Another topic to annoy with :)

[Thermal]

Hi, at the twcentre theres a repuation system, would it be differcult to make one here? theres so many good posts yet they have been left un rewarded

[Omanes Alexandrapolites]

Hi Aries
See the last discussion on this here. My opinion still stands BTW.

[Martok]

An opinion I happen to second, by the way. Sorry Aries, but while it's a decent idea in theory, in practice I believe a reputation system would hurt more than it would help.

Indeed, the TWC is actually a good (or not-so-good) example of this: For every helpful and/or knowledgeable poster over there, there seems to be at least two more l33t-speaking, whinging, smack-talking jackes. Yet the latter enjoys just as much "reputation" as the former.


I will always oppose a mechanism that rewards/glorifies such people....especially here.

[Togakure]

What need is there for a system-supported gauge of "reputation?" We have stratified membership and the Hall of Fame. Personally I find such mechanisms superficial, and potentially misleading--more often indicative of clique-ish popularity than of significant merit. Our own judgment, based on observation and consideration over time, suffices. Such systems encourage insincere attention ... mongering.

I vote "No, thank you."

[PBI]

I agree that a reputation system is not needed. As a new member I learned quickly enough which members are most helpful or interesting without needing a guide. I suspect a reputation system would be as crude a measure of worth as post count (I assume the system is something along the lines of, if you like a post someone makes, you have the option to give them a point or something which increases their score?)

[Strike For The South]

But I need recognition for my brilliance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!