Reputation Page 2

Started by GKS June 29th, 2009 2:09 PM
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Taemin

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Is it possible for them to take out only the negative rep option? o_o

That would be a good idea, I think.

It would save for a lot of complaining.

But then again, people might whine about not getting enough positive rep? xD;


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It is strange to find many people jump into a thread that may be named "Reputation," it is something that obviously lurks attention for some, while others are curious enough to see what others may think. However, whether it stays or be enables, who isn't to say it'll be enabled once more like before?

I mean, if it has to go I rather it be gone for good, but if it is to stay, then the details on it should be explained a bit more in specific. I mean if a thread about reputation can attract so many members, the least to do is create a basic layout in which people understand how reputations works. I say this will make it a lot easier for those who report their negative rep to make sure it is something that is worth reporting about as well as it gives those an understanding what is deservable of good or bad reputation.

Honestly, it isn't a hard system to follow, it may just be one of the easiest. However, when you have those who look into it so much the best thing to do is design a way of understanding.
I clearly stated that this is not a complaint, but the title was "Reputation" and that probably got attention.

BeachBoy

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Disabling negative reputation would defeat the purpose.
Positive reputation gets abused too, y'know. Nobody reports that because it gives them more blocks.
I couldn't agree more, really.
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Nick

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Posted July 28th, 2021
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Disabling negative reputation would defeat the purpose.
Positive reputation gets abused too, y'know. Nobody reports that because it gives them more blocks.
Mmmm... yeah, Matt, I can see where you're coming from. Judging from the fact, say if negative reputation was in fact disabled, that reputation is already abused and people already go around asking for positive rep, it'll only be a matter of time to the point where positive reputation will be given out like... you know, candy or something. Since people are already going to others with high enough reputation power to actually change their reputation level to something higher and stuff or are just begging, as it's been seen before, for reputation.

Personally, with reflection of this whole thread, I really don't see why there's a reputation system at all. It's only causing problems. I mean, at first, it was really nice to have and I could understand why so many people liked it, but from what it's evolved into... my God. It's so depressing to see the amount of abuse it's contributed over time. :(
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Disabling negative reputation would defeat the purpose.
Positive reputation gets abused too, y'know. Nobody reports that because it gives them more blocks.
I think you are right, but do staff want those reported too. It would be just another headache for staff.

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I clearly stated that this is not a complaint, but the title was "Reputation" and that probably got attention.
Oh, I know this wasn't a complaint but more of an appreciation of something others find trouble with, which I think was a good idea.

Though, the idea with reputation being only used for positive rather than negative, I honestly think that may work out in a better way. It is true, there won't be any complaints as people wouldn't mind recieving something good for themselves. However, it can be used as abuse as well, but this is where further details on the use of it may come in handy.

In my opinion, if PC took the chance of bringing back reputation after it was disabled the first time, then why not take the chance at trying something new. Try the system for only positive rep, and if it works then great, if it doesn't then maybe other terms of action could be planned. However, there is always chances needed to be taken, and for this at the least wouldn't hurt as bad as some.
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Posted April 20th, 2020
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Disabling negative reputation would defeat the purpose.
Not only because it wouldn't really be reputation if you disabled it, but also because reputation is meant to tell you what the forum thinks of your posts. There have been posts I've made that I've gotten negative reputation for and I've learned from it, and I know that I'm not the only one that's happened to. What can you learn from only receiving positive reputation, exactly?
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Not only because it wouldn't really be reputation if you disabled it, but also because reputation is meant to tell you what the forum thinks of your posts. There have been posts I've made that I've gotten negative reputation for and I've learned from it, and I know that I'm not the only one that's happened to. What can you learn from only receiving positive reputation, exactly?
You learn that helpful posts may not always go unnoticed.

Sylphiel

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I think you are right, but do staff want those reported too. It would be just another headache for staff.
If you think you're getting rep, either negative or positive, for no reason, then go ahead and report it. Abuse is abuse and should be dealt with.


Personally I'd be against having the system if it's just positive rep. Not even just about the "learn from it" factor, but: reputation is just a manifestation of peoples' opinions; why should a person with a dissenting opinion about something (assuming they'll give it in a decent manner and not just "lol u suck") be forced to figuratively hold their tongue because they're allowed to only give "good" opinions to others?
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If you think you're getting rep, either negative or positive, for no reason, then go ahead and report it. Abuse is abuse and should be dealt with.


Personally I'd be against having the system if it's just positive rep. Not even just about the "learn from it" factor, but: reputation is just a manifestation of peoples' opinions; why should a person with a dissenting opinion about something (assuming they'll give it in a decent manner and not just "lol u suck") be forced to figuratively hold their tongue because they're allowed to only give "good" opinions to others?
I will be truthful and tell you that I (likely others as well) like getting positive reps and most likely will not report positive reps. I know this is noob-ish of me to say this, but we can't really expect people to report positive rep abuse. Because in reality, I'm sure most people do like getting positive reps.

Just saying, I haven't received too much negative rep abuse or anything. Most rep abusers have very little rep altering power (I think), which is a good thing.

ShinjisLover

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Posted July 5th, 2010
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You learn that helpful posts may not always go unnoticed.
I've made my fair share of posts that are normally considered 'helpful', but they always go unnoticed.

People just enjoy giving out negative rep rather than positive rep because they know they can do it anonymously and feel bigger when they do negatively rep someone.
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I've made my fair share of posts that are normally considered 'helpful', but they always go unnoticed.

People just enjoy giving out negative rep rather than positive rep because they know they can do it anonymously and feel bigger when they do negatively rep someone.
Maybe people would feel better obliged to give you positive reputation if you didn't have it disabled in the first place? :3 I know I would. As sad as that is.

ruby

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Posted May 13th, 2020
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I heard the reputation was disabled in the past and I did not want that to happen again.
You realise creating threads like this dosen't help with keeping the rep system?

All it does it create more fuss and opportunities for people to whine about it. :|
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Posted April 20th, 2020
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I've made my fair share of posts that are normally considered 'helpful', but they always go unnoticed.
You consider them helpful. You can't dictate what other people should give out rep for; the quality of a post is subjective to everyone here.
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Seen March 7th, 2013
Posted September 22nd, 2010
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People should stop complaining about the rep system and man up. Someone call you a whiny ***** and give you negative rep? Great. Next time someone irritates you, just give them negative rep. Not that hard, eh? The only abuse that is remotely important is when a gang of people give negative rep to one person. That's just cheating.

That is what I think about the rep system. I could care less if it was disabled.
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