I've just crossed the 900 barrier (don't any of youse -1 this of I'll hunt you down...) and thought I'd share my experiences of the reputation system over the past few days. As a tonic to the number of people moaning about it.
I posted a couple of "robust" things recently that quickly garnered negative points, one went down to -3. I was a little miffed. I considered, briefly, posting a "why?" like so many seem to do, but then remembered I hate those posts so I didn't and trusted to the good graces of the other users.
Low and behold as far as I can see all of those posts have now, over the course of a few days returned to 0, which is frankly where they belong. With no cajoling from me, nor any posts from people saying how they were correcting the negative reps and trying to assuage my feelings. I kept posting in the threads to show I was making valid points and this seemed to work.
I've earned my reputation through some funny posts, some serious ones and as far as I know not actually having any negative posts at the moment. I don't think I've ever mentioned my reputation in anything other than a thread about the reputation system. I've certainly not (to my knowledge) made a "you'll probably -1 this" statement in a post.
So long live the reputation system. It works and doesn't have to result in loads of posts about it. Now I've just got to try and catch up with those pesky mods and their incredibly high scores!
PS It appears my 900th point was earned from a post poking fun at the IPCC, which is a nice bonus
Reputation System
Started by
CmdKeen
, Mar 01 2012 11:51 AM
47 replies to this topic
#3
Posted 01 March 2012 - 12:32 PM
I don't pay too much attention to it. The only time I would consider it useful is if you receive a significant amount of negative votes over a post. That way, you know it's not just the overly-sensitive people, or the people with whom you have disagreed, who find the post incorrect/offensive etc.
Usually, if a post hits -1 you'll know exactly who gave it to you; at least in my case.
Usually, if a post hits -1 you'll know exactly who gave it to you; at least in my case.
#5
Posted 01 March 2012 - 12:40 PM
I haven't done anything spectacular apart from being me, and I'm on over 500!! 
#6
Posted 01 March 2012 - 12:44 PM
Well doneI've just crossed the 900 barrier (don't any of youse -1 this of I'll hunt you down...) and thought I'd share my experiences of the reputation system over the past few days. As a tonic to the number of people moaning about it.
One thing I will say is, you are on 900 and I only have about 100 yet we both have the same level of karma, how does that work!?
#7
Posted 01 March 2012 - 12:45 PM
Well done
One thing I will say is, you are on 900 and I only have about 100 yet we both have the same level of karma, how does that work!?
It doesn't just go on the rep system.
#8
Posted 01 March 2012 - 01:20 PM
I know that, but I have less "forum time served" less posts and a lower posts per day rate. Karma realy is a mystery to me!It doesn't just go on the rep system.
#9
Posted 01 March 2012 - 01:24 PM
I know that, but I have less "forum time served" less posts and a lower posts per day rate. Karma realy is a mystery to me!
It's a mystery to everyone.
I suspect however that you've posted about half the number of posts as CMDkeen, in half the amount of time, roughly. It balances out. Plus, alot of the time it's about quality, not quantity.
#10
Posted 01 March 2012 - 01:25 PM
I don't post many topics, and those I do post don't get rated highly. You're also a mini mod Gelf, whereas the Fife forum never had anyone in it so wasn't worth asking to moderate (that would have been greedy of me).
#11
Posted 01 March 2012 - 03:33 PM
I wonder (as I so often do) what Rich would have said about this.
No, Just No. OP = FAIL. Not another boring reputation post. Go read your daily Fail.
Or something like that.
No, Just No. OP = FAIL. Not another boring reputation post. Go read your daily Fail.
Or something like that.
#12
Posted 01 March 2012 - 04:54 PM
I wonder (as I so often do) what Rich would have said about this.
No, Just No. OP = FAIL. Not another boring reputation post. Go read your daily Fail.
Or something like that.
Do they do those with velcro?
#13
Posted 01 March 2012 - 06:34 PM
I've got my full quota of rep points left. Someone post something heinous on the hurry-up.
I'm one of those folk who politely ask for an explanation of -1s, but feel daft when other folk give me sympathy votes.
I'm one of those folk who politely ask for an explanation of -1s, but feel daft when other folk give me sympathy votes.
