observation on user reputations

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

I'm not a big fan. It's not a popularity contest. If somebody has a problem with something you posted, they should respond in the thread -- not in a rep. Neg rep should be given for poor grammer, poor spelling, redundant/unnecessary threads, and/or thoughtless posts.

Take this post of mine for example (from the National Anthem thread):



I was sure that post would ruffle some feathers, but nobody ever responded to it. I did however receive this negative comment:

"So it's ok to not keep your word? Terrible post, and terrible points."

I actually thought my post offered a different point of view, and I had some good points, but whatever. So, instead of sparking some interesting discussion, I just got negative rep. No big deal as far as I'm concerned, but I'm a little disappointed that no discussion ever became of it.

That comment was one that got my attention and made me bring up this topic.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I was under the impression that you only had a set time to edit a post. After that you were SOL.

That's correct, it's a 5 minute time limit.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

That's correct, it's a 5 minute time limit.

That will render my salary cap thread useless. Can you give me an exception on that particular thread, or does VBulletin not allow that?

[That Guy]

i like keeping the edit button myself... and rep points have their place i guess, but i rather go by post count :P

i know i've been marked down in the "who will have a breakout season (A) anthony mix, (B) chris wilson" thread...
i said i didn't think either would (which i thought was a valid opinion) - boom - negative rep (how about not responding then).

great, thanks. i've seen a lot of that, but that's a semi-recent example.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

That will render my salary cap thread useless. Can you give me an exception on that particular thread, or does VBulletin not allow that?

It can't do exceptions on an individual basis

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

It can't do exceptions on an individual basis

Can we bring the edit button back, or are we doing away with that thread?

[firstdown]

I have no idea what this thread is about and if I have any neg. feedback?

[MTK]

neg points for not having a clue

[MTK]

I've done away with the user reputations for now. It just seemed like it had turned into a covert way for people to take shots at each other.

I've also done away with the time limit on editing your posts.

[onlydarksets]

I wasn't "winning", so that's fine by me!

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I've done away with the user reputations for now. It just seemed like it had turned into a covert way for people to take shots at each other.

I've also done away with the time limit on editing your posts.

Thanks Matty.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I've done away with the user reputations for now. It just seemed like it had turned into a covert way for people to take shots at each other.

I go away for a couple of hours to train some f'ugly new chick at my job and I come back and all my precious rep points for all my witty and profane comments have been snatched away. Goddamnit!!!

I've also done away with the time limit on editing your posts.

However, I do thank you for this.

[724Skinsfan]

What are reputation points? Sounds cool. How can I get some?

[firstdown]

Boy, nothing like being popular on a web site.

Does this site have spel cheack and if so where is it located.

[12thMan]

Wait a minute, does this have anything to do with being Rick Roll'd?