Negative reputation?

[Phish]

I was thinking why dont we add a function when we can give negative and neutral reputation.

This would help members to trust each other even more. We could easily separate trolls from normal members this way,....

[Tiberius]

We had negative and neutral reputation at one time. People abused it to attack people they didn't like, and it spawned a number of reputation "wars". So, we removed it.

It is easy to see who the best members are...they have 5+ reputation points. Trolls either have a couple, or none at all.

[Red Celt]

It is easy to see who the best members are...they have 5+ reputation points. Trolls either have a couple, or none at all.

Oi!

I must say, though... despite making a lot of what (to me) seemed like entertaining/amusing/informative posts... you lot are tight-arsed as hell when it comes to giving out reputation points.

[Tiberius]

Oi!

I must say, though... despite making a lot of what (to me) seemed like entertaining/amusing/informative posts... you lot are tight-arsed as hell when it comes to giving out reputation points.

I said "best" members, not "good" members. No offense, but there are some members of this community who have been here for years. You can't compare yourself to them after a week.

You'll get more rep points soon.

[Red Celt]

You'll get more rep points soon.

Tight-arse.

[Whateverist]

I rarely think about it and only use it when something someone says really surprises and/or delights me and/or she is intriguing. When I see someone take an unpopular stand for principled reasons which make some sense to me it makes me think, hey that has to be acknowledged. Otherwise, if it is simply a good point I agree with, I'll just say so or challenge it if I don't. Mostly I don't see it or think about it, but no offense intended.

[5thHorseman]

If you want more reps, tell everyone you're a female liberal/socialist/anti war that dislikes Obama and loves seperation of church and state.

Easy wins are easy.

[Kayenneh]

If you want more reps, tell everyone you're a female liberal/socialist/anti war that dislikes Obama and loves seperation of church and state.

Easy wins are easy.

...and it helps to have an ample rack

[Red Celt]

...and it helps to have an ample rack

Unless you're a man.

[Tempus]

I'm not entirely sure what goes into me deciding to rep someone. I guess if someone comes across as friendly, intelligent, informative, fair and clear that's what makes me think about repping them. Being funny also helps, but I doubt I'd ever up-vote someone solely for that quality. I've been here roughly 7 months and I think I've maybe repped 5 - 7 people. I usually only remember the rep system when a post really strikes me.

And on topic: I'm glad there isn't a negative rep available.