Should the Rep System be Removed?

[Man.0]

What's really the point in its existence? I think it promotes egoism. Perhaps a better system to have would be one similar to that of Facebook - the option to 'like' posts. As far as I know, one can give a 'star rating' to a thread, rating it from 1 to 5 stars. Why not have the same 'star rating' option - or something like that - for singular posts aswell?

 

[kmoney]

What's really the point in its existence? I think it promotes egoism. Perhaps a better system to have would be one similar to that of Facebook - the option to 'like' posts. As far as I know, one can give a 'star rating' to a thread, rating it from 1 to 5 stars. Why not have the same 'star rating' option - or something like that - for singular posts aswell?

How would a 'like' or star system not promote egoism? All that would mean is that a rating doesn't get permanently attached to you. People could still get egos based on how many 'likes' they get or how many stars they get.


And 'no' is the answer to your thread.

 

[Angel4Truth]

What's really the point in its existence?

To have fun, leave comments, let people know what you think privately without disrupting a thread, to greet people, pray for people, acknowledge people, etc.

I think it promotes egoism.

ok, thats your opinion, others hold different ones.

Perhaps a better system to have would be one similar to that of Facebook - the option to 'like' posts. As far as I know, one can give a 'star rating' to a thread, rating it from 1 to 5 stars. Why not have the same 'star rating' option - or something like that - for singular posts aswell?

Perhaps if you like facebook better, you should spend more time there.

This isnt facebook.

 

[Town Heretic]

Should the Rep System be Removed?

:think: It depends. Are you considering changing your username to Rep System?




No, of course not. Our disagreement on what just happened notwithstanding, I agree with Knight about its use as a side bar way of nudging and greeting and encouraging people without tying up threads with atta-boys and howdy-dos.

 

[journey]

No - the rep system should not be removed. Be nice to others and give positive reps for posts that you like. You should see much of the same in return, depending on your posts.

 

[Grosnick Marowbe]

No - the rep system should not be removed. Be nice to others and give positive reps for posts that you like. You should see much of the same in return, depending on your posts.

Yep.

 

[Grosnick Marowbe]

Do it the old Fashion way, "Earn your Rep."

 

[StanJ]

again IMO, because of HOW it is used, it really does NOT convey reputation in the sense of being reputable. I really see no reason to show a totality of reps on a profile. Likes stay with the post and in that sense are more relevant. In any event even if I turn off reps (which I haven't figured out how to) the points remain, so it's there regardless.

 

[Tambora]

I think it promotes egoism.

TAMBORA
is
#1!​

 

[Town Heretic]

And all this time we thought the administration was opposed to Calvinism.

 

[patrick jane]

again IMO, because of HOW it is used, it really does NOT convey reputation in the sense of being reputable. I really see no reason to show a totality of reps on a profile. Likes stay with the post and in that sense are more relevant. In any event even if I turn off reps (which I haven't figured out how to) the points remain, so it's there regardless.

sure it does. it is very accurate and the non-biased computers don't lie.
iatrol:

 

[patrick jane]

And all this time we thought the administration was opposed to Calvinism.

Bucky Buckerson, man about Town - :cheers:

 

[patrick jane]

What's really the point in its existence? I think it promotes egoism. Perhaps a better system to have would be one similar to that of Facebook - the option to 'like' posts. As far as I know, one can give a 'star rating' to a thread, rating it from 1 to 5 stars. Why not have the same 'star rating' option - or something like that - for singular posts aswell?

why not you ask ? ahh, let me count the ways - atrol:

 

[Nathon Detroit]

What's really the point in its existence? I think it promotes egoism. Perhaps a better system to have would be one similar to that of Facebook - the option to 'like' posts. As far as I know, one can give a 'star rating' to a thread, rating it from 1 to 5 stars. Why not have the same 'star rating' option - or something like that - for singular posts aswell?

It's possible we could have a system like that with the next update.

 

[Grosnick Marowbe]

TAMBORA
is
#1!​

Yep!

 

[patrick jane]

It's possible we could have a system like that with the next update.

no, say it ain't so. don't never change it again !!!!

 

[Nick M]

What's really the point in its existence? I think it promotes egoism. Perhaps a better system to have would be one similar to that of Facebook - the option to 'like' posts.

Then this site would suck like facebook sucks. Facebook does not allow rebuke of the wicked. I don't neg rep most posts, but the poster.

 

[Ktoyou]

Should the Rep System be Removed? I think it promotes egoism.?

So does your brain, should it be removed?

 

[Ktoyou]

It's possible we could have a system like that with the next update.

Not like Facebook, I hate Facebook!

 

[patrick jane]

Then this site would suck like facebook sucks. Facebook does not allow rebuke of the wicked. I don't neg rep most posts, but the poster.

me too, i notice. i rep the person even from past history of good posts, mutual respect and similar thinking/doctrine - about 50/50