I just saw that the rep system is up. Aiaiai, is it EKB again? Last time I was here he put it up... dang rabbit.

Hahaha.

I've never really minded the rep system, as long as it doesn't get out of control like it sometimes will. I think it makes people want to be more careful about what they post, and it definately controls spam.

~Pink

Yes, my brother iShadow has told me once of reputation points on VMKF.
They are back now, I suppose as a Christmas/Holiday gift to VMKF?

I wonder why....

- looks at Batleth - Did someone accidentally pressed with the wrong button again?

Haha. Batleth is viewing this thread. He must be wondering what us regular members are thinking about this little added system.

Hmm maybe it's for today only since it's christmas? :D

Rep.. finds out who can handle it, and also seperates the men from the mice.
:)

StitchMad, hahaha, you're rare :)

Stitch is an Eye Pin. I'll write that down to blackmail him later, hehe.

Interesting. I still just can't seem to understand why they do this again and then take it away, again and then take it away... Well, I really don't have much of a problem with it.

its back
interesting
- Silly

Interesting. I always loved to have rep. It really makes you feel good and happy inside when you see that someone thought your pots was polite and helpful. Of course there will always be people who aren't mature enough to follow the 'rules' for using it and then of course I expect it to be removed once it gets out of control. Oh well, Merry Christmas everyone! :xgrin:

I just looked on the home page, and at the top where it shows my picture and everything, it says I have _ rep. Is it back?
EDIT: It's on my posts, too. Sorry if this was already posted.

~Key

Yes, Rep is back, and I'm not sure for how long. It's unexplained.

You'd think we would have learned from previous accounts that this is not something we need. Is it really important how many green lines you have? I still don't understand why this is needed, and probably never will.

Not to sound stupid, but what is rep?

I still like the idea. I have been finding a lot of posts that are really helpful, therefore I give a tn of rep!
~Strike

Not to sound stupid, but what is rep?

Rep is short for "Reputation".
Reputation in this site is represented by points, and points are awarded or decreased by fellow VMKFers. Your points are shown by green blocks, and you obtain more green blocks as you gain more rep points. You may also lose your points, if someone chooses to give you negative rep points.
You can see your increases and decreases of rep points in your user control panel.

Xiaolin how did you get two rep bars by the afternoon ?

Eh, I guess I will have to deal with rep.

waffles, you can disable it.

How do I disable rep?

Have many times have we had it taken away from us?

Have many times have we had it taken away from us?

More than enough.

I honestly am indifferent. The good reps make me feel happy, and the bad reps are laughed at by my friends and I.

You'd think we would have learned from previous accounts that this is not something we need. Is it really important how many green lines you have? I still don't understand why this is needed, and probably never will.

I am with you on this one.. never understood it either.

I only have 2 and 1/2 words, and a dead smilie to say:
Ehhhhhhh. Reps again? xO...


XxChrisssy

waffles;

User CP - Edit Options - Check off the box that says "Show Reputation Points"

It just kind of makes it like a popularity contest. I mean it's always nice to hear good things about what you post, but after a while it's more of a strive to be popular in other people's eyes.

Always seems to come back for the Holidays, every holiday at that.

Always seems to come back for the Holidays, every holiday at that.

Why though? So people know how popular you at certain points of the year? I'm sort of confused. Lol, but I think I always am about something.

Isn't there a reason why it has been removed 2/3 times?

At least we have the disable button. :/

Let me be honest, I really don't get why people hit the roof when it is released....I REALLY don't.

So there are some little green bars, big deal. There are certainly other things I could think of to complain about. If you really and truly don't like it, then disable it. Some of us don't really care about it either way. Some others will let it control their life. But really...just a couple of little green bars. Not the end of the world.

Again, what should you do if it bothers you? Disable it, then you don't have to worry about it. Just my .02

Let me be honest, I really don't get why people hit the roof when it is released....I REALLY don't.

