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Eomer of the Rohirrim · 07-28-2005, 03:01 PM

Mormegil, you are correct on all counts.

Kath · 07-28-2005, 03:06 PM

Thanks morm. And I agree, random bad rep is rude and uncalled for. A genuine and heartfelt reason should be had for negative reps and they should be used as a last resort if PM's have failed.

the guy who be short · 07-28-2005, 03:07 PM

I propose we set up our own network of vigilantes to catch the Rep-thief!

Anywho, couldn't you say how many points it took off? I presume we could then work towards catching the culprit by calculating who would alter the points by a similar amount and (perhaps) has posted on the same thread. This is what I do with unsigned reps (when very bored, of course).

mormegil · 07-28-2005, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by the guy who be short

I propose we set up our own network of vigilantes to catch the Rep-thief!

Anywho, couldn't you say how many points it took off? I presume we could then work towards catching the culprit by calculating who would alter the points by a similar amount and (perhaps) has posted on the same thread. This is what I do with unsigned reps (when very bored, of course).

I know how many points were taken off and I'm 99% positive of who did it. I PMed the person and they acted like they knew nothing about it but it was obvious they did. I have not negative repped for spite. Again that's not what negative rep is for though it was used against me in that manner.

I agree with the negative rep system and think it should be used but not for pety reasons. I think something that is too off color and offensive is worthy. Also when somebody is outright rude to a question I find that obnoxious enough to neg it. I've only done a couple 2 or 3 max in my time.

the guy who be short · 07-28-2005, 03:26 PM

If you know who did it, and it's entirely unjustified, inform somebody. *Points at vague green glow*

Mithalwen · 07-30-2005, 01:20 PM

Since I assume you are talking about me .... I wouldn't say that the neg rep was unjustified, since as I said I realised that the post could be interpreted in a different way to what I had intended. I should have given a better post but I am working insane hours at the moment to meet a major deadline and my concentration is shot - it took me 4 goes to even find the right section let alone the reference! - so I didn't realise how it sounded til too late ... I had meant - I may be wrong about x but at least I go something right rather than "I got this right - you didn't nah nah nah nah nah ......." . In some ways it was a salutary reminder to be careful..... it is hard when people can't hear the "tone" and may not take smilies in to account.

It isn't the lost points that bother me - more the possibility I had genuinely upset someone. My edit was a sincere offer. Nevertheless there is a part of me that thinks, "Should I give a toss about the feelings of someone who gives anonymous and blank neg rep?". I fully admit I was thoughtless, but I have said already my feelings on unsigned/commentless neg rep. Anyone interested can flick back a few pages.....

Morm's experience is much worse - that is just hate mail to my mind......

the guy who be short · 07-30-2005, 01:41 PM

Positive unsigned reps, however, are actually a complex form of flirting on the internet, I have decided.

The unsigned aspect basically renders the entire message as "hehe, *giggle* I like you! Guess who I am..." (whatever the actual message may read). The Repped person then engages in a game of deduction to try and find the mystery flirter...

Or maybe not.

Something I have noticed, though, is that reps are rather like buses. None come for an extended period of time, and then suddenly you get two together.

Mithalwen · 07-30-2005, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the guy who be short

Positive unsigned reps, however, are actually a complex form of flirting on the internet, I have decided.

The unsigned aspect basically renders the entire message as "hehe, *giggle* I like you! Guess who I am..." (whatever the actual message may read). The Repped person then engages in a game of deduction to try and find the mystery flirter...

Or maybe not.
.

Interesting concept but have you come to this conclusion as a result of being a flirt or flirted with!!!!

07-28-2005, 03:01 PM	#1
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Mormegil, you are correct on all counts. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

07-28-2005, 03:06 PM	#2
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Thanks morm. And I agree, random bad rep is rude and uncalled for. A genuine and heartfelt reason should be had for negative reps and they should be used as a last resort if PM's have failed. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

07-30-2005, 01:20 PM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Since I assume you are talking about me .... I wouldn't say that the neg rep was unjustified, since as I said I realised that the post could be interpreted in a different way to what I had intended. I should have given a better post but I am working insane hours at the moment to meet a major deadline and my concentration is shot - it took me 4 goes to even find the right section let alone the reference! - so I didn't realise how it sounded til too late ... I had meant - I may be wrong about x but at least I go something right rather than "I got this right - you didn't nah nah nah nah nah ......." . In some ways it was a salutary reminder to be careful..... it is hard when people can't hear the "tone" and may not take smilies in to account. It isn't the lost points that bother me - more the possibility I had genuinely upset someone. My edit was a sincere offer. Nevertheless there is a part of me that thinks, "Should I give a toss about the feelings of someone who gives anonymous and blank neg rep?". I fully admit I was thoughtless, but I have said already my feelings on unsigned/commentless neg rep. Anyone interested can flick back a few pages..... Morm's experience is much worse - that is just hate mail to my mind...... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 07-30-2005 at 01:55 PM. Reason: typo

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07-28-2005, 03:07 PM	#3
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	I propose we set up our own network of vigilantes to catch the Rep-thief! Anywho, couldn't you say how many points it took off? I presume we could then work towards catching the culprit by calculating who would alter the points by a similar amount and (perhaps) has posted on the same thread. This is what I do with unsigned reps (when very bored, of course).

07-28-2005, 03:26 PM	#5
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	If you know who did it, and it's entirely unjustified, inform somebody. Points at vague green glow

07-30-2005, 01:41 PM	#7
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	Positive unsigned reps, however, are actually a complex form of flirting on the internet, I have decided. The unsigned aspect basically renders the entire message as "hehe, giggle I like you! Guess who I am..." (whatever the actual message may read). The Repped person then engages in a game of deduction to try and find the mystery flirter... Or maybe not. Something I have noticed, though, is that reps are rather like buses. None come for an extended period of time, and then suddenly you get two together.