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thanks hunters

daz801 · 2010-08-26 00:21:31

Is it just me or is there a feck load of thank hunters on this site. They seem to be ever ready with an arsenal of witty comments to post hoping for few thanks. Why what advantage does it have:confused:

26-08-2010 01:21AM

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Is it just me or is there a feck load of thank hunters on this site.
They seem to be ever ready with an arsenal of witty comments to post hoping for few thanks.
Why what advantage does it have

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#2 26-08-2010 01:22AM

I_AmThe_Walrus

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absolutely none.

on other forums, the reputation system is good and valuable...

...usually i get red carded, not thanks...

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#3 26-08-2010 01:24AM

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Hmm, starting a thread about thanks,usually means you're secretly hoping everyone will thank your post.

I'm onto you OP :pac:

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#4 26-08-2010 01:24AM

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I know what you're trying to do here, you're trying to get thanks by posting a topic about thanks whores.

Edit: Copying this guy's style man, not cool :pac:
http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055881272

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#5 26-08-2010 01:25AM

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"I AM THE THANKS HUNTER. I HUNT FOR THANKS DAY & NIGHT AND NEVER STOP IN MY QUEST FOR THE HOLY GRAIL OF THANKS."

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#6 26-08-2010 01:26AM

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I think everyone should thank him, it may just change how he thinks:p

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#7 26-08-2010 01:26AM

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<witty comment>

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#8 26-08-2010 01:26AM

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nope not i swear i wasnt
but half way through posting it did cross my mind.

but seriously why do people care about them

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#9 26-08-2010 01:26AM

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It really dosnt bother me enough to start a thread about it.

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#10 26-08-2010 01:27AM

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#11 26-08-2010 01:28AM

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Grimes wrote: »

It really dosnt bother me enough to start a thread about it.

ye but im bored ****less and need a somethng to rant about

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#12 26-08-2010 01:28AM

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*inserts post of the day*

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#13 26-08-2010 01:29AM

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daz801 wrote: »

ye but im bored ****less and need a somethng to rant about

You're from Maynooth. There must be plenty of ranting material right there.

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#14 26-08-2010 01:29AM

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My mind works like lightning. One brilliant flash and it is gone.

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#15 26-08-2010 01:30AM

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daz801 wrote: »

Is it just me or is there a feck load of thank hunters on this site.
They seem to be ever ready with an arsenal of witty comments to post hoping for few thanks.
Why what advantage does it have

I see the hunter has become the hunted. :cool:

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#16 26-08-2010 01:30AM

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Was expecting to show your gratitude towards Hunters OP. Disappointed.

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#17 26-08-2010 01:32AM

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YouTalkinToMe wrote: »

My mind works like lightning. One brilliant flash and it is gone.

Who are you talking to?

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#18 26-08-2010 01:32AM

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I do i love random funny answers..................but why:D:confused::eek:

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#19 26-08-2010 01:33AM

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I've an awful pain in me rocks tbh.

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#20 26-08-2010 01:33AM

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Hi. I am from ze Germany.

My name iz Gunther. Gunther ze thanks hunter.

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#21 26-08-2010 01:34AM

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If the thanks system were taken away, i seriously think a few regular AH posters i can think of would stop posting.

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#22 26-08-2010 01:35AM

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starbelgrade wrote: »

Hi. I am from ze Germany.

My name iz Gunther. Gunther ze thanks hunter.

Lookin' for Russian tanks today?

Or maybe Spanish thanks?

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#23 26-08-2010 01:35AM

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starbelgrade wrote: »

Hi. I am from ze Germany.

My name iz Gunther. Gunther ze thanks hunter.

I wouldn't thank that with YOUR thumb!

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#24 26-08-2010 01:39AM

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Thanks hunters.

Thunters.

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#25 26-08-2010 01:39AM

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Coudnt agree more with you OP, coudnt agree more...although, 'thank hunting' is a strange term for it

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#26 26-08-2010 01:41AM

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iamthe43 wrote: »

Coudnt agree more with you OP, coudnt agree more...although, 'thank hunting' is a strange term for it

I like Owwmykneecap's term for it

THUNTERS

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#27 26-08-2010 09:50AM

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Advantages to the Thanks button;

1) Removes the need for people to post '+1' , 'couldn't agree more' 'LOL' etc...
2) If your are skimming through a thread you can just pick out the posts with a lot of Thanks, they are usually the most relevant/best posts
3) I think it makes (some) people strive to make better worded, more succinctly argued, relevant and valid points, or just be wittier
4) It allows you to formulate your Boards enemies list based on those who thank posts you disagree with (maybe that's just me)

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#28 26-08-2010 09:52AM

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How else would I lick up to mods when they discipline people that I don't agree with?

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#29 26-08-2010 09:54AM

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Bonito wrote: »

Lookin' for Russian tanks today?

Ivana have more thanks.

Or maybe Spanish thanks?

Just juan more.

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#30 26-08-2010 09:54AM

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I_AmThe_Walrus wrote: »

...usually i get red carded, not thanks...

It's funny because you're banned.

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#31 26-08-2010 09:56AM

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i post soley for my own amusement

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