It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back?

You've washed it.

You've scrubbed it.

You've sand blasted it.

You've covered it in UNICORNS and poured FANCY DANCING PRINCESSES on it.

It seems there's NOTHING you can do to remove the stain of

L O S T    R E C O M M E N D A T I O N
        A N D
R A T I N G    P O W E R S ! ! ! !

You might as well give up, right?

No!

Not yet!

Now that the primary is FINALLY over...

(No wait! It's a tie!)
(Shhh!)

...shouldn't us pox-covered doxies, us slattern-branded Obamatons, Kool-aid addled we may be, get back our ability to say, "hey, good job fellow democrat!" or "Mojo to thee -- Joe Biden WOULD chair a good Blue Ribbon Panel on American Policy Toward Qatar."

(It's not over 'till Denver!!!)
(I said SHHH!)
(DENVER DENVER)
(Don't make me call the Shamwow guy! I'll do it!)

So post here if you're like me and still can not voice your GOD GIVEN RIGHT to give one of three possible numbers to stories you read (Two numbers, technically, since zero isn't really a number in the way black isn't really a color, tomatoes aren't really vegetables and Pluto isn't really a planet.)

The Disenfranchisement must end. Maybe give us fractions of Mojo, but allow us full access to SuperTroll distinctions or somthing.

Pretty please?

I'd encourage people to recommend this diary, but, as usual, I'd imagine, as in the past, those who still care about this issue, still can't.


Poll
Shamwow?
Yes!
No!!

Votes: 10
Results : Vote Link : Polls

Display:


Rec'd (2.00 / 3)

May the Blogfather provide thee with the ability to dispense delicious mojo.


We want to see Ivana [Trump] because we are so desperate in Alaska for any semblance of glamour and culture. - Sarah Palin
by spacemanspiff on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:12:00 PM EST

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (2.00 / 3)

They finally got me yesterday.  I don't have any idea what I did to deserve it, but it couldn't have been worse than the umpteen people who rec'd Texas Darlin's screed today.  I also don't seem to be able to change my sig, which as you can see is no longer applicable.


I like baked beans.
by SpideyDem on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:12:28 PM EST

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (2.00 / 5)

I gift thee with a virtual Shamwow.

Wipe up all your mixed metaphores and typed spillages and you'll hardly see a streak or shine.

Unless that's what you're going for.

Seriously.

I don't even want to rec or rate anything. I just want to die for the right of others to rec or rate anything. And then have that right myself.


Fight the Smears!
by Lettuce on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:15:51 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (2.00 / 3)

You are a truly magnanimous human being and a weird martyr of sorts.


I like baked beans.
by SpideyDem on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:18:30 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (2.00 / 4)

Lettuce, I have written all 3 admins asking that your ability to reccommend Clinton supporters, and troll/hide rate Obama supporters be restored.

I thought starting out with a compromise proposal would bring quicker results.

lol, joking of course. I hope you get restored in full very soon :)


by phoenixdreamz on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:57:31 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (2.00 / 2)

Phoneix, mojo to you, that was actually very funny.


http://www.truepat.org/
by CrushTheGOP2008 on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:59:26 PM EST
[ Parent ]

You didn't do anything. (2.00 / 1)

They just don't like you.


by Same As It Ever Was on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 10:20:46 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (2.00 / 3)

Over? How can it be over? It's a tie.


by Johnny Gentle Famous Crooner on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:12:46 PM EST

More of a cravat, really. (2.00 / 2)

I don't like ties.


by McNasty on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:37:27 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (2.00 / 1)

A tie? Like Vietnam?



McCain
by Black Anus on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 07:09:38 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Give them their powers Barack! (2.00 / 2)

Points for a Barack pun?


by Slim Tyranny on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:14:04 PM EST

Re: Give them their powers Barack! (2.00 / 2)

Would that I could give you points!


I like baked beans.
by SpideyDem on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:14:39 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (2.00 / 2)

same here.


"there is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right in America"-William Jefferson Clinton, forty-second President of the United States
by DiamondJay on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:14:47 PM EST

Hey, I'm on the frickin rec list! (2.00 / 2)

May I have my mojo back now?!?!


Bush murders soldiers for profit. McCain wants to wet his beak.
by awobbly on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:31:50 PM EST

I actually prefer it this way. (2.00 / 2)

After Jerome clipped me for unspecified reasons, all I've been able to do is comment.  Since it often takes a diary less than 10 recommends to get on the top list, and no one seems to give a crap about site policies or troll-rating guidelines, all the meta stuff has become even less useful than normal.

