-rep suggestion

[Hecktix]

By forum what do you mean? Like websites and stuff? There's still no way to fully prove it is there?

It wouldn't promote discussion of the topic I don't think. Im not sure. It just seems to me it's a discreet way to say you disagree with someone. I do think that there should be something so that you can say you don't like the post. I know I'd prefer to just -rep someone (not that I do) than to start arguing mid way through a thread. The argument would likely turn bad and a good thread would get closed. At least the rep systems done on the quiet.

Is there a way to show names on the rep system for just bad rep? Like you can see who repped you but only red rep. It would go a way to stop pointless repping.

I do understand it's a negative factor on the forum, but it does make people think about what they said, and let's them know you disgruntled someone. But you're always gonna have negative things. Warnings and infractions are worse lol. Can you like, do a system where if you get a warning, it's -25, and an infraction is -100. Or something similar, maybe not as high lol. Then the rep is justifiably deducted

I quite agree that -rep has it's useful purposes and when used validly can be done well but it just makes me think that if the majority of the time -rep isn't used well then what is the point in it, most people just use it to be ******* to be fair. I don't think the name being there or not matters, I think we are way past the days of caring whether people see it or not, I've seen blatently pointless -reps in the ACP with names added on as if they are proud of it, it is a feature I do think is abused way too much.

I suppose we could figure a system which would deduct rep points for warnings & infractions (if we were to do away with userbased -rep) although I don't like being too harsh (contrary to popular belief ).

Back on the scamming thing - if we believe someone has posted a dangerous link or w/e we'll ban them.

[Tintinnabulate]

I dont see what's so hard about not getting -rep. Just don't break the rules and you're good. Almost all other -rep is generally uncalled for so its all good.

You canget -repped (as I did earlier) for complaining about a member of staff in the complaints forum. Who -repped me? The staff I complained about.

Another possibility could be that if you -rep a person, you get a -rep too, deducting your rep power from yourself.

Would stop older people with higher rep pointlessly -repping (not saying you do)

I suggested it, unfortunately only one person replied to it.

[Nemo]

You canget -repped (as I did earlier) for complaining about a member of staff in the complaints forum. Who -repped me? The staff I complained about.



I suggested it, unfortunately only one person replied to it.

Im pretty sure thats unfair, easily get that sorted out im sure.

[Lost_Addict]

You canget -repped (as I did earlier) for complaining about a member of staff in the complaints forum. Who -repped me? The staff I complained about.



I suggested it, unfortunately only one person replied to it.

This would be ridiculous sorry but if someone cared enough about the rep system to - rep someone theyd care enough not to have reputation deducted from there own rep.

What help does this serve at all? Oh look someone is breaking the rules / being rude... I know i will -rep them and loose rep myself???

It just doesn't make sence in my opinion.

[kk.]

I quite agree that -rep has it's useful purposes and when used validly can be done well but it just makes me think that if the majority of the time -rep isn't used well then what is the point in it, most people just use it to be ******* to be fair. I don't think the name being there or not matters, I think we are way past the days of caring whether people see it or not, I've seen blatently pointless -reps in the ACP with names added on as if they are proud of it, it is a feature I do think is abused way too much.

I suppose we could figure a system which would deduct rep points for warnings & infractions (if we were to do away with userbased -rep) although I don't like being too harsh (contrary to popular belief ).

Back on the scamming thing - if we believe someone has posted a dangerous link or w/e we'll ban them.

I don't particularly see it used in a bad way. Ok, I can't get on the ACP or anything, but I suppose -rep is opinion based. One person would see it justified, and others wouldn't. You do get some stupid ones but everyone has 'off' days lol. There does need to be a way to display your anger, and posting in threads isn't the way I don't think.

Considering the rep ranks like 'infamous around these parts' and stuff, they go with warnings and infractions. People who care about rep will try and break rules less often so they don't get a major decrease in rep. I'd say this should still get implemented even if the -rep stays lol.

Ah, ok I see lol. It makes more sense for that than scamming on habbo

[Tintinnabulate]

This would be ridiculous sorry but if someone cared enough about the rep system to - rep someone theyd care enough not to have reputation deducted from there own rep.

What help does this serve at all? Oh look someone is breaking the rules / being rude... I know i will -rep them and loose rep myself???

It just doesn't make sence in my opinion.

It means they lose only one rep point and it means people do not give out pointless -rep. I am not a fan of the idea. I would rather the -rep itself was removed.

[nvrspk4]

I know this has been suggested many times before but it seems opinions have shifted.

My opinion is that if there's good rep there should be something to counterbalance it. Theoretically, you're supposed to be able to give -rep as an opinion. If you post something and I disagree, I should be able to give you negative reputation for it. For example, if you criticize a certain department and I think they're doing a fine job, I can give you -rep since I think you're being overly critical. I could be wrong, but that doesn't matter, because I'm giving you my personal opinion on the topic. I think the viewpoint on reputation has changed in that the perception is that you have to break rules or be downright nasty to get -rep.

I'm curious to know if anyone still uses it in that sense and if those kinds of -reps are removed.

But it looks like the use of negative reputation has changed - and that's not necessarily a bad thing, just a change, one that can be adapted to I am curious to see though if anyone thinks the same way I do or if I'm horribly out of touch

[Tintinnabulate]

I know this has been suggested many times before but it seems opinions have shifted.

My opinion is that if there's good rep there should be something to counterbalance it. Theoretically, you're supposed to be able to give -rep as an opinion. If you post something and I disagree, I should be able to give you negative reputation for it. For example, if you criticize a certain department and I think they're doing a fine job, I can give you -rep since I think you're being overly critical. I could be wrong, but that doesn't matter, because I'm giving you my personal opinion on the topic. I think the viewpoint on reputation has changed in that the perception is that you have to break rules or be downright nasty to get -rep.

I'm curious to know if anyone still uses it in that sense and if those kinds of -reps are removed.

But it looks like the use of negative reputation has changed - and that's not necessarily a bad thing, just a change, one that can be adapted to I am curious to see though if anyone thinks the same way I do or if I'm horribly out of touch

Well the user criticising the department might think they aren't doing a good job and its general managements opinion to decide on it based on what the user has said. If you -rep them because you might know more about the department hence know more of what they are doing, its very unfair to -rep the person. In this case, not many people would criticise departments, hence leading to less ideas being formed.

[Catzsy]

I think Only Moderators should Give -Rep If anyone Doesn't abide by the Rules in the FAQ so no one can Give out Pointless Minus Rep .

Tbh I think that would be giving them a double punishment as there are already penalities for that so I wouldn't support it.

[myke]

It seems to me that a very, 'hippy' approach is being taken on -rep.

It's like no cant have -rep it makes people sad if they get it

Not everything that is negative is bad you know...

As long as -rep is used appropriately and closely moderated, then I see no problem with it.