suggestion: sort replies by merit

[bitmover]

The overwhelming majority of posts do not receive merit, so very few posts would even be reordered if this was implemented.

Also, many posts are replies to what was said immidiately before a post was made, so sorting posts this way would result in threads being confusing as to the flow of the conversation

The idea is to be able to sort by merit by clicking a button if you want. If that's bad in a situation, you can just sort by date again.
I think it can be very useful.

Should I suggest in the new forum software? Is this the right place for the suggestion?

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[margarita_free]

The overwhelming majority of posts do not receive merit, so very few posts would even be reordered if this was implemented.

Also, many posts are replies to what was said immidiately before a post was made, so sorting posts this way would result in threads being confusing as to the flow of the conversation

I completely agree with you, and i think, that new member could never received merit in that system, cause, nobody want to read newcomers

[Steamtyme]

Instead of using the Merit system to identify the best post, What if we gave the OP a chance to select the best answer. This will not always be perfect but in regards to troubleshooting/setup or help; they can choose the answer that helped them the most. There could also be something tied into Merit to have as a second and third ranked post.

It's not perfect but it's an option.

[TheUltraElite]

Should I suggest in the new forum software? Is this the right place for the suggestion?

Meta is the correct section to post such things. However I will help you by saving your time and suggesting you against this. There is currently a new forum software called epochtalk and it is being developed (?) or so for several years now. We do not know of any ETA on its implementation yet.

I completely agree with you, and i think, that new member could never received merit in that system, cause, nobody want to read newcomers

Seems like you have not yet visited the many different threads in meta where merit sources are giving merits to posters. Please dont draw conclusions from half knowledge and half truths. Merit sources are trying their best in finding posts to give merit to but then 99% of the posts in the forum are shitposts.

[change7]

It's a good idea but need I remind you that not all merited posts are meaningful. And not all unmerited posts are meaningless. The thing about all this posting stuff if I'm asked is admins should censor posts and delete posts that have similar reply to one given earlier on. It will help those who keep answers and suggestions filter through quickly.

[Kim Ji Won]

The idea is to be able to sort by merit by clicking a button if you want. If that's bad in a situation, you can just sort by date again.
I think it can be very useful.

Should I suggest in the new forum software? Is this the right place for the suggestion?

IMO, the flow of the conversation is more important right after a reply got merited. Other user's opinion about the reply that just got merited can also be merited by other users. SO if we sort the replies base on merits then the logic of the conversation may likely be too confusing. Also, sorting out the replies can leave other unmerited replies unseen by most of the users that will only focus on top merited posts.

[bitmover]

Instead of using the Merit system to identify the best post, What if we gave the OP a chance to select the best answer.

I think this is a great idea too. Chosing the best answer that could be highlighted , and  keep the original order of the posts below.

[Steamtyme]

Instead of using the Merit system to identify the best post, What if we gave the OP a chance to select the best answer.

I think this is a great idea too. Chosing the best answer that could be highlighted , and  keep the original order of the posts below.

Thanks. I feel generally OP will be in the best position to select the best answer.
It wouldn't even have to put the posts out of order it could just link you to the top post as selected by OP.  And like I said the other links could be based on the top merited posts.