Reputation Reviewed .... And Put to the Test

[JLC]

As we have mentioned in other threads scattered throughout the site, the staff frequently discusses the merits and pros & cons of our current rep system. And, of course, lately it has been much on our minds.

One of our primary concerns for removing the anonymity feature of the system as it stands now, is because everyone who had left anonymous neg-rep points previously would lose the confidentiality of their assumed privacy. But now...due to the hard work and efforts of our indefatigable Raj (Iceman25)...we have a way to fix that issue.

And so, to you, dear members...we put this test of our current rep system policies:

1. Leave it as it is and continue our standard operating procedures dealing with unjust rep hits.

2. Remove the anonymity feature once and for all, and allow all members to see who leaves every rep comment left for them. -- The condition of this would be that all negative comments left PRIOR to this change in the system would be attributed to "testaccount" which is Raj's poor, haggard guinea-pig for testing stuff. All positive comments left in the past would be attritubed to the person who left them. This would only affect negative comments. And from this change on....all NEW rep comments left, whether positive or negative, would be attributed to the person leaving them.

This is a very significant change to our system and our community, so we are looking for a CLEAR majority on this poll. A 51 to 50 vote would not bring about this change...but if we have a majority of at least 10 votes, we will get this new system put into place soon.

This thread will remain open for questions of a technical nature...but PLEASE do not start debates on the merits of the rep system. If you have concerns about the nature of the rep system that you wish to discuss with staff, please send a PM to Iceman25 and he will get back to you as soon as he can. Any argumentative or disruptive posts in this thread will be deleted.

[frankykeno]

Just to clarify Jude...so all old neg reps would show up with the author listed as "testaccount", all old positive reps would show the author as the person that gave them...correct? Then after this change any new rep given, positive or negative, would show the author so no need to sign your rep as the system would do it for you automatically?

[tigerlily]

You got it Jo.

[JLC]

A reminder, folks.....the thread is left open for technical questions and clarification on how this may all work. It is NOT open for debate or other disruptive comments. If you have a concern about it or a suggestion to make, please send a PM to Raj. (Iceman25).

Thanks, y'all!

[python.princess]

how long is the poll open for?

EDIT: nevermind... saw it up top!

[JLC]

how long is the poll open for?

EDIT: nevermind... saw it up top!

And for anyone who doesn't find the notice at the top...the poll will close Friday morning...the 13th.

[rabernet]

And for anyone who doesn't find the notice at the top...the poll will close Friday morning...the 13th.

Ummmm...Saturday morning, the 13th?

[JLC]

Ummmm...Saturday morning, the 13th?

Ummm...yeah...what she said.

[Morphie]

umm.. I think the only reason anon-neg rep points are a *good* idea is to accomodate for the human's natural tendency to take revenge.

What i'm asking is: If anonymous negative rep point giving is removed, will there be some kind of rule against retaliatory negative rep points? What would that rule look like?

[JLC]

What i'm asking is: If anonymous negative rep point giving is removed, will there be some kind of rule against retaliatory negative rep points? What would that rule look like?

Retaliatory use of the rep system is already against the rules. More details about how to make such a distinction more precise and how to enforce the rules will be worked out among the staff after this poll is closed.