What happened to Rep?

[Ferrari Tifosi]

Can a moderator answer this question. It just suddenly between my posts, dissapeared. I'm curious on what happened and I'm sure others are as well. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Reputation has been the cause of a lot of infighting and complaints on the Forums, so we all decided to get rid of it entirely. this way there is no competition, and therefore posts will be all that matters. You'll have to make up your own mind on people and their posts, not just look at their rep and either dismiss it or give it creedance.

[Ferrari Tifosi]

Makes sense, too bad though as it seemed like a great thing. But whatevers best for the forums must be done, and if this will better UCP then I'm all for it.

Also, instead of giving/taking rep for a post, now you could just PM the person and let 'em know what you thought of there post, that way we still get the positive/negative feedback on our posts (which is always good, imo).

[fpv_gtho]

Originally Posted by Ferrari Tifosi

Makes sense, too bad though as it seemed like a great thing. But whatevers best for the forums must be done, and if this will better UCP then I'm all for it.

Also, instead of giving/taking rep for a post, now you could just PM the person and let 'em know what you thought of there post, that way we still get the positive/negative feedback on our posts (which is always good, imo).

i like the idea with the PM, kinda like rather than giving/taking rep points, you can provide positive or negative feedback

[henk4]

Originally Posted by fpv_gtho

i like the idea with the PM, kinda like rather than giving/taking rep points, you can provide positive or negative feedback

the size of the PM mailbox is rather small. Is there anyway to export the messages?

[Matra et Alpine]

Originally Posted by henk4

the size of the PM mailbox is rather small. Is there anyway to export the messages?

Yes, down the bottom of the Messages window the options

Download all Private Messages as :
XML | CSV | Text

allow you to save in a numebr of formats.

[McReis]

Nice for me because I was considered off the scale. I didn't agree with that, because if its true that there've been months since my last post, at least I'm not offending anyone or saying foolish things. I'm quiet, but peaceful.

Good move then! Thumbs up!


You'll be reading more from me from now on!

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Rep is a double edge sword. It can be a help when you want to reward someone for their contributions, but it can be abused and create a kind of "Rep Envy", which can make people a target.

Glad your on board for the changes, we're just trying to keep the forums to their usual high standard.

[Wouter Melissen]

Yes, the reputation system is disabled for the moment, if it has a noticable effect on the community, we'll keep it off.

[henk4]

Originally Posted by Wouter Melissen

Yes, the reputation system is disabled for the moment, if it has a noticable effect on the community, we'll keep it off.

what effect are you actually thinking of?

[Wouter Melissen]

Originally Posted by henk4

what effect are you actually thinking of?

My intentions for adding reputation in the first place was to have a self regulating system on the forums. As a side effect members might feel reluctant to freely speak their mind in fear of getting negative rep. To find out how much of an effect rep has on the overall mood on the forums.

[henk4]

Originally Posted by Wouter Melissen

To find out how much of an effect rep has on the overall mood on the forums.

to be continued??

[taz_rocks_miami]

Originally Posted by Wouter Melissen

My intentions for adding reputation in the first place was to have a self regulating system on the forums. As a side effect members might feel reluctant to freely speak their mind in fear of getting negative rep. To find out how much of an effect rep has on the overall mood on the forums.

Wouter has a good point here since some members cared a little too much about getting rep. Lets see what happens. I think since most members are quality people, we won't even care about rep after a few days anyhow.

[Blue Supra]

I wondered where it went.
damn id almost hit 50 too...
nah tis kay whatevers good for the community here then im all for it.

[fpv_gtho]

well i'll giveyou credit for one thing wouter, at least someone who recieved neg rep a fair bit and had their rep declining might be influenced to change their ways, the same might not be able to be said with a simple feedback system