Upvote/Downvote Counter

Elite4Runner·Dec 30, 2016·6 votes·1,096 views

It has taken me a long time to even feel comfortable with the upvote/downvote feature on the boards because at one point I felt like it was a very common for the average thread to be in the negatives. I'm not really sure what, but it does seem as if there have been improvements to this.

However, I have noticed times where my thread has been upvoted, and then downvoted, or downvoted, and then upvoted, ... and ultimately, the overall number stays the same.

For example,

If I have received 5 upvotes and 5 downvotes, my overall score would be 1. With the current system it would look like I have had no votes at all.

So, what I think would be useful would be a vote counter.

If this were changed to somehow show that my overall total was 1 after 10 votes it would at least show that the votes I have received are evenly divided.

Honestly, I don't know, or really care how it would look. It may be something that only the poster can see, but I do think it would be better if the community could see as well.

6 Comments

Deep Terror NamiDec 30, 20165 votes

The count is in the code openly. If you use the Forum Enhancer Kit (FEK) you can actually see exactly what you're wanting. Currently there is little to no boards development because everyone is on the client update, but this is certainly a possible standard feature in the future.

Elite4RunnerDec 30, 20162 votes

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The count is in the code openly. If you use the Forum Enhancer Kit (FEK) you can actually see exactly what you're wanting. Currently there is little to no boards development because everyone is on the client update, but this is certainly a possible standard feature in the future.

Helpful as ever!

I do hope that they eventually make it a standard feature, but I will definitely look into this.

Thanks!

the Anarchit3chtJan 4, 20171 votes

FEK is awesome! I definitely recommend it.

singiel38Dec 30, 20162 votes

You can see how many downvotes and upvotes you have, but it is pretty hard. Some time ago I discovered it. Right-click on upvote number near comment and nick, click "Inspect element" and above "class="total-votes" and class="riot-voting authenticated" you should have data-apollo-up-votes="(number)" and data-apollo-down-votes="(number)" and you can see how many downvotes and upvotes you have. PS. 5 downvotes and 5 upvotes = 0 bcs 5-5=0

Elite4RunnerDec 30, 20162 votes

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You can see how many downvotes and upvotes you have, but it is pretty hard. Some time ago I discovered it. Right-click on upvote number near comment and nick, click "Inspect element" and above "class="total-votes" and class="riot-voting authenticated" you should have data-apollo-up-votes="(number)" and data-apollo-down-votes="(number)" and you can see how many downvotes and upvotes you have. PS. 5 downvotes and 5 upvotes = 0 bcs 5-5=0

Thank you, that is helpful.

As for the PS. Yes, 5-5=0, but your post starts at 1. I'm pretty sure they do that because they assume that you would most likely upvote your own thread.

singiel38Dec 30, 20161 votes

With this additional upvote it is 6-5=1 so it is right, you could add this. But nvm. The F.E.K is still better, you just cover on total upvotes and you see instantly. I didn't know about it, i am using it actually and it's very helpful. Still glad i could help