Error How did my Rep drop 30 points?

philbaum · 07-05-2011, 10:36 AM - **1 Like**

Just curious, it dropped from 51 to 21 overnight?

Adam · 07-05-2011, 10:44 AM

The rep system is being phased out in favor of a new "Likes" system.

Originally posted by Adam

-Likes score recalculation: what used to be known as your reputation score will now directly correspond to your number of liked posts, plus however many reviews or serials you have posted

JeffJS · 07-05-2011, 11:36 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

The rep system is being phased out in favor of a new "Likes" system.

I think you should leave it alone or do away with it all together. Expert one day, Apprentice the next. Sheeesh...

I can't and don't pretend to speak for everyone here but I think you've also taken away Some of the motivation to write articles, reviews, and participate in some of the other aspects of PentaxForums. Not all of it, but some.

In spite of how it may seem this isn't a critical issue with me. But since it isn't retroactive, many of my 'likes' don't count for anything since the people who gave them were new posters and had no Rep cred at all.

Adam · 07-05-2011, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by JeffJS

many of my 'likes' don't count for anything since the people who gave them were new posters and had no Rep cred at all.

Actually, during the recalculation, those were converted to give 1 point instead of 0. Every click gives you one like now, as does every review- 1 is the magic number! In the new skin, you will also be able to click on the likes number and see a listing of all a member's liked posts. Probably only makes sense to me as the staff is the only group who can currently see the new style in action..tee hee

Btw, have you seen the new "latest reviews" profile tab?

Adam
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atupdate · 07-05-2011, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by philbaum

Just curious, it dropped from 51 to 21 overnight?

Mine dropped from 121 to 27. I guess those PEG photos mean nothing. I guess I'll delete mine.

Tim

Adam · 07-05-2011, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by atupdate

Mine dropped from 121 to 27. I guess those PEG photos mean nothing. I guess I'll delete mine.

Tim

Originally posted by atupdate

Mine dropped from 121 to 27. I guess those PEG photos mean nothing. I guess I'll delete mine.

Actually, see this post: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/forum-suggestions-news-help/150955-news-p...ze-change.html

JeffJS · 07-05-2011, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by atupdate

Mine dropped from 121 to 27. I guess those PEG photos mean nothing. I guess I'll delete mine.

Tim

I don't know if you're serious (guessing not) but this is exactly what I'm talking about.

Yes, Adam, Saw the latest reviews tab in my profile. Kind of a nice addition to be able to find them all in one spot.

philbaum · 07-05-2011, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The rep system is being phased out in favor of a new "Likes" system.

When i think about it, people like to post to get the interactivity going. Posting reviews is good for the Forums, but there's no interactivity going on after a review is posted. no replies, no thank yous, and therefore no incentive.

The 5 points were a good incentive for doing more reviews and so i did a second review. 1 point for a review, shall i do a third. Nah.

Adam - your rules, we just respond to them

Mr. B · 07-05-2011, 12:10 PM

Don't like it

I dropped from 26 to 8...

Adam · 07-05-2011, 12:10 PM

The tab was meant to be more incentive (as now people can actually find your reviews), but we'll also be adding a likes system to the reviews later on. The problem is that the reviews run on a completely different system and integration of still like this isn't easy.

Mike.P® · 07-05-2011, 12:29 PM - **1 Like**

How about changing it to something a bit more adult. Likes just sounds a bit childish to me. (not into all that facetwittytextspeak stuff)

Rep would be good

Adam · 07-05-2011, 12:30 PM

Gotta go with the crowd on this one- the influence has been too great! With "Likes", everyone knows what you're talking about at least.

Blue · 07-05-2011, 12:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

Gotta go with the crowd on this one- the influence has been too great! With "Likes", everyone knows what you're talking about at least.

Damn! I never figured you to go Canikon on us.

The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture - WSJ.com

Adam · 07-05-2011, 12:40 PM

The D3x sure is a nice body....

atupdate · 07-05-2011, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

I don't know if you're serious (guessing not) but this is exactly what I'm talking about.

Dead serious, I've already put in the request. Adam has made a change to the PEG that hasn't been announced. You can no longer delete your own images when you want. I don't appreciate not have any control over my images. Hope he removes them shortly.

