Rep System REVIVED!!

Dear Members,


Thank you all for your participation in the Rep System Poll, and for all your input, past and present, about how the rep system seems to work for you. While we realize that we will never be able to please everyone at all times...especially with something as subjective and sometimes controversial as a "reputation system"...it is our goal to do what we believe is best for the community as a whole.

To that end, we believe it is worth at least trying a new way of leaving and receiving reputation comments. It is our hope that removing the ability to leave anonymous comments will cut down on the abuses of the system. However, if at any time, the administration feels this new rep-system method is causing more harm or drama or is in any way disruptive to the community, we will return to the old anonymous system, or try something entirely different.

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Here are some new guidelines that we will be following under this new system:

-- Rep Abuse and/or Retaliation Games -- Concerns about abuse or "retaliation hits" MUST be addressed via Private Messages to a staff member. At that time, we will look into it. Given the often subjective nature of how to use the reputation system, it will require a minimum of three staff members in agreement to determine if a hit has been done in retaliation or in an abusive manner. A member found to be abusing the system will recieve a warning. And if necessary, a second warning. On the third offense, the ability of that member to use the rep system at all will be permanently removed.

-- Complaints about Neg Reps -- A new thread will be started and stickied in the Quarantine Room. If any member feels compelled to make a public statement about any reputation comment they have recieved, it must be made in this thread. Any such statements made in other threads, or new threads started for that purpose will be deleted without warning or notice. This sort of public statement does NOT mean your complaint will recieve any staff attention. If you have a genuine concern about a rep comment you have recieved, you must address it in private with the staff.

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Once again...as in the Poll thread...this announcement will remain open for the time being for technical questions and clarifications needed. Discussions about pros, cons, merits, or opinions on any aspect of the Reputation System should be carried on elsewhere. Preferably in the QT Room.

If you do not have access to the QT Room, and would like to have it, please send a PM to any admin. (mlededee, dr del)

I'd like to say "thanks" to ALL the Admin's for doing a good job around here, and as well as trying to keep this site as friendly as possible.
You guys and gals put a lot of effort into this site and I and I'm sure eveyone around here really appreciates it all.
I do envy you guys!
and again, THANKS for all your hard work!
This is why Ball-Pythions is my FAV site on the entire web!

This "test account" guy loves me, left me oodles of grey feedback hits. :P

I don't understand the "testaccount"... All the rep says that.. I though we were supposed to see who gives us the rep..? :confused:

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Originally Posted by BallPythonsRule

I don't understand the "testaccount"... All the rep says that.. I though we were supposed to see who gives us the rep..? :confused:

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All PAST negatives and neutrals will show "testaccount". All negatives going forward will show the name. And maybe the neutrals - Raj?

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Originally Posted by rabernet

And maybe the neutrals - Raj?

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I was wondering about this today.

I have recieved a couple ;) and they didn't leave their name.

:)

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Originally Posted by rabernet

All PAST negatives and neutrals will show "testaccount". All negatives going forward will show the name. And maybe the neutrals - Raj?

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All neutrals in the past would be attributed to testaccount. All future neutrals will carry the users name whether the point was intended to be positive or negative. :)

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Originally Posted by iceman25

All future neutrals will carry the users name whether the point was intended to be positive or negative. :)

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Fantastic.

:)

thanks!

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Originally Posted by iceman25

All neutrals in the past would be attributed to testaccount. All future neutrals will carry the users name whether the point was intended to be positive or negative. :)

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Will we be able to tell if it was intended to be positive or negative? I have gotten a nuetral and was unsure by wording.

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Originally Posted by West Coast Jungle

Will we be able to tell if it was intended to be positive or negative? I have gotten a nuetral and was unsure by wording.

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Unfortunately that would be upto the individual receiving the hit to interpret. You could always pm the party who gave you the rep and inquire. ;)

I like how you guys went about this change............thank you! :D


not that i get any bad rep points.....I'm the prince around here! :cool:

OK I know this is an old butt thread but I didn't want to create a new one.

I gave some one a neg rep point a couple months back. I have since wanted to give this person a pos rep point. But it says I have to spread around the rep points some before giving points to "X".

How can I give this person pos rep points?

Mike

give others rep :)

Lol yeah throw some poss ones my way :)

I have given many people reps that is what is bugging me.

This is the second time I have tried. I tried it a while back and it didn't work so I spread it around and I went back and tried today...

Mike

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Originally Posted by hoax

I have given many people reps that is what is bugging me.

