The Reputation System Needs to Change

Teuthida · 05-30-2005, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bond

Alright, everyone's reputation has been set to 0. These are the new rules:

Each user is allowed 10 reputation clicks per day
You must give reputation to two other users before you can give reputation to the same user again
I will be watching for reputation circles where you plus rep another member for the sole purpose to increase your reputation (That's you GameMaster, Null, Danchastu, etc)
Administrators and Moderators now follow the same reputation rules as all other members

Wha? I never plus rep so my own will increase. The idea actually never even crossed my mind. I just give rep to those I feel are deserving. Some people express ideas I like a lot more than others and more frequently. I receive rep from people I never plus rep before. And a lot of them are anonymous so I have no idea who's giving me it anyway.

Maybe you could set up a table showing who we gave rep to like the one showing the latest rep received.

GameMaster · 05-30-2005, 06:53 PM

You must've reversed the colors also becasue I managed to get a red pip before anyone else.

Reputation circle? I know of no such thing. Whatever though, I'm willing to be the example criminal if it helps deter others from negative activity.

Typhoid · 05-30-2005, 07:24 PM

I think this was a good Idea.

It got too out of hand, with all the abusing of the rep system.

And as long as people keep what they had because of the rep, and dont lose the rights to change custom titles, or view certain threads which they once could, then all is well.

I mean, can 2 colours and a few numbers really mean that much to anyone? Post count, and Rep is really and truly pointless in its own ways.

Rep is fun and all, and it shows who thinks what of you, but I agree with whoever said that taking away the ability to see who did it, leaves you open for random - reppings by people who don't like you for whatever reason.

But at least if you are going to have rep on the boards, it better be a working system.

The Germanator · 05-30-2005, 07:24 PM

Another question. Does this new system outlaw the idea of "advertised rep party threads" as sometime post milestones or birthday threads become? I always thought that those were silly, but harmless in the same way, I dunno...

Swan · 05-30-2005, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Germanator

Another question. Does this new system outlaw the idea of "advertised rep party threads" as sometime post milestones or birthday threads become? I always thought that those were silly, but harmless in the same way, I dunno...

Yeah, good question. I was wondering that one as well.

Null · 05-30-2005, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by deejzguy

Yeah, good question. I was wondering that one as well.

in all honesty does it even matter? such a question just shows how pointless the reps are. they'll get used for the same thing they've always been used for. the only effect it has that everyone starts over. and to keep things like that, rep will have to be reset once a month. otherwise its just going to be exactly the same.

Fox 6 · 05-30-2005, 08:35 PM

YES! rep has to be earned. It's a fair race now.

Typhoid · 05-30-2005, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Fox 6

YES! rep has to be earned. It's a fair race now.

But only for a month.

Then you start over again.

Apparently.

Ginkasa · 05-30-2005, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Null

the only effect it has that everyone starts over. and to keep things like that, rep will have to be reset once a month. otherwise its just going to be exactly the same.

That's where Typhoid got it, I think. Its not actually what's going to happen, I don't think, so... I guess he got confused?

/me shrugs and walks away

Typhoid · 05-30-2005, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Link1130

That's where Typhoid got it, I think. Its not actually what's going to happen, I don't think, so... I guess he got confused?

* Link1130 shrugs and walks away

It was a joke.

Not so much as a joke, just a non-factual statement.

Bond · 05-31-2005, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by The Germanator

Another question. Does this new system outlaw the idea of "advertised rep party threads" as sometime post milestones or birthday threads become? I always thought that those were silly, but harmless in the same way, I dunno...

You're free to give reputation to whomever you want to. So yes.

gekko · 05-30-2005, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GameMaster

You must've reversed the colors also becasue I managed to get a red pip before anyone else.

In all reality, reputation only has its purpose when you frequently encounter strangers. With something like Xbox Live, it has its purpose. If there's someone who is obnoxious, doesn't play fair, and frequently quits out of games, you'll know when he enters the game.

On a forum, you tend to know the reputation of everyone. On one this small, you know the reputation of everyone.

Bond · 05-31-2005, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GameMaster

Reputation circle? I know of no such thing. Whatever though, I'm willing to be the example criminal if it helps deter others from negative activity.

Really?

"You tell it how it is and you're not afraid of anyone here. You're perfect for my secret. We nearly got caught after the last rep/doubloon scandal so we're taking a break. When we begin again, I'll give you a call. -GM"

Teuthida · 05-31-2005, 12:23 AM

I dunno who that was to but isn't posting that sort of like the equivalent of the government reading your private mail and distributing it for all to see?

jeepnut · 05-31-2005, 01:17 AM

The government does that?

/me stops sending mail.