For what my n00bie pathetic rep is worth, I don't mind the system. Yes, people make some stupid comments and don't sign their -reps, but some people also make silly or no comments and don't sign their +reps. Some people also leave a +rep comment on -reps and vice versa. All part of the tapestry of life...
My life doesn't revolve around little green blobbies, but would rather have them than not. I certainly referenced it for others when I first started reading this forum to identify those with value to add or who to ask for assistance. Then again, I have seen some behaviour from those with high +rep or beyond repute not modelling behaviours that they expect from others.
But it's not up to the few. As Quicky said back in in the last rep thread, if you want to change the system, get a poll together, and get the majority in favour. So if you feel strongly about it:
- make some suggestions for poll answers here (so all the bases and preferences are covered - including ensuring that what people are voting for can actually be done system wise), and get it published so the membership can vote
- also have to set a minimum % or # of members that have to vote, because this is basically a change that will affect everyone, so a vote by a total of 20 people to make a change isn't sufficient IMHO. Perhaps 50%+1 of active members (ie have posted in the last 6 months) have to have voted (regardless of what they actually voted for) if the system is going to change...? I can't find any set guidelines on making changes like this, but if Viper/Quiky or the other Mods can provide rules/guidelines on making these changes, it would be appreciated
- I recommend The Interceptor as this thread starter (unless someone else volunteers) to collate recommended answers and approval for posting. Not sure if it should be coming from someone on this thread or from a Mod to be seen as impartial. I'll leave that up for discussion.
So, get started preparing the poll, or stop complaining (I'd say -rep away, but I don't have that much to lose
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