Question on reputation system... - Page 2

a.k.a. Patrick · 03-02-06, 08:09

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Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

If you have any comments they will show under "subscribed threads."

I deleted all my subscribed threads prior to adding to this thread!!!!!! I was tired of reading the SOS !!
I take it back, i have 782 threads to still delete.......

Bill D · 03-03-06, 05:34

The karma system was the result of a spontaneous decision put in place with the absence of a way for the mods to track/modify it. The pitfall of this made itself known in a recent incident . If the feelings reflected in this thread are mutual throughout the community, it's pretty clear that it's not a welcomed feature. At the rate that it's going, unless some change is made that is received very well, I personally assume it will just be ignored or will go away.

Danase · 03-03-06, 06:16

It says I have 11 points but I only see two. And what do the square colors denote? I got a grey one and green one?
Thanks!

Setec Astronomy · 03-03-06, 06:33

I read through the explanation...not sure I fully understood it, but I think the grey square means you got a "good" karma point, but it doesn't count because it's from someone with no "experience" or from someone with "bad" karma. Everyone started with 5 points, but you get more for having a certain number of posts or years on the forum. Likewise, members with more "experience" are able to give you more points.

BigLeegr · 03-03-06, 06:55

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Originally Posted by SilverLexus

Am I missing something or did the mods get started with extra rep points? I see a lot of green squares

I'm not sure this is bad but I see value in everyone being equal...or is it because the mods just see more rep traffic from monitoring?

I'm not sure, but here's a quote from David's "news" post:

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"If you give a positive rep you add your full reputation power to that person's rep point count and if you give a negative you remove half your reputation power from their point count (rounded down but at least 1 if you have any positive rating power). The exception however is administrators, who have a fixed reputation power of 10 for both positive and negative reps."

I think the reason for the "full bar" is because they are "locked" at a certain rep level. (I'm counting mods as admins. here.) Just a guess, though.

Joshua312 · 03-03-06, 07:14

This is just all too confusing imo - I like the idea, however it just isnt carried out right - too few people are using it let alone know how to use it. Any ideas to how it could be modified or changed to better fit the Autopian community

Setec Astronomy · 03-03-06, 07:17

I think the idea was to assist in the Moderation...give people some slack if they had a bad day and said something offensive even if that was not their normal demeanor, while more easily identifying the troublemakers.

SpoiledMan · 03-03-06, 07:30

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Originally Posted by Danase

It says I have 11 points but I only see two. And what do the square colors denote? I got a grey one and green one?
Thanks!

How can you tell how many points you have?

Setec Astronomy · 03-03-06, 08:32

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Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

How can you tell how many points you have?

It's at the upper right of the column, right across from "Latest Reputation Received".

SpoiledMan · 03-03-06, 08:38

Ohh, you mean right there in my face.

SilverLexus · 03-03-06, 11:50

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I think the reason for the "full bar" is because they are "locked" at a certain rep level.

Aaah. That makes some sense if it is fixed. I'm cool with that.

cwcad · 03-03-06, 12:31

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Originally Posted by Spilchy

Yet, I noticed Detail City has karma points too and in the few months I have been posting I have two green squares

Well Seth there is a reason that you have two green squares on DC. You give reasonable,thoughful, thought provoking, and articulate posts. Many of your posts provided pertinent information that is not only interesting and accurate but often times very well illustrated.

If you have green squares it is most likely well deserved.