Reputation vs Like/Thanks system?

[scottish]

So is it possible to transfer "Rep Count" to "Likes"? Then scrap bars, power and points.

I would imagine so, could just export the count and import it to likes.

[Chippiewill]

So is it possible to transfer "Rep Count" to "Likes"? Then scrap bars, power and points.

Yes.

[FlyingJesus]

And it obviously took him ages and was totes gruelling work... you're trying to argue points that have already been defeated, fact is that not only do most people want to keep the current system, but workarounds can be done with it (and obviously with some ease) in order to show the things you wanted and not take anything away from anyone

Still waiting to hear responses on why rep powers which favour point-building for new members and the community as a whole are a bad thing

[AgnesIO]

And it obviously took him ages and was totes gruelling work... you're trying to argue points that have already been defeated, fact is that not only do most people want to keep the current system, but workarounds can be done with it (and obviously with some ease) in order to show the things you wanted and not take anything away from anyone

Still waiting to hear responses on why rep powers which favour point-building for new members and the community as a whole are a bad thing

Because being able to give people one rep power by repping them four times was clearly not intended when the rep system was created? :L

[Chippiewill]

And it obviously took him ages and was totes gruelling work... you're trying to argue points that have already been defeated, fact is that not only do most people want to keep the current system, but workarounds can be done with it (and obviously with some ease) in order to show the things you wanted and not take anything away from anyone

In my opinion it still misses the major features of a like system:

1) One-click liking/disliking
2) No limitation or moderation in clicking like
3) More than just like or dislike, could also include things like 'funny' or 'dumb':

4) Public display of who's been liked/disliked and by whom.

[FlyingJesus]

If it keeps a score it would definitely need limitation and moderation, public display would be nice but that's the only bonus it would have amongst destroying years of history at the whims of a minority

[AgnesIO]

In my opinion it still misses the major features of a like system:

1) One-click liking/disliking
2) No limitation or moderation in clicking like
3) More than just like or dislike, could also include things like 'funny' or 'dumb':

4) Public display of who's been liked/disliked and by whom.

These are the two options that I favour. Definitely wouldn't want number 3. I'd be happy with just "like", - "dislike" wouldn't be essential (maybe even unfavourable).

[Kyle]

Older members should not be able to control the rate at which reputation is gained, it should be something the community as a whole contribute equally to

Is rep count displayed now how many do I have peeps


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[scottish]

Yes there is, each tweet has a counter for amount of favourites/retweets and your profile has a count of favourites? Sure twitter doesn't say you've received x favourites in total' (although I'm sure an external party does) doesn't mean it's not a like system though.

I completely disagree, if I get favourited 3000 times I don't suddenly have a favourite power of 30

My point is the primary function is to put them in the favourites pile, not to act as a favourite system.

It puts them in a favourite pile, and shows others that you've 'favourited' that as well as showing how many people favourited it and who. Like system.

Yeah I mean back in the day, when graphics was hugely popular rep wasn't that common and comments were.

I think my point was those who repped tended to give some kind of explanation, those who posted generally gave generic comments or merely a rating. There was a period when me and a couple of others tried to keep a "must post constructively" rule because of this.
On the point of ripping though, -rep is a bit of a deterrent.

People typically gave an explanation in the thread than just -rep them a comment and not post though. Sure loads were generic GOOD WORK etc but there was always people who gave proper replies and didn't solely do it through -reps. That's long gone anyway and no-one uses -rep to give someone constructive feedback without posting.

Argue that with the forum managers and GM's, Wispur posted suggesting otherwise.

OK

Care to show some extremists views?

People's definitions of extremist is different, but let me see if I can find any on the forum and I'll vm them in a bit. In a general sense, you could argue it with say feminism and LGBT rights back in the day. Even now, some people probably disagree with say, gay marriage, but would be too afraid to voice their opinion.

I eagerly await a VM

There's multiple points, equal voice being one this being another. We've quoted each other so many times idk what the original point in this part of the quote relates to.

Did a rep count just get added lmao

Yes, is this about this point or just randomly idk


It was one part that was brought up in a previous thread regarding this, so I figured it deserved its place as obviously some do see it as confusing when they join.

Fair enough. I don't disagree that it might be to some, but as I said there will always be those who find something more confusing or offensive etc.

Sure, but something thats implemented in a range of places will typically be easier to follow (and you cant really not understand a 'like' button )

yes

[AgnesIO]

If it keeps a score it would definitely need limitation and moderation, public display would be nice but that's the only bonus it would have amongst destroying years of history at the whims of a minority

It really wouldn't.. if you only had likes, nobody is going to complain that somebody liked their post?

You wouldn't be destroying years of history, either. As the rep count would be transferred this would ensure history is kept - and is my only demand if changing to a like system.