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View Poll Results: What to do with reputation?
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Modify and restore it.
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Lose it entirely.
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12-06-2004, 11:12 AM
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Schwarze Kapelle
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Also, HATE that its anonymous. Such a candy ass way of trying to lash out at someone.
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Oh- If I could ding you anonymously right now.... I would.
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12-06-2004, 11:12 AM
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Go Bucks/Hail to the Redskins!!
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Originally Posted by NewYorkBuck
Its not a bad idea overall, but I think too many people use it to punish ideas that they dont like, rather than really uncalled for posts.
Also, HATE that its anonymous. Such a candy ass way of trying to lash out at someone.
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I think you hit the nail squarely on the head with your post NYB. |
12-06-2004, 11:17 AM
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Senior
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I agree with the modified format that has been gaining momentum: auto-sig, less impact, making large numbers of rubies into another symbol.
If posters invest in the reputation feature, you get a lot of people that will think before they post -- being pure scUM ruined my day.
But, on the flip side - many posters seemed to have slipped into that category (pure scUM) recently and you then have no incentive to be careful because a lot of negative isn't going to hurt you anymore.
When I asked Mili about the system, he said that a negative from him wouldn't destroy you and a positive from anyone is probably worth more.
If the symbols ever do go to Buckeye Leaves, will there be any community-wide awards - like when everyone that dresses for the game gets a sticker for the win?
PS: Please don't ding me for this post.
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12-06-2004, 11:18 AM
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Inside the Matrix
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Its not a bad idea overall, but I think too many people use it to punish ideas that they dont like, rather than really uncalled for posts.
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sure what you said here makes sense. but really, who gives a [censored] if somebody hit you with a red dot?
the fact that this feature is the most controversial on this site is very sad. |
12-06-2004, 11:26 AM
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look ma no shoelaces, and I'm down with the KIIING
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The rep system is really a cool idea, but I think one thing that's kinda becoming transparent about it (to those members who even notice it) is that it is more or less an indication of what long time posters think of a user. While these long time users seem to do a good job at not abusing the system, its obvious that a couple positive/negative reps from high-rep posters can swing rep ratings more than even the high-rep posters intended.
The biggest thing i'd say in modifying it is that in addition to approve/disapprove you should HAVE to select from a list of approved reasons (ie flaming, trolling) so that people are forced to realize the purpose of dings isn't just to show that you agree or disagree with somebodys point or arbitrarily throw your weight around, but to recognize those who are actually positively/negatively contributing to the community feel of BP that is really what makes this site the sick addiction it is. I like the idea that the amount of rep would scale with the category that you select (this way you could give 1 rep boost if somebody said something funny, but like 50 or whatever if they had a great contribution that required alot of research and whatnot) and that on top of this, the rep pts would be scaled by the rating of the giver.
Really though, I'd say that some sort of modification to the system that reinforces to the giver of the rep the notion that the rep system should be used not to agree/disagree with somebody but as a tool for providing positive/negative feedback on the quality of the posts. If I'm misunderstanding the intent of the system, then at least make the weight for simply disagreeing with someones point or habitually disliking a user low.
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12-06-2004, 11:27 AM
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Minister of Silly Walks
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On the subject of changing the icon for rep. I like the current Rubies & Emeralds because I think it is small and efficient...anything pictoral would get gawdy. If we did ANYTHING to change it, I would make two different sizes, bigger ones count the same as several small. Just to save space. We COULD change it to Red ( OSU) being positive and Blue (scUM) being negative, but thats not a big deal to me, I don't mind red, gray, green. |
12-06-2004, 11:30 AM
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Troy Smith for HEISMAN
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I say keep it. It is a good way to keep this place in line. The anonymous aspect would be the only change. Overall though, I say rep is a good thing.
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12-06-2004, 11:33 AM
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Schwarze Kapelle
Bookmaker
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Originally Posted by Clarity
Good start.
To everyone else, if you vote "Modify and restore it", then I expect you to chime in on HOW to modify it. I can see who votes which way.  |
Clarity- If you could let us know who voted to get rid of it... that'd be great...because I'd like to ding them....
[Except 3yards]
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12-06-2004, 11:35 AM
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