Rep Points and Comments

Grand_Maester · Feb 8, 2010

So, this probably sounds horribly newbish, especially considering I've had an account here for nearly six months, but only in the past few weeks I discovered that rep points even exist.
Anyways, my question: how do I give people rep points/comments?

Mr Flibble · Feb 8, 2010

See under my avi and number of posts etc there's a button to show if I'm online, a little scale thing ( which kinda looks like a tree) next to it with the report button on the right?

Click on the scales thingy and type your message. Et Voilà!

jvc · Feb 8, 2010

Two threads all Newbies should read are the newbie guide, and this thread. The second one tells you what all the buttons mean and how to give rep points.

Day O' · Feb 12, 2010

Ha! I just discovered them last month too! Now, I've read the post about them, and don't get me wrong, those lovely comments are awesome, but is there any other purpose for them?

jvc · Feb 12, 2010

The purpose: You can add to someone's rep points if you feel the person is helpful, trustworthy, supportive, etc.

Mostly they can be used for a bit of fun and for short messages to members instead of using the private message function. They can aslo be used to say how helpful you found a post, to say thank you for commenting on a story and such.

For the reputation levels see this thread. There are other threads around on rep points. If you search for Rep Points, put the Rep Points in between " " and it should help with the search a bit e.g. "Rep Points"

Paul · Feb 12, 2010

I'm just wondering how I can put in an emoticon in the rep message?

TheIT · Feb 12, 2010

Paul said:
I'm just wondering how I can put in an emoticon in the rep message?

When you call up the full list of smilies, it shows you the emoticon as well as the code for the emoticon (usually something surrounded by : ). Use the code in the rep message. Be sure to type it exactly as shown (including capitalization) otherwise it won't get translated into the picture.

For example:

:shrug: vs. :Shrug:

Day O' · Feb 12, 2010

For the reputation levels see this thread.

Ah! Thanks!

Paul · Feb 12, 2010

To quote mr burns - Excellent
Will try it now

Rowan · Feb 12, 2010

jvc said:
The purpose: You can add to someone's rep points if you feel the person is helpful, trustworthy, supportive, etc.

Mostly they can be used for a bit of fun and for short messages to members instead of using the private message function. They can aslo be used to say how helpful you found a post, to say thank you for commenting on a story and such.

For the reputation levels see this thread. There are other threads around on rep points. If you search for Rep Points, put the Rep Points in between " " and it should help with the search a bit e.g. "Rep Points"

And let's not forget those negative or sarcy rep points.....can someone explain the purpose of those to me?

Maryn · Feb 13, 2010

I'm among the few people who feels not one bit of shame at having issued negative rep points. I do it when I feel someone has been rude, unhelpful, given misinformation, deliberately discouraged, or sought to embarrass someone. I explain exactly what I feel was wrong about their post and why.

I even give 'em to mods and sages, fearlessly--but not often, because that sort of behavior is pretty rare for mods.

Maryn, who calls 'em as she sees 'em

Anaquana · Feb 13, 2010

Uh... how do you give negative rep? Whenever I click on the rep button, it only gives the option of positive rep.

Maryn · Feb 13, 2010

Gee, I think that's different than it used to be. Any SuperMods want to tell us how we can deliver a slap on the rare occasions it's appropriate?

Maryn, whose use of "ignore" is a godsend

Chase · Feb 13, 2010

I'm like Maryn. My ability to give negative reputations was taken away. I felt violated. How can I be snarkier-than-thou?

Rowan · Feb 13, 2010

Maryn said:
I'm among the few people who feels not one bit of shame at having issued negative rep points. I do it when I feel someone has been rude, unhelpful, given misinformation, deliberately discouraged, or sought to embarrass someone. I explain exactly what I feel was wrong about their post and why.

I even give 'em to mods and sages, fearlessly--but not often, because that sort of behavior is pretty rare for mods.

Maryn, who calls 'em as she sees 'em

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This wasn't the case in my 'negative rep' situation...

Anyway, I was under the impression that "reps" were supposed to be a good thing (positive)--I mean the little box says "I approve" after all. Wouldn't it make more sense to PM someone if you've got a problem with their post or need clarification? :Shrug:

Wayne K · Feb 13, 2010

I've never gotten a neg rep.

For those of you who don't know me, you're supposed to be laughing.....and repping me these

Susie · Feb 13, 2010

Deleted member 42 · Feb 13, 2010

The option to give negative reps was removed from members because a few members abused the privilege.

Which caused all manner of problems, and extra work.

Maryn · Feb 13, 2010

I hope I didn't do it grossly but with a certain flair approaching elan...

Maryn, with a wink

jvc · Feb 13, 2010

Yep, as Medi said, neg reps have gone, so now I can only get positive reps from Maryn

Rowan · Feb 13, 2010

But people can still type sarcy comments as a rep point... I guess either way I'm adding to my rep points, right?

Monkey · Feb 13, 2010

Umm...is it possible that some of still have "The Powa"?

Rep Points and Comments

Grand_Maester

Mr Flibble

They've been very bad, Mr Flibble

jvc

Fearsome Dragon Mod

Day O'

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jvc

Fearsome Dragon Mod

Paul

TheIT

Infuriatingly Theoretical

Day O'

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Paul

Rowan

Maryn

At Sea

Anaquana

needed a good laugh today

Maryn

At Sea

Chase

It Takes All of Us to End Racism

Rowan

Wayne K

Susie

Thanks, special friend for my avi!

Deleted member 42

Maryn

At Sea

jvc

Fearsome Dragon Mod

Rowan

Monkey

Is me.