:42 PM
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If I add a person to my WOT that means I want to read all of their reviews... sure thing, it's not expected.
I also do not expect a thank you anything from those whom I've added to my WOT, but I've been pleasantly surprised, shocked even, when a few people emailed me and thanked me. I started feeling guilty I don't do the same thing, but am not planning to change the policy. I don't feel comfortable thanking people for acknowledging how great my writing is... kidding, , only kidding.
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11-26-2001, 08:49 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by wivabef
Is it expected that you will read ALL the reviews of the person you trust?
Do you expect a thank you when you WOT someone?
(three questions)
Is WOT a verb? | 1.) Of course not. Though you do have to legitimately enjoy a person's work before you add him/her to your WOT.
2.) No, but if someone does add you to his/her WOT (and that same person expresses interest in your reviews unless he/she be a trust slut/pimp) you should thank that person anyway.
3.) Say WOT? I think WOT is a noun (e.g. I am adding you to my WOT b/c I enjoy your stuff), but it could also be used as a verb depending on the context. (I will WOTed you cause I enjoy your stuff.)
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11-27-2001, 09:04 AM
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There are actually a few people on my WOT that I don't read at all and never have. They are there because I trust their ratings to help me see quality stuff. They just happen to write in areas I'll never read.
There are also many people I have trusted for a very long time, but rarely read anymore because they have been here so long they are now writting in categories I don't have any interest in reading. Accasionally, I will be notified that they wrote a review I'd like to read and I jump on that! It doesn't mean I trust them less... just that they have written on everything in the category I first noticed them in. If Epinions would consistently update the database, I'd probably read them more.  |
11-27-2001, 09:43 AM
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In theory, my practice has always been to keep up with the people I trust and the people who trust me. "Keep up" meaning, read what they write on a semi-regular basis. "My practice" leaves out a huge chunk of 2001 when I was fried on the mothersite entirely. "In theory" means how I like to think of myself vs the stark reality of my own failings in life.
I don't think this is an obligation, or even "good manners", it's just the way I like to approach the relationship created by the whole trust thing.
I think it is nice when someone adds you to their WOT to go and read a couple of their Epinions and leave a comment or two. I don't think it's obligitory though. Send a thank you note? No way. I would never do that. One of the things that I love about the whole WOT thing is how quiet it is. You just go to your profile page and bam, somebody new has trusted you.  A thank you note would call too much attention to the whole thing.
WOT is absolutely a verb, but I'm not sure how to spell it. WOT'd?
Andrea
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11-28-2001, 12:12 AM
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Golly, I'm gauche.
I never even considered thanking anyone for WOTting me.
Of course, if I tried to start I'd likely come off as a stalker or something: "Oh, thank you for trusting me and if I can ever do anything for you like come over and walk your dog or maybe I can act like I'm a surgeon at the hospital and call you off work one day or would you like your toenails clipped I have a great new pair of clippers right here on my desk."
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11-28-2001, 01:13 AM
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I don't thank people for adding me, usually, although I have before. I don't read every review that someone has written before adding them to my WOT, and I don't verb nouns. I did get e-mail once from someone wanting to know why I had added him to my WOT when I had only read 7 of his 10 reviews. I was about ready to remove him at that point.
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11-28-2001, 01:58 AM
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Back when I was young and full of hope, I tried to read everything from everyone in my WOT. Then, I realized that I don't give a flying fig what zappoman thinks about his dishwasher, I just like the book reviews. (btw, I made up zappoman and his dishwasher)
Course now, I'm hardly reading anyone.
I've never thanked anyone for adding me to their WOT. I do however get giddy and hug myself when it happens.
Noun, verb? Who knows. Webster says... Actually, Webster doesn't say. (Throws dictionary out the window) |
11-29-2001, 01:29 AM
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Yay, my first post! Is it expected that you will read ALL the reviews of the person you trust?
No, but if there are new or old reviews that interest me, I'll read and rate them. Especially if they're by people who are known for really well written and interesting epinions. Do you expect a thank you when you WOT someone?
Nah, because I'll only WOT someone if I really enjoy their reviews and I want to read more and want others to check them out as well. Why need a thank you? They deserve it. Is WOT a verb?
I think it's a fruit. mmmm fruit
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11-29-2001, 01:47 AM
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Just a side note...
Welcome to EA Shocka!! 
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12-02-2001, 02:51 AM
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Hi, and welcome! I just read your epinion on the Samurai Spawn action figure! Love it :-)
P.S. I was wondering, how is that Powderfinger album you're listening to? I'm rather fond of "My Happiness", but I haven't gotten the CD yet. |
12-02-2001, 06:49 AM
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1) No....
Shouldn't be expected to read all of his/her reviews.
The amount read varies for me... not less than 5... sometimes all...
2)Not expected, Nice when it happens, Fine if it doesn't
3)Verb
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12-04-2001, 07:00 PM
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Read all reviews of people on my WOT, no no no. If one particular member who has written over 1,000 reviews ever put me on her WOT, I'd be reading reviews 24/7 for the next month just to catch up.
What I do suggest, is adding WOTers to your E-mail list. That way you can keep up with their new work. I do that, and normally I can handle the list. -lynus |
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