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Stealth Negative Rep Points

yensidtlaw1969

Well-Known Member
I don't like to give bad rep points AT ALL. The way I see it, if someone writes a bad post, it's probably a one time thing, most often because they're in a bad mood or something bad just happened, so I let it slide. Also, someone else is bound to take away points from them, so I'll leave the job to those people. Otherwise, we have 50,000 thinking they're the only person taking points, when they are only one of the many taking points. I just don't want to do that.
Yensidtlaw1969
 

stuart

Well-Known Member
I think that the negative rep points should only be used when someone attacks someone publicly on the boards or makes some kind of racial comment or just makes a malicious comment or post. I dont think that a neg rep point should be given on the basis of differing opinions as everyone has different opinions. Like wannab@dis said if someone feels they just have to comment on what someone has said then leave a reply and state why u disagree.

Im pretty sure ive only had one negative rep point and it was because i had a few typos that meant one post mayb didnt make complete sense. I had posted late one nite and the next day saw the rep so changed it. But that is just an easy mistake that we all make, not worth a negative rep point surely? Thats why i think they should be reserved for serious mis-use of the boards.
 

Computer Magic

Well-Known Member
Erika said:
I think negative points should be reserved for malicious behavior, not differing opinions or personal dislike. I come online for entertainment, not conflict. :wave:
I agree with your comment. Negative points shouldn't be given for an opinion. We should respect everyone’s opinion whether we agree or not. Since posts don’t have tone of voice or facial expressions, posts can easily be interpreted the wrong way and many different ways.

I think negative rep points are meant to point out when a post is considered rude or tasteless and not for people expressing their opinion. This forum is for people that enjoy sharing, talking and giving their opinions about Disney.

That is why I ended up here. Long time reader, new to posting.
 

barnum42

New Member
I have only given a handful of negative points, and I think most if not all have been towards members who have since been kicked off the boards.

Differrences of opinion I welcome - diversity makes life far more interesting.

Abusive posts towards a ride I like will not get negative rep from me. It will just show the poster up as having a lack of maturity.

When someone has been abusive towards another member, then I will give negative points.
 

ClemsonTigger

Naturally Grumpy
Original Poster
Atta has me scared now

Atta83

Pretty soon thats how all things are going to be done in the outside world by rep points. I'll soon be getting them from my teachers instead of test because how i act in school. I will get them from my parents because i did clean the house or i yelled at my brother.. Soon they will be taking over....ahhhh. (BTW I was kidding on that..)

So that means they are going to be reviewing my WDWMagic rep points for my credit rating? Bad enough they're using credit ratings to set car insurance premiums. :lookaroun

Guess if that happens Woody won't be able to even get a credit card :lol: Only joking...but you have to admit, that red bar is pretty hard to miss... :veryconfu
 

Goofette

New Member
dreamteacher said:
Agree I got a negitive rep just for saying sorry I can not help you with this on a thread. I did not like that


Wow, that does seem a bit harsh. Sorry that happened.


I was just noticing my posts, and wondering if I'm ever going to make it to 1,000 :D Sorry for the thread drift, but I saw that someone mentioned peoples posts count, and when they did I looked to see what mine was at. I'm going to celebrate when I get to 1,000. Hahaha Grizz, you're almost at 10,000 You sure are Windy!!! :lol:

Everyone play nice. :wave: (Back to topic of rep points)
 

bgraham34

Well-Known Member
I did not even know that we had rep points. I can say that I have an opinion on this but what is the real purpose. Are we to get prizes for a job well done. Or are we to be taken out back for a beating if we are bad.

But then also if someone does not like you for any reason then you might get some negative points. I for one dont care either way except that there should be some sort of standard for it.
 

ClemsonTigger

Naturally Grumpy
Original Poster
bgraham34

But then also if someone does not like you for any reason then you might get some negative points. I for one dont care either way except that there should be some sort of standard for it.

You hit the nail on the head as to the reason for my rant...I mean thread...
There is a standard, but unfortunately like everything else here it is voluntary. Where something relies on trust and responsible behavior, there are always those few who abuse the system.

And where better than cyberspace where they can hide and not take responsibility for their sniping, trollishness and general rudeness.

With that said, it's amazing that things hold together and remain as enjoyable as the do most of the time. Goodness eventually wins out i guess.
 

barnum42

New Member
Goofette said:
Hey, if we get bad rep points do we get a spanking :animwink: That might be worth a few :lookaroun :lol:
Woody13 said:
That's an interesting concept.
You have my full attention.
:eek:
Woody- by that reasoning and judging from your red sqaures you must be finding it difficult to sit down!

:lol:
 

Journey

New Member
ClemsonTigger said:
So that means they are going to be reviewing my WDWMagic rep points for my credit rating? Bad enough they're using credit ratings to set car insurance premiums. :lookaroun

Guess if that happens Woody won't be able to even get a credit card :lol: Only joking...but you have to admit, that red bar is pretty hard to miss... :veryconfu

I have always felt that rep points should be like Disney Dollars!
Some of us are very rich and some of us are very poor!

Woody is in a catagory by himself! :hammer:
But he is still loved! :wave:

I hope he is a he, because if he is not, they he would be a she! Am I correct? :lol:
 

ClemsonTigger

Naturally Grumpy
Original Poster
Woody13


Quote:
Originally Posted by Goofette
Hey, if we get bad rep points do we get a spanking That might be worth a few

That's an interesting concept.
You have my full attention.

Woody! Good to see you here, our poster child for rep points :lol: :wave: :lol:

barnum42 Woody- by that reasoning and judging from your red sqaures you must be finding it difficult to sit down!

Computer input standing up huh?
 

Tocpe

Member
Maybe the negative rep point "madness" will simmer down once it's been around a while...then again we're always gonna have immature folks who will do it for "fun". Time will tell I guess.
 

Woody13

New Member
Tocpe said:
Maybe the negative rep point "madness" will simmer down once it's been around a while...then again we're always gonna have immature folks who will do it for "fun". Time will tell I guess.
Are you saying that the person(s) responsible for all my negative rep points are immature?:wave:
 

Figment1986

Well-Known Member
I had once case of a stealth bad rep.... happened in the rep-a-thon... i was just saying why not give good rep for those who had to go through charlie... Which remonds me...
 

Woody13

New Member
Tocpe said:
Not at all Woody. :) We know your rep is a special case. :) I saw where Steve "granted" you your special rank. Wear it proudly. lol
Tocpe, you're one step ahead of me (perhaps two)! :wave: It is a distinction of sorts. I mean how many people could have such a bad reputation and yet still be on the forum? Most would have been suspended long before gaining my wealth of negative points.:king:
 

ClemsonTigger

Naturally Grumpy
Original Poster
Ya know Woody, it sounds bizarre, but I feel badly about giving you good rep points...like it would compromise your distinct position with us... :lol: :lookaroun :confused:
 

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