To 'score' or not to 'score' ?

Do you think that some sort of Honesty rating would improve the doggin experiance for all?

31 Dec 2004

Complicated one this, maybe.....
With all the talk of noshows and the like, i did see a comment regarding an ebay type rating. This got me to thinking...not so easy for me ! redface

What does every one think about this, could it help? could it hinder? would it serve to identify timewasters or simply preclude newcomers? how could it work, what would it measure?
I am not gona try to provide answers, because I simply dont know.....but i am sure the collective intelligance on this site (excluding gurl or course !! hehe 2-1 to me !!) can shed some light, so for now, please, I would be interested in seeing your comments.
Please... dont get me wrong, I am NOT advocating one view or the other...just think it may make a good thread and I know its been raised many times, but seems there is still a problem, or is there??

31 Dec 2004

Ratings, name and shame, verification, certification etc have all been discussed on here before and it was decided that it was not a good idea overall.
People often do have genuine reasons why they are unable to attend an arranged meet, but of course common courtesy should be used and at least let the other party aware that you will not be able to make it, in plenty of time to avoid them sitting around for ages waiting somewhere.
Afterall, who can say for sure if anyone's ratings are genuine for a start? It has been mentioned in the past that if someone disliked another member for whatever reason, they could give a bad rating, even if they had never had contact with them :shock:
Besides it may amount to a *sexual performance* rating and who amongst us would want that around our necks? confused

It would also mean that people would then know who had shagged whom and take away the discretion that we now have and should always expect to have.
Yes there are timewasters out there, but on the whole they are in the minority and if we come across them, it's just got to be put down to experience and best forgotten.
I am lucky and have never had anyone let me down, but I know if it ever happens, it won't ruin my life, or even my night - there's always someone else out to play :twisted: wink

Tracy-Jayne

31 Dec 2004

In theory it's not a bad idea but I don't think the way to grade someone could ever be agreed upon. Would you grade on the quality of their attendance, the frequency of their attendance or the length of their attendance, would a dogger who only goes out once a month but always turn up end up with a lower rating than one who is out 4 times a week but only turns up to meets 75% of the time? Would couples be graded as a couple or individually?. As everyone looks for different things from dogging and their doggers it'd be very difficult to find a common rating system.
If it were put to a vote, I'd say no as I think timewasters are soon found out and people get to hear about it through others then make their own mind up and rating people seems a bit....I don't know, like a talent show (Strictly Come Dogging? lol

). I like to arrange meets through SH AND enjoy unexpected encounters but perhaps this would take away the mystery/excitement entirely and would make it more like a doggers dating agency?

31 Dec 2004

1 Jan 2005

2 Jan 2005

OOOhhhh, foul play gurl !!
you didnt quote the whole sentance that comment was made in....and it was a long time ago....and i said it didnt work..
BUT..... full marks for making my chin hit the floor as i didnt remember it at first !
Maybe its time i think about surrendering to you :twisted: !!!

2 Jan 2005

5 Jan 2005

Well. Its been 5 days since i first posted this poll following all the talk about unreliable meets, and theres been a dozen votes and a few comments, which to be honest is what I expected !
Seems those who shouted loudest had no comment to make about how they may be able to prove themselves, and there was no comments in favour of any ratings.
I do have to say, I was undecided, thinking maybe some scheme had merit but being unsure of how to set it up. However, having read the comments, I now agree.... I dont see how a rating system can help, i think it can only serve to muddy the waters even more.
So, whats to be gained from this... seems like the best way to use this forum is to take time, get to know ppl and turn up when invited ! ....But that has always been the advice given to everyone !
So there you are, everyone new to this site should take notice , those who give advice have been there, done it and know how to get along....dont waste that knowledge when its shared so freely !!

5 Jan 2005

me please at least it would meen i was getting some and if i got a 0 rating im sure the curiosity factor would kick in and the ladies chassing me all over to see if it was really true
but then again while warwicks away i am the village idiot of SH
lol
colin

5 Jan 2005

Quote by jah_2uk

Not entirely sure it would work in your favour. They may all wonder why no one else has wanted you first so avoid you completely too :shock:
It's a bit like wearing shoes - no one likes trying on new ones, but we all love to slip into an old comfy well worn pair :twisted:
T-J

6 Jan 2005

Quote by RedHot

Not entirely sure it would work in your favour. They may all wonder why no one else has wanted you first so avoid you completely too :shock:
It's a bit like wearing shoes - no one likes trying on new ones, but we all love to slip into an old comfy well worn pair :twisted:
T-J
see i told you it was just down my street i fill all the criteria
im old,well worn and very comfy
lol
colin