So there are some little green bars, big deal. There are certainly other things I could think of to complain about. If you really and truly don't like it, then disable it. Some of us don't really care about it either way. Some others will let it control their life. But really...just a couple of little green bars. Not the end of the world.

Again, what should you do if it bothers you? Disable it, then you don't have to worry about it. Just my .02Got that right.:xwink:

Isn't there a reason why it has been removed 2/3 times?

Always seems to come back for the Holidays, every holiday at that.That's right. We activate rep for most holidays for those who enjoy using it, but keeping it limited so it doesn't cause too many problems as it has in the past. This limited usage of it seems to keep it fun while everyone is off school or work and yet get to the problem child that it was when it was on full time.

If there are no problems or limited problems, I'm hoping to keep rep on till Jan. 2. But that is mainly up to the users and if it because a problem.

bah...:xshocked: i dont really care about rep whether it is there or not. i dont like it for one reason about the fact people treat it like a popularity contest

wat is rep??

wat is rep??

rep is points u earn if one likes your post. they can give you points by clicking the scale on the top left corner of the post

It's not that rep bothers me. I'm just not sure why we have it is all. But I guess it's really sort of an option thing.

OOOOOOOH! Now I get it! I never knew where those little bars came from. I noticed them once, I can't remeber when, but they dissapeared the following day and I didn't think about them until today, when I saw them again... Seems to me, with all due respect to every single admin and mod, very point less, but eh, what are you going to do about it(you could desable it from the look of it).
^_^ Pixie_Jess XOXOXOXOXOX

woot! i loved rep! i was so sad when they took it down before ;)

I don't mind at all. As long as my rep does not go into negative bars . . . lol!

I kinda like it...and its no big deal if it comes back. Don't like it? Just don't look at it and forget about it. Its only small green bars that are not easy to see. Really let them release it when they want...besides I wanna know what ppl think about me...

I don't mind at all. As long as my rep does not go into negative bars . . . lol!

I believe that having the rep go into negative red was disabled. I would ask Batleth just to make sure, but I think that is the case.

besides I wanna know what ppl think about me...

This is what makes people think it turns into a popularity contest, it shouldn't be what people think about YOU, it should be what people think about your POSTS. THIS is where people get confused.

I like it when people take the time to leave a comment on a post that I have left that they felt contributed to the forums. Because then I know that posts like that are what others find useful. But hey, I've got a lot of posts and most haven't been rated, so I could say that no one likes me, but I know that's not the case. I have some good friends on here and I don't need green bars to tell me what others think of me.

So again, use rep as a gauge of the useful'ness of your posts, nothing more, nothing less.

I believe that having the rep go into negative red was disabled. I would ask Batleth just to make sure, but I think that is the case.Only mods and admins may now give negative rep.

I'm sure many have a null rep when they try to rep people. They don't have enough points in rep to effect a user one way or another.

I like it when people take the time to leave a comment on a post that I have left that they felt contributed to the forums. Because then I know that posts like that are what others find useful. But hey, I've got a lot of posts and most haven't been rated, so I could say that no one likes me, but I know that's not the case. I have some good friends on here and I don't need green bars to tell me what others think of me.

So again, use rep as a gauge of the useful'ness of your posts, nothing more, nothing less.

How can you see people's comments?

Only mods and admins may now give negative rep.

I'm sure many have a null rep when they try to rep people. They don't have enough points in rep to effect a user one way or another.

Oh nice, so we gotta be nice to you then? JK! Good to know that the average user can't slam someone because of personal issues. Thanks for clearing that up Bat!

How can you see people's comments?

Click on User Cp and the comments should be displayed in the middle of your screen :)

People can only put good rep so nothing to worry about :)

What does it mean if you acquired reputation that is gray?

You have disabled other members' abilities to add or subtract (though subtracting is no longer an option) to your reputation.

I don't think that's it.. here's an image of what it is:

Sorry, I thought you meant in the user's name bar.

I could be mistaken, but I believe that refers to a member who tried to give you some reputation (good or bad), but they didn't have enough experience on the boards (depending what this forum is set on it could be different, but I believe it is dependent on your post count) to make any impact on your reputation.

