What are your parameters for "RECing" a post?

[mysteryowl]

I see so many posts with high view numbers and barely any Rec's.
I wonder why?

[The Polack MSgt]

1. Imma rec this so it stays on the top page - 'cause i want to see the comments. nt

[jpak]

2. unrec

[Budi]

3. K & R

[leftieNanner]

4. Good Question

It's also interesting to see posts with many viewings, lots of written responses, and few recs.

I'm guessing that folks just skip that part sometimes.

[FM123]

5. I always rec a post that I find uplifting with hopes that it will lift someone else's spirits too.

(like lots of cute animal videos)

[WheelWalker]

6. I rec if I want it to go to the Greatest page and make it to the home screen...

rec for visibility

[2naSalit]

7. I'll do it

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when a post is something I hope others will see which means it has value either as a point of political note/important news item; funny; I agree with the OP's point whether I post a comment or not.

Sometimes I'll comment on a comment but not the OP itself. Lots of K&Rs and +1s make up the bulk of my post count.

[tblue37]

16. +1. nt

[alittlelark]

8. Makes me look twice

[Hoyt]

9. I try to Rec if I thought post was worthwhile, even if I don't totally agree.

But, sometimes, I just forget to Rec even when I think it was an excellent post.

Tend to Rec when people are sick, grieving, need help or thoughts, etc., although I don’t usually comment.

Not sure there is any etiquette for Recing, although I’m going to read comments later to see if I’ve missed something.

I wish there were more than just a “thumbs up” type Rec. Never feel right Recommending a post about say a great Democrat dying or something.

[UTUSN]

10. First, I realized long ago that a Rec without a Kick lets the thread sink. Yes, I invented "K&R"!1

By claiming it here, my vast unpopularity will kill off the meme.

I Rec most of all by Democratic topic, originality, or hatred for wingnuts. More often than not, no additional comment is needed. Hence, the K&R gives thread recognition, visibility, validation.

When there are duplicate threads, I either Rec them all or Select which one to favor based on site behavior by the Poster.

I obviously don't read every thread or even every O.P. I get in trouble by skimming topics, with the Subject title often being enough. But for the topics that I actually *do* spend time reading, it's a matter of might as well Rec it, too.

I seldom Rec things in Lounge, so frivolous doncherkno?!1

[dweller]

14. rec'd

K&R

😎

✌🏼

[safeinOhio]

17. Thanks for the info.

It cost nothing to rec. I do it even though I’m a thousandair.

[chia]

11. I rec liberally and with abandon

If it's:

Interesting
Important
Thought-provoking
Instructive
Heart-warming
One person's personal story, journey, problem, solution, question, request - to or for the rest of us
Music
Beauty
Human interest
Educational
Caution/Warning
Humor

And on and on. I love that people come here and share a part of their daily experience with us. It makes a community, so thanks to all of you that come here and post, no matter how frequently or how rarely. You make the forum. : )

[LiberalLoner]

12. Maybe I'm doing it all wrong

I never think of a rec helping a post get to the greatest page. I rec most posts I read unless they are spam or I think they are harmful because I feel like by recc’ing I am saying thank you to the person who posted and giving them some encouragement. Because it takes courage to make an original post. What I hope to say with a rec is, I am glad you are here and I appreciate you. I am grateful to be able to read what you have posted.

I’m probably doing it all wrong.

[mysteryowl]

13. Best response thus far. Gold star!

IMO ---

[LiberalLoner]

24. ❤️🌹

[Wawannabe]

20. Nope.

Not wrong!

[LiberalLoner]

25. ❤️🌹

[backtoblue]

22. Rec

[LiberalLoner]

26. ❤️🌹

[Arkansas Granny]

15. If I have enjoyed a post, I'll rec it. If I feel it's important that others see it

I'll rec & reply so it stays at the top of the page.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

18. I recommend if I like the post, or I agree with it.

If I disagree, I won't recommend... but I might reply many times!

[Wawannabe]

19. Same!

If I agree with he post, it makes me laugh or if I think topic needs attn. my reasons for rec’ing

[LakeArenal]

21. I find that what I like, others like and I find the same folks are on the rec list.

So sometimes if I’m just breezing through I’ll rec someone I know I agree with and like. I use it like a bookmark. I can find it later to read more.

Then for all the other reasons. Mostly I like upbeat posts. I dislike fear mongering posts.

[Fla Dem]

23. If I like the post, find it informative, unusual, interesting and/or funny.

[intheflow]

27. The Greatest Page is my "homepage" at DU.

So I don't usually rec a thread to get it on the GP, it's already there. I rec things that I agree with, and also like to give recs to the interesting news posts in the smaller forums to get them more visibility. Very rarely rec a twitter post, rarely rec anything that I feel is the left version of a dog whistle (posts about Trump's looks/weight, political gossip or conjecture, etc.).