There is a bit of divided opinion on the benefit/usefulness of the 'Applaud and Smite' feature here on Planet Airgun.
The feature itself was part of the software when the forum was set up, and loads of other forums have, or run, something very similar.
As the scoring system is open to abuse/jest (people giving smites when it is not really valid), so people therefore think it is not a fair representation of a members (serious) input to the forum.
On the other hand, many people enjoy giving an Applaud point when someone posts a comment or advice that they agree with....or even just liking a joke that has been posted, for example.
I personally do not take it seriously, moreso a bit of fun and frivolity, which ties in with the relaxed, jovial atmosphere we have here on the Planet. We all know who talks sense, and gives good advice...........and we all know who doesn't (the first one to say Gambo gets a slap).
So I feel that removing the feature would take away a part of the character of forum, which in itself generates a lots of fun, and encourages posting.....but what do you guys think?
So, I will leave it up to the membership, as to whether the Applaud/Smite feature stays, is removed, or renamed into something more fitting/appropriate.
The poll will last for one calender month, the result will only become viewable after the poll ends....if the 'renamed' option is chosen, we will then have a separate discussion as to what it should be renamed to.