Good thing only mods can subtract, because some people on here.. strongly dislike me. But since you can turn it off and on, and only mods can subtract I dont see a problem. One question though, how do you rate people's posts?

Sorry, I thought you meant in the user's name bar.

I could be mistaken, but I believe that refers to a member who tried to give you some reputation (good or bad), but they didn't have enough experience on the boards (depending what this forum is set on it could be different, but I believe it is dependent on your post count) to make any impact on your reputation.
From what I understand, that is correct, as far as the gray square in the rep comments.

There are a number of factors to your rep power, not just post count. If that was the case, then Xiaolin would have higher rep power than myself. It has to do with how much rep you have received from others as well. Like if Schmoofy or StitchMad were to give me rep (or Batleth even ;)) it would be far greater than if DarthRobbie or TheBird were to give it to me.

I'm not 100% on if there are other factors as well, but you may want to confer with Batleth to get the complete and total facts :)

Good thing only mods can subtract, because some people on here.. strongly dislike me. But since you can turn it off and on, and only mods can subtract I dont see a problem. One question though, how do you rate people's posts?

See below

To give rep to a post, click on the scales on the right side of the post. It's above your location and stuff, next to the Post #.

To read comments given to you, click on User CP, scroll down beneath any subscribed threads and wham, there they are :)

Rep makes me feel happy! If there was no rep id be a puddle of soup! Well im glad rep is back. but ive had bad times and people gave me bad things if it doesnt make any sense..I explanied it my hardest

I think some new phrases were added..

What does it mean if you acquired reputation that is gray?

It means the rep didn't effect you at all. Since only mods or admins can now give negative, this could be what shows up if anyone else tries to give you negative rep.

I really dont mind rep. its here, we cant give negitive rep, so why even bother complaining! Nobody's gonna die or anything because of it.

Batleth, why not keep it up forever then? If the same problems occur over and over, don't you think they'll happen again whether or not you can give good/bad rep.

It still doesn't seem right that we can only give good rep and not bad rep. It's like taking responcibility for the good things and not the bad. What if I disagree with someone's post? Am I supposed to give them good rep with the message "good job, i disagree with you!!"..If reps back, why not give us the full effect? It's gonna be gone anyway.

Yay! Rep is back!

I would prefer it if it was kept until a problem arose.

I really dont mind rep. its here, we cant give negitive rep, so why even bother complaining! Nobody's gonna die or anything because of it.

Well said. My point exactly.

Batleth, why not keep it up forever then? If the same problems occur over and over, don't you think they'll happen again whether or not you can give good/bad rep.

It still doesn't seem right that we can only give good rep and not bad rep. It's like taking responcibility for the good things and not the bad. What if I disagree with someone's post? Am I supposed to give them good rep with the message "good job, i disagree with you!!"..If reps back, why not give us the full effect? It's gonna be gone anyway.
Unfortunately there are people that would give bad rep because they don't like someone. So it makes sense that you shouldn't be able to give bad red. More rep should be a reward. Post good informative information and watch your rep grow. Just post silly little things and it will most likely stay in the same place.


Yay! Rep is back!

I would prefer it if it was kept until a problem arose.
Heh. It's already a problem YET again. I mean, look at the title of the post we are all posting in. It's obviously not a widespread problem because, honestly, I think most people could give a horse's back leg about it, but yeah, we don't live in a perfect world, so there will always be problems.

How does this rep thing work?:xhuh:

Since i only have 1 rep power i guess when i give people coments it doesnt matter at all?

How does this rep thing work?:xhuh:

Well you can click on the scale up on top of someones post and leave a comment. And that can add to there Rep Power, the little green squares.

Since i only have 1 rep power i guess when i give people coments it doesnt matter at all?

IT does matter, you are giving them one more point towards their total rep.

