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Reputation points

I dont get it. There's a guy in this forum who had been helping me out a lot, but i just cant add to his reputation bcos of this message

"U have to spread ur reputation point before giving it again to *****"

Then I added points to two other's reputation, but still i am getting the same message. Could anyone explain how does this "reputation" thing actually works?

Asif_NSU
Posting Whiz
353 posts since Apr 2004
Reputation Points: 113
Solved Threads: 3
 

by default its 5 people, but it might be higher, you just cant spam someones reputaion, that would be unfair :)

Zachery
The Geek Father
Team Colleague
894 posts since Nov 2003
Reputation Points: 96
Solved Threads: 21
 

You guys should lower down that "default number" of people or find a better way to prevent "spamming" one's reputation. The current rule simply sucks...

I mean, come on, the thing that seems unfair to me is that u cannot add to someones reputation even after u r getting constant help from him/her.

Asif_NSU
Posting Whiz
353 posts since Apr 2004
Reputation Points: 113
Solved Threads: 3
 
You guys should lower down that "default number" of people or find a better way to prevent "spamming" one's reputation. The current rule simply sucks...

There is no other way. Our rules don't suck. The people that take advantage of what we offer suck. If we went any lower, then you got some scumbag that creates three accounts and repping himself using annonymous proxies. The other forums that I'm a member of have more than five, ranging in the 10's and 20's. The rep feature isn't suppose to be a crucial thing anyways. You can't measure coolness/knowledge by a mere number.

samaru
a.k.a inscissor
Team Colleague
1,256 posts since Feb 2002
Reputation Points: 262
Solved Threads: 18
 

I am not trying to measure "coolness/knowledge" by the reputation points. I am just trying to increase someone's reputation simply to show my gratitude towards him, and that's about it. I dont know of any better ways as how to stop those "scumbags" but I believe that there IS a better way.

Asif_NSU
Posting Whiz
353 posts since Apr 2004
Reputation Points: 113
Solved Threads: 3
 

The best way to show your gratitude is to PM the member saying they were very helpful. Of course, that's also the most rewarding for the member, as well ;) I know I love to get compliments! Or, when you do give them rep points, add a really nice comment along with your good/bad rating.

cscgal
The Queen of DaniWeb
Administrator
19,421 posts since Feb 2002
Reputation Points: 1,474
Solved Threads: 229
 

how do i add reputaion points to my own forum...

is there a html or css code i can enter into the style sheets?

(im using invisionfree)

effigydrummer
Newbie Poster
1 post since Apr 2005
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 0
 

Man, yall are still raging on about this? Ha ha, Im out for three months and look what happens.

Cain
Posting Whiz in Training
298 posts since Aug 2004
Reputation Points: 18
Solved Threads: 2
 

I agree, this is a bit of an unnecessary argument. I think the rules are fine as they are. You can't please everyone... this is a classic example.

lol_hacker101
Junior Poster
150 posts since Sep 2006
Reputation Points: 14
Solved Threads: 0
 

That's twice this thread has been bumped unnecessarily. :rolleyes:

Narue
Bad Cop
Administrator
15,460 posts since Sep 2004
Reputation Points: 6,464
Solved Threads: 1,401
 

Well, sorry, and I apologize for any inconveniences as well.

lol_hacker101
Junior Poster
150 posts since Sep 2006
Reputation Points: 14
Solved Threads: 0
 
Man, yall are still raging on about this? Ha ha, Im out for three months and look what happens.

Because the above post is a full year and 1/2 old, I findI agree, this is a bit of an unnecessary argument. I think the rules are fine as they are. You can't please everyone... this is a classic example. to be hilarious :lol:

WaltP
Posting Sage w/ dash of thyme
Moderator
10,489 posts since May 2006
Reputation Points: 3,342
Solved Threads: 942
 

This article has been dead for over three months

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