This is the second time I have tried. I tried it a while back and it didn't work so I spread it around and I went back and tried today...

Mike

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If I remember correctly you need to spread it around to 20 other people before you can give a rep to the same person again (I think)

Just checked - it's set to 10. You have to give 10 other people reputation before giving it to the same person again. (doesn't matter if it's positive or negative, I believe)

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Originally Posted by Nate

Just checked - it's set to 10. You have to give 10 other people reputation before giving it to the same person again. (doesn't matter if it's positive or negative, I believe)

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Guess I was wrong!

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Originally Posted by Nate

Just checked - it's set to 10. You have to give 10 other people reputation before giving it to the same person again. (doesn't matter if it's positive or negative, I believe)

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HA HA it worked!!!!! :rofl:

Internet Reputation FTL

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Originally Posted by JLC

Dear Members,


Thank you all for your participation in the Rep System Poll, and for all your input, past and present, about how the rep system seems to work for you. While we realize that we will never be able to please everyone at all times...especially with something as subjective and sometimes controversial as a "reputation system"...it is our goal to do what we believe is best for the community as a whole.

To that end, we believe it is worth at least trying a new way of leaving and receiving reputation comments. It is our hope that removing the ability to leave anonymous comments will cut down on the abuses of the system. However, if at any time, the administration feels this new rep-system method is causing more harm or drama or is in any way disruptive to the community, we will return to the old anonymous system, or try something entirely different.



Once again...as in the Poll thread...this announcement will remain open for the time being for technical questions and clarifications needed. Discussions about pros, cons, merits, or opinions on any aspect of the Reputation System should be carried on elsewhere. Preferably in the QT Room.

If you do not have access to the QT Room, and would like to have it, please send a PM to any admin. (iceman25, JLC, mlededee, rabernet)

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I can't access the QT room,is this a problem?! I cant think why I need access,but?I was only trying to check it out based on this thread.I think what I really need is all in the rep system (hopefully) I was just looking for "bad guys" so as to not purchase anything from them!

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Originally Posted by Anaconda6769

I can't access the QT room,is this a problem?! I cant think why I need access,but?I was only trying to check it out based on this thread.I think what I really need is all in the rep system (hopefully) I was just looking for "bad guys" so as to not purchase anything from them!

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You can PM an admin (names in red) for access to the QT room.

Whoa! Please eanswer this for me.

Im sorry, I know this is getting old but im very confused now.



I just read something about this, went searching for the answer, read this thread and now im a bit worried. What is it about the color of the rep point if your too new to have enough points to affect the rep you give?

Ive given rep points and I was sure I gave positive (green) points but I happen to see an argument between some other people who claimed they gave green but it showed up grey?

Then I read this thread and see things about neutral vs positive/old vs new.

Im completely lost now.

Please tell me I havent given anyone negative or even neutral rep points. That was never my intention and I would like to kow if I have.

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Originally Posted by Draigess

Whoa! Please eanswer this for me.

Im sorry, I know this is getting old but im very confused now.



I just read something about this, went searching for the answer, read this thread and now im a bit worried. What is it about the color of the rep point if your too new to have enough points to affect the rep you give?

Ive given rep points and I was sure I gave positive (green) points but I happen to see an argument between some other people who claimed they gave green but it showed up grey?

Then I read this thread and see things about neutral vs positive/old vs new.

Im completely lost now.

Please tell me I havent given anyone negative or even neutral rep points. That was never my intention and I would like to kow if I have.

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I will explain for you and even type reeeeaaaalllll slow so you understand :rofl:.If you are recently new and give either positive or neg rep it will only be nuetral.This way new people can not come here and pop others right off.Are you still with me :D? So basicly it will show up but the value will be zero ;)

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Originally Posted by joepythons

I will explain for you and even type reeeeaaaalllll slow so you understand :rofl:.If you are recently new and give either positive or neg rep it will only be nuetral.This way new people can not come here and pop others right off.Are you still with me :D? So basicly it will show up but the value will be zero ;)

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OR - if your reputation is too low, due to you receiving too many negative reps

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Originally Posted by Nate

OR - if your reputation is too low, due to you receiving too many negative reps

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Oh yea thanks Nate :gj:.Did you type that real slow also? :rofl:

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Originally Posted by Draigess

Whoa! Please eanswer this for me.

Im sorry, I know this is getting old but im very confused now.



I just read something about this, went searching for the answer, read this thread and now im a bit worried. What is it about the color of the rep point if your too new to have enough points to affect the rep you give?

