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RE: The etiquette of rep
December 2, 2013 at 4:12 pm
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(December 2, 2013 at 4:07 pm)Napoléon Wrote: (November 29, 2013 at 4:25 pm)Chas Wrote: Yeah, doing away with neg/neutral rep is like making everyone wear a hijab.
Oooooh, someone might be tempted to abuse it. Pussies.
Doesn't make anyone a pussy for wanting to promote positivity instead of negativity. Your analogy of wearing a hijab is completely stupid.
I made no analogy to wearing hijabs. Please re-read my post - it was about pussy.
And I stand by my statement that not allowing negative rep. is silly.
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RE: The etiquette of rep
December 2, 2013 at 4:19 pm
(December 2, 2013 at 4:12 pm)Chas Wrote: And I stand by my statement that not allowing negative rep. is silly.
You're welcome to it, of course. But still, we have got the power! *cue He-Man*, so it's not gonna change 
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
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RE: The etiquette of rep
December 2, 2013 at 4:21 pm
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Ah my bad I misunderstood the joke. Just got it though, pretty good one.
Still, I don't think it's silly, people would abuse it. It's proven that they would on other forums. I'd rather have a vibe of "if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all" than a vibe of "THIS GUY'S A FUCKING DOUCHE REP WAR REP WAR".
The rep system as it is allows for positive feedback, and if there is any criticism of said user, you still do it in a positive way that is constructive, rather than beating down on a member because you think their posts suck. You can do enough of that in the general forum.
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RE: The etiquette of rep
December 2, 2013 at 4:24 pm
(December 2, 2013 at 4:21 pm)Napoléon Wrote: Ah my bad I misunderstood the joke. Just got it though, pretty good one.
Still, I don't think it's silly, people would abuse it. It's proven that they would on other forums. I'd rather have a vibe of "if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all" than a vibe of "THIS GUY'S A FUCKING DOUCHE REP WAR REP WAR".
Nah, there is no such thing as a 'rep war'. Each side gets one shot; more like a 'rep duel'.
It is more honest and accurate to have + and - rep.
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RE: The etiquette of rep
December 2, 2013 at 4:26 pm
(December 2, 2013 at 4:24 pm)Chas Wrote: It is more honest and accurate to have + and - rep.
I guess that depends on what you think the rep system should portray.
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RE: The etiquette of rep
December 2, 2013 at 4:34 pm
(December 2, 2013 at 4:26 pm)Napoléon Wrote: (December 2, 2013 at 4:24 pm)Chas Wrote: It is more honest and accurate to have + and - rep.
I guess that depends on what you think the rep system should portray.
Truth instead of half-truth.
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RE: The etiquette of rep
December 2, 2013 at 9:28 pm
I prefer croutons.
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RE: The etiquette of rep
December 2, 2013 at 9:29 pm
(December 2, 2013 at 4:34 pm)Chas Wrote: (December 2, 2013 at 4:26 pm)Napoléon Wrote: I guess that depends on what you think the rep system should portray.
Truth instead of half-truth.
No biased interpretations there!
I'm glad you don't have access to such a system here. Just you, and specifically you.
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RE: The etiquette of rep
December 2, 2013 at 9:37 pm
I think reporting a post does the same thing as neg-repping a post, just more effectively and fairly. Neg rep does turn boards into popularity contests, and message boarding turns into a kind of gaming. I know I'm not Mr. Popularity on here, but I do try to contribute thoughtfully, and would hate to be negrepped out of privilege to this board just because I'm me.
I may be biased, but I think I'm fairly OK.
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RE: The etiquette of rep
December 2, 2013 at 9:49 pm
(December 2, 2013 at 9:37 pm)c172 Wrote: I think reporting a post does the same thing as neg-repping a post, just more effectively and fairly. Neg rep does turn boards into popularity contests, and message boarding turns into a kind of gaming. I know I'm not Mr. Popularity on here, but I do try to contribute thoughtfully, and would hate to be negrepped out of privilege to this board just because I'm me.
I may be biased, but I think I'm fairly OK.
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