#14
Posted 01 March 2012 - 11:21 PM
...feel daft when other folk give me sympathy votes.
I feel daft when I read the first half of a post, think they've made a really good point, +1 them, and then read the rest of the post, in which they extraordinarily make themselves look a right ass!
#15
Posted 02 March 2012 - 10:28 AM
I do fail to see why I can't remove, or change, a post I've given a +1/-1 to. Especially if I've "slipped" and pressed the wrong button. I've had to send a few grovelling PMs to people when I've accidentally -1'd rather than +1 a post.
Especially when they're ex-SO19 and have access to firearms
Especially when they're ex-SO19 and have access to firearms
#16
Posted 02 March 2012 - 12:34 PM
Pretty much spot on.I've just crossed the 900 barrier (don't any of youse -1 this of I'll hunt you down...) and thought I'd share my experiences of the reputation system over the past few days. As a tonic to the number of people moaning about it.
I posted a couple of "robust" things recently that quickly garnered negative points, one went down to -3. I was a little miffed. I considered, briefly, posting a "why?" like so many seem to do, but then remembered I hate those posts so I didn't and trusted to the good graces of the other users.
Low and behold as far as I can see all of those posts have now, over the course of a few days returned to 0, which is frankly where they belong. With no cajoling from me, nor any posts from people saying how they were correcting the negative reps and trying to assuage my feelings. I kept posting in the threads to show I was making valid points and this seemed to work.
I've earned my reputation through some funny posts, some serious ones and as far as I know not actually having any negative posts at the moment. I don't think I've ever mentioned my reputation in anything other than a thread about the reputation system. I've certainly not (to my knowledge) made a "you'll probably -1 this" statement in a post.
So long live the reputation system. It works and doesn't have to result in loads of posts about it. Now I've just got to try and catch up with those pesky mods and their incredibly high scores!
PS It appears my 900th point was earned from a post poking fun at the IPCC, which is a nice bonus
People need to learn to give it time instead of demanding an explanation for a -1.
#17
Posted 06 March 2012 - 07:10 PM
The rep system also seems to work in the sense that the people with drastically poor reputation scores (-100 or something) are usually the people most in need of a permanent ban for the forum. Generally the ones who stir things up, make inflammatory posts or are generally idiots. It must make it easier for the Mods to spot. Search the worst reputation scores, look at a few of the posts, see they are winding up the forum and hit the ban button!
#18
Posted 07 March 2012 - 11:29 AM
The rep system also seems to work in the sense that the people with drastically poor reputation scores (-100 or something) are usually the people most in need of a permanent ban for the forum. Generally the ones who stir things up, make inflammatory posts or are generally idiots. It must make it easier for the Mods to spot. Search the worst reputation scores, look at a few of the posts, see they are winding up the forum and hit the ban button!
My reputation was at -32 at one point. Exception that proves the role?
#19
Posted 07 March 2012 - 11:45 AM
You keep telling yourself that.My reputation was at -32 at one point. Exception that proves the role?
And did you mean 'exception to the rule' by any chance?
#20
Posted 07 March 2012 - 02:00 PM
No, I mean't "exception that proves the rule," but my cardinal inability to type is rather prominent today.
#22
Posted 07 March 2012 - 05:16 PM
I find it highly amusing that one of the users that has given a 
vote to the OP, is usually the one moaning the loudest that the button should be removed.
Irony, you've just gotta love it.
vote to the OP, is usually the one moaning the loudest that the button should be removed.Irony, you've just gotta love it.
#23
Posted 07 March 2012 - 05:24 PM
Yep agree, it was quite amusing looking at the list of +er's and -'ers... folks, your moderating team can see exactly who gives reputation points... and it does make us smile sometimesI find it highly amusing that one of the users that has given a
Irony, you've just gotta love it.
#24
Posted 07 March 2012 - 05:35 PM
I wonder (as I so often do) what Rich would have said about this.
Reputation? where's the profit in that?
#25
Posted 07 March 2012 - 05:39 PM
Yep agree, it was quite amusing looking at the list of +er's and -'ers... folks, your moderating team can see exactly who gives reputation points... and it does make us smile sometimes
This is somewhat amusing - it's also sometimes possible to tell who has hit what button based on the tone of the replies.
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