Rep Points

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hoss2576

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Out of curiosity, what kind of posts garner rep points? What type of posts do you give rep points for?

I am curious, because I seem to receive rep points more often when my posts are somewhat harsh and condescending. It isn't that I don't believe what I am saying, but rather when I write them in a less loving way, they get a more favorable response.These posts are generally done in response to another post that I find to be "jerkish"; however instead of trying to respond in a respectful way, I just reacted. Part of me absolutely regrets when I make this kind of post, yet these kind of posts get more validation than anything I have tried to contribute as insight in a thread.

So how do you use rep points? Because of who the post is written by, the sentiment of the post, or something else? Or is it that you also might be simply frustrated with the person who was targeted by a harsher post?
 

Blain

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When I get rep points its either from a loving post, an inspiring post or a well written and educated post.
I give rep for the same reasons and sometimes as a freebie just to be nice but I do not like an unloving post
 

gypsygirl

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i think i understand what you're saying and would echo that sentiment.

there have been a few times where i have responded to people whom i view as behaving in a bullying, rude, or otherwise hurtful with words and sentiment that was likely viewed by some as harsh in nature.

these are the posts that seem to get more of a response, feedback, and more often, private support. : )

however, i usually do not rep points that way. i am more inclined to rep points for someone who offers something more in the realm of positive, insightful, helpful, encouraging, or otherwise brilliant. ; )

and i tend to rep anonymously. unless there is a good reason to add my name.
 
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seoulsearch

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I don't have any set formula as far as giving rep points--it all depends on the post. It could be something touching, funny, insightful, wise, or something that just seems to have a need to be said. I do admit to having a penchant for posts that communicate something I was thinking but in a much better way. And I enjoy giving rep to many different people, including ones I don't know or are new but who make an excellent post.

Back in the day, rep points used to be classified and coded. When you gave rep, you could classify it as "positive" (the green boxes like we have now), "negative" (red box), or "neutral" (gray box.)

There used to be a user here whose gift was for chat--he was a wonderful facilitator and would start up lively group conversations. Many of us regulars encouraged him to try to the forums, but he eventually gave up and left the site, saying that all he ever got were a bunch of anonymous red boxes calling his posts "stupid", "boring", and "a waste of time." No one ever signed their names when making these ridiculous comments.

Because of that, I always leave a positive comment and sign my name whenever I rep. I am also speaking only for myself, but God tends to deal with me over situations in which anonymous systems can be abused. It's like He's always telling me, "Kim, if you have the guts to say anything, then I want you to have the guts to sign your name to it."

This actually goes back a long way for me--back in high school I once left an anonymous note for the school administration over something I didn't agree with. Years later, the next time I left a note over something (this time, in my workplace), God convicted me to sign my name. And I've been doing so ever since, including when it comes to rep.
 

AlaynaJ

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and i tend to rep anonymously. unless there is a good reason to add my name.
While it may appear anonymous to regular users, I always see who gives me rep, no matter if they post a comment or not. You can't hide from me!!!!! :D
 

cinder

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Well looking through my recent rep given, it appears that I give rep points for excellent posts that I agree with that deserve more than just a like, as a thank you for when someone says something in their post that really means a lot or touches me, and when I am impressed by the attitude or growth displayed in a post and want to be encouraging.

I usually go anonymous on the encouragement side, but sign my name if I'm saying thanks for something.

Can't say that I rep much, usually a like is sufficient to my way of thinking.
 

gypsygirl

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Because of that, I always leave a positive comment and sign my name whenever I rep. I am also speaking only for myself, but God tends to deal with me over situations in which anonymous systems can be abused. It's like He's always telling me, "Kim, if you have the guts to say anything, then I want you to have the guts to sign your name to it."

This actually goes back a long way for me--back in high school I once left an anonymous note for the school administration over something I didn't agree with. Years later, the next time I left a note over something (this time, in my workplace), God convicted me to sign my name. And I've been doing so ever since, including when it comes to rep.
interesting, i was unaware of the "old" system. first, i've never given anyone a negative comment. i usually include a comment, but don't often sign it.

but the main reason if/when i don't leave my name is because:

a) the comment and feedback to be about the actual post. i don't want someone to question whether i am giving them rep points because of who they are, the relationship, or more importantly, erroneously draw any conclusions from my positive response. i don't want them to think that i am repping them because of THEM, but rather the insight or value of the post.

b) i try to take every opportunity to be an encouragement to someone anonymously as a positive thing for me -- it's a discipline that i think reinforces the importance of not associating being a positive influence, blessing, or shows of kindness and generosity as opportunities for me receiving acknowledgment or "credit".

in this circumstance, it's not about me, it's about them.

and further, i wouldn't use the system to provide negative feedback. that is what a PM or conversation is for.
 
