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Every solution described in this forum begins with a problem. While I may have the same problem, I may or may not like the solution. I think it should be valuble for you, the developers, to see whether people loves the solution or just hates the problem.

Now, when voting up, I vote for the solution. I propose another vote, not excluding the first kind of vote, to say: "Yes this is a problem for me too".
This of course would require thread-starters to define the problem they are trying to solve more exactly, which I think would be great.

I'm a bit confused what I think about this idea myself. Do YOU too have that dissatifying feel deep down the stomach when voting? :-P

bratwurst wrote:Every solution described in this forum begins with a problem. While I may have the same problem, I may or may not like the solution. I think it should be valuble for you, the developers, to see whether people loves the solution or just hates the problem.

+1 one for that.

What happens if the user votes that they have the problem but they don't like the solution? How are the vote counters affected?

sayakb wrote:What happens if the user votes that they have the problem but they don't like the solution? How are the vote counters affected?

It would be two counters since it is not the same question really. One counter for saying this is a problem and one for the solution.

malo wrote:It would be two counters since it is not the same question really. One counter for saying this is a problem and one for the solution.

Very good idea!!! +1!

Very good idea! Forums that are focussed on tech support should have this feature, it would help cut down on duplicate threads for the same issue.

I'd certainly support any move that helps with *discussion* of solutions to problems. I think being able to say yes this is an issue for me also even if I don't like the proposed solution is a very useful one.

Once possible solutions have been discussed what then? Repost each solution for a vote?

Perhaps the whole issue could be addressed simply by using a new tag [PROBLEM]?

There is one more point not discussed there: In some cases user might spot a problem, but don't know any appropriate solution. Such topics is important to developers, since they can take a look and find solution, also community could suggest solution A new "Problems" subforum? IT could contain problems without ideas and problems with low rated solutions, so smart users could find them and suggest a new solutions