New Feature Introducing user given awards

Let someone know they're special
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Everyone is used to using the "Likes" system to quickly show a reaction to a post, but I wanted to expand on this to make it a bit more special.

So I introduce to you, the user given awards system - a new way to show appreciation to your fellow forum members!

Any post that you think is worthy of more than just a simple like can be given your choice of award from a pre-defined list - which when sent will now show up to the right of the post date.

Like this:

But why use these instead of normal likes?

Ah but here's where awards are special - as instead of being unlimited and thus given easily, awards can only be given a certain amount of times per day (currently twice for a normal user or 5 times if you donated) so you need to use them wisely.

This also means that as a recipient, you know your content was truly appreciated!

What awards can I give?
Users of Reddit might be familiar with the list, as they are basically the same (minus a few that didn't make sense) - when I get some time, I'll look at getting them redone to be a bit more unique for the forum - but at the moment, we have the following (when giving one, hold your mouse over to get a full description):

Standard Awards (Anyone can give)

Premium Awards (Can only be given by donated members)

And then we have some secret ones, which can only be given by the moderator team to content of true posting excellence - so good luck!

Ok great! So how do I give an award?

Please see the "how-to" for a full guide

Giving awards to awesome posts

Giving an award is just as simple as giving a like (just bear in mind you will have a limited amount to give each day, whereas likes are unlimited). Click the award link at the bottom of the relevant post. Select the award you would like to give (note that some awards are only available for...

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Happy awarding!

 

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

Hi Ben, hope all is well with you?

I think this is a great idea. To be used sparingly for "special" posts? Right away I can see myself using it when someone imparts some extra useful info.

 

[ben]

Hi Ben, hope all is well with you?

I think this is a great idea. To be used sparingly for "special" posts? Right away I can see myself using it when someone imparts some extra useful info.

Exactly! That's why there is a daily cap on giving them, makes them more special

 

[Abdoulux]

 

[Razzys Dad]

I would like to thank all members for their helpful suggestions regarding the Ducato Fault code P1581-15 I have managed to order a replacement oil vapour heater Part no. 5802052418 (used but guaranteed) as none other available in short term. will advise how I get on once it arrives.

 

[simeonGR]

I would like to thank everyone for those helpful guides, part codes, etc all those year.

 

[NKVD1934]

I don't understand how to make a members day?

 

[marcas]

ok

 

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

I'd just like to say thank you to all those who regularly hang around and comment in threads I frequent. I've learned so much from you all - and not just about FIATs! But also I'd like to say thank you all for being such very nice supportive people. Also, from time to time, I'm only too aware I may say something "silly" and you lovely folk don't take advantage or try to make me feel embarrassed. In fact there's very little "nastyness" and when it does raise it's ugly head is quickly slapped down. So thank you all - I decided, in the interests of fairness, not to mention specific names but I'm sure you all know who I'm talking about? All kindest regards Jock.

Oh dear. I've just tried to do one of the award icons, but nothing happened when I clicked on it! I obviously don't know how to work this.

 

[The Panda Nut]

I don't understand how to make a members day?

Give me MONEY!