This is a very non-critical change, I like the reputation, just add some more descriptions for different levels of reputation to make it more interesting! 
Reputation - Decide it's future
- Thread starter Jer
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People need to be reasonable when they use this feature. If you are going to leave negative rep you better have a good reason. I got one and all they put was a - which is enough to qualify as a charater. I beg you to tell me why you disagree. When I leave rep I usually attach a -traman23 next to my comments so you know who. I have no problem defending myself and I think it's a show of cowardness if you can't at least name yourself when you add positive or negative rep to someone.
You should make a top 5 or top 10 list for the people with the top rep levels on the site as well as maybe a the week and/or month's top gainer. I don't know how easy or hard it would be to implement such a feature, but it would be pretty cool if there was one.
Not a bad idea. I'd like to see a top 5 or 10 of week/month's most popular posts.
Also, I say keep rep points...they help. My boss criticized me the other day. I told him off and said my reputaion is beyond repute.
By the way, is it monster.com?
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travman23 - I agree 100% with your post. You said it very well.
cyfan322 - while I understand what you are talking about, I think a top list of members based on reps would create a problem - popularity contests would ensure, etc. It would be fun yet in my experience with sites that have rankings based on things like this - many people spend more time arguing over who belongs and doesn't belong in the top list than they do anything else.
cyfan322 - while I understand what you are talking about, I think a top list of members based on reps would create a problem - popularity contests would ensure, etc. It would be fun yet in my experience with sites that have rankings based on things like this - many people spend more time arguing over who belongs and doesn't belong in the top list than they do anything else.
I would hope that when one gives out rep points, positive or negative, that they would put their name with the comments. It really impresses me that a lot of people make comments, but don't have the courage to put their names with the comments, it shows a LOT about character.
I don't care what my numbers are, I just think that it is sad that someone would say something personally offensive, just because they disagree with my opinion, yet they aren't brave enough to sign their names to it.
I don't care what my numbers are, I just think that it is sad that someone would say something personally offensive, just because they disagree with my opinion, yet they aren't brave enough to sign their names to it.
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I think names should be mandatory for neg reps. I am still kind of mad that I recieved Neg rep for being from Sumner IA. No name was left so it just appears to be a messageboard hero that can't identify themself. I think the rep is cool so that you can see how people respond to your post if you are not around to see.
Good point Jeff. While we've disagreed a lot, I believe we've been pretty civil to each other.
It's too bad some people are so immature that they have to tear down someone else on a personal level because they disagree with the other persons opinion.
As far as printing my name; you won't see it. I value my privacy too much.
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This should be all in good fun, there are people that I have not, nor probably will ever agree with on this board, but I don't think that they are bad people. I won't call them names.
In terms of my name with my posts, I am ego formed. I am not afraid to speak against the tide, if I believe that I am at least not wrong. And sometimes it is good to stir things up a little bit, but I am not going to shrink away from the responsibilities of my comments.
Plus I was able to reconnect with an old college friend whom I hadn't heard from in 10 years, so that was a bonus.
I like the rep for the most part. It does keep people from totally ripping other people, and the posts are really for the most part respectful, and I think it helps that.
It's a pretty bogus and juvenile feature, really. Anyone weighing in on the points thing ought to have to leave their e-mail address so we can return fire (er, I mean, clarify our point)...what fun is hit and hide?
To me the rep level itself is misleading, but I like being able to let people know that I don't appreciate their offensive or combative posts. I never give negative rep just for a differing opinion. But so many forums have been destroyed by a few people whose sole purpose is to insult others on the board. Also, it's nice to hear that someone appreciates what you've posted.
Is it possible to show how much positive and negative rep each member has given? It would be interesting to see who spreads more negative rep as well as who receives it.
Is it possible to show how much positive and negative rep each member has given? It would be interesting to see who spreads more negative rep as well as who receives it.
