Yeah, but bybee...come on now, all of this over this rep system is truly silly, don't you agree?
Some people are being hurt by it, why should this continue when it really doesn't serve any good purpose at all. I do feel sorry for some people who value this more than it should be. It upsets people...why not get rid of it then? That would end of all these silly threads about it too.
I remember you saying if you had something to say, you did it in a post. Wasn't that you?
Yes, I speak my mind in the open and I give lots of pos rep in private.
My point? This is cyberspace! We don't even know each other except through these dialogues. When you sign on here you know there is a system of letting each other know what we think about our posts. Neg rep? So what? It doesn't have anything to do with who you are in the real world. It may be used as a guide for how you are being perceived on this forum.
I find it gratifying when people like what I have to say. I do learn from people here who are willing to challenge me and show me a better way. Most posters tell me up front what they think in response to my being up front. I don't give neg rep's even to people who have neg rep'd me. I do announce to the board whenever I get a neg rep.
I find nothing wrong with this system. I am grateful for every positive point that I have received.
Someone already mentioned, how in the world do people cope with real life if they can't handle an anonymous neg rep on a forum in cyberspace?
Change your tone! Earn a different reputation here! Apologize for sideways, sneering comments. Apologize for vulgarity and below the belt hits regarding another poster's family.
But mostly, share your love of God and what it means to you to be the person you are.
Thank other posters when they share something of value with us.
Anyway, blessings to all.