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Jewelltrail · 12-23-2010, 01:25 AM - **1 Like**

This system came into being when I was away from the forum for several months. I returned to the forum, noticed it, and have had this question ever since.

Can you find out what you did right to earn points? tx

sterretje · 12-23-2010, 01:37 AM

I was wondering that as well. But putting it in the 'wrong' section will not earn you any

hcc · 12-23-2010, 02:32 AM - **3 Likes**

When you go to "Manage your account / User Control Panel", go to "Latest Reputation Received" , you will read some feedback on "Comment". The comment is typically short but useful in my opinion.

Hope that the info will help.

sterretje · 12-23-2010, 03:03 AM

@hcc: gave you a rep for it

Jasvox · 12-23-2010, 05:54 AM

What exactly is the point of reputation points anyway? Does it actually earn you anything or just popularity points? Seems a touch juvenile to me.

Jason

Wheatfield · 12-23-2010, 06:33 AM - **1 Like**

It gives trolls like me the opportunity to redeem oneself slightly.

normhead · 12-23-2010, 06:45 AM - **1 Like**

I agree, they are totally juvenile. And thankfully you don't have to participate.

Ira · 12-23-2010, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I agree, they are totally juvenile. And thankfully you don't have to participate.

If someone takes a lot of time to help a newbie...typing a detailed post that he's typed 20 times before to give them a hand...it allows the newbie (or non-newbie) to say thanks.

Many members here go that extra mile, so I really don't think there's anything juvenile about it.

If I was new here and saw all of Wheatfield's points, I would know that I could trust what he was telling me.

Granted, in my case, I have a lot of points because I spend a lot of time here (being unemployed helps), but it sure doesn't mean I know more than anyone else. It just means that I helped more people on the basis of BOTH the number of my posts and their quality.

But I don't think we should be allowed to give anyone reputation points in the Politics and Religion forum!

normhead · 12-23-2010, 07:24 AM

Quote:

If I was new here and saw all of Wheatfield's points, I would know that I could trust what he was telling me

So what you're saying is, the reputation is a function of time invested, not of any particular knowledge skill set, a form of recognition. I'm sure if you've ben here a while it encourages you to stay. However having Rep. of 15, is rather insulting. How does that encourage participation?

ANyway, it's sunny today, I need to get out and take some photos... even though it won't help my rep.

SpecialK · 12-23-2010, 07:38 AM

I wish points could be traded in like Green Stamps toward merchandise.

Ira · 12-23-2010, 07:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

So what you're saying is, the reputation is a function of time invested, not of any particular knowledge skill set, a form of recognition. I'm sure if you've ben here a while it encourages you to stay. However having Rep. of 15, is rather insulting. How does that encourage participation?

ANyway, it's sunny today, I need to get out and take some photos... even though it won't help my rep.

It's a combination of both.

The reason it doesn't mean all that much right now is because when it first started, everyone went gung ho with the points, and that kind of petered out.

So you can say many things about the system, but "juvenile" sure doesn't describe it.

But since you only have 50 posts, why are you so pissed about having 15 points? That's a pretty damn good ratio.

Ira · 12-23-2010, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

I wish points could be traded in like Green Stamps toward merchandise.

How many people here do you think are old enough like us to know what you're talking about?

Jasvox · 12-23-2010, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

I wish points could be traded in like Green Stamps toward merchandise.

S&H green stamps, no doubt?

Jason

eddie1960 · 12-23-2010, 07:53 AM

I remember green stamps Ira, and i'm not that old (at least that's what i keep telling myself)
as for rep points, it's a nice recognition, but to tell the truth i don't even know where mine came from.
If I can help someone great, if others disagree with my advice they will pipe in, and really i don't care whether i get rep points or not
(I had to look at one of my posts to find out how many i had lol - 16 apparently since September or so) oops apparently now 22 wonder where the new 6 came from

Adam · 12-23-2010, 08:15 AM

We definitely need more reward for rep points- I'm open to ideas!

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12-23-2010, 01:37 AM	#2
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	I was wondering that as well. But putting it in the 'wrong' section will not earn you any

12-23-2010, 02:32 AM - 3 Likes	#3
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,005	When you go to "Manage your account / User Control Panel", go to "Latest Reputation Received" , you will read some feedback on "Comment". The comment is typically short but useful in my opinion. Hope that the info will help.

12-23-2010, 03:03 AM	#4
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	@hcc: gave you a rep for it

12-23-2010, 05:54 AM	#5
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	What exactly is the point of reputation points anyway? Does it actually earn you anything or just popularity points? Seems a touch juvenile to me. Jason

12-23-2010, 06:33 AM - 1 Like	#6
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	It gives trolls like me the opportunity to redeem oneself slightly.

12-23-2010, 06:45 AM - 1 Like	#7
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I agree, they are totally juvenile. And thankfully you don't have to participate.

12-23-2010, 06:53 AM	#8
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by normhead I agree, they are totally juvenile. And thankfully you don't have to participate. If someone takes a lot of time to help a newbie...typing a detailed post that he's typed 20 times before to give them a hand...it allows the newbie (or non-newbie) to say thanks. Many members here go that extra mile, so I really don't think there's anything juvenile about it. If I was new here and saw all of Wheatfield's points, I would know that I could trust what he was telling me. Granted, in my case, I have a lot of points because I spend a lot of time here (being unemployed helps), but it sure doesn't mean I know more than anyone else. It just means that I helped more people on the basis of BOTH the number of my posts and their quality. But I don't think we should be allowed to give anyone reputation points in the Politics and Religion forum!

12-23-2010, 07:24 AM	#9
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Quote: If I was new here and saw all of Wheatfield's points, I would know that I could trust what he was telling me So what you're saying is, the reputation is a function of time invested, not of any particular knowledge skill set, a form of recognition. I'm sure if you've ben here a while it encourages you to stay. However having Rep. of 15, is rather insulting. How does that encourage participation? ANyway, it's sunny today, I need to get out and take some photos... even though it won't help my rep.

12-23-2010, 07:38 AM	#10
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	I wish points could be traded in like Green Stamps toward merchandise.

12-23-2010, 07:40 AM - 1 Like	#11
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by normhead So what you're saying is, the reputation is a function of time invested, not of any particular knowledge skill set, a form of recognition. I'm sure if you've ben here a while it encourages you to stay. However having Rep. of 15, is rather insulting. How does that encourage participation? ANyway, it's sunny today, I need to get out and take some photos... even though it won't help my rep. It's a combination of both. The reason it doesn't mean all that much right now is because when it first started, everyone went gung ho with the points, and that kind of petered out. So you can say many things about the system, but "juvenile" sure doesn't describe it. But since you only have 50 posts, why are you so pissed about having 15 points? That's a pretty damn good ratio.

12-23-2010, 07:42 AM	#12
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by SpecialK I wish points could be traded in like Green Stamps toward merchandise. How many people here do you think are old enough like us to know what you're talking about?

12-23-2010, 07:49 AM	#13
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Originally posted by SpecialK I wish points could be traded in like Green Stamps toward merchandise. S&H green stamps, no doubt? Jason

12-23-2010, 07:53 AM	#14
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	I remember green stamps Ira, and i'm not that old (at least that's what i keep telling myself) as for rep points, it's a nice recognition, but to tell the truth i don't even know where mine came from. If I can help someone great, if others disagree with my advice they will pipe in, and really i don't care whether i get rep points or not (I had to look at one of my posts to find out how many i had lol - 16 apparently since September or so) oops apparently now 22 wonder where the new 6 came from

12-23-2010, 08:15 AM	#15
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	We definitely need more reward for rep points- I'm open to ideas!

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