Reputations

[Gurthang]

Interesting tidbit:

Page one in the Member's List (sorted by Reputation) is now full of those who have or have had a spot on Taniquetil. Congratulations to all who are among them.
*throws party hats and balloons to 'all who are among them'*

[Lhunardawen]

The members-by-reps list says that I'm dating Esty, Mithalwen, and Eomer all at the same time. Isn't that just ?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Holy gaffers, Batman... I'm a potato thief! That is certainly not at the expected rep number... How fantastically fun.

[The Perky Ent]

This is weird. I'm using a Mac, and when I run Safari (browser program) or internet Explorer, I can't read the rep titles. All I can see are the little squares! Anyone know what I should do?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Originally Posted by The Perky Ent

Anyone know what I should do?

Buy a Gateway. Seriously though, that's weird. I'll have to test it out on the macs I use in the library. I'll let you know if I get anywhere with it.

[alatar]

Originally Posted by The Perky Ent

This is weird. I'm using a Mac, and when I run Safari (browser program) or internet Explorer, I can't read the rep titles. All I can see are the little squares! Anyone know what I should do?

I use both PCs and Macs. Didn't see that problem in Safari on the Mac, but then again there is an outstanding issue that Apple hasn't addressed in their 'software updates' - some web pages freeze the computer. Anyway...

Another suggestion is to move to the free Firefox browser (recommended for Macs and PCs). PM me if you need any help.

[Glirdan]

Oh my gosh!!! I have a place at Elrond's council!?!? That's a miracle!!! Thank you all who helped me get there!!!!!

[Orominuialwen]

Originally Posted by alatar

Another suggestion is to move to the free Firefox browser (recommended for Macs and PCs). PM me if you need any help.

There's also another browser called Opera, which works quite well too for both Macs and PC's. I've had much better success with it than any other I've tried (IE, Firefox, and Netscape), although I don't use a Mac.

[Gil-Galad]

what about Neg reps? so far i've seen Makes more trouble then Gollum and is slipping, are there any others?

[mormegil]

Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

what about Neg reps? so far i've seen Makes more trouble then Gollum and is slipping, are there any others?

Gil I remembered that a while back I saw the list. It was provided originally by B-W but requoted by H-I so here is the link to that post

[Glirdan]

Yes, I think I remember that post from earlier in this thread. And thanks to everyone who's repped me for the WWJ I game. I'm having a lot of fun watching all the villagers puzzle their little heads about who the Wolves are. It's amuzing!!! And I thank Perky for covering for me.

[Thinlómien]

Originally Posted by Glirdan

Yes, I think I remember that post from earlier in this thread. And thanks to everyone who's repped me for the WWJ I game. I'm having a lot of fun watching all the villagers puzzle their little heads about who the Wolves are. It's amuzing!!! And I thank Perky for covering for me.

Yes, that must be funny to you You probably laugh everytime innocent villagers are accused. But the mystery of Fwedawick will be solved!

(I know that this has nothing to do with reps, so I'll add something: )
You're welcome, dear Glirdy! You truly deserve the points! (and a little more flowers, pink hearts and syrup over that... Well, honestly you deserve them, but that just sounded so corny...)

[Glirdan]

Thanks Thin!!! That means a lot!!!!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

WWJ was played so well that I have every intent of repping each of you for your contributions, now that I actually can. Only... I can't. I've spent my reps for this 24 hours. So those I didn't get to, I will soon, I swear.

And besides, we keep going over this... it's the thought that counts.

Again, well played, everyone.

[Thinlómien]

[QUOTE=Feanor of the Peredhil]WWJ was played so well that I have every intent of repping each of you for your contributions, now that I actually can. Only... I can't. I've spent my reps for this 24 hours. So those I didn't get to, I will soon, I swear./QUOTE]
Me too! I still have to rep Perky, Kitanna, Eonwe and Folwren. I really don't understand that 24h-rule.

[Bêthberry]

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

I really don't understand that 24h-rule.

It was designed to stop spamming of reputations. It's like the House of Lords in the British Parliament and the Senate in the Canadian Parliament: a brake.

[Glirdan]

I was able to rep everyone, because I was smart and repped them as soon as they got killed!!! It was a fun game to mod and I'm honored to have modded such a wonderful game. Thanks for the laughs everyone!! And thanks for getting me even futher up on the rep list!!!

[Mithalwen]

Sometimes I try hard to craft a post which my warped little mind thinks is interesting, insightful or informative.....and it is ignored. Then I take a nanosecond on a slightly scatological quip.....

[Gothmog]

I agree. Some posts you feel that this...this ought to do it! Its taken you a long time and all. But then, writing a short post, no special at all, whoops! Rep from 3 different persons!

Some of my "rep posts" haven't been worthy any rep (according to me), but I guess it doesn't matter in the long run.

Or should we be more careful with what we give our precious rep points to?

[Glirdan]

I've noticed that to. A few reps I get from my Crazy Captions post don't always deserve a rep, but I get them anyway!!! And then the ones where you think "Wow!!! That was such a good post, that I'll be surprised if I don't get a rep!!!" and then you don't get one!!!! But that's changed, somewhat.....

