Should we dump the reputation system?

[mercyschild]

I have only been on here since April, but not really actively posting in that time. I am kind of in the middle in terms f the whole reputation system. This is one of the only sites I have ever come across that has ever had a rep system.

 

[Evee]

I like it more than not, it is a nice little way of telling people how you feel about their posts.

 

[Frank Ernest]

The reputation system is intended for fun, nothing more, nothing less.

Ok.

Many people (like myself) like the rep system because I can give comments to folks for their posts "behind the scenes" so to speak.

Sure! why not?

For others it has become an obsession and a distraction.

Can't please everybody.

And for some it has caused hurt feelings and ill will.

Life is Hell.

Tell me what you think... should we keep it or dump it?

Keep it.

 

[BillyBob]

Keep it, the Rep System is a great way to torment commies! :devil:

 

[lovemeorhateme]

Keep it, the Rep System is a great way to torment commies! :devil:

:thumb:

And muslims.. when they're around here!

 

[Chileice]

I think many people are too competitive. As well, it may discourage real debate for fear of getting "neg-repped". But there should be some way to "high-five" someone without breaking down the thread. And if rep is going to continue, I think getting more rep if you get high-fived by the "right people" makes boot-licking more of a reality. Some people just crave attention and they are people pleasers, so they will please those from whom they can get the most "rep". Rep needs to just be even. Five points from anybody who reps you, whether they are new, old, left, right, whatever.

 

[Morphy]

I think many people are too competitive. As well, it may discourage real debate for fear of getting "neg-repped". But there should be some way to "high-five" someone without breaking down the thread. And if rep is going to continue, I think getting more rep if you get high-fived by the "right people" makes boot-licking more of a reality. Some people just crave attention and they are people pleasers, so they will please those from whom they can get the most "rep". Rep needs to just be even. Five points from anybody who reps you, whether they are new, old, left, right, whatever.

One should not be afraid to say his own opinion. As far as I know even huge neg rep doesn't mean banning.

KEEP IT. Just look at our :Commie: what a pleasure to see their negative reps

 

[Morphy]

:thumb:

And muslims.. when they're around here!

Are here any?

Even NuGnazi doesn't like them.

 

[Damian]

The reputation system is intended for fun, nothing more, nothing less.

Many people (like myself) like the rep system because I can give comments to folks for their posts "behind the scenes" so to speak.

For others it has become an obsession and a distraction.

And for some it has caused hurt feelings and ill will.

Tell me what you think... should we keep it or dump it?

The reputation system is simply being used to pander to those who share similar viewpoints while slandering those of differing viewpoints. Evangelicals pat each other on the back while atheists to the same.

It is meaningless. I say dispense with it.

 

[Adam]

Are here any?

tarek and salma are two of them.

 

[Frank Ernest]

The reputation system is simply being used to pander to those who share similar viewpoints while slandering those of differing viewpoints. Evangelicals pat each other on the back while atheists to the same.

Simplistic.

It is meaningless. I say dispense with it.

Atheism is meaningless. Let's dispense with that too! :thumb:

 

[Morphy]

The reputation system is simply being used to pander to those who share similar viewpoints while slandering those of differing viewpoints.

Wasn't it supposed to do so?

Dispensing it for that reason would be like dismantling car's engine because it enables the car to move.

 

[Frank Ernest]

Wasn't it supposed to do so?

Dispensing it for that reason would be like dismantling car's engine because it enables the car to move.

Lie-berals are at a disadvantage with the rep system. What they want is a rep system that awards pos reps to lie-berals and neg reps to conservatives automatically. :darwinsm:

 

[Real Sorceror]

I just had a thought. How about on New Years you set us all back to zero? It would kinda level the playing field a bit. Plus you could hand out a "Most Popular Bloke on TOL" award.

 

[Real Sorceror]

I just had a thought. How about on New Years you set us all back to zero? It would kinda level the playing field a bit. Plus you could hand out a "Most Popular Bloke on TOL" award.

I guess nobody found that idea too exciting........:noid:

 

[Evee]

I guess nobody found that idea too exciting........:noid:

It would be ok by me if the reputation meter was set back but I really like it more than not. I enjoy a fast comment to someones post without a pm.
Now as far as popularity contests I just don't like them it can hurt feelings make some feel alienated.

 

[Alhazred]

Im probably the only open :Commie: on here and i love the rep system so i dont think it should go arty: and im the one you love to neg rep without that what would you do for fun? :think:


Note to consumer: not endorsing the negative repping of this :Commie:

 

[Mr. 5020]

I couldn't resist...

I couldn't resist...

Im probably the only open :Commie: on here and i love the rep system so i dont think it should go arty: and im the one you love to neg rep without that what would you do for fun? :think:


Note to consumer: not endorsing the negative repping of this :Commie:

I couldn't resist... :sigh:

 

[Alhazred]

I couldn't resist... :sigh:

i was expecting it

 

[Mr. 5020]

i was expecting it

:chuckle: Whenever I spread it around enough, I'll give you a green box to make up for it.