CF: Rep vs Credits - Rep Feedback Needed

dbronco7sc · 11-23-2007, 09:46 PM

I like the system of leaving feedback... it's a good feeling when somebody posts a private message to you saying they agree or like your post. But a number beneath my name really doesn't mean much to me.

I would just get rid of the number but leave the feature. It's the number people seem to complain most about. And as far as credibility... you learn who seems to have good info after awhile from what they post and what happens...

ISUFan22 · 11-23-2007, 09:46 PM

I'm on the fence between either getting rid of it all together or making some changes to it.

Cyclone62 · 11-23-2007, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by dbronco7sc

I like the system of leaving feedback... it's a good feeling when somebody posts a private message to you saying they agree or like your post. But a number beneath my name really doesn't mean much to me.

I would just get rid of the number but leave the feature. It's the number people seem to complain most about. And as far as credibility... you learn who seems to have good info after awhile from what they post and what happens...

I have to lean this way as well. The number doesn't mean much, but the number of people that realize the genius I am is priceless. Now, if only I could get all those "idiots" that disagree with me to realize that as well... I'm a super hero of smarts, people! Let me sway your minds!

rbrook · 11-23-2007, 09:53 PM

I don't post that much, so I think the rep points thing is practically worthless.

jbhtexas · 11-23-2007, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by Jeremy

Let me get feedback on this then... If we did make it so you got rep at an equal rate instead of based on the givers rep, would we just use that going forward even with the wide disparity in rep levels or would we do some sort of calculation to bring things to a more level ground?

I'm for getting rep at an equal rate. If possible, try to brings things back to a more level ground. Does the database have a permanent record of all rep given? If so, it wouldn't be that hard to recalc everyone's rep.

LindenCy · 11-23-2007, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by Jeremy

Since I started rolling out the credit system, there has been a lot of sporatic comments about what people think of the reputation system. What I want to know is what each of you think are the pros/cons of the rep system and if it still has it's place on CF.

I personally think the rep system still has some value because it's a rating that accumulates based on your peers BUT I also understand the problems of the system.

Please answer these questions and provide comments...

- Should the rep feature stay?
- Should the rep be handed out equally instead of higher ranked rep members having a greater impact on one's rep?
- What changes should be looked into?

I think it should stay for now, but maybe handed out equally.

tigershoops31 · 11-23-2007, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by LindenCy

I think it should stay for now, but maybe handed out equally.

Is it possible to set brianhos and ISUfan22 back to 0? I think this would fix the problem entirely

(please don't hurt my rep guys)

CloneFan65 · 11-23-2007, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by Stumpy

Brian, if you didn't have so much rep this wouldn't be a problem. Say some stupid stuff to get yourself back to earth and you'll never have the need for commas.

You apparently haven't been reading the Politics section.

CloneFan65 · 11-23-2007, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by dbronco7sc

I like the system of leaving feedback... it's a good feeling when somebody posts a private message to you saying they agree or like your post. But a number beneath my name really doesn't mean much to me.

I would just get rid of the number but leave the feature. It's the number people seem to complain most about. And as far as credibility... you learn who seems to have good info after awhile from what they post and what happens...

I like this idea. Keep the ability to give positive or negative feedback, but don't put any value to it and don't keep track of any rep points.

Wesley · 11-23-2007, 10:48 PM

Rep is good. Helps control some of the baser comments beeing made.

ISUclones33 · 11-23-2007, 11:21 PM

if its not broke, dont fix it. Maybe you could set a cap at 2 mil and once one reaches that height they can be considered a rep god

markshir · 11-24-2007, 02:03 AM

I like the idea of capping it but otherwise leaving it as is.

podo67 · 11-24-2007, 06:58 AM

To the average reader, the rep points mean nothing. It does provide an atmosphere of having an "in group" and the rest outsiders. I think it also encourages participants to blabber and make nothing comments. It adds too much chaff to the grain. I appreciate meaningful, thought out comments, that positively add to the topic being discussed. I enjoy the good info., but the blah-blah comments sometimes makes it frustrating reading.

Cyclonepride · 11-24-2007, 07:53 AM

I agree that the numbers are getting a little inflated. I like the system overall as a means to add credibility and keep conversations somewhat in check. I wouldn't be opposed to converting rep back to a consistent number per rep given, if that is possible. Or start over, but give a trophy of some sort based on the level of rep achieved before the change over. Yes, I want a trophy. It's all about the trophy.

Wesley · 11-24-2007, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by brianhos

Negative ones?

Yeah, I think cyadict wants to see how low you can go - I remember discombubulated lost his tail

and other parts and southernhawk had some tough times

until he explained his background. Roger Sprague

(God bless the earth for guys like him) drew the ire of the group. So who set the alltime low point on this board? They should receive an award - like a giant finger.