reputation system - Page 2

Austin · #11 (**permalink**) 10-13-2008, 07:31 PM

Thanks.

I wasn't trying to ask for points, if that's how it came across. Well, I see how it sounds alike.

I just want people to use the reputation system so I can get more points (same with everyone else). Not trying to ask for more points, but so in over time reputation points will come my way(and everyone elses...).

Austin · #12 (**permalink**) 11-13-2008, 11:22 PM

Now I'm "Imfamous"....yippee..

froggsong · #13 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 01:18 PM

Just make sure you follow the advice that is given when people give you rep. It is meant to be a way to help you understand how you may need to change, not as a way to punish you. Try not look at it so negatively.

Austin · #14 (**permalink**) 11-16-2008, 07:53 PM

People only give out comments when they see something bad, they don't give it out for good advice. At least, not in my experience.

froggsong · #15 (**permalink**) 11-18-2008, 01:47 AM

I would just like to reiterate a point that has been touched on already.

Do NOT give rep points unless they are deserved.

Do NOT give rep points because you like someone or for any other reason that is not based on the validity of the content of a post.

From this point forward, if I read a comment that indicates that the rep was given as a popularity type thing, I will give the offender an infraction.

Please do not misuse the system guys.

Austin · #16 (**permalink**) 11-18-2008, 06:35 PM

Frogg, I know you can read our comments, but can you see who gave them?

froggsong · #17 (**permalink**) 11-18-2008, 07:06 PM

Yes, but I'm not going to disclose the information.

Austin · #18 (**permalink**) 11-25-2008, 02:01 PM

Fine...

Is it "ok" to give reputation points for very small things? Like say someone says, "Hey that lizard needs uv lighting." That's good advice,no?(Assuming its true). So should one give reputation points to things as little as that?

to try an answer my own question a bit, Someone should give out reputation points when they sincerely feel that person gave out good/bad advise?

froggsong · #19 (**permalink**) 11-25-2008, 02:45 PM

If you sincerely feel that it was good or bad advice, you should give rep points for it.

Personally, when I see someone giving good advice, I try to see if it is consistent before I click the button and give the points. Also, I try not to give bad rep unless I see repeated bad advice or rude behavior, or if I see horrible advice that could result in losses or extremely rude behavior.

Also, keep in mind that you can only give a person rep once for every however many points you give out (I have no idea how many times you have to give rep before it "cycles" back and you can give a person rep again), so you should be sure that you want to give the rep before you do it. I guess what I am saying is think twice.

sinflspeed · #20 (**permalink**) 11-25-2008, 03:06 PM

Eitherway it goes good points or bad it should equally be said to think twice before giving advice. If it is a personal opinion with experiences it should be stated as such. If you are using a different method or have a different style that works for you, you might want to add that as well. Alot of new people come here with the thought that this is an forum with knowledge, and there is a lot of it here. That knowledge and experience soemtimes is not the norm. For 1st time user of that information it can be put to use in an incorrect manner. The issue it when people give out that information some might take that to heart and use it having some serious repercussions for their animals. What you do might be good for you and your animals that doesn't make it good for everyone. Not to say you can share it, just clarify it.