[mormegil]

I find it interesting that we are trying to dictate what deserves rep and what doesn't. Something that may be humorous to me and written by somebody else is only sub-par in their mind but whose to dictate to me that I shouldn't find that funny. Or also a post that is quickly written can be very insightful even though much time wasn't spent on it. I say we are all free to give out as much or as little rep as we like and for what we like and just try and stop me

[Boromir88]

say we are all free to give out as much or as little rep as we like and for what we like and just try and stop me~mormegil

Is that a challenge?

Ok, seriously, ya I agree. I think we actually had something like this earlier, like whether people should be repped for posts in the RPG's? I think it was a unanimous decision that yes, because some posts in the RPG's are just wonderfully done.

Which means...I'm going to pretend I'm a moral guy ( ) and ask should we make posts just for the reps? I mean, when I do make posts I sit here and say, this is good, I wouldn't be surprised if it gets some reps, but it's not my motivation for posting something.

And I've given reps because it reminds me of something that happened to me, or some funny inside jokes with friends, and I'm sure the person on the other end is like what?

[Folwren]

Originally posted by Feanor:
WWJ was played so well that I have every intent of repping each of you for your contributions, now that I actually can. Only... I can't. I've spent my reps for this 24 hours. So those I didn't get to, I will soon, I swear.

And besides, we keep going over this... it's the thought that counts.

Again, well played, everyone.

Ah, shucks, all you WWJ people make me feel guilty for not having done it yet. I really do intend to.......haven't given a single one out yet. Will do so eventually. Believe me. It was, after all an excellent game.

-- Folwren

[The Only Real Estel]

I find it interesting that we are trying to dictate what deserves rep and what doesn't. Something that may be humorous to me and written by somebody else is only sub-par in their mind but whose to dictate to me that I shouldn't find that funny. Or also a post that is quickly written can be very insightful even though much time wasn't spent on it. I say we are all free to give out as much or as little rep as we like and for what we like and just try and stop me

Great point, well stated, well written, must....resist....repping!

Oh, what the heck. Mormegil is quite right, he's hit the nail on the head (again).

[Formendacil]

To add to the concensus, reputation is not about what YOU think about yourself, but about what OTHERS think about you. Consequently, your post-rep should not be what you think is rep-worthy, but what others think is rep-worthy.

[Gurthang]

Yes, people seem to always find something worth repping in a post that you never would have thought of. And then that one you were so sure of.... nothing.

Basically, I've given up on writing posts for reps. It never works out. I just have to put what I really think, or what I find funny (in Mirth), and if it gets repped, well great. If not, then I wasn't aiming for it, so I'm not dissappointed. The whole point of the system isn't really a race for the top(which is pretty much Lalwende's anyway), but rather a way of showing at a glance who is more respected. (Note: that respect could come from humor, too. )

[Gothmog]

Originally Posted by Gurthang

Basically, I've given up on writing posts for reps. It never works out. I just have to put what I really think, or what I find funny (in Mirth), and if it gets repped, well great. If not, then I wasn't aiming for it, so I'm not dissappointed. The whole point of the system isn't really a race for the top(which is pretty much Lalwende's anyway), but rather a way of showing at a glance who is more respected. (Note: that respect could come from humor, too. )

True, true...

But even if you're not writing for reps, you sometimes think you deserve it. Maybe me being a bit selfish


I'm quite tight-fisted when it comes to giving reps. But maybe I shouldn't? Obviously, you only rep something you think is good, but it doesn't have to be excellent. But reps isn't the important thing. If I feel like I'm doing a contribution to the discussion (or a good joke or whatever) I'm happy with that. Then may the others like it or not...

Rep points isn't a contest!

[Mithalwen]

I don't write to get reps...and I do give a lot of rep to things that make me laugh.. I just find it interesting that so often the amount of rep is inversely proportional to the amount of effort. But it is tue we are not always the best judge of our own efforts.....

[Boromir88]

The whole point of the system isn't really a race for the top(which is pretty much Lalwende's anyway)~Gurthang

Not if we combine forces. But yeah, I concur.

I'm quite tight-fisted when it comes to giving reps.~Gothmog

I was like that, but when I repeatedly saw that I "needed to wait before repping this person again" I kind of thought, I'm being too tight and should give more. Now on a few occasions my rep button has overheated. But honestly, it's up to the person whether they want to give more or less out or not. Nothing really anyone can do, or should have the "right" to say..."so and so doesn't give out enough." All that folderol.

[Mithalwen]

Originally Posted by Boromir88

Not if we combine forces.

That is doomed to failure too, given the imminent official union of Lalwende and davem which if reflected in a joint downs account would be surely see off most other possible combinations......

[Gothmog]

Boro:

I was like that, but when I repeatedly saw that I "needed to wait before repping this person again" I kind of thought, I'm being too tight and should give more.

So I've noticed. And that leads us to an other problem. When you get the "you must spread some rep..." message, there's a risk you'll think: "OK, must spread rep, must spread rep. Hmm, this seems ok, I'll rep it!". I understand why the rules are like they are. But 20 reps before you can rep the same person again, isn't that too much (is it 20?)? The danger with that limit is simply that one might search for posts to rep and give some "easy" points, just because one want the possibility to rep someone else.

