Reputation points

[gfkostas]

I can see in my account that I have 11 reputation points.What these points actually mean?Thanks

 

[The Dude]

Good question since this is something I have switched "on" but haven't messed with too much yet.

The User Reputation system allows board members to leave comments about one anothers' posts, and thereby contribute to their overall 'reputation'.

On everyone's post, you will see a little "scale" icon. Click this and you can approve or disapprove with another persons post. You can leave a comment on this as well. You may view these comments (one's made towards you) in your user CP.

There are titles for a variety of reputation levels, and users are given a reputation title when they reach a certain reputation level. Most everyone starts off at 10 - I have increased the numbers on some of the oldtimers by the way

This is something that I belive will enhance the quality of the postings and I trust it will not be abused with "you suck" and these sort of comments. Unless of course the person really sucks

 

[Johnny Casino]

Just a post to see what my rep is. I am only brand new and I want some green bars to appear.

 

[Randy]

Heck, now I've got to make a post to see what my reputation bar looks like.

 

[The Dude]

Man, this was an old thread that was "stuck" here for too long. People should rate other users posts more often; I guess I need to give people an incentive to do this like give money away or something

 

[GrandMaster]

Man, this was an old thread that was "stuck" here for too long. People should rate other users posts more often; I guess I need to give people an incentive to do this like give money away or something

When I try to do it, I usually get the message that I should spread some more reputation around before giving it again to X, even when I have probably given reputation points to a dozen other people in the meanwhile.

 

[The Dude]

When I try to do it, I usually get the message that I should spread some more reputation around before giving it again to X, even when I have probably given reputation points to a dozen other people in the meanwhile.

Hmmm, odd. Guess it's time to check the ol' admin section...

 

[The Dude]

Okay - gotcha. It was set at "20" users you must shell out reputation points to before giving rep points to the same user - now I've reset it to 10. And you have to have 15 posts minimum in order to give reputation points to anyone.

 

[Bruce Hamilton]

Most everyone starts off at 10

I guess someone here decided one of my postings really sucked...
I have 9 points and am listed as an "unknown quantity at this point". LOL

...give people an incentive to do this like give money away...

An extra 100 casino credits would be nice, hint hint...

 

[gfkostas]

I have 21 points for over a year now and am not impressed :machinegu

 

[The Dude]

I have 21 points for over a year now and am not impressed :machinegu

If you start using them - others will in return (hopefully). If anyone has a brilliant idea for a contest, I'm all ears.

 

[gfkostas]

Yeahhhhh I got 31 points now.I don't know who credited me but thx anyway

 

[slotchik]

where in your USERCP can you view these?

 

[Bruce Hamilton]

where in your USERCP can you view these?

On the front page... Shows your last 10 comments.

 

[slotchik]

Thanks Bruce,
I gave you one by the way >wink<

 

[rudepete]

got one from me

I gave you one too Bruce

 

[The Dude]

Here's the deal on user reputation points:

The reputation level new users receive upon registration: 10

Administrators and moderators (Spearmaster, Vortran, and I) can give or take away 15 points.

For every 90 of days, users gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.

For every 200 posts, users gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.

For every 200 points of reputation, users gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.

Minimum Post Count:
You must have a minimum of 15 posts before your reputation hits count on others.

Minimum Reputation Count
How much reputation must a user have before his reputation hits count on others? 10

Daily Reputation Clicks Limit
How many reputation clicks can a user give over each 24 hour period? 15

How many different users must you give reputation to before you can hit the same person again? 5

 

[Bruce Hamilton]

I gave you one by the way >wink<

I gave you one too Bruce

If you did, they were neutral! You either click approve or disapprove, how is everybody giving me neutrals?

 

[rudepete]

nada

I clicked on approve and also put in comments. Maybe bugs still need to be worked out. LOL

 

[The Dude]

No bugs. It may have been when you tried to give rep points, your Reputation Power was set at zero (since you're relatively new). It's now "1" so you can now make a difference

 

[jamiester]

I noticed

that Casinomeister's, Jetset, and Spearmaster have all had their repuatation go down recently. Is that as a result of the new parameters you have set?

jamie

 

[The Dude]

that Casinomeister's, Jetset, and Spearmaster have all had their repuatation go down recently. Is that as a result of the new parameters you have set?

jamie

Yes, that is correct. When I converted the forum from Discus to vBulletin a couple of years ago, the reputation points was a new thing. I thought people would use them more than they have been (until recently). So for most of the oldtimers, I gave them points that I thought they would have accumulated over the years prior - which actually turned out to be somewhat unrealistic. So I brought them down a few notches (to include myself) and the new parameters have an effect as well.

 

[jamiester]

yeah

I noticed that everyone had either maximum rep or minimum rep with no in between. I gave out a few reps but nobody seemed to notice, which was a real surprise because when this type of forum came out at Wheresgeorge? in June, everyone went crazy with them. It has only been a few months and already some people have over 10,000 rep points!! It would be nice to find a medium where the points aren't abused and traded among cliques.

Jamie

 

[gfkostas]

It came to my attention that new comers reputation green bar says that they are on a distinguished road while an old timer like me is on a distinguished road as well.I feel short changed and not been given the recognition that I deserve .I expect to be compensated .
Bugs definetely need to be worked out

 

[silcnlayc]

But gfkostas, then I can't be on the same road as you and watch you moon everyone!