How does this rep thing work?:xhuh:

Basically people can "rate" your posts. If they find them helpful. It gives you "rep". You can see how many rep points you have on the front of the forums site. If you look in the middle section where it has your name and like how many posts are new, how many PM's you have, you see the green squares and above it, it says rep power. That is how many "points" you give someone when you give them positive rep. Rep is based on more than just number of posts, I think it includes how long you've been a member as well, but I'm not 100% on that.

As you gain rep points for your posts from others, you can more green squares and more rep points for when YOU rate others. So like in past examples I've used, Schmoofy and StitchMad would have more rep points when they rate you, vs like TheBird or DarthRobbie.

To give rep, you click on the little scale icon that is located on the right side, next to the post #.

You can view the rep comments given and for the particular post by clicking on the User CP and looking in the middle section. Hopefully that answers your basic questions on rep.

Is there a wat to view someones elses comments people make?

Is there a wat to view someones elses comments people make?
Not as far as I am aware.

IT does matter, you are giving them one more point towards their total rep.



Basically people can "rate" your posts. If they find them helpful. It gives you "rep". You can see how many rep points you have on the front of the forums site. If you look in the middle section where it has your name and like how many posts are new, how many PM's you have, you see the green squares and above it, it says rep power. That is how many "points" you give someone when you give them positive rep. Rep is based on more than just number of posts, I think it includes how long you've been a member as well, but I'm not 100% on that.

As you gain rep points for your posts from others, you can more green squares and more rep points for when YOU rate others. So like in past examples I've used, Schmoofy and StitchMad would have more rep points when they rate you, vs like TheBird or DarthRobbie.

To give rep, you click on the little scale icon that is located on the right side, next to the post #.

You can view the rep comments given and for the particular post by clicking on the User CP and looking in the middle section. Hopefully that answers your basic questions on rep.

Yes, that does. Thank you! :xgrin:

You can view the rep comments given and for the particular post by clicking on the User CP and looking in the middle section.

What exactly do you mean by "Middle Section."?

This section:

http://xs322.******/xs322/07523/reputation2.PNG

Does it just appear there when you click on 'User CP', or do you have to click a button to get to it? Sorry if I sound stupid. .-.

If you look under New Subscribed Threads and New Subscribed Forums, there is a box with Latest Reputation Recieved.

It appears and stays after you get your first reputation comment.

Okay, thank you for the help.

Also, I'd like to say that if people dont like the rep bar ideas or just the plain excistence of it, dont complain and point fingers at anyone, saying it's their fault. If you really hate it that much, or even dont like the idea a little, just disable it and move on with life.

I like the idea, because it makes you stop spamming and try to sound smarter. You might even get fun out of it :)

oh ok thanks i now get rep lol

Batleth has a rep power of 200..
Let's just say I found out.. ;)
Asked him huh? I would assume he would have a chunk more rep power being the big head honcho 'round these parts.

Yes, that does. Thank you! :xgrin:
Great, glad I could help!

Okay, thank you for the help.

Also, I'd like to say that if people dont like the rep bar ideas or just the plain excistence of it, dont complain and point fingers at anyone, saying it's their fault. If you really hate it that much, or even dont like the idea a little, just disable it and move on with life.

I like the idea, because it makes you stop spamming and try to sound smarter. You might even get fun out of it :)
THIS is my exact point I make to people. TY for picking up on it ;)

THIS is my exact point I make to people. TY for picking up on it ;)

No problem. I suppose that Rep thing made me sound smarter too, huh? ;)

Hahaha.

I've never really minded the rep system, as long as it doesn't get out of control like it sometimes will. I think it makes people want to be more careful about what they post, and it definately controls spam.

~Pink
I've known Rep to increase spam on some forums.
Some people think that they more they post, the more people see them and the better chance they have at getting rep points.

While it can be a good tool if used properly, it can cause problems too.
On one forum, it got so bad with people using it against people they didn't like for whatever reasons. Some peope also used it as an opportunity to call people ugly names. That's when that forum finally got rid of the system permanently.

