What are the "thumbs down" options good for?

[desertman]

When I give someone a thumbs down and click on the option 'Everyone should know about this,' I can select a reason for why I think everyone should know about it. See attachment.

I sometimes give someone a thumbs down when they quit a game deliberately because they are angry that it is not going their way. However, I'm wondering whether selecting "quits or abandons on purpose" has any effect.

I have never seen anybody who joined one of my tables with a tag on their name indicating that they received a downvote and that others think they should be known for it. Has anyone else ever seen such a tag?

[Meeplelowda]

When I give someone a thumbs down and click on the option 'Everyone should know about this,' I can select a reason for why I think everyone should know about it. See attachment.

I sometimes give someone a thumbs down when they quit a game deliberately because they are angry that it is not going their way. However, I'm wondering whether selecting "quits or abandons on purpose" has any effect.

I have never seen anybody who joined one of my tables with a tag on their name indicating that they received a downvote and that others think they should be known for it. Has anyone else ever seen such a tag?

When you give a reason for the red thumb, it used to be called a "public" red thumb. Not because anyone else could see it, but because it was used to give a karma penalty if you got too many. That effect was removed because it was being abused.

But they are still used to give a private warning visible only to the recipients if they get a high number.

[desertman]

But they are still used to give a private warning visible only to the recipients if they get a high number.

Do you know that for sure?

Early in my career here, I received a notification that more than 10% of the players I had played with had given me a red thumb. However, there was no explanation as to why they had done this. There was also no warning accompanying this notification.

[Meeplelowda]

But they are still used to give a private warning visible only to the recipients if they get a high number.

Do you know that for sure?

Early in my career here, I received a notification that more than 10% of the players I had played with had given me a red thumb. However, there was no explanation as to why they had done this. There was also no warning accompanying this notification.

If by "notification" you are referring to a banner on your profile, that *is* the warning. I didn't say anything about an explanation.

See this thread, which includes a post by the former BGA community manager explaining the change to the banner: https://boardgamearena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32481

[desertman]

If by "notification" you are referring to a banner on your profile, that *is* the warning.

I didn't perceive this as a warning. It also didn't lower my Karma points.

[Meeplelowda]

I didn't perceive this as a warning.

Then I don't know what message you thought was being conveyed by a notification telling you that you had an abnormally high amount of red thumbs. But you are entitled to your perception.

It also didn't lower my Karma points.

Go back and read what I wrote about the karma penalty. Or here, I'll quote it for you: "That effect was removed because it was being abused."

[desertman]

I didn't perceive this as a warning.

Then I don't know what message you thought was being conveyed by a notification telling you that you had an abnormally high amount of red thumbs. But you are entitled to your perception.

A warning has consequences, if being ignored. This notification had no consequences; therefore it was not a warning (to me).

What is wrong with you? I was asking an honest question, just because I wanted to know, and suddenly I'm the target of your ongoing unfriendliness. Not nice.

[Meeplelowda]

What is wrong with you? I was asking an honest question, just because I wanted to know, and suddenly I'm the target of your ongoing unfriendliness. Not nice.

I went out of my way not only to answer your question, but to go dig up an almost three-year old thread with a post from a BGA admin that provides further details about what I said. That is time I did not have to invest. You're welcome.