>>>>>I agree totally about the begging. As someone who uses UT primarily to get answers, and occasionally to give them when I can, I find the points system useful when trying to locate a solution, but it started turning into a 1st grade "gold star" kind of thing. Plus, like the direction some of our educational institutions are heading, it seems that it was losing some of it's value as they were given out for such things as being quick and handy with the search engine or because it was asked for.
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>>>>>Renoir
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>>>>Did you that because you are about to slip out of the top 10 in the list of points?
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>>>><g> :-)
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>>>LOL!
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>>>I didn't even realize I was in the running again...
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>>>Anyway, there is a major problem with the points system that I'm surprised nobody has mentioned before. It starts with a question: In what way was Renoir's point standing calculated so that he ends up in the company of such wise and prolific problem solvers as Sergey, Vlad, Cetin and George? It's not by answering the most posts with a correct solution that's for sure. Unless I am very much mistaken and wiser than even I give myself credit for, it's a flaw in the system and how stars are allocated. If I am right, it should bring much disfavor from those more deserving...
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>>>Renoir
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>>Renoir;
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>>The following is meant to be a joke and does not reflect upon you. I hope you take it as such. As for anyone else, take it as you wish!
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>>Matters not related to Visual FoxPro should take place in the Chatter/Chatter section of the Universal Thread. The Point System is such a topic. Be advised to say anything disparaging about the Universal Thread is unacceptable and thought to be a personal attack upon Michel and the Universal Thread. Be sure you read all the rules related to usage of the Universal Thread and do not comment on anything negative concerning this service. Big brother is watching you! He controls the Horizontal and the Vertical…
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>>Living in a country where freedom of speech is taken for granted you must understand that the Universal Thread does not relate to such things. You must conduct yourself in a proper and acceptable manner at all times. Your viewpoints are your own and should be kept to yourself.
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>>Once all members of the Universal Thread adhere to the basic rules outlined above and in the rules set forth for the Universal Thread, Michel will have time for matters in his life which do not include responding to the content of forum members thoughts.
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>>Tom
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>That offends me. <g>
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>The disclaimer was unnecessary as our humor must be similar, but... perhaps you were protecting your membership?
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>Renoir

Renoir;

Now I have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard! :)

Tom