Ah props. They used to be a way to acknowledge on a peer to peer level that someone has posted something good. Back in my day we used to give props if someone posted a good video, or said something intelligent but now they're thrown out like...condoms in high schools? *shrugs*
What are props?
Props are small medals that you can give to other users if you see them post something good.
eg; User_X posts a good video, User_Y gives User_X a video prop!
How can I give someone a prop?
You can give users props by going to their profile and clicking on the "Give Props" button, then type them a short message of what you appreciated and choose the correct prop type.
I see other users throwing props around, so it should be ok?
If you saw those other users jump off a cliff would you also do it...if you answer yes then the internet may not be a good place for you.
What are some bad examples of prop giving?
- User_X offers props to people that will join a club they created
- User_X offers props in a "competition"
- User_X gives props in chain letters
- User_X gives props because you're their bff
I personally think it would be great if we could get at least 30% (yes, the percentage is shockingly low of how I see props being used) of users using props correctly. If we got 50% it would be amazing and if we got 100% I think it would be a miracle. So lets just do the best we can in understanding what props are for and use them correctly.
Note: There is no "User_X" if one is ever created I appologise for tarnashing their name before it ever existed. Sorry!
What are props?
Props are small medals that you can give to other users if you see them post something good.
eg; User_X posts a good video, User_Y gives User_X a video prop!
How can I give someone a prop?
You can give users props by going to their profile and clicking on the "Give Props" button, then type them a short message of what you appreciated and choose the correct prop type.
I see other users throwing props around, so it should be ok?
If you saw those other users jump off a cliff would you also do it...if you answer yes then the internet may not be a good place for you.
What are some bad examples of prop giving?
- User_X offers props to people that will join a club they created
- User_X offers props in a "competition"
- User_X gives props in chain letters
- User_X gives props because you're their bff
I personally think it would be great if we could get at least 30% (yes, the percentage is shockingly low of how I see props being used) of users using props correctly. If we got 50% it would be amazing and if we got 100% I think it would be a miracle. So lets just do the best we can in understanding what props are for and use them correctly.
Note: There is no "User_X" if one is ever created I appologise for tarnashing their name before it ever existed. Sorry!
A feeling of achievement, no matter how small, is still great.
One year down (and then some) and getting better all the time...
Since this is the first time we've done one of these things, I'm suggesting haiku to start, because it's short, easy, and most everyone knows how to do it.
However, in case anyone does not remember how haiku works, here's a quick primer. In English, it's simple: a line with five syllables, then a line of seven syllables, then a last line of five syllables. No other structure is necessary.
Here's an illustrative example of the form:
One two three four five
Two three four five through seven
Seven eight nine ten
...which has nothing to do with fanpop. You can do better, can't you?
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