New Forum Feature - "Reputation"

[Michael Coffin]

I can't wait to find out what that green dot means! The suspense is killing me!

Hover over the dot and all will be revealed........... :)

-Mike

[Linda Haluska]

Hover over the dot and all will be revealed........... :)

-Mike

Uhm....my dot... it is GONE! I don't see any green dots anymore?:confused:

[Michael Coffin]

If you are referring to the green dot next to your name, it means you are "online".

If you are referring to the green BOX that was appearing to the right of the screen, that provided "reputation" information and it appears to be gone now.

Note: A dot is round, a box is square.......... :)

-Mike

[Linda Haluska]

If you are referring to the green dot next to your name, it means you are "online".

If you are referring to the green BOX that was appearing to the right of the screen, that provided "reputation" information and it appears to be gone now.

Note: A dot is round, a box is square.......... :)

-Mike

OK - so I need to go back to school and learn about circles and squares - lol! Smack me with a ruler! I guess you deserve an apple today, Professor Coffin!:) I guess since film reels are round, that shape is on my mind.
Yes, I was referring to the square, which ironically is gone, as you agreed.

[Michael Johnson]

[QUOTE=Dave Harris] Really? Which one; the one run by the Texas fascist or the east coast dictator?


Both, because neither have a "Reputation-O-Meter." But let me add this to assuage an apparently fragile ego-- your site is the best, even if it is a tad judgmental of others.

[Dave Harris]

I said more info later, later has come.

I have placed information on the reputation feature in the FAQ section. Look to that section for the most current info on the Reputation feature. Things will probably change as we gain experience with the feature.

Here is the scheme the server uses to determine a member's reputation altering power.

Administrators follow same rules as everyone else.

Users start with a rating score of 10. Users have reputation- altering power of one point. When "good" is selected the author's reputation is increased one point. When "poor" is selected, one point is deducted. It is possible to have a negative score. The higher the score the better. It's an indication as to how members consider your posts. If your score is negative then consider seeking outside help. :)
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Reputation-altering power will change as follows:
<b>Register Date Factor:</b>
For every 365 days, users gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.
<b>Post Count Factor:</b>
For every 100 posts, users gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.
<b>Reputation Point Factor:</b>
For every 50 points of reputation, users gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.
<b>Minimum Post Count:</b>
A user must have 50 posts before his reputation hits count on others.
<b>Minimum Reputation Count:</b>
A user must have a score of 10 before his reputation hits count on others.

[Jeff Sumberg]

I have placed information on the reputation feature in the FAQ section.

I looked. It doesn't seem like it. This will affect your reputation you know. :p

[Linda Haluska]

I looked. It doesn't seem like it. This will affect your reputation you know. :p

It is there -look again!:)

[Jeff Sumberg]

Talk about hidden! It didn't add any new information though.

==What's this? A new girl in town?

[Linda Haluska]

Talk about hidden! It didn't add any new information though.

==What's this? A new girl in town?

Howdy! I am Linda, pleased to meet you, Jeff!:p
This avatar is more like me than the other one was!!

[James Wheeler]

My new Avitar doesn't look anything like me, but I like it anyway!

[Linda Haluska]

My new Avitar doesn't look anything like me, but I like it anyway!

You continually make me laugh out loud at work!:p

[Kingsley Candler]

[QUOTE=Dave Harris]

Really? Which one; the one run by the Texas fascist or the east coast dictator?


That's odd - the only Texas fascist I know of is in the White House now.
(Barrage of angry negatives to follow immediately...)

[Thomas Stathes]

I can see why some of the members may find the idea of this new feature to be destructive. As Dave said, let's keep an open mind. I find no immediate threat within his proposal, and I'm sure that if it does become a problem, Dave will simply disable the feature.
Let's all cool off, shall we? ;) :rolleyes:
-Tom

[David Brooks]

Here's what I think Link (http://www.destgulch.com/movies/luke/luke18.wav)
Right on Joe. That is one of my favorite quotes from the movies!

[James Wheeler]

[QUOTE=Dave Harris]

Really? Which one; the one run by the Texas fascist or the east coast dictator?


That's odd - the only Texas fascist I know of is in the White House now.
(Barrage of angry negatives to follow immediately...)
Normally I would be all over this one, but as I'm paying $3 a gallon on my way home fascist doesn't come to mind it's more like good ole boy! My car and I are ready for a new president.

[Linda Haluska]

This reputation feature is not making me happy here at all!!!:eek:

[Dave Harris]

Is everyone currently happy with their present reputation ??

Here are the reputation levels as suggested by the software authors.....

User is infamous around these parts -999
User can only hope to improve -50
User has a little shameless behaviour in the past -10
User is an unknown quantity at this point 0
User is on a distinguished road 10
User will become famous soon enough 50
User has a spectacular aura about 150
User is a jewel in the rough 250
User is just really nice 350
User is a glorious beacon of light 450
User is a name known to all 550
User is a splendid one to behold 650
User has much to be proud of 1000
User has a brilliant future 1500
User has a reputation beyond repute 2000

[David Brooks]

Dave - my suggestion - drop this reputation thing. It brings nothing to the table and is distressing to members of the forum.

[Thomas Stathes]

I fail to understand what the big hub-bub is or continues to be. Seems like some of us are worrying or jumping to negative conclusions which have not yet occured!:rolleyes:
-Tom