At the the contrary, I preferred things before. Up voting helpful posts was a way for me to give a little "gift" to people who are doing the invisible work. It's no longer available and I think it will have a bad effect on motivation for those on the long term.
Today I wanted to give Aequitas upvote for a replay analysis, I only could give this smirk face, it doesn't seem the same.
I vote for making like it was before : 3 levels of comments appreciation and rep point count. I don't care if some people get their points for pure "coolness", I care that those having some for work don't get them any more.
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