The reputation thing: keep it or bin it?

[libra-gully]

I actually think there has been less in the way of daft and offensive posts on here lately, except from newbie trolls.

It may be more to do with the recent "clean-up" but if it's partly down to people wanting to avoid negative reps, then it's been a good thing.

Don't see that it's doing any harm.

I have to disagree.

When you read personal abuse, aimed at you, by a faceless person, who is doing so, for some reason in relation to doing a 'good thing', I see plenty of harm in that.

It is the internet version of wearing a mask and then walking up to a complete stranger, and launching a verbal volley of abuse just for the sake of it.

No harm! You have to be kidding?

 

[Biscuit]

I actually think there has been less in the way of daft and offensive posts on here lately, except from newbie trolls.

It may be more to do with the recent "clean-up" but if it's partly down to people wanting to avoid negative reps, then it's been a good thing.

Don't see that it's doing any harm.

I actually agree with this and would change my poll vote if I could!

 

[AMEXican Wave]

The trouble is that it would be great if it was limited to, say, player rumours, or obviously offensive or informative posts.
However, trivial opinions can receive an equally weighted thumbs up or down, which makes the usefulness of the whole facility questionable.

I'd get rid to be honest.

 

[rool]

I have to disagree.

When you read personal abuse, aimed at you, by a faceless person, who is doing so, for some reason in relation to doing a 'good thing', I see plenty of harm in that.

It is the internet version of wearing a mask and then walking up to a complete stranger, and launching a verbal volley of abuse just for the sake of it.

No harm! You have to be kidding?

I can only see a positive rep for your ticket offer

 

[Gritt23]

I have to disagree.

When you read personal abuse, aimed at you, by a faceless person, who is doing so, for some reason in relation to doing a 'good thing', I see plenty of harm in that.

It is the internet version of wearing a mask and then walking up to a complete stranger, and launching a verbal volley of abuse just for the sake of it.

No harm! You have to be kidding?

I think you mis-understand me. Of course, any such behaviour is absolutely shocking, and the less of it we have on here the better, but I honestly think I've seen far fewer binfest threads on here the last few weeks.

Not saying it doesn't happen anymore, and certainly wouldn't defend it at all.

"No Harm" is a reference to having the "reputation" on here, not a reference to online abuse from faceless bullies hiding behind their keyboard.

 

[Giraffe]

I think you mis-understand me. Of course, any such behaviour is absolutely shocking, and the less of it we have on here the better, but I honestly think I've seen far fewer binfest threads on here the last few weeks.

Not saying it doesn't happen anymore, and certainly wouldn't defend it at all.

"No Harm" is a reference to having the "reputation" on here, not a reference to online abuse from faceless bullies hiding behind their keyboard.

I think you make a very good point. My personal view is we should wait much longer to see if it is a good thing or an evil thing. I'm on the fence at the moment.

 

[Marc1901]

I just think it's ridiculous that people hide their name is slagging you off and also some of the things they give you bad rep for is stupid, not fussed though if people find it fun.

 

[Bozza]

Seems to be pretty conclusive - I'll turn it off then...

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Seems to be pretty conclusive - I'll turn it off then...

Have some rep.

 

[Notters]

Have some rep.

I don't know why, but that had my in hysterics...

Some rep for you!

 

[Bozza]

this

maybe we're waiting for the poll to swing the other way to "keep it" before the decision is made

Alternatively I was on holiday in a place where web access was very expensive (my last purchase was $27 for 50 minutes) and was with my family where I'd kinda promised to keep offline and, you know, be on holiday and that.

 

[The Ringleader Returns!]

YAY! Now people will stop having a go at me for having more rep than them.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

It doesn't seem to have worked. I think it would have stood more of a chance if not anonymous.

There are people, like Samej/NMH, that seem to see it as a badge of honour to have a bad rep. Bin it.

 

[Bozza]

Have some rep.

My original post, prior to submission, did also include...

"(But I'll leave it on for another hour or two so the 'we hate rep' mob can give me some positive rep.)"

 

[The Ringleader Returns!]

My original post, prior to submission, did also include...

"(But I'll leave it on for another hour or two so the 'we hate rep' mob can give me some positive rep.)"

Make it so we can see who left comments for the last few hours?! Pwetty please. Will be a laugh.

 

[supaseagull]

Get rid- pointless and very fractious. Post counts are enough

 

[algie]

It doesn't seem to have worked. I think it would have stood more of a chance if not anonymous.

There are people, like Samej/NMH, that seem to see it as a badge of honour to have a bad rep. Bin it.

Is that because someone called you are terminal bore and it has eaten away at you ever since not knowing ?

 

[Bozza]

It doesn't seem to have worked. I think it would have stood more of a chance if not anonymous.

I disagree on that - I think if it wasn't anonymous people would just reply in kind to those who have left reputation for them both -ve and +ve.

But the system is clearly flawed in the current guise too.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

I was just getting into the habit of leaving (NE) at the end of my reps aswell! Nevermind, night night rep feature. It would be interesting to know who said what about you though, if it could be shown....

 

[Woodchip]

Is that because someone called you are terminal bore and it has eaten away at you ever since not knowing ?

Best one I got was...

Grade A nerd:must really suck to be you:lxxxxxx


And that was positive.