I just hope that it doesn't get out of control. :)


*edit* I just read that the negative rep has been disabled. I think that's a good thing. :)

Asked him huh? I would assume he would have a chunk more rep power being the big head honcho 'round these parts.All admins have the starting rep power of 200. We don't rep often, but you sure know it if we derep or rep someone.:xgrin:

I like rep. It's fun. lol ;)

All admins have the starting rep power of 200. We don't rep often, but you sure know it if we derep or rep someone.:xgrin:

Oh nice. I'll behave then, don't want to be have an admin give me bad rep, lol.

How about a friendly game of "How many VMKFers does it take to turn EKB's rep green?" ;)

How about a friendly game of "How many VMKFers does it take to turn EKB's rep green?" ;)

Haha! Good idea :) We'll turn that evil bunny to the light side yet.

We'll turn that evil bunny to the light side yet.

Don't think that can ever happen Rocks.

-Goofy:goofy:

Haha! Good idea :) We'll turn that evil bunny to the light side yet.

Haha, good luck with that.

I'd love to take part in that and see how many members it does take.

Haha! Good idea :) We'll turn that evil bunny to the light side yet.

I'd like to see the results of this game. ;)

what is the rep system?

what is the rep system?

I've tried to explain it to the best of my ability here (http://www.vmkforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1868477&postcount=64).

If any of it is wrong I apologize, but this is what I've found to be true in dealing with rep so far. I probably am missing a few points, so again, I apologize if I have.

kinda still confused about the system actually.. o_o
So So..
Confused
xD

I'd like to see the results of this game. ;)

Each of the participants getting a "mysterious appearance" of 200 negative rep points in their box, I suppose :xwink:

The rep system is okay I guess.I'm on a quest for more knowledge yay. Well I really don't care about it I'm just giving away random rep.

http://www.vmkforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22470
Good link :)

Hey Batleth, anyway that post could be updated to reflect the "current" levels and phrases??

Good link :)

Hey Batleth, anyway that post could be updated to reflect the "current" levels and phrases??
I wouldnt want to ruin the fun of everyone figuring it out on their own.;)

True..

The wait is 24 hours before giving somebody rep again right?

True..

The wait is 24 hours before giving somebody rep again right?
You should be able to rep 3 different people then you need to wait till the following day to rep again.

rep is points u earn if one likes your post. they can give you points by clicking the scale on the top left corner of the post

That's odd. I click the green bar and All I get is the little saying. It doesn't take me anywhere.

I like the rep system :D I like being able to tell people that it was nice of them to help without posting. But I don't really understand how we're rated. Most people with 1 bar are on a quest to find more knowledge, but I "know my way around the kingdom". So are there like 2 or 3 for each bar?

Oh, thank you Xiaolin!

It's back! *hides under a table.*

Nah, it really does not bother me that much. Woo! We have green squares under our #of posts. I don't care if it's here.. or not. :)

I don't get it. How is it that I can lose every single rep point I have to a single rating on a post I made in a thread over a year ago? I don't even understand how I can get a negative rating on that post...

Maybe I'm just not understanding this system at all, but if I am, I don't think I like it too much.

Why is it gone now? Because I just tried to give someone rep and the little scale thing is gone from everyone.

Bar -1 = Is lost in the Big Thunder Mountain maze, Needs to spend more time reading the rules and values
Bar 0 = Rep is disabled
Bar 1 = Is on a quest for more knowledge, Knows their way around the kingdom, Is as bright as an Astro Orbiter Lamp
Bar 2 = Can find all of the Hidden Mickeys, Can pull the sword from the stone
Bar 3 = Can pull the sword from the stone, Dances with the Yeti, Has earned a Mint Julep from the Gator Waitor
Bar 4 = Has earned a Mint Julep from the Gator Waitor, Can see good things in the future using Madame Leota's Crystal Ball
Bar 5 = Can see good things in the future using Madame Leota's Crystal Ball, Is as popular as a HOST Guest room
Bar 6 = Is as popular as a HOST Guest room, Is like Dancing Inferno Magic - Hot!
Bar 7 = Is like Dancing Inferno Magic - Hot!, Is like the Mighty Eye Pin - Rare!
Bar +7 = Is like the Mighty Eye Pin - Rare!I used the members list and scrolled the entire thing, and this is all of the bar values! :)
That's pretty good. You're only missing a few more.

