Explanation of +Reps and stuff...

[Commando]

Could one of the moderators fill me in on how the whole +rep thing works? What is rep power what does it do? What are the little green squares?

Also what's the deal with the name under the member name, like Fresh Paint?

I couldn't find info on this stuff. I apologize if it has already been posted.

Thanks.

[tybrenis]

I'm no moderator but I believe I know how it works.

When someone does something good for the community, a nice favor for you, or any sort of good deed, you can give them +reputation. Also, if they do just the opposite you can give them negative reputation. Simply click the little scale (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/images/buttons/reputation.gif) on the bottom left hand of someone's post.

You can leave a comment too, if you wish.

The system is fairly new, but it was estabiloshed in hopes that if you had a lot of reputation points, people will know your a reliable and helpful person when they see your posts. That's what those green boxes are. Only a handful of people have more than one box on here.

Also, when mods give you rep, they count for 5 points.

The "Fresh Paint", "Anodized" etc. are simply titles given to you depending on yourpost count. Once you hit 100 posts you get something new, something else at 250, 500, 1000, etc. However, with all the secret agents and folks with custom titles these days, that system is a bit outdated.

EDIT: Forgot to mention. You can check your rep points in your user control panel. Just click "USer CP" on the top of the forums.

[SgtM]

Well, like most forums, people always look at post count as kind of a seniority thing or rank structure if you will. Here it's not like that. Post count means little. Just because someone has a high post count does not mean that they are trustworthy or provide good info. In fact it can be just the opposite, they can be the village idiot. The rep system was put into place by the admins to give US a chance to decide who is reputable or not. Positive rep means you've done something that helped someone, or someone liked your mod or idea, or you posted a useful link. It's just that, USEFUL stuff that gets you positive rep. Negative rep works the same way. If you pissed someone off, they can leave negative rep for you. When they first implemented the system, it was frowned upon to tell someone that you're leaving them rep, good or bad. That view has since changed. Personally, I like the system. It gives the users a say. To quote Paul (Crimson Sky) this place is here for us, he just happens to run it. The green bars represent the amount of rep you have. Someone else will have to explain more how much rep per green bar, I can't remember ATM. You can check your rep points by clicking on the User CP link at the top of the page on the boards.

The names under your username represent post count. Usually someone is a newbie (fresh paint) with under _x_ amount of posts, and so on. The custom titles option was issued by Paul to certain users at one time because he was feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. lol. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that now, once you hit a certain number of rep points, you can add a custom title.

That's about all I can contribute. Hope it answered some of your questions.

[SgtM]

dammit ty beat me to it. Took too long to type I guess. That's what having a gimp right hand will get you. HEAL ALREADY DAMMIT!

[tybrenis]

<3

[Commando]

Awesome. That totally makes sense. Thanks.

[DaveW]

Thanks guys, +Rep to both of ya!

-Dave

[SgtM]

Thanks guys, +Rep to both of ya!

-Dave

aww shucks man... :redface:

[progbuddy]

How many +reps do you have to have to make one more green box next to your name? Maybe 10?

[Aero]

I think its about 25

[Crimson Sky]

Its all in 25 point increments.

[Bucko]

It must be higher than 25 for the second box, as I know my rep is more than that.

[Crimson Sky]

well smack my ass and call me Sally (http://www.hotsauceworld.com/smacmyassand.html).

[Zephik]

well smack my ass and call me Sally.

no

:p

*LoL What on earth capello? Where do you find these things?

[Drew]

well smack my ass and call me Sally (http://www.hotsauceworld.com/smacmyassand.html).

Thanks for that :think:

[tybrenis]

You can check your rep in your user control panel. Click the link up top on the forums.

[xmastree]

Question.

Having given out +reps, and got the box saying "may you be lucky enough to receive the same in return", what happens if you give a dissaproving rep? Same message, or is it different?

[Bucko]

Same message, or is it different?

Same message.

[DaveW]

I think it's 40 reps for the first 5, then 60 reps for numbers 6 through to 10.

-Dave

[Bucko]

Ok. Thanks Dave. I was wondering myself, but figured I'd get there soon enough.

[.Maleficus.]

What's a blue rep? I have 2 and I don't know if it's good or bad.

[Bucko]

Blue, or a greyish colour?
The greyish colours are a +rep from people with less than 10 posts and don't count until they have posted more than 10 posts, then it's added to your rep.

[DaveW]

Ding-ding-ding! That's the right answer! Bucko wins a trip to fabulous Newcastle, NSW, Australia! :D ;)

-Dave

[xRyokenx]

Ding-ding-ding! That's the right answer! Bucko wins a trip to fabulous Newcastle, NSW, Australia! :D ;)

-Dave


Heh heh heh, a trip to the town in which he lives, what a great prize, heh heh...

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[progbuddy]

So how many points do I need for two green boxes?

[Mitternacht]

So how many points do I need for two green boxes?

around 40.

Wait, I have two boxes....I am the MAN! :D

[.Maleficus.]

Ahh, WTF? I still have a blue rep, but the user has like, 50-some posts. How many do they need to give others rep?

[DaveW]

Ahh, WTF? I still have a blue rep, but the user has like, 50-some posts. How many do they need to give others rep?

I know i set up the system, but we're all finding out how it works together. :) I can't remember exactly how this works; if the user has less than 1 rep and over 10 posts, i think their reps suddenly count. Either that, or they aren't retro-actively counter.

