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Nitram

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4. If writing "K&R is just a shortcut, I feel it would make a great deal more sense to take the time to

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #3)

Wed May 2, 2018, 09:39 AM

May 2018

craft a relevant comment that actually furthers the discussion. I'm imagine that was the original purpose of the mechanism, to encourage discussion and make posts more visible when they sparked more meaningful discussion. IMHO

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I have a question about the custom on DU of writing "K&R" or "kicked and recommended" [View all] Nitram May 2018 OP

Especially in General Discussion where posts move off page quickly, DUers typically do two things hlthe2b May 2018 #1

Wouldn't writing a meaningful comment have the same effect as writing K&R? Nitram May 2018 #2

No.. both do the same. K&R is a quick method to accomplish when you don't want to hlthe2b May 2018 #3

If writing "K&R is just a shortcut, I feel it would make a great deal more sense to take the time to Nitram May 2018 #4

LOL... Good luck convincing others of that but I would agree. My pet peeve is those who post hlthe2b May 2018 #5

I agree. If you don't have the time or energy to post a summary or some choice excerpts, Nitram May 2018 #7

I think it is the Twitter effect. And yes, it is distressing that more and more consider that hlthe2b May 2018 #12

I don't always have that kind of time JustAnotherGen May 2018 #9

Maybe it's easier for people using mobile phones. Nitram May 2018 #13

It's just a quick and easy way to get a high post count. PSPS May 2018 #6

Yes... that's another motivation for doing so. hlthe2b May 2018 #14

Topic drift ... Yonnie3 May 2018 #8

That confirms a suspicion I've had that many DUers think "K&R" has some special affect in itself. Nitram May 2018 #11

K&R talisman smilies needed! Yonnie3 May 2018 #16

You're right, the S/N ratio is good here at DU, and the K&R issue is just a minor irritation. Nitram May 2018 #17

Great question Phoenix61 May 2018 #10

Guilty as charged Cirque du So-What May 2018 #15

When I do it, it can be for several reasons ecstatic May 2018 #18