How many points does it take to move up to the next bar?

I used the members list and scrolled the entire thing, and this is all of the bar values! :)

Bar 1 is also: Is a Guest awaiting a title.

There seems to be more than one meaning for them. The first one has, I think I've seen, four. The 7th one I've seen say as popular as a HOST_ room (words may not be exactly the same).

~HAMD

i was gone for two days- and recived two more rep points! xD
I have 52 rep points :D

I love rep! lol

I'd love to get in on this disscusion but what are rep points?

Bar -1 = Is lost in the Big Thunder Mountain maze, Needs to spend more time reading the rules and values
Bar 0 = Rep is disabled
Bar 1 = Is a Guest awaiting a title, Is on a quest for more knowledge, Knows their way around the kingdom, Is as bright as an Astro Orbiter Lamp
Bar 2 = Can find all of the Hidden Mickeys, Can pull the sword from the stone
Bar 3 = Can pull the sword from the stone, Dances with the Yeti, Has earned a Mint Julep from the Gator Waitor
Bar 4 = Has earned a Mint Julep from the Gator Waitor, Can see good things in the future using Madame Leota's Crystal Ball
Bar 5 = Can see good things in the future using Madame Leota's Crystal Ball, Is as popular as a HOST Guest room
Bar 6 = Is as popular as a HOST Guest room, Is like Dancing Inferno Magic - Hot!
Bar 7 = Is like Dancing Inferno Magic - Hot!, Is like the Mighty Eye Pin - Rare!
Bar +7 = Is like the Mighty Eye Pin - Rare!

You left off:-1 (red bar) Has put the guests to sleep in the Banquet Hall.

I thought you couldn't have negative rep points?

The rep from before is saved. So if you got negative rep before, you still have it now.

I thought you couldn't have negative rep points?
That's correct. We've never cleared everyone's rep. So whatever you had before will carry over. Mods can still derep people though.

I thought you couldn't have negative rep points?

Just be good and listen to Batleth and you should never have to worry about bad rep :)

Rep is still here. I didn't notice

Rep...is...GONE!! It cant be true...ill miss rep.

Rep...is...GONE!! It cant be true...ill miss rep.

It was scheduled to go on the 2nd.

I'm tired of it coming and going!

This makes me mad.

Either you have rep, or you don't!

You two need to look at what Bat said below.
Rep...is...GONE!! It cant be true...ill miss rep.
I'm tired of it coming and going!



That's right. We activate rep for most holidays for those who enjoy using it, but keeping it limited so it doesn't cause too many problems as it has in the past. This limited usage of it seems to keep it fun while everyone is off school or work and yet get to the problem child that it was when it was on full time.

If there are no problems or limited problems, I'm hoping to keep rep on till Jan. 2. But that is mainly up to the users and if it because a problem.

What is rep, exactly?

DarthMelissa- thanks!

awwwww i miss rep already! it was fun to be good and collect it ;)

Aww, rep is gone again. :(

awwwww i miss rep already! it was fun to be good and collect it ;)

You mean you were being good during this time just to get rep? You should be good all the time! ;)

I noticed yesterday. Its gone already!

Why is rep gone again? Why keep bringing it back if it's just going to go away a few days later? Can we please leave rep permanent. Please

Why is rep gone again? Why keep bringing it back if it's just going to go away a few days later? Can we please leave rep permanent. Please

Batleth best explains it here: http://www.vmkforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1867725&postcount=36

I was starting to grow fond of rep... =/ Oh well.

Welp... rep has come and gone again. Anyone happy or not? I didnt really care if rep is there or not.