Reputation Redux - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nogrod · 07-10-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

How many rep points do I have to get before I get two boxes, Thinlomien or Legate? Any idea?

I can answer that... 100 points will make it.

Gwathagor · 07-10-2008, 06:57 PM

Man...really? That's going to take me forever.

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 07-11-2008, 07:52 AM

I'm still fairly new to the place, so take whatever I have to say with that in mind, but I would tend to think that an unsigned (or commentless) positive rep might come from someone unfamiliar with the system, and its local protocols. An unsigned negative one is possibly the same, but also possibly someone who fears retaliation (after all, who's going to go after someone for giving them a virtual thumbs up? But the thumbs down, especially a rude one....) The one that appears to be signed by a member who doesn't exist.... Now, that strikes me as a tad suspicious. I would suspect it's from someone who knows the ropes quite well indeed, and is attempting to avoid retaliation, or point the finger of blame at someone else. Funny, though, from the wording and the misspelling, a couple of candidates immediately came to mind, but I would never name names (pointless to add to the bruhaha, I think). Anyway, it's things like this that always make me wonder at the value of the various kinds of reputation systems I've seen around the net boards. It's so easy for people to misuse them, either to be malicious, or to go around artificially pumping up the reps of their buddies. But I must admit, this system is probably less prone to frivolous misuse than some others I've seen -- another reason I like the community. Most members appear to use it sensibly, which I think is a major kudo to the community rather than the system. Can I give a positive rep point to the board itself...?

Gwathagor · 07-11-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ibrîniðilpathânezel

Funny, though, from the wording and the misspelling, a couple of candidates immediately came to mind, but I would never name names

Heh heh...yeah.

Mithalwen · 07-11-2008, 12:33 PM

I certainly would not want this thread to become a forum of speculation. Bear in mind that the old thread was closed for getting very baggy with posts about reps people had got and from whom.

I would say that an anonymous positive rep is either because someone doesn't realise that their name isn't automatically shown (as with PMs) or is shy. I know that when I started I felt almost presumptuous repping the great of the day - who was I as a mere newcomer to approve their posts. For whatever reason it is a nice thing - treat it as a Valentine. It is unlikely not to be reasonably obvious why your post was good.

Neg reps are different for the reasons above ....

Eönwë · 07-11-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibrîniðilpathânezel

this system is probably less prone to frivolous misuse than some others I've seen -- another reason I like the community. Most members appear to use it sensibly, which I think is a major kudo to the community rather than the system. Can I give a positive rep point to the board itself...?

I really agree with this.

Thinlómien · 07-13-2008, 05:47 AM

What happened to Thenamir?

Bêthberry · 07-13-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

What happened to Thenamir?

It would appear that some of the Admins around here have a wacky sense of humour and a mordant sense of authority.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-13-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bêthberry

It would appear that some of the Admins around here have a wacky sense of humour and a mordant sense of authority.

Well that certainly answers the question of what the top level of the new rep cycle is...

By the way, Bêthy my love, I adore your use of the word mordant. I wish more people incorporated it into casual conversation.

Gwathagor · 07-13-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

What happened to Thenamir?

Holy holy holy holy cow ..... !

Eönwë · 07-13-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

Holy holy holy holy cow ..... !

I take it you didn't realise until now.

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Originally Posted by Bêthberry

And are we sure the Crack of Doom is the farthest one can go? Surely sailing west would be the pinnacle for one such as our man Thena?

I thought so too.

07-10-2008, 06:57 PM	#2
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Man...really? That's going to take me forever. __________________ Stories and songs.

07-11-2008, 07:52 AM	#3
Ibrîniðilpathânezel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the Helcaraxe Posts: 733	I'm still fairly new to the place, so take whatever I have to say with that in mind, but I would tend to think that an unsigned (or commentless) positive rep might come from someone unfamiliar with the system, and its local protocols. An unsigned negative one is possibly the same, but also possibly someone who fears retaliation (after all, who's going to go after someone for giving them a virtual thumbs up? But the thumbs down, especially a rude one....) The one that appears to be signed by a member who doesn't exist.... Now, that strikes me as a tad suspicious. I would suspect it's from someone who knows the ropes quite well indeed, and is attempting to avoid retaliation, or point the finger of blame at someone else. Funny, though, from the wording and the misspelling, a couple of candidates immediately came to mind, but I would never name names (pointless to add to the bruhaha, I think). Anyway, it's things like this that always make me wonder at the value of the various kinds of reputation systems I've seen around the net boards. It's so easy for people to misuse them, either to be malicious, or to go around artificially pumping up the reps of their buddies. But I must admit, this system is probably less prone to frivolous misuse than some others I've seen -- another reason I like the community. Most members appear to use it sensibly, which I think is a major kudo to the community rather than the system. Can I give a positive rep point to the board itself...? __________________ Call me Ibrin (or Ibri) :) Originality is the one thing that unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of. — John Stewart Mill

07-11-2008, 12:33 PM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	I certainly would not want this thread to become a forum of speculation. Bear in mind that the old thread was closed for getting very baggy with posts about reps people had got and from whom. I would say that an anonymous positive rep is either because someone doesn't realise that their name isn't automatically shown (as with PMs) or is shy. I know that when I started I felt almost presumptuous repping the great of the day - who was I as a mere newcomer to approve their posts. For whatever reason it is a nice thing - treat it as a Valentine. It is unlikely not to be reasonably obvious why your post was good. Neg reps are different for the reasons above .... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-13-2008, 05:47 AM	#7
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	What happened to Thenamir? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris