What's the deal with Recognition?

[TuggyNE]

So, various people have Recognition listed under their names, but I don't see any way to give it. I've tried searching for some indication that the feature was (partially) removed, but haven't turned up anything useful. Anybody mind informing this poor newbie what's up with that?

[veekie]

You get recognition when people like your posts, but the ability to give recognition is restricted initially. You'll get the option eventually.

[dipolartech]

Click the give kudos link under the recognition number here try mine and see if my number goes up

Edit: so he cant see the link yet?

[veekie]

There is a threshold yes.

[SneeR]

Always remember to tell the person why you gave them Recognition! That is just good board behavior.

[RobbyPants]

Always remember to tell the person why you gave them Recognition! That is just good board behavior.

The old boards used to do this automatically, but these boards do not. I kind of wish they did.

[TuggyNE]

You get recognition when people like your posts, but the ability to give recognition is restricted initially. You'll get the option eventually.

Ah, fair enough. Good to know. 

Edit: Aaaand bam. Hit the threshold with this post! Haha.

[Agita]

Always remember to tell the person why you gave them Recognition! That is just good board behavior.

The old boards used to do this automatically, but these boards do not. I kind of wish they did.

I don't remember ever getting any notice of why my G-Fu score changed on the old boards. I know you were supposed to enter a reason as a measure against abuse (it didn't work), but I don't recall ever actually getting any of what was written.

[Prime32]

Always remember to tell the person why you gave them Recognition! That is just good board behavior.

The old boards used to do this automatically, but these boards do not. I kind of wish they did.

I don't remember ever getting any notice of why my G-Fu score changed on the old boards. I know you were supposed to enter a reason as a measure against abuse (it didn't work), but I don't recall ever actually getting any of what was written.

I know the BGs were able to see them.

[Tshern]

Always remember to tell the person why you gave them Recognition! That is just good board behavior.

The old boards used to do this automatically, but these boards do not. I kind of wish they did.

I don't remember ever getting any notice of why my G-Fu score changed on the old boards. I know you were supposed to enter a reason as a measure against abuse (it didn't work), but I don't recall ever actually getting any of what was written.

Quite.

Always remember to tell the person why you gave them Recognition! That is just good board behavior.

The old boards used to do this automatically, but these boards do not. I kind of wish they did.

I don't remember ever getting any notice of why my G-Fu score changed on the old boards. I know you were supposed to enter a reason as a measure against abuse (it didn't work), but I don't recall ever actually getting any of what was written.

I know the BGs were able to see them.

Aye. Personally I don't mind one way or the other, but I believe showing the exact reason to the BGs was pointless. They, far as I recall, already knew what post amounted to that kudos and could see the content. Seeing the results of a compulsory feedback mechanism would, in my opinion, be more helpful for posters than admins.