Should negative rep be reinstated?

**snowcraig2.0** · 10-16-2008, 09:52 AM

I would bring negative rep back, but wouldn't allow it to be used in the political forum.

**ajk4st8** · 10-16-2008, 09:53 AM

I think neg rep should be brought back.

Does it really hurt anyones feelings when they get negative rep? If message board "rep" does.. then wow.

**jdoggivjc** · 10-16-2008, 09:54 AM

My take-

I'd love to see negative rep come back. That being said, there should at the very least be an unwritten rule that posts in the cave do not receive negative rep - you venture into there at your own risk knowing full well you're going to run into posts that smack you in the face and **** you off - and half the fun of it is responding with a post that you know is going to **** the next person off. No need to negrep those kids of opinions in an environment such as that.

**keepngoal** · 10-16-2008, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by ajk4st8

I think neg rep should be brought back.

Does it really hurt anyones feelings when they get negative rep? If message board "rep" does.. then wow.

you will be surprised... yes it does hurt some of the members feelings. They take it too personal.

-keep.

**Angie** · 10-16-2008, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by ajk4st8

I think neg rep should be brought back.

Does it really hurt anyones feelings when they get negative rep? If message board "rep" does.. then wow.

Apparently yes. That's why it's such a headache.

**Aclone** · 10-16-2008, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by jdoggivjc

...posts in the cave

I assume you're referring to "politics/religion". I haven't been there for a while, but I was struck by how stupi--er, unfounded and lacking in depth some people's opinions were.

{Now waiting for neg rep to flare to life and incinerate my green boxes}

**CyBobby** · 10-16-2008, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Jeremy

The thing is that people only really used it to put a member down for simply having an opinion. If everybody could use it respectfully, it never would have gone away.

Jeremy my boy... I hate to say this but I agree with you...Having had red boxes and I really could care less because even at my age with all my gray hair...well I'm still a FREE SPIRIT!!

I agree and I may even give you another donation if though you are the proverbial right-winger!!!

**jaretac** · 10-16-2008, 10:05 AM

I would ask for it back, if it wasn't for the idea of getting flooded with neg rep.

**06_CY** · 10-16-2008, 10:05 AM

I'm still think no rep at all is the best.

**ketelmeister** · 10-16-2008, 10:18 AM

Negative reps are pretty juvinile in my opinion. When I was posting info that no one else had about Iowa, I would have been negative reps to death. Same with 33 on Bates. Result would have been less information available to those reading the board. If that's what everyone wants, that's what they will get.

**Fletch** · 10-16-2008, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Stormin

I have found the Neg Rep feature is probably used more by people who disagree with another person's OPINION (especially on Politics Cave). I think the Mods can enforce respectful discourse. I think the present system forces people to focus on the positive aspects of the posts rather than negativity. Don't really care one way or the other. But when Neg Rep was available, it was the same select few that would constantly Neg Rep me.

Completely agree especially if you are outside the "Cyclone Fanatic" circle.

**Aclone** · 10-16-2008, 10:22 AM

Shouldn't this thread really be entitled, "Should the nebraska rep be reinstated?" After all, they are red boxes, and it's Thursday of Nebraska week, and this is all anyone can talk about this morning.

**dosry5** · 10-16-2008, 10:27 AM

No neg rep. It's all fine and dandy saying there should be "unwritten rules" about how or where to use it---but this is a message board. If it's unwritten it won't be followed. Why do you feel you need to neg rep someone? If you don't like their post, debate it with them. Or ignore it. Saying you want to neg rep someone because of a ridiculous or disrespectful post.....just makes me shake my head. Why do you have to pass judgment like that? Does it really make you feel like you accomplished something? I, for one, would stop coming here if neg rep came back. It's a message board, not a forum for my peers to judge me and brand me with a Scarlet Letter of neg rep if they so choose.

**Tornado man** · 10-16-2008, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by dosry5

No neg rep. It's all fine and dandy saying there should be "unwritten rules" about how or where to use it---but this is a message board. If it's unwritten it won't be followed. Why do you feel you need to neg rep someone? If you don't like their post, debate it with them. Or ignore it. Saying you want to neg rep someone because of a ridiculous or disrespectful post.....just makes me shake my head. Why do you have to pass judgment like that? Does it really make you feel like you accomplished something? I, for one, would stop coming here if neg rep came back. It's a message board, not a forum for my peers to judge me and brand me with a Scarlet Letter of neg rep if they so choose.

I could not say it any better - great job!