Spotlight Question

[Molten]

I understand that when you read something good you spotlight it so it may become a quote at the top. I think this is kind of cool. But it got me wondering, have I been spotlighted? How many times has someone like (Andy Baker, Dave Lavery, Jane Young...) been spotlighted?

I think it might be interesting if there was a little part of the profile that records the number of times somebody has been spotlighted. I realize this number may not be that important, but it would just be another fun little thing to check occasionally. Is this feasible? Would there be an interest in this?

[EricH]

What you can do is sort by name and count from there. I'm not really interested in anything more, personally. Why do it the easy way when you can do it the hard way?

If this is implemented, I might be interested in showing both the number of spotlights someone has and the number they've suggested.

[AlexD744]

Wait is that how they got there, well how does one spotlight?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by AlexD744

Wait is that how they got there, well how does one spotlight?

The top of every post has 4 icons. One is the post number. One is a report button (for spam). One is a set of scales (reputation). The other is a picture of a spotlight. Click that and remove the text you don't want.

[JaneYoung]

If you look at the top where the spotlit quote is, you will see 'more' to the right of the username. If you click on that, it will take you to the list of spotlights. Go there and look. On the left is the quote. On the right are two columns for the quote - one is the 'username' and one is the 'added by'. If you click on those, it will order them under the 'username' and under the 'added by' - you can do a quick tally unless it is someone like dlavery - then it could take a little while.

Also, bear in mind that when you suggest a spotlight for a quote, it goes to the place that spotlight moderators can see and decide whether to accept/spotlight the quote or not. For every quote that I submit for spotlighting that is accepted, there is at least one that is not accepted. It can be frustrating but I also understand that there has to be a system in place. I have also had accepted spotlights later removed when the moderators do some 'cleaning' during the slow times.

Edit: The list is also how I do searches for the quotes or authors. If I have a little bit of time during lunch or if I'm feeling a little blue/sad I search through some of my favorites and the quotes will take me to the entire post. Some favorites are posts written by Travis Hoffman, Jaine Perotti, and Dave Lavery. All three of these authors have wisdom to share that leaves me wanting to learn more in order to understand more. Their writing styles are a joy to read and to study.

[AlexD744]

Thank You!!

[Molten]

Thanks Jane. I was glad to see that I've been spotlighted a few times. I must be somewhat intelligent. Though, I've got a long way to go to have as much of an impact as you, Jane. That is certainly something to strive for.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Molten

Thanks Jane. I was glad to see that I've been spotlighted a few times. I must be somewhat intelligent. Though, I've got a long way to go to have as much of an impact as you, Jane. That is certainly something to strive for.

Oh, my goodness...
thank you.