I'd almost buy you a 'gin and tonic', to see that short list! ;-)

We don't have too many yelling matches in here. (Rocky excluded of course....and dk, who is really more entertaining than a yeller)...but we do tend to meander on occasion...for fun's sake. I think some people don't appreciate it, but..we still do it.

Thanks :)

Always?

I think we should be able to give more than one point sometimes...like now for instance.

I don't give points to people who can't admit when they make a mistake.......

funny thing is, the two who yell the loudest in here? LOVE the points. they have to figure it out

Don't worry...'someone' in here will take it back! ;-)

point whore

'I agree' with almost everyone here!

That HAS to be worth a point....

point for being part of high school
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRwR33FLm...

One point for using "beat" in a sentence! ;-)

beat me to it

and time

I strangely feel compelled for the underdog ;)

Funny!
Of course you will have to work much harder than that today, since LS is also on the Job! Latest count 10,254... :)
P.S. Now her number is 10,248... I misread it, or somebody has been whacking her points...

Thumbs up. I have read your posts and you always seem to add to the discussion. I too encourage all opinions. Its healthy to be forced to defend an opinion.

Hello richrobinson,

I rarely use the thumbs down unless something insults my intelligence or is discourteous. I try very hard to be tolerant of even the most abrasive. The thumbs up, I use when I am pleased or when something needs further examination, good or bad. I know it is not precisely following the prescribed etiquette as found in the FAQ section.
Somewhat related as it has colored my appraisals: I have, on several occasions, been dragged into the most tiresome lengthy conversations where I felt like I was being played. I wish I had the time and patience to answer three pages of contradictions, but I don't. At some point you just have to say, Listen up! Read these books and get back to me. I can't empty a lifetime of learning into your brain, day in and day out. That is not a fair exchange. I love to teach, share knowledge, opinions and *learn*.
Regards,
O.A.

Second that.

I haven't really been paying too much attention to points. Partially because I have next to none, and partially because that's not what I am looking for by participating.

However it seems the points do signify either high activity, quality posts, or both. Which is, overall, probably a good thing.

I don't use the thumbs down. I leave that to others. At my current pace I should pass Shrug by 2016. Unless everyone just thumbs ups me for no reason.

One point for using beguile in a sentence.

In reply to my post. This is a point party...bonanza... I am disappointed to have to leave.

I agree too! begging for points