That might explain some of the "unearned" reps we've discussed. Ok, we've decide they're might be deserved but anyway...

Count how many times I used the word "rep" in this post. New record?

[HerenIstarion]

Originally Posted by Gothmog

(is it 20?)?

it is ten

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

I have just recive rep points that was grey(ish) instedt of green, I guess this means that they are negative! I just don't understant why the post says my rep is even when i havev not gotten any positive rep points.

It would be very nice if when giving negative rep, one would state why. (so that i can take it in to consideration for futur posts)

[Firefoot]

Rune - the blue-greyish boxes are reps that come from people who have fewer than 50 posts and therefore have no weight. The rep, whether of positive or negative intent, did not affect your rep at all. Negative reps come with red boxes.

[Boromir88]

It would be very nice if when giving negative rep, one would state why. (so that i can take it in to consideration for futur posts)~Rune

Rarely does that happen, and it's my biggest pet peeve forum wise. But, what worse then getting a negative rep "unsigned" is getting no explanation at all.

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Rune - the blue-greyish boxes are reps that come from people who have fewer than 50 posts and therefore have no weight. The rep, whether of positive or negative intent, did not affect your rep at all. Negative reps come with red boxes.

Ahh that explains the even sign, on the post. Thanks Firefoot

Rarely does that happen, and it's my biggest pet peeve forum wise. But, what worse then getting a negative rep "unsigned" is getting no explanation at all.

Unsigend does not matter that much, but tell me why i got the - rep. Otherwise I cannot sleep at night!

By the way how does you guys use the negative rep points ? (when do you give any)
I have only given some once and that was a mistace !

[Glirdan]

That's a matter of opinion for everyone, except perhaps the mods (ie Esty, B-W, SpM). If you don't like what a person's posted, or you think the post has absoultely nothing to do with the thread, let alone the forum, I would neg rep them. But I haven't come across any that I want to neg rep. Wayne's one scentence posts are hard to resist, but I know that I have to resist the temptation to do so. He is after, technically speaking, a newbie in my eyes. I've gotten a few neg reps, but I take those neg reps as a constructive criticism and try and remeber not to do it again. I don't take neg reps personally. But I do like it when people say what the problem is and it would be nice to sign it. That way I can talk about through PM's with them and see exactly what the problem was if there was no real reason or if I'm confused about the reason. But for the reason why people give neg reps, it's a matter of opinion, except, as I've said, for the mods and Admins.

And what is this!?!? I'm heading for the Straight Road??? Oh me oh my!!! I believe I'm going to faint!!! *Thud* *Splash* What? Oh yes. I'm on the Straight Road!! Thank you friends!! Thank you!!!

[Azaelia of Willowbottom]

I have never given a negative rep, and I always sign reps that I do give. From what I see of the 'Downs, everyone is both good posters and good people, so no one has done anything to bug me enough.

As for positive reps, it's a good thing, but not always necessary, to sign just in my opinion. It's just a nice thing to do. I always sign, but I don't have a real problem about unsigned pos-rep. It all depends on the circumstances.
But if I were ever to give a neg-rep, I would absoloutely sign it. It's unfair otherwise. If you're unhappy with someone, they deserve to know it.

And thanks thanks thanks to everyone who repped me about werewolf. I have never seen my points go up so fast!! I tried to rep everyone, but didn't keep track, so if I missed you, I am very sorry...forgive me?

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by Azaelia of Willowbottom

I have never given a negative rep, and I always sign reps that I do give. From what I see of the 'Downs, everyone is both good posters and good people, so no one has done anything to bug me enough.

As for positive reps, it's a good thing, but not always necessary, to sign just in my opinion. It's just a nice thing to do. I always sign, but I don't have a real problem about unsigned pos-rep. It all depends on the circumstances.
But if I were ever to give a neg-rep, I would absoloutely sign it. It's unfair otherwise. If you're unhappy with someone, they deserve to know it.

I've said the same thing... and for the first half a year and more, it was true: I signed all my rep, without a qualm (or if I didn't, I didn't notice), and everyone was posting so nicely and politely and properly that I didn't think there was any point to that Neg Rep button. Sure, there were a few useless posts, but not bad enough to deserve the Neg Rep rap. But I was certain that when the time came, I would sign that Neg Rep with as much ease as a positive Rep for a funny Crazy Caption.

Then the day came and there was a post that was out of line, and needed to be called. So I did. I posted my first Neg Rep. And, to my credit, I kept my word and signed it.

But it was hard. Boy was it hard... I realise now why people talk of getting unsigned Neg Rep. It's such a difficult thing to have to hand someone Neg Rep in the first place, that you don't want to be identified with it...

Then there's the other end of the spectrum. I have, in those nine months or whatnot of wasting my free time in this online world, received a grand total of two Neg Reps, both unsigned, which fazed me not at all... for some unfathomable reason.

[Kath]

I love this place! I've been ill all weekend and then I come back to find that I've received 8 reps in 2 days! And my parents think computer time depresses me

Anyway thanks all that gave, you've absolutely made my day.