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Reputation Pts

Discussion in 'Site Comments & Suggestions' started by chas berlin, 2008/12/27.

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    chas berlin

    chas berlin Inactive Thread Starter

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    Can someone tell me what these are all about?
    I see where you can add to a member's reputation, which is kid of cool, and I've seen a popup that counts your own pts, but how do you see what they are for? :confused:
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    From the FAQ link:

    What is reputation?


    Reputation is a way of rating users depending on the quality of their posts. If the administrators have enabled reputation, then the reputation icon will be visible in posts.

    Reputation may be positive , negative or neutral . Negative reputation may only be given if the administrator has enabled this. Neutral reputation is only given when the person giving reputation does not meet the criteria set by the administrator to affect someone else's reputation.

    How do I give reputation?


    To give reputation, click on the icon in the relevant post. This will reveal a form to complete with the reputation type and the reason for giving the reputation. If negative reputation is disabled then it will not be displayed in this form. You may not give reputation for the same post twice.

    How do I know what reputation I have received?

    You can view the reputation that you have received in your User CP (User Control Panel) where it is displayed at the bottom of the User CP page. Here you will see the latest reputation that you have received and whether this is positive, negative or neutral. Your total reputation will be shown as series of reputation indicators in your posts and profile. The more positive your reputation, the more positive icons will be shown. The more negative your reputation the more negative icons will be shown.

    How much reputation is given? What is reputation power?


    If the administrator has enabled this, the amount of reputation that each user will give (or take away if negative) is shown in the user's posts as 'Reputation Power'. The value of the reputation power is determined by the administrator and may increase over time depending on the settings they have applied.

    What if I don't want anyone to see my reputation?

    You can disable the display of your reputation by going to your User CP and selecting Edit Options. On this page you will find a check box labelled 'Show Your Reputation Level'. Un-checking this box will remove the display of your reputation and replace it with the Reputation Disabled icon. You can still give and receive reputation while your reputation display is disabled.
     
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    chas berlin

    chas berlin Inactive Thread Starter

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    Steve, Are the little green boxes under our names (when we post) the reputation indicator? I.E. I have one box and you have eleven.
    Is there a way to read what a member said (be it pos or neg)?
    When I clicked on the "latest reputation" in the User CP it just took me back to the thread.
    Thx
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    I don't think we can see the comments. Maybe Arie knows.
     
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    If someone left reputation for you he/she can do so with or without leaving additional comment. If a comment is posted you can see it in your CP. You'll only be able to see your own reputation comments (if any are available).
     
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    chas berlin

    chas berlin Inactive Thread Starter

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    Arie, Do the green boxes in our profile box (when posting) correlate to reputation pts? (I.E. you have 11 and I have 1.)
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    There is an internal "point value" given each time someone clicks on a members reputation button.

    I had to look inside a moderators tool to see that I have 1986 points and YOU have 89.
     
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    chas berlin

    chas berlin Inactive Thread Starter

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    The software just kept me from adding to your point total!
    Said I had to spread the pts.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Maybe I'm maxed out? I really didn't think anyone looks at em anyway..

    But, OH Look. You have two little green boxes;)
     
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    chas berlin

    chas berlin Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thx Dude! :D
    That confirms the purpose of those boxes. I thought it related to either time on the board or # of posts.
     
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    chas berlin

    chas berlin Inactive Thread Starter

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    Gee, when I grow up I want to be like you and Arie w/ lots of boxes. :eek:
     
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    chas berlin

    chas berlin Inactive Thread Starter

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    Actually I was able to give you positive feedback the other day, so it's may be that you were the last member I gave feedback to.
     
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    AHA! That's what those cute little green boxes are. I'm so proud of my ONE little box. :eek:

    Maybe one day it'll grow up and have more little green boxes. :rolleyes:

    I need to come here more often. I learn more and more every day. Love this place!

    :)
     
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    chas berlin

    chas berlin Inactive Thread Starter

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    Congrats Panda!
    BTW, I used to live in Flint.
     

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