Reputations - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 08-30-2004, 07:50 AM

I've just sent out a few PMs reminding specific people that negative reputations should have a comment. If you've got nothing to say, don't click the button.

Also, for those of you who get negative reputations given, please don't write to me asking for an investigation. So far, everyone that has contacted me with a concern has each had a grand total of one (1) bad reputation with a point value of -1. This is nothing to panic about. The reputations system is a wonderful tool, and if you doubt me, just sort the Members List by Reputation and you will see how accurate it is.

Thanks

***Sharkû*** · 08-30-2004, 08:16 AM

(Psst: if you find that an urgent reason to complain to the Wight, the bad reputation might have been quite accurate)

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 08-30-2004, 09:03 AM

Well said.

And special congratulations to Fordim and davem for breaking the illusionary glass ceiling!

The Only Real Estel · 08-30-2004, 08:12 PM

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Also, for those of you who get negative reputations given, please don't write to me asking for an investigation. So far, everyone that has contacted me with a concern has each had a grand total of one (1) bad reputation with a point value of -1. This is nothing to panic about. The reputations system is a wonderful tool, and if you doubt me, just sort the Members List by Reputation and you will see how accurate it is.

Make sure that you don't just assume that your post shouldn't have been rated negativly & see if you can change the way you post in the future because of it. And if you actually didn't deserve it; then like the BW said, it's usually only -1 points anyway, don't sweat it!

Encaitare · 09-04-2004, 09:28 PM

I like the ratings system; I like being able to "reward" people for a good post even if I don't hold much sway. The desire to get a good rating has encouraged me to make better posts, so my argument skills (as well as Tolkien knowledge, of course) have increased.

I've only gotten one bad rep... it upset me at first but then I realized that a rude awakening was rather what I needed! The person who gave it was good enough to provide their identity, too. So even the negative option can be a good thing, as long as it's not obscene or anything.

Rinfanawen · 09-06-2004, 07:26 PM

I have a question, though I don't know if it can be answered. Is there any way of knowing how many reputation points we must get before our level changes? I mean, with the titles under our names, you reach a certain number of posts, and your title upgrades, if it can be said that way. Does anyone know what the point levels are for reputations?

Encaitare · 09-06-2004, 07:53 PM

I don't know, I suppose only the mods do. I suspect its 100 points per box, although I have no way of knowing.

08-30-2004, 07:50 AM	#1
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	Repeating myself... again I've just sent out a few PMs reminding specific people that negative reputations should have a comment. If you've got nothing to say, don't click the button. Also, for those of you who get negative reputations given, please don't write to me asking for an investigation. So far, everyone that has contacted me with a concern has each had a grand total of one (1) bad reputation with a point value of -1. This is nothing to panic about. The reputations system is a wonderful tool, and if you doubt me, just sort the Members List by Reputation and you will see how accurate it is. Thanks __________________ The Barrow-Wight

08-30-2004, 09:03 AM	#3
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Well said. And special congratulations to Fordim and davem for breaking the illusionary glass ceiling! __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

09-06-2004, 07:26 PM	#6
Rinfanawen Wight Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On my knees... Posts: 136	I have a question, though I don't know if it can be answered. Is there any way of knowing how many reputation points we must get before our level changes? I mean, with the titles under our names, you reach a certain number of posts, and your title upgrades, if it can be said that way. Does anyone know what the point levels are for reputations? __________________ "The price for freedom is far more than the greatest amount of gold or jewels, yet it is rarely prized among those who have it." "Do what you can, while you can, and make it last forever." ~Rinfan~

08-30-2004, 08:16 AM	#2
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,719	(Psst: if you find that an urgent reason to complain to the Wight, the bad reputation might have been quite accurate)

09-04-2004, 09:28 PM	#5
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I like the ratings system; I like being able to "reward" people for a good post even if I don't hold much sway. The desire to get a good rating has encouraged me to make better posts, so my argument skills (as well as Tolkien knowledge, of course) have increased. I've only gotten one bad rep... it upset me at first but then I realized that a rude awakening was rather what I needed! The person who gave it was good enough to provide their identity, too. So even the negative option can be a good thing, as long as it's not obscene or anything.

09-06-2004, 07:53 PM	#7
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I don't know, I suppose only the mods do. I suspect its 100 points per box, although I have no way of knowing.