Reputation Points

[kristoff]

In the past week or so I have received 6 private messages inquiring about reputation points, concerns about negative points, concerns the system isn't calculating correctly, etc.

The system is operating the way it should be. The users are not always using it the way intended. If you wish to use it, make the reputation Positive or Negative, NOT neutral. Leave a comment - not doing so is rude and skulking. Be polite; understand that others are under no obligation to care about your point of view, just as you with theirs.

Also, keep in mind that the point system is cumulative, adding points up. When first given points they show as green dots, then gold dots, then gold stars. sometimes some of the dots will disappear when enough points have accumulated to create a gold dot or star. Red dots are negative karma, and if given should be done so very hesitantly and only with good reason.

Folks tend to take these too seriously, and emotions come to the fore. These reputation points were largely intended to be used as a POSITIVE reinforcement, not a tool to beat people up. They are are also very definitely intended to be used for FUN. Lighten up, dudes, dames, eunuchs, and all.

If I get any more on this I'll just have to consider the notion of turning off the points. Then all ya'll won't be able to give me any negative points for taking away the points.

[Batman (imported)]

Interesting...I didn't know you cared about people's feelings...learn something new every day it seems

[MacTheWolf (imported)]

Interesting...I didn't know you cared about people's feelings...learn something new every day it seems

Kristoff is my my boss on the Boards, my friend and is funnier than hell. He cares for everyone and dislikes nobody that I know of except maybe Osama bin-Laden.

Kristoff is also the fairest person I know.

[JoaoGenerico (imported)]

Reputation points is like penis size -- I try to pretend I just don't care, but in the end of the day I keep wondering why mine is so much lower than everyone else`s.

[MacTheWolf (imported)]

Penis size is based upon on ancestry. Canadians, Minnesottans and Californians have the biggest pricks I know off. The older we get, the bigger they gets.

Honest. Would I lie?

[Batman (imported)]

Kristoff is my my boss on the Boards, my friend and is funnier than hell. He cares for everyone and dislikes nobody that I know of except maybe Osama bin-Laden.

Kristoff is also the fairest person I know.

You do realize I WAS kidding...?

[MacTheWolf (imported)]

You do realize I WAS kidding...?

Kidding? Oh Damn

I was goingto suggest to Krister that he use power tools on your crotch and videotape it. Sheesh....Now I'll have to rewatch reruns of Plan Nine From Outer Space

[kristoff]

Kidding? Oh Damn

I was goingto suggest to Krister that he use power tools on your crotch and videotape it. Sheesh....Now I'll have to rewatch reruns of Plan Nine From Outer Space

Fuck, there goes my fun for the evening. Fresh blade in the old saws all, too

[kristoff]

Reputation points is like penis size -- I try to pretend I just don't care, but in the end of the day I keep wondering why mine is so much lower than everyone else`s.

With your recent surge in points, maybe you can now be as big a prick as a Minnesotan, Canadian, or Californian, eh? ...

[NaziNuts (imported)]

This is a helpful thread.

Calms me down knowing that mostly green penis points are mostly good, but that phallic red feedback (with or without comments) now and then is nothing to worry about.

Maybe even something to be happy about around here. I'm still learning.

(The reputation points are fun and funny. They allow me now, as I see, to be a "Participating Member" or maybe recognize that my member sometimes participates, as an advancement over formerly being a "Newly Active Member." My member, and this member, are happy about that.)

From NaziNuts, not a Nazi but fascinated by the theme.

[NaziNuts (imported)]

Also, I'm hoping to earn enough points to be able to visit Minnesota. How many does it take to get in?

[BossTamsin (imported)]

(The reputation points are fun and funny. They allow me now, as I see, to be a "Participating Member" or maybe recognize that my member sometimes participates, as an advancement over formerly being a "Newly Active Member." My member, and this member, are happy about that.)

Actually, I do believe that's more based upon how many posts you have made, rather than your reputation level. But please, keep up the good work.

[JoaoGenerico (imported)]

With your recent surge in points, maybe you can now be as big a prick as a Minnesotan, Canadian, or Californian, eh? ...

Oh, my gawd! If increasing your penis would be that easy, spamers would be out of business!

Thanks for the boost, folks!

[MacTheWolf (imported)]

I'd be willing to be a member of the Big Prick Club if:

* It comes with a salary

* It provides health and dental insurance

* We get autographed pix of Kristoff annointing the Dark Lord

* We get to raid IEunuch's stash of home-made beer

[plix (imported)]

I know alot of sites take the reputation system too seriously, and I think that so far this site has done a good job of avoiding that. The reputation system is meant entirely for fun, and anything that happens through it should not be taken personally.

I used to belong to another site where the owner has to personally approve each reputation given, whether good or bad. She has her own set of guidelines under which she will allow either positive or negative reputation, and if she does not feel the reputation was warranted (even good can't be given for just anything - it has to be something she feels was over the top and truly deserving), she will not allow it, and may even personally give the user who gave the unwarranted reputation negative reputation.

I think the way she handles the system is ridiculous and an example of taking reputation way too seriously, and I'd hate to ever see anything like that happen here. I generally support a free and open system for things like reputation - I believe that we as adults are mature enough and civil enough to avoid causing any problems with the system, and that if any problems do arise we are capable of working through them on our own. I have never given anyone negative reputation (although I was tempted once or twice), and I don't plan on starting now. I was given negative once by someone, although no information was left as to who or why. But it is simply a part of the game, and that's what this system is - a game, and there is definitely no need to treat it as anything beyond.

[tugon (imported)]

I have a better reputation here than anywhere else. A more positive one at least. I have never given negative points. I always took the advice of the wise elders when they said if you do not like something let it go and move on to something else. I must say I do appreciate a message as to why they liked my post. Of course do not stop giving me points just because you do not want to leave a message. I am after all an approval whore.

[DonFL (imported)]

hehehe... I know there are allot of users, especially recently, who dont know to hit positive. I like the comments left mostly, like: "thanks for the reply and all the constructive info you organized", it lets me know my posts are not ALL just waisted typing.. Its the feedback i like.

[ramses (imported)]

hehehe... I know there are allot of users, especially recently, who dont know to hit positive. I like the comments left mostly, like: "thanks for the reply and all the constructive info you organized", it lets me know my posts are ALL just waisted typing.. Its the feedback i like.

Your posts are some of the most informative on the board, Don. They are certainly not wasted typing, by any means!

[NaziNuts (imported)]

I still need to know how many points it takes to be accepted into Minnesota, and especially how many it takes to get back out again...

[tugon (imported)]

I still need to know how many points it takes to be accepted into Minnesota, and especially how many it takes to get back out again...

I do not think anyone checks points at the borders. If you are referring to a MOM a general announcement will be made on whom to contact if interested. I know I am excited about the next one. They are fantabulous.