Quote from Marx

I've noticed some folks are using the rep function as a tool of contempt rather than a opinion marker here. Please stop doing that.

If the reputation function continues being misused then it'll be enabled for positive reps only again... meaning when truly offensive posts are made, there will be no means of affecting reputation accordingly, and even 'bad members' will have only good reputation to look at.

That's a good idea, Marx. I think you had it set up that way in the past? Even if neg reps are disabled, there are still ways that "bad members" can be dealt with.

I'm not in the habit of neg-repping anyone...even those I truly disagree with. It's not my style. However, when someone attacks me with neg reps (more than once, in a short period of time, just for spite), I have been known to return the favor. Letting it go, unchecked, invites more of the same. That's been my experience/observation.

I like the positive rep only idea because no one can abuse the system, and having to return neg reps for neg reps (to stop the cycle) then becomes a non-issue.

Just a thought.

Quote from TERA

That's a good idea, Marx. I think you had it set up that way in the past? Even if neg reps are disabled, there are still ways that "bad members" can be dealt with.

I'm not in the habit of neg-repping anyone...even those I truly disagree with. It's not my style. However, when someone attacks me with neg reps (more than once, in a short period of time, just for spite), I have been known to return the favor. Letting it go, unchecked, invites more of the same. That's been my experience/observation.

I like the positive rep only idea because no one can abuse the system, and having to return neg reps for neg reps (to stop the cycle) then becomes a non-issue.

Just a thought.

Seconded Tera.

Rep points are going the way of the Zimbabwean Dollar. Time for a little fiscal intervention.

i usually hand out only positive reps and very rarely(maybe once) hand out neg reps.

Actually i could care less about "rep" points at all

I received two in the space of 90 minutes, one of them for writing,
"Way to go, Billy! A much-needed thread. Good for you!"; both from the same individual. My experience has been I cannot give another member two reps, good or bad, within that span of time. I'm told to spread them around instead.

Im putting negative reps on ALL YOU MUTHAFUCKAS\
LOL just kidding

It's easy to become embroiled in a protracted series of tit for tat negative repping - which yields nothing beneficial, and ultimately only serves to detract from any meaningful debate.

So, I'd ask folks to resist the temptation (compulsion?) to do so, only in scenarios whereby you could logically justify that the action was proportionate and fair.

Let us conduct ourselves in a refined and dignified manner without having to indulge in puerile tactics.

Quote from Celtic Druid

It's easy to become embroiled in a protracted series of tit for tat negative repping - which yields nothing beneficial, and ultimately only serves to detract from any meaningful debate.

So, I'd ask folks to resist the temptation (compulsion?) to do so, only in scenarios whereby you could logically justify that the action was proportionate and fair.

check yo reps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote from Aug9th-LiveOrDie

check yo reps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is quite bizarre.

You've just given me negative rep.

Could you explain this?

Can anyone explain what's the rep has use for?

NEVO

Quote from Celtic Druid

This is quite bizarre.

You've just given me negative rep.

Could you explain this?

I did it as a joke
and the comment said "you been rep rolled"
its a play on the internet prank called rick rolling
no offense was meant

Quote from Aug9th-LiveOrDie

I did it as a joke
and the comment said "you been rep rolled"
its a play on the internet prank called rick rolling
no offense was meant

Not at all funny though.

Humour is always subjective isn't it?

If it's some kind of strange test to see if I will retaliate (tit for tat) by giving you a negative rep, thus contradicting my post, you'll be sadly mistaken.

You've only contributed towards the argument to turn off negative repping altogether, and just facilitate positive repping.

My estimation of you has just depreciated somewhat.

Quote from Celtic Druid

Not at all funny though.

Humour is always subjective isn't it?

If it's some kind of strange test to see if I will retaliate (tit for tat) by giving you a negative rep, thus contradicting my post, you'll be sadly mistaken.

You've only contributed towards the argument to turn off negative repping altogether, and just facilitate positive repping.

My estimation of you has just depreciated somewhat.

you are british aint ya dude?
sorry you found it offensive rather than funny
if you were familiar with the "rick roll" prank , it might have been more funny to you

in any case druid, Im sorry about that
it was meant as a harmless prank

Quote from Aug9th-LiveOrDie

you are british aint ya dude?
sorry you found it offensive rather than funny
if you were familiar with the "rick roll" prank , it might have been more funny to you

I see.

Rather than dwell on this inappropriate prank, it'll be best forgotten and consigned to the AM bin of misguided buffoonery.