Rep Posts - Page 2

Viper007Bond · July 3rd, 2008, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cameraman288

im a regular on forums, and one other is also vbulletin. the admin has negative rep disabled for the time being as whenever a spammer or troll comes along everyone tends to gang up on it pmsl

Yes, there is the option to disable negative rep and we played around with it for a while, but people said stuff like "what's the point if it can only go up?". I may revisit that though.

cameraman288 · July 3rd, 2008, 03:36 AM

negativity usually breeds more negativity..which in the forum world will probably happen whenever a person figures out who gave out negative rep, so i think thats the main reason why the admin disabled it.

personally i dont give a shit over that sort of thing though it pays to be positive even on the internet i suppose.

toma_alimosh · July 3rd, 2008, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameraman288

im a regular on forums, and one other is also vbulletin. the admin has negative rep disabled for the time being as whenever a spammer or troll comes along everyone tends to gang up on it pmsl

There are other forums? images/smilies/ohmy.gif

J/K

James May's Hair · July 5th, 2008, 06:54 PM

Negative rep? I only have to the option to 'approve' of comments. No bad thing I suppose.

the Interceptor · July 5th, 2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by James May's Hair

Negative rep? I only have to the option to 'approve' of comments. No bad thing I suppose.

huh?

James May's Hair · July 5th, 2008, 07:41 PM

When I click on the icon to give rep points, the only option is to 'approve'.

cameraman288 · July 5th, 2008, 08:07 PM

maybe youve given out a bit too much negative rep images/smilies/biggrin.gif

James May's Hair · July 5th, 2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cameraman288

maybe youve given out a bit too much negative rep images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I'm not aware of doing so. I'm a good boy... mostly. Not that I mind, I just tend to shake my head at posts I don't like, mutter "tosser" at the poster and move on.

cameraman288 · July 5th, 2008, 10:54 PM

pmsl well im at a bit of a loss then!!

Viper007Bond · July 5th, 2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James May's Hair

Negative rep? I only have to the option to 'approve' of comments. No bad thing I suppose.

You've had your ability to give negative rep removed. I can't remember why though, but the usual reason we do that is rep abuse.

James May's Hair · July 6th, 2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

You've had your ability to give negative rep removed. I can't remember why though, but the usual reason we do that is rep abuse.

I don't remember being particularly twatish, but I'll apologise anyway.

Thanks for clearing that up, Mr Viper.

TopGearDog · July 6th, 2008, 03:38 PM

Since i'm fairly new here and never thought about or asked about the rep system before, i'd like to ask...

How does the system work? Like what i am wondering is, if a user wants to give another user a +1 rep, does he have to have a positive rep himself? Like, is he giving away one of his positive rep points or can anyone, regardless of his rep status give + rep?

Sorry if that has been anwsered before, my searches have come up empty.

Blayde · July 6th, 2008, 03:42 PM

For one to give another an actually valued rep, the repper needs some rep himself, people with near zero rep don't give valued rep, just rep. The higher the givers rep, the higher the receiver will receive.

The more you receive, the less valued it gets each time as you reach a closer amount compared to your reppers. Something like the speed of light images/smilies/biggrin.gif

The legend of who came first, the rep or the repper is unknown :p

Viper007Bond · July 6th, 2008, 08:19 PM

You get rep based on post count and registration date as well. You don't need any actual rep points to have rep power.

Deviate · July 8th, 2008, 09:20 PM

I'd never checked my reputation until today...

Wow, some asshat gave me a negative rep for saying that GM makes shitty interiors. Hmm. I figured I'd know enough about that from first-hand experience to justify my comments. Guess not.

LurkerPatrol · July 8th, 2008, 09:32 PM

^ Enjoy the new bubble, just gave you +rep images/smilies/smile.gif

Deviate · July 8th, 2008, 09:38 PM

I've never expected to have many reputation points on here. I like to challenge peoples' opinions too much. I've always found it fun to play Devil's Advocate just to see if people have any real justification behind their views or if they're just being blind fanatics.

(Thanks for the +1. Returned.)

The Chad · July 13th, 2008, 07:48 PM

I could see the benefit in only having a +1 rep system. People with little to no rep are either new or have not really done anything to warrant positive rep. That being said, I don't think too many people get neg repped too often.

I sign my reps when I actually leave a comment. If I just like a post and have nothing to say, I may not sign it.

LurkerPatrol · July 17th, 2008, 12:25 AM

I think -rep should really just be a warning to someone that he/she's being a douchebag. This should apply no matter what the person's current rep is. I think this would really helps the newbies though with getting used to the rules and regulations of the forum. So if they're not doing something right they can correct it before they dive into deeper waters.

-rep should never be handed out if someone's just voicing their opinion. In those matters its stupid.

Viper007Bond · July 17th, 2008, 12:41 AM

I also +rep people who have negative rep when they make good posts.

It's never too late to turn around your posting habits.

