I was thinking there should be a point system for members that make those killer hard question. I have had a question that has never been hit, but i have seen it done. thread 208243
But this is not about my thread this is about what you think about a points system for questions.
I what do the other members think about getting points for questions and what would you call the points system if you are for it.
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Jump to PostPeople still can't figure out how to use the reputation points system. What makes you think another points system will suddenly become meaningful? Here's what will happen: confusion, abuse, and bitching (which already happens with the existing rep).
Jump to Postthis thread was not put here to make anyone mad
Wow maybe i should stop this thread befor everyone starts to hate me.
I do not see where anyone got mad. Challenging your idea is not the same as hating you. ;)
Jump to Post>I like the reputation system better
I personally feel that the reputation system is a complete fail and the point system introduced by StackOverflow is awesome. You get a vote-up if the answer is acceptable; a vote-down is not. The reputation generated for each vote-up/vote-down is the *same* irrespective …
Jump to PostBut I think that the people who become 'regulars', aren't here for blocks or stars, ...
Blocks and stars are my only raison d'être. My soul will die without them.
Jump to Post>why would you bad mounth someone for asking a questions.
Can you be any more melodramatic, Mr. Drama Queen? As much as goody goodies like you want the world to run on sunshine and fairy dust, negative reinforcement is the quickest way to alter undesirable behavior. Compare and contrast:Exhibit …
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How do I work this damn rep thing again? ;)
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Everyone has a bad hair day occasionally :)
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Stack-overflow. What is that another forum, to waste yet more of my real life, great I think I'll join asap.
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But you already have a bajillion green blockies. :P
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For your soul :-)
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