Or possibility 3: i need to rebuild the rep information database. ;)

-Dave

[GT40_GearHead]

Or possibility 3: i need to rebuild the rep information database.

and i don't think you are looking forward to it

[DaveW]

Database rebuilt, notify me of any problems. ;)

-Dave

[LiTHiUM0XiD3]

heh cant see myself gettin many reps heh too poor to mod anything thnx fer da info guys ive been wonder how in hell i get those lil green boxes to work for me.... and i want a custom title!!!! argh!!!..... ***exit stage left***

[GT40_GearHead]

***exit stage left***

hhm i thought it was right lol

here have one from me: +rep

[b4i7]

you can exit either side of the stage :D

[LiTHiUM0XiD3]

im a south paw.... left is natural to me...... :)

[xmastree]

Strange, I'm sure I had three last time I looked. My total has dropped by about ten...

[GT40_GearHead]

Strange, I'm sure I had three last time I looked. My total has dropped by about ten...

YEAH that is exactly what happened to me today !

i started a thread in the Operator Assistance section, reputation problems :| (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?p=81422#post81422)

[DaveW]

Database rebuilt, notify me of any problems.

Ahem.


Strange, I'm sure I had three last time I looked. My total has dropped by about ten...

This means that for some reason, your rep has been altered outwith the main system; this could be a bug or miscalculation, or maybe one of the Admins have manually altered your rep. Either way, I call this the 'Florida count'. I rebuilt the database, meaning that your rep is currently what it should be, considering what you have received and so on.

This system may have bugs, so please let me know (via PM) exactly what you discover. +Rep to everyone who reports actual problems. (as usual.)

-Dave

[Crimson Sky]

I got a letter from the hosting company today---there is a CGI exploit going around that affects guestbook.cgi and sends out spam. Now this doesnt have anything to do with the reps, but I DO need help changing the chmod of the guestbook.cgi to 0.

I forgot the damn link to the root server! Help! LoL

[progbuddy]

My points also have gone down by 10-12. I was at 36...

[DaveW]

I got a letter from the hosting company today---there is a CGI exploit going around that affects guestbook.cgi and sends out spam. Now this doesnt have anything to do with the reps, but I DO need help changing the chmod of the guestbook.cgi to 0.

I'll do it just now for you. ;)

-Dave

[Crimson Sky]

I'll do it just now for you. ;)

-Dave

You da man! I forgot you had root access :banana: Thanks Dave

[intergalacticman]

whats this stuff about secret agents and moderators??

[GT40_GearHead]

whats this stuff about secret agents and moderators

its secret ....8)

crimson,dave, he knows to much....

[Omega]

Hmm, interesting. I got negative repped for being an English Nazi, even after putting a footnote saying that the post wasn't meant to be abrasive.

Here's the rep -- It had no name attached.

http://www.lotechdesigns.com/host/images/1027spnazibad.jpg

Honestly, I don't think I deserve that.

[Crimson Sky]

We need to keep rep comments to ourselves.

[progbuddy]

Hmm, interesting. I got negative repped for being an English Nazi, even after putting a footnote saying that the post wasn't meant to be abrasive.

Here's the rep -- It had no name attached.

http://www.lotechdesigns.com/host/images/1027spnazibad.jpg

Honestly, I don't think I deserve that.

Wow. That's mean :(. I think negative reps should be reported to admins before they reach the user. It just doesn't seem like the other person knows how to use negative reps.

[.Maleficus.]

I've only given out like 1, maybe 2 negative reps. There is some stuff that I see that I'm not too thrilled with reading, but I try to only give them when someone is really being out of line or pushy or something. If you're being an ass, you deserve a negative rep. But for bad spelling? Come on, that's not right.

[Omega]

I like Progbuddy's idea -- Negative reps should have to go through an admin first. I'm not sure if that's possible, but if it is, that'd make sense. This forum has some of the fairest admins I've ever seen.

[progbuddy]

This forum has some of the fairest admins I've ever seen.

Mhmm. lol. Most of the time :D

[Crimson Sky]

There is no option to screen the comments for the reps. If you see a gross amount of them, or they get particularly viscious or hateful, report them. I can see in the admin panel who posted what to whom.

Otherwise, just take your lumps like everyone else does.

[Bucko]

Speaking of reps, comgratulations to MintyMadness for being the first to get to 5 green boxes and travel with the force as their ally!

[Drew]

**Deleted, 'cos I just don't care any more.**

[GT40_GearHead]

if i remember correctly ( :D ) you are not required to leave a comment


cheer up, have one on me (a +rep damn it !)

[Crimson Sky]

Awwee..it's rude? are you feelings hurt? Take it like a man and stop all your crying over reps. The next person to complain about the occasional - rep will be busted down to zero. I've had enough of the bitching and moaning.

[rendermandan]

Awwee..it's rude? are you feelings hurt? Take it like a man and stop all your crying over reps. The next person to complain about the occasional - rep will be busted down to zero. I've had enough of the bitching and moaning.

Way to lay the smack down Paul!

[Drew]

**Deleted, 'cos I just don't care any more.**

[DaveW]

Do I have a point, or is this still coming across like a 12yr old in the playground?

A little. If they want to be immature, so what? You're better than that man...or are you?

Take it like a man.

-Dave

[Crimson Sky]

like I said, 96% of the reps I have seen are + and helpful. This does not need discussion.

[rendermandan]

LOL, Drew, Could it be that the person left you neg reps because the ass in your signiture is their girlfriend? Wouldn't that be great!

[progbuddy]

I have three words:

Just drop it.

PM someone if you feel there needs to be a change (unless it involves everyone).

[GT40_GearHead]

sorry for calling you a nutter GT40

its all good mate, my sense of humor is in pretty good shape and always enjoys a laugh :D

oh and its not like you are off by much calling me that, i know my issues :D lol

[Drew]

**Deleted, 'cos I just don't care any more.**

[Drew]

**Deleted, 'cos I just don't care any more.**