Ive given rep points and I was sure I gave positive (green) points but I happen to see an argument between some other people who claimed they gave green but it showed up grey?

Then I read this thread and see things about neutral vs positive/old vs new.

Im completely lost now.

Please tell me I havent given anyone negative or even neutral rep points. That was never my intention and I would like to kow if I have.

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Red square are for negative reputation

Green square are for positive reputation

Grey square do not affect your reputation whether + or - they do not count.

Grey square come from brand new member unable to use the rep system.

You are not a new member so when you leave a rep it counts and will show as either green or red.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Red square are for negative reputation

Green square are for positive reputation

Grey square do not affect your reputation whether + or - they do not count.

Grey square come from brand new member unable to use the rep system.

You are not a new member so when you leave a rep it counts and will show as either green or red.

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Big Gunns is still waiting for you guys to add Platinum reps for him...and him alone.:D

Joe... You must really want to be smacked huh.. I really need some mice so i think i AM gonna come see you real soon.. Lol. So how do i know(and dont forget to type real slow) if im too new for my rep points to show up green? The ones i give. What constitutes "new"? Time? Posts?

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Originally Posted by Draigess

Joe... You must really want to be smacked huh.. I really need some mice so i think i AM gonna come see you real soon.. Lol. So how do i know(and dont forget to type real slow) if im too new for my rep points to show up green? The ones i give. What constitutes "new"? Time? Posts?

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Bring it :rofl:.Well as Debora all ready said(she typed to fast i guess :weirdface) your reps should either show green for positive or red for negs that you give out.I typed reeeeaaaal slow for you again :rolleye2:

I know that goofball! I left a couple people good rep not very long after i started coming here. So im wondering how you know when your no longer considered new and it no longer affects the points you give. I may have given neutral rep and not known when i was still too new. Did you understand the question that time joe? So where do you live again? I know your not far and there has to be a reason to come set you straight. Mice rats snakes... :rolleye2:

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Originally Posted by Draigess

I know that goofball! I left a couple people good rep not very long after i started coming here. So im wondering how you know when your no longer considered new and it no longer affects the points you give. I may have given neutral rep and not known when i was still too new. Did you understand the question that time joe? So where do you live again? I know your not far and there has to be a reason to come set you straight. Mice rats snakes... :rolleye2:

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You are a paid member so i guess that means your an old time member now :rofl:

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Originally Posted by JLC

Dear Members,


Thank you all for your participation in the Rep System Poll, and for all your input, past and present, about how the rep system seems to work for you. While we realize that we will never be able to please everyone at all times...especially with something as subjective and sometimes controversial as a "reputation system"...it is our goal to do what we believe is best for the community as a whole.

To that end, we believe it is worth at least trying a new way of leaving and receiving reputation comments. It is our hope that removing the ability to leave anonymous comments will cut down on the abuses of the system. However, if at any time, the administration feels this new rep-system method is causing more harm or drama or is in any way disruptive to the community, we will return to the old anonymous system, or try something entirely different.



Once again...as in the Poll thread...this announcement will remain open for the time being for technical questions and clarifications needed. Discussions about pros, cons, merits, or opinions on any aspect of the Reputation System should be carried on elsewhere. Preferably in the QT Room.

If you do not have access to the QT Room, and would like to have it, please send a PM to any admin. ( JLC, mlededee, rabernet, Nate, dr del)

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Please see above - complaints about the rep system have been split into their own thread in Quarantine.

100% off topic feel free to delete at any time...

Foschi Exotic Serpents screen name showes up as such on post #31 then Joepythons quoted them in post #32 and the screen name shows up as "Draigess".

I hope that makes sense because I was confused as how to word it properly.

Just noticed it, kinda curious.

Mike

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Originally Posted by hoax

100% off topic feel free to delete at any time...

Foschi Exotic Serpents screen name showes up as such on post #31 then Joepythons quoted them in post #32 and the screen name shows up as "Draigess".

I hope that makes sense because I was confused as how to word it properly.

Just noticed it, kinda curious.

Mike

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That's because she requested her username to be changed :gj:, however quotes remain the same and will show the old username and not the new one.

Every member is allowed to 1 name change.

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/a...t.php?f=89&a=9

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If you have a member-name/ID already and wish to change it, you must notify an Admin before making any such changes and explain why you feel such a change is necessary. Not all name-change requests will be honored, but names changed without a prior request and permission will automatically be disabled, and could possibly result in the original account also being suspended either temporarily or permanently.

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