 

[gfkostas]

That's right

I ain't on no road with you newbies

 

[Webzcas]

Haven't read all this thread, so if my question has already been answered, sorry for being lazy

My question is, other than the green dots next to a user's name, how can you check how many rep points other people have? I know in your cp on vbulletin boards like this one, you can view the rep you have received good or bad as well as the the rep you have given. But I have never figured out, how to view the total number of points other posters have received - other than the green dots.

 

[The Dude]

Haven't read all this thread, so if my question has already been answered, sorry for being lazy

My question is, other than the green dots next to a user's name, how can you check how many rep points other people have? I know in your cp on vbulletin boards like this one, you can view the rep you have received good or bad as well as the the rep you have given. But I have never figured out, how to view the total number of points other posters have received - other than the green dots.

I think there is a plugin for this. I gotta check since this is a good idea.

I'm coming up with an incentive to get this going (with helpful comments from Simmo!).

 

[Simmo!]

...with helpful comments from Simmo!

yay. There's a first time for everything

 

[scrollock]

i dont think people are aware of the reputation points, i know i wasn't till i read this thread.

 

[The Dude]

i dont think people are aware of the reputation points, i know i wasn't till i read this thread.

I'm putting a plan together to make this work out for the best - some incentives where posters can reward other posters for good informative posts. There should be something in the next week or two.

 

[gfkostas]

I noticed that we can now see who has given us reputation points.Thanks CM

 

[caruso]

Yeah, neat innit?

Stroppy? Yay.

Bear with a sore head? Verily.

Retard? Methinks not.

 

[Simmo!]

Bear with a sore head? Verily.

Hey Caruso. Admission is halfway towards defeating the problem

 

[The Dude]

Absolutely classic.

 

[gfkostas]

Caruso........

 

[The Dude]

As of today, you can now view reputation points "given" and your reputation power in your "User CP".

 

[The Dude]

And your total amounts are posted in your posts

 

[The Dude]

And I've also made your "reputation power" visible. This is the amount of points that you can either add or subtract from fellow members. Some of you have more power than others. Your power is affected by how long you've been a member, and how many posts you have made. The specifics are posted earlier in this thread.

Note that mine is only 15. This way I don't wield too much power over others since I have the highest amount of posts, and have the oldest account

 

[Pinababy69]

I love it....thanks CM. Feel like a kid with a new toy, lol.

 

[vinylweatherman]

Numbers.

Surely it should be to do with post quality and not quantity. I have seen the section on reputation points, but there is no link to find out how it all works, so I have tended to ignore it. Even this thread is just a discussion, there is no link to a forum "How To" help page on reputation points, thanks, rules etc. If this system is now going to be more important we need to know how to use it, as if it is too bewildering the tendency will to be to ignore it.

 

[The Dude]

Surely it should be to do with post quality and not quantity. I have seen the section on reputation points, but there is no link to find out how it all works, so I have tended to ignore it. Even this thread is just a discussion, there is no link to a forum "How To" help page on reputation points, thanks, rules etc. If this system is now going to be more important we need to know how to use it, as if it is too bewildering the tendency will to be to ignore it.

Exactly. I'm planning to have a small FAQ set up in an obvious place that will cover all of this. Perhaps tomorrow or Thursday

 

[sirius]

Although I had some positive reputation points sent to me from a couple of people, I seem to now have the lowest out of everyone lol thanks to Casinomeister and Jetset giving me negative points.

 

[realwtfsup]

I just now found where the reputation button is. It is the sales in top right corner in case anyone else has looked but didn't know where lol.

I must have overlooked that so many times. I had tried clicking on the little green box thought maybe wasn't hitting the right pixel or something!

 

[tombomb]

Man, this was an old thread that was "stuck" here for too long. People should rate other users posts more often; I guess I need to give people an incentive to do this like give money away or something

Money or free beer would be good

 

[Pinababy69]

Money or free beer would be good

And casino chips are always welcome, lol. In all seriousness though, I love this whole concept...totally unique and provides a way to interact with other members.

 

[The Dude]

And casino chips are always welcome, lol. In all seriousness though, I love this whole concept...totally unique and provides a way to interact with other members.

The problem with casino chips is that it wouldn't apply to everyone since not everyone is an active online gambler. Also receiving money or chips opens up abuse behaviour.

Actually incentives will be more tangible - additional forum permissions, free beer, etc.

 

[The Dude]

Although I had some positive reputation points sent to me from a couple of people, I seem to now have the lowest out of everyone lol thanks to Casinomeister and Jetset giving me negative points.

Life can be a rollercoaster at times

 

[Webzcas]

Excellent!

 

[gfkostas]

Some of you have more power than others. Your power is affected by how long you've been a member, and how many posts you have made. The specifics are posted earlier in this thread.

Note that mine is only 15. This way I don't wield too much power over others since I have the highest amount of posts, and have the oldest account

It is unclear what someone with many reputation power points can do in comparison to someone who hasn't got any.What's the difference?...apart from showing off your credibility as a member .Perhaps you want to elaborate on that CM