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Lynx

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If you got any rep from me it wasn't for anything harsh or condescending. I might have given a "like" if what you said was justified and on-target. I only rep for a post that is positive and abnormally intelligent. And of course it has to be in the Singles forum, as I rarely venture out into the wastelands. (Well, maybe to take a few potshots in a certain other forum... but I always come back to the safe haven.)

But the OP does remind me of a comic I saw.


Er... "modding" in this instance is a bit like our rep points.
 

Fenner

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I forget about rep points so I don't give a lot out. I will usually like or give a rep point to someone who is funny or genuinely trying to be helpful or just for writing something useful that might help someone with a problem.
 

jogoldie

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How long have I been here.......I thought only the mods gave rep points......OK....duh......I didn't even know I could give them.......hey.....don't judge me.....I warned you all....I'm a goof ball....which actually works for me......cause I don't trust myself to make a move with the approval of God.....Then when mpw....said she was given more this year.......I said....wait a minute....I can do it too.....So I'm caught up now with the program.........so be ready....my rep button.....oh yeah...just found that too...Will be on fire this year........hahahahaha....I'm a genius....woohoo
 
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MissCris

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I give rep for a lot of reasons...encouraging or insightful posts, posts that make me laugh out loud, posts where the person has been very open about something difficult, well written posts, and posts that state something that most people are unlikely to say but a lot of people are probably thinking. Sometimes a post comes across as harsh, sure. And I don't rep people for being downright mean, or belittling, or bullying. But when someone's made an excellent point, even if it's in a harsh or condescending manner...I'll often give them rep for speaking their mind and having the courage to do so.
 

Gary

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Rep points don't mean anything. Same with being a "Senior Member".
 
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I give rep points for "wow" posts... something especially insightful, well written, extremely kind/encouraging, something that made me laugh for 10 solid minutes... or, something that I very much agree with and appreciate someone speaking up about, even if it was bold. (Which is what your reps seem to have been for, Hoss.)

I have received rep points for those same things as well.
 

Roh_Chris

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I give reps for posts that I approve of - thought-stirring, hilarious, encouraging, prayerful and courageous. I have given reps for some posts that sounded harsh and condescending because I admire the poster for his/her courage to speak up - usually it would be something that everybody thought, but nobody posted. Sometimes you need to fight fire with fire, so when someone respectfully stands up to a bully, I give them a rep point.
 

AsifinPassing

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It's hard to say, really... Most here have given pretty good criteria for reputation. For me, similarly, it usually has to be something out of the ordinary or 'extaordinary' to rep it. Be that a story, testimony, inspiration, insight, ext... People usually tend to elevate such thoughts or experiences and the people they belong to.

For example, Saint Francis of Assisi: "Do few things. Do them well. Take your time. Go slowly." - to me, this is quite an amazing statement in a world of people who are either too busy doing a lot that doesn't amount to much, or hurts other things, or are in such a rush for little reason, etc...vs people who are lazy and don't seem to do much at all or accomplish anything worthwhile.

The few who take their time and do something masterfully, are worth admiring. That's a rare and reputable thing.

A less famous example, the bishop of my conference within my denomination, Rev./Bishop Robert Hayes, said this in a sermon once which I also found profound. "There is a difference between success and significance." he continued to detail how Mother Theresa was significant, but not successful...or how Regis (for example) is successful, but not really significant.

Things like these which I won't forget a year or more down the road... Things truthful, insightful, profound, ect... I give reputation.
 

IBDesmond

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As much as I would love to read all the comments...mans don't have that kind of time!!!

I've been wanting to know this: Are rep point and rep comments the same thing? Are you all just wording them different? I keep getting rep comments and go to read them but nothing ever comes up....are rep comments not actual comments? I'm so confused.
I've not give any rep comments or powers or anything cos I don't understand it.
 

mailmandan

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It seems like with the option of "Like" on this forum, reps are not given as much as they could be but are replaced with "Like" instead.
 

cinder

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Mar 26, 2014
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As much as I would love to read all the comments...mans don't have that kind of time!!!

I've been wanting to know this: Are rep point and rep comments the same thing? Are you all just wording them different? I keep getting rep comments and go to read them but nothing ever comes up....are rep comments not actual comments? I'm so confused.
I've not give any rep comments or powers or anything cos I don't understand it.
If you click the little star of david like icon at the bottom of a post, you get a little pop up box that lets you approve the post and put in a comment if desired. It then adds the same number of reputation points as your rep power to the person who made that post. i think the rep points received help determine your rep power. Rep comments are shown in the settings screen and are anonymous unless you put your name in the comment.
 

Roh_Chris

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Rep comments are shown in the settings screen and are anonymous unless you put your name in the comment.
Yep, what she said. Click on settings and scroll down to the bottom of the page. You will find the list of reps you have received and the reps you have given.