Tim

07-05-2011, 10:36 AM - 1 Like	#1
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	How did my Rep drop 30 points? Just curious, it dropped from 51 to 21 overnight?

07-05-2011, 10:44 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	The rep system is being phased out in favor of a new "Likes" system. Originally posted by Adam -Likes score recalculation: what used to be known as your reputation score will now directly correspond to your number of liked posts, plus however many reviews or serials you have posted Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-05-2011, 11:56 AM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by atupdate Mine dropped from 121 to 27. I guess those PEG photos mean nothing. I guess I'll delete mine. Tim Originally posted by atupdate Mine dropped from 121 to 27. I guess those PEG photos mean nothing. I guess I'll delete mine. Actually, see this post: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/forum-suggestions-news-help/150955-news-p...ze-change.html Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-05-2011, 12:10 PM	#10
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	The tab was meant to be more incentive (as now people can actually find your reviews), but we'll also be adding a likes system to the reviews later on. The problem is that the reviews run on a completely different system and integration of still like this isn't easy. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-05-2011, 12:30 PM	#12
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Gotta go with the crowd on this one- the influence has been too great! With "Likes", everyone knows what you're talking about at least. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-05-2011, 11:36 AM - 1 Like	#3
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Adam The rep system is being phased out in favor of a new "Likes" system. I think you should leave it alone or do away with it all together. Expert one day, Apprentice the next. Sheeesh... I can't and don't pretend to speak for everyone here but I think you've also taken away Some of the motivation to write articles, reviews, and participate in some of the other aspects of PentaxForums. Not all of it, but some. In spite of how it may seem this isn't a critical issue with me. But since it isn't retroactive, many of my 'likes' don't count for anything since the people who gave them were new posters and had no Rep cred at all.

07-05-2011, 11:43 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by JeffJS many of my 'likes' don't count for anything since the people who gave them were new posters and had no Rep cred at all. Actually, during the recalculation, those were converted to give 1 point instead of 0. Every click gives you one like now, as does every review- 1 is the magic number! In the new skin, you will also be able to click on the likes number and see a listing of all a member's liked posts. Probably only makes sense to me as the staff is the only group who can currently see the new style in action..tee hee Btw, have you seen the new "latest reviews" profile tab? Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-05-2011, 11:49 AM	#5
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	Originally posted by philbaum Just curious, it dropped from 51 to 21 overnight? Mine dropped from 121 to 27. I guess those PEG photos mean nothing. I guess I'll delete mine. Tim

07-05-2011, 11:57 AM	#7
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by atupdate Mine dropped from 121 to 27. I guess those PEG photos mean nothing. I guess I'll delete mine. Tim I don't know if you're serious (guessing not) but this is exactly what I'm talking about. Yes, Adam, Saw the latest reviews tab in my profile. Kind of a nice addition to be able to find them all in one spot.

07-05-2011, 12:08 PM	#8
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam The rep system is being phased out in favor of a new "Likes" system. When i think about it, people like to post to get the interactivity going. Posting reviews is good for the Forums, but there's no interactivity going on after a review is posted. no replies, no thank yous, and therefore no incentive. The 5 points were a good incentive for doing more reviews and so i did a second review. 1 point for a review, shall i do a third. Nah. Adam - your rules, we just respond to them

07-05-2011, 12:10 PM	#9
Mr. B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Varaždin, Croatia, Europe Photos: Gallery Posts: 295	Don't like it I dropped from 26 to 8...

07-05-2011, 12:29 PM - 1 Like	#11
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	How about changing it to something a bit more adult. Likes just sounds a bit childish to me. (not into all that facetwittytextspeak stuff) Rep would be good

07-05-2011, 12:35 PM - 1 Like	#13
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Adam Gotta go with the crowd on this one- the influence has been too great! With "Likes", everyone knows what you're talking about at least. Damn! I never figured you to go Canikon on us. The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture - WSJ.com

07-05-2011, 12:40 PM	#14
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	The D3x sure is a nice body.... Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-05-2011, 01:13 PM	#15
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	Originally posted by JeffJS I don't know if you're serious (guessing not) but this is exactly what I'm talking about. Dead serious, I've already put in the request. Adam has made a change to the PEG that hasn't been announced. You can no longer delete your own images when you want. I don't appreciate not have any control over my images. Hope he removes them shortly. Tim

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