wombat247 Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I just looked at my profile for the first time in a long time and saw that my "Reputation" is -1 neutral. Anybody know what this means? I mean, I'm sure I deserve it for hurting somebody's ego feelings but I have no idea what it was that I did or to whom. Can anyone enlighten me? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 It means someone disagreed with something you said, so clicked on the little red minus sign at the bottom of the post. I can assure you that it was not me who did it. I found out the other day that I've got a -12 reputation thanks to the little clickers... The days of the thumbs up/thumbs down and other general 'quick response' tabs were much more constructive... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat247 Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 It means someone disagreed with something you said, so clicked on the little red minus sign at the bottom of the post. I can assure you that it was not me who did it. I found out the other day that I've got a -12 reputation thanks to the little clickers... The days of the thumbs up/thumbs down and other general 'quick response' tabs were much more constructive... I see. Thank you. I'm going to go ahead and disregard that statistic since it's completely meaningless... that is, of course, unless everyone's goal should be to be agreeable. I can't think of a bigger waste of time than that. I thought this was a discussion forum and not an "I'm ok... you're ok" support group. I thought it had something to do with a trading reputation (which would be something valuable). Calling it a "reputation" at all with that kind of a system is completely misleading (IMHO). In other news, I would never have suspected you anyway. I would expect you to disagree with me directly and poignantly as if we have anything about which to disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I see. Thank you. I'm going to go ahead and disregard that statistic since it's completely meaningless... that is, of course, unless everyone's goal should be to be agreeable. I can't think of a bigger waste of time than that. I thought this was a discussion forum and not an "I'm ok... you're ok" support group. I thought it had something to do with a trading reputation (which would be something valuable). Calling it a "reputation" at all with that kind of a system is completely misleading (IMHO). In other news, I would never have suspected you anyway. I would expect you to disagree with me directly and poignantly as if we have anything about which to disagree. I agree, it is a totally meaningless statistic, and one I find could actually have serious consequences if people are trying to conduct sales, only to appear to have 'a bad reputation...' You're quite right, it's sometimes only through differing opinions that a helpful resolution can be resolved Glad to hear I wasn't 'Suspect Number One', I just didn't want you to think that I'd clicked the minus tag after posting my reply to you in the other thread As you say, anything can always be discussed directly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Holy Crap--mine's 20. I never knew that was there. Now I can sleep better and cut my blood-pressure meds in half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I see. Thank you. I'm going to go ahead and disregard that statistic since it's completely meaningless... that is, of course, unless everyone's goal should be to be agreeable. I can't think of a bigger waste of time than that. I thought this was a discussion forum and not an "I'm ok... you're ok" support group. I thought it had something to do with a trading reputation (which would be something valuable). Calling it a "reputation" at all with that kind of a system is completely misleading (IMHO). I could not agree more on both the nature and the possible consequences especially if you're a relative newcomer. Me, I have a mere -6, I'm obviously not trying hard enough when it comes to cultivating enemies. As for the source of that score, to whom it may concern (you know who you are)... J'ai toujours fait une pri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 If we all agreed with each other ... it would be pretty boring.. yet I find it comical that people would actually use that feature... ***as he clicks on his profile to check*** edit to add: .. sheesh I went from a positive to a neutral 3 ... where's da love ? A~C L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I never knew about this feature....does everyone know that grass is blue.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Holy Crap--mine's 20. I never knew that was there. Now I can sleep better and cut my blood-pressure meds in half. Many posts of half-naked girls = good reputation Guess you guys with the negative reputation know what this means for you On a serious note; The reputation system and the use of it will be reviewed in a couple of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 When someone provides GOOD advice, +1 .... when someone posts good photos of a new watch +1 .... when someone posts a tutorial +1 !! When someone takes the time to write "Go search it, newb" -1 ~ if you took the time to write that, you could have written a proper informative answer. Oh, and if Gio posts pics of his GFs, +infinity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightight Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Bit cowardly to anonymously try to blacken someone else's reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 That would depend on how you use this tool. If you -1 on every post from a particular person regardless of it's content .. "griefing" them .. then that's a problem. If someone's score grows naturally as a true reflection of their own attitude and posting habit then it's perfect, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Woohoo...I'm Neutral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightight Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 That would depend on how you use this tool. If you -1 on every post from a particular person regardless of it's content .. "griefing" them .. then that's a problem. If someone's score grows naturally as a true reflection of their own attitude and posting habit then it's perfect, isn't it? I'm neutral. Both in reputation and using the tool. Though I would rather have someone say "I don't agree with you" and present their argument than anonymously click a button, and it is not a tool I'd use for that very reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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