Either that, or I've given up asking and I'm now trying reverse psychology: Jerome, please never ever tell my why you took away my mojo powers, and please don't ever consider restoring them.


by McNasty on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:36:55 PM EST

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (2.00 / 2)

I'd rec but, well, you know.


by gcensr on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:37:14 PM EST

I somehow (2.00 / 2)

despite the insanity here retained full ratings and rec powers for most of the time I was here (there was a 30 minute period I was banned by Jerome for pointing out his errors) So I'll give thee a rec. (or should that be Kablooie).


Student Guy=JoeMentum. No really Student Guy=JoeMentum, after all JoeMentum was an embarrassment so is Student Guy. This sig is FAIL!!
by Student Guy on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:44:39 PM EST

Re: I somehow (2.00 / 3)

Uh oh. That's unfortunate. The reason people lose their rec/rate abilities is because they talked about their rec/rate abilities. It's in the html.

Sorry. Maybe you'll get them back depending on how we do in November.


by Johnny Gentle Famous Crooner on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 05:51:09 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Has the Admin said anything yet? (2.00 / 1)

Im guessing that if rights are restored they will be done silently and without explanation.

I give credit to those who stuck it out, and credit to those who created new names.

I just hope to never see this kind of thing on any dem blog again.

I can understand the action, but what I cant comprehend for the life of me is why the permanent stonewalling put up by the admin on this issue.

You will never hear any response or defense from them on this.

Anyways I am reccing this and encourage any users who feel the same way to comment and try and have a thread every 24 hours until this is resolved.


http://www.truepat.org/
by CrushTheGOP2008 on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 06:04:36 PM EST

Re: Has the Admin said anything yet? (2.00 / 1)

You have no idea how many names you have to go through before all that's left is "Black Anus."



McCain
by Black Anus on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 07:12:02 PM EST
[ Parent ]

LOL (2.00 / 1)

That was a good one. I'm only up to 2. Alas, my second name was not very creative...but with kydoc2 I have rec/rate ability back (for now).


Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd. -Voltaire
by kydoc2 on Thu Jun 05, 2008 at 09:55:31 AM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (2.00 / 1)

I find the removal of rate/rec ability here to be remarkably capricious.  I don't comment all that often, but I certainly haven't abused ratings either.  And yet: no rec button, no ratings option.


by writerswrite on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 06:18:35 PM EST

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (2.00 / 1)

Me too please!


John McCain: Healthcare for Kids? In America? No way
by bosdcla14 on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 06:33:06 PM EST

This is the best... (2.00 / 1)

diary that will not make the rec list, I am so laughing my ass off right now.  But, I digress, I am almost at the point of begging the MYDD gods to give me my abilities back (do I need to make a sacrifice of sorts?).  Perhaps there is a dance I need to to honor the gods?  Maybe I need to get a secret decoder ring?

I am so sick have having to pass phantom mojo or insulting trolls when I could much more easily mark the comment.  

Anyway, if the gods are reading this, let me know what I need to do to get back in your good standings!!  I will do whatever it takes.

Yours,
the blues man


Capitalization is the difference between "I had to help my uncle Jack off a horse..." and "I had to help my uncle jack off a horse..."
by igottheblues on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 07:06:03 PM EST

Re: This is the best... (none / 0)

sacrifice 3 virgins drink the blood of 2 goats

and find the crystal skulls for Indy

that is what it will take to please the gods


PUMA: Particularly Undeveloped Mental Ability
by wellinformed on Thu Jun 05, 2008 at 10:10:33 AM EST
[ Parent ]

I am doomed. (2.00 / 1)

I was told I would get my rec rate back in 2084.
I think this is not fair. I don't think I will be alive in 2084 and told the admins that. and they compromised and told me i would have it back in 2083.

Something is rotten in Holland if you ask me.


I support our nominee President Barack Obama - and the Admins can't stand me, so I can't rec or rate. This is very mean if you were to ask me.
by TheFullBerry on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 07:06:25 PM EST

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (2.00 / 1)

would rec if I could...


by dawolfe on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 07:07:05 PM EST

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (none / 0)

I think the whole rec/rate system should be abandoned. From what I've seen, the admins feel that significant numbers of regular posters have not been able to use the system responsibly, and significant numbers of regular posters feel that the admins have not been able to administrate the system responsibly.

I say they're both right.

Replace the ability to rec or rate with a "report abuse to administrator" for trolling or hide-worthy posts, one that does so without publicly showing who reported the post.


by nathanp on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 07:23:19 PM EST

Re: It's Over, Can I have my Rec/Rate Back? (2.00 / 1)

E-mail Admn. at contact us at the bottom of this page with your request.

It worked for me.


It's time to restore balance and fairness to our economy,... It's time to stop giving tax cuts to corporations that ship jobs overseas... - Barack Obama
by Lefty Coaster on Wed Jun 04, 2008 at 10:20:48 PM EST


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