July 6th, 2008, 03:38 PM	#32
TopGearDog Joined: Feb 20th, 2007 Last Online: January 4th, 2009 Location: Iceland Posts: 392 Car: '98 Ford Escort 1.6 Rep Power: 13	Since i'm fairly new here and never thought about or asked about the rep system before, i'd like to ask... How does the system work? Like what i am wondering is, if a user wants to give another user a +1 rep, does he have to have a positive rep himself? Like, is he giving away one of his positive rep points or can anyone, regardless of his rep status give + rep? Sorry if that has been anwsered before, my searches have come up empty. __________________

July 6th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#33
Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: 08:20 AM Location: Bahrain Posts: 2,006 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 58	For one to give another an actually valued rep, the repper needs some rep himself, people with near zero rep don't give valued rep, just rep. The higher the givers rep, the higher the receiver will receive. The more you receive, the less valued it gets each time as you reach a closer amount compared to your reppers. Something like the speed of light The legend of who came first, the rep or the repper is unknown :p __________________ Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

July 6th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#34
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	You get rep based on post count and registration date as well. You don't need any actual rep points to have rep power. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

July 8th, 2008, 09:20 PM	#35
Deviate Joined: Mar 24th, 2007 Last Online: December 21st, 2008 Location: Ft Worth, TX Age: 27 Posts: 389 Car: e34 525it Rep Power: 14	I'd never checked my reputation until today... Wow, some asshat gave me a negative rep for saying that GM makes shitty interiors. Hmm. I figured I'd know enough about that from first-hand experience to justify my comments. Guess not. __________________

July 8th, 2008, 09:32 PM	#36
LurkerPatrol Joined: Apr 24th, 2006 Last Online: 07:44 AM Location: Berkeley & San Diego, California Age: 21 Posts: 1,481 Car: Invisible boatmobile Rep Power: 64	^ Enjoy the new bubble, just gave you +rep __________________ Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life

July 3rd, 2008, 03:36 AM	#22
cameraman288 Joined: Jun 9th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: houston texas Posts: 31 Car: you dont wanna know Rep Power: 0	negativity usually breeds more negativity..which in the forum world will probably happen whenever a person figures out who gave out negative rep, so i think thats the main reason why the admin disabled it. personally i dont give a shit over that sort of thing though it pays to be positive even on the internet i suppose.

July 5th, 2008, 06:54 PM	#24
James May's Hair Joined: Oct 11th, 2006 Last Online: January 6th, 2009 Location: This Scepter'd Isle Posts: 542 Rep Power: 37	Negative rep? I only have to the option to 'approve' of comments. No bad thing I suppose.

July 5th, 2008, 07:41 PM	#26
James May's Hair Joined: Oct 11th, 2006 Last Online: January 6th, 2009 Location: This Scepter'd Isle Posts: 542 Rep Power: 37	When I click on the icon to give rep points, the only option is to 'approve'.

July 5th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#27
cameraman288 Joined: Jun 9th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: houston texas Posts: 31 Car: you dont wanna know Rep Power: 0	maybe youve given out a bit too much negative rep

July 5th, 2008, 10:54 PM	#29
cameraman288 Joined: Jun 9th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: houston texas Posts: 31 Car: you dont wanna know Rep Power: 0	pmsl well im at a bit of a loss then!!

July 8th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#37
Deviate Joined: Mar 24th, 2007 Last Online: December 21st, 2008 Location: Ft Worth, TX Age: 27 Posts: 389 Car: e34 525it Rep Power: 14	I've never expected to have many reputation points on here. I like to challenge peoples' opinions too much. I've always found it fun to play Devil's Advocate just to see if people have any real justification behind their views or if they're just being blind fanatics. (Thanks for the +1. Returned.) __________________

July 13th, 2008, 07:48 PM	#38
The Chad Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: 04:21 AM Location: Northwest Ohio Age: 25 Posts: 504 Rep Power: 21	I could see the benefit in only having a +1 rep system. People with little to no rep are either new or have not really done anything to warrant positive rep. That being said, I don't think too many people get neg repped too often. I sign my reps when I actually leave a comment. If I just like a post and have nothing to say, I may not sign it. __________________ Computer: 2.4GHz MacBook Pro, 4GB RAM Drobo: 1.7TB Usable iPod: 32GB iPod touch, 2nd Generation "- ... But don't dawdle. Get the car into top gear as quickly as is reasonable. Fifth gear, remember, is no good at all." -- Jeremy Clarkson

July 17th, 2008, 12:25 AM	#39
LurkerPatrol Joined: Apr 24th, 2006 Last Online: 07:44 AM Location: Berkeley & San Diego, California Age: 21 Posts: 1,481 Car: Invisible boatmobile Rep Power: 64	I think -rep should really just be a warning to someone that he/she's being a douchebag. This should apply no matter what the person's current rep is. I think this would really helps the newbies though with getting used to the rules and regulations of the forum. So if they're not doing something right they can correct it before they dive into deeper waters. -rep should never be handed out if someone's just voicing their opinion. In those matters its stupid. __________________ Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life

July 17th, 2008, 12:41 AM	#40
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	I also +rep people who have negative rep when they make good posts. It's never too late to turn around your posting habits. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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