Rep vs Likes vs None

[moevillini]

The rep system is a minor headache I can do without, but when all is said and done I won't argue to get rid of it for the most part.

equivocate much?

 

[Dr. Jones]

I hate change.

 

[green]

I think rep is stupid. Posts should garner attention, not posters. Rep creates cliques and rewards people with nothing better to do than post stupid posts all day long.

My vote would be for a system where you "liked" a post and the cumulative number of "likes" and "dislikes" is shown.

Then for those who like to feel good about themselves, you could click on their profile and see their cumulative "like" number. That way, again, posts are ranked because they have good content and not because you are fishing for rep.

 

[The Midnight]

I think rep is stupid. Posts should garner attention, not posters. Rep creates cliques and rewards people with nothing better to do than post stupid posts all day long.

My vote would be for a system where you "liked" a post and the cumulative number of "likes" and "dislikes" is shown.

Then for those who like to feel good about themselves, you could click on their profile and see their cumulative "like" number. That way, again, posts are ranked because they have good content and not because you are fishing for rep.

I'm definitely not in favor of a "dislike" button (ala YouTube).

Why?

You get someone posting about a person/religion/topic, and suddenly you get a whole lot of "dislikes" just because 1/2 of the board doesn't like that person/religion/topic. You get people who "dislike" a post just because they don't like the subject matter, they don't believe in that particular religion/political view/beliefs. Or you get people who do it just because they can. I think it's dangerous to give someone the power to click "dislike" unlimited number of times "anonymously" ala YouTube.

My point is, the number of "dislikes" won't be based on the quality of post, it will be based on whether or not the voters like the subject matter or agree with the topic or not. Which I think is contrary to the objective of having that function.

One good aspect of the Rep system is that the person who clicked "Neg Rep" can be held accountable for justifying why they did that. Plus it is only limited to a number of times per day.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I think rep is stupid. Posts should garner attention, not posters. Rep creates cliques and rewards people with nothing better to do than post stupid posts all day long.

My vote would be for a system where you "liked" a post and the cumulative number of "likes" and "dislikes" is shown.

Then for those who like to feel good about themselves, you could click on their profile and see their cumulative "like" number. That way, again, posts are ranked because they have good content and not because you are fishing for rep.

A myth that continues to be perpetuated .. I have, many times, screenshot my reps.. there are NO trends to be found.
I have stated recently that most people here seem to rep wit/sarcasm/etc more so than valuable knowledge/discussion on a given topic. I really don't care either way, just an observation.

What I find funny is the assertion that people with high rep are merely rep whores while low rep means you're a more pure fan/better poster or something. I guess its penis envy .. I don't know. I don't rep whore (never have one time on this board.. never) nor have I ever, once, used my rep to bully or anything of the sort.

Yet, just yesterday, you negged me saying you're jealous of my rep power????? Seems you're a bit hyprocritical. . Dontchathink?

 

[The Midnight]

A myth that continues to be perpetuated .. I have, many times, screenshot my reps.. there are NO trends to be found.
I have stated recently that most people here seem to rep wit/sarcasm/etc more so than valuable knowledge/discussion on a given topic. I really don't care either way, just an observation.

What I find funny is the assertion that people with high rep are merely rep whores while low rep means you're a more pure fan/better poster or something. I guess its penis envy .. I don't know. I don't rep whore (never have one time on this board.. never) nor have I ever, once, used my rep to bully or anything of the sort.

Yet, just yesterday, you negged me saying you're jealous of my rep power????? Seems you're a bit hyprocritical. . Dontchathink?

LOL.. green, what's happened to you bro?!?! You're better than that man!!!!


I know you!!! We used to have good fun discussions about Jazz's future directions, Ty Corbin, Al Jefferson, Millsap staying or going next year (which has since become this year), etc, etc.


Let's get back to that rather than this *** for tat, sandpit / school yard stuff!!

 

[Dr. Jones]

I think rep is stupid. Posts should garner attention, not posters. Rep creates cliques and rewards people with nothing better to do than post stupid posts all day long.

My vote would be for a system where you "liked" a post and the cumulative number of "likes" and "dislikes" is shown.

Then for those who like to feel good about themselves, you could click on their profile and see their cumulative "like" number. That way, again, posts are ranked because they have good content and not because you are fishing for rep.

LOL.. green, what's happened to you bro?!?! You're better than that man!!!!


I know you!!! We used to have good fun discussions about Jazz's future directions, Ty Corbin, Al Jefferson, Millsap staying or going next year (which has since become this year), etc, etc.


Let's get back to that rather than this tick for tat, sandpit / school yard stuff!!

I hate ticks.

 

[The Midnight]

I hate ticks.

For next time, could you wait like 2-3 minutes before quoting me, so I can edit out any wrong spellings? Geez...

 

[Gameface]

A myth that continues to be perpetuated .. I have, many times, screenshot my reps.. there are NO trends to be found.
I have stated recently that most people here seem to rep wit/sarcasm/etc more so than valuable knowledge/discussion on a given topic. I really don't care either way, just an observation.

What I find funny is the assertion that people with high rep are merely rep whores while low rep means you're a more pure fan/better poster or something. I guess its penis envy .. I don't know. I don't rep whore (never have one time on this board.. never) nor have I ever, once, used my rep to bully or anything of the sort.

Yet, just yesterday, you negged me saying you're jealous of my rep power????? Seems you're a bit hyprocritical. . Dontchathink?

I agree. I think 80% of my reps come from silly zingers as opposed to meaningful posts.

While I try to reward quality, I also often pos rep someone for making me laugh. Then when I run into a quality post I'm out of rep for the day.

 

[YB85]

Where's the "I don't give a ****" option?

 

[The Midnight]

Whoah!! Me and Scootsy finally agreeing on something? This is a first. (poll)

 

[green]

A myth that continues to be perpetuated .. I have, many times, screenshot my reps.. there are NO trends to be found.
I have stated recently that most people here seem to rep wit/sarcasm/etc more so than valuable knowledge/discussion on a given topic. I really don't care either way, just an observation.

What I find funny is the assertion that people with high rep are merely rep whores while low rep means you're a more pure fan/better poster or something. I guess its penis envy .. I don't know. I don't rep whore (never have one time on this board.. never) nor have I ever, once, used my rep to bully or anything of the sort.

Yet, just yesterday, you negged me saying you're jealous of my rep power????? Seems you're a bit hyprocritical. . Dontchathink?

Hey now. I wasn't going after you with the clique thing. I've found that when I rep certain people, the rep me back quickly. You aren't one of them. I think you've only repped me once.

And with the neg rep to your power, I was trying to be funny. Sorry about that.

I do agree with you that the funnier/wittier you are, the more rep you get.

Now, I will admit, I did take a shot at you (and others) in my post with this:

rewards people with nothing better to do than post stupid posts all day long.

Now, I do have to say you post some absolutely great stuff on here. BUT, you also post a lot of "yup" and similar stuff (how can you not if you are going to have as many posts as what you have). Now, I am sure you would still have a very high rep power if you weren't rewarded for post count, but it wouldn't be near as high. That is a flaw with the rep system and probably my biggest gripe.

I get why Jason likes it, because it encourages you to post, and keeps the board alive, but it also rewards people for not as good posts.

Anyways, I think my way is better, but I also think most things I do, my way is better. Lol.

Didn't mean to ruffle anyone's feathers or offend, but like I said above, I think my idea is better.