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[Obryn]

If this is your experience (and it is mine), how does one gain more rep?

I don't have an issue with contentious posts - that's part of what makes a message board interesting. The issue is with ones that specifically cross the line. It's a mixed message when you get smacked on one hand, while getting (using Nifft's phrase) candy in the other.

-O

 

[Nifft]

I'm sure you'll make it to troll soon!

I catch your double-meaning, but it's very likely that, in all the excitement of 17k posts, I've already written things which are functionally indistinguishable from troll-posts. It's only the fact that I've written a whole lot more non-trollish stuff that allows one to give me any kind of benefit of the doubt.

I've been banned (once) and thread-banned (once or twice, can't recall), and I did indeed receive some posrep from those ban-worth posts.

People tend to posrep for funny, and there's a thin line between funny and mean. I try to stay on the Light Side, but I'm not perfect, and neither is my judgment.

Cheers, -- N

 

[renau1g]

The call of the Dark Side is so strong as well..."If you only knew the power of the Dark Side" to quote someone famous

 

[billd91]

I don't have an issue with contentious posts - that's part of what makes a message board interesting. The issue is with ones that specifically cross the line. It's a mixed message when you get smacked on one hand, while getting (using Nifft's phrase) candy in the other.

-O

I wouldn't say it's a mixed message, technically. You're getting two distinct messages from different sources. One from the mods trying to keep a lid on conflict and one from a participant with no official standing cheering because you metaphorically kicked someone else in the groin.

Personally, I'm not too concerned with this since it's always been possible. We've always had the ability to pander. But now, rather than having to dig up a profile, I can see when this happens right in the offending post.

 

[Nifft]

I wouldn't say it's a mixed message, technically. You're getting two distinct messages from different sources. One from the mods trying to keep a lid on conflict and one from a participant with no official standing cheering because you metaphorically kicked someone else in the groin.

Personally, I'm not too concerned with this since it's always been possible. We've always had the ability to pander. But now, rather than having to dig up a profile, I can see when this happens right in the offending post.

The new visible rep actually improves the situation, IMHO.

Now I bet you won't see people as eager to add rep to a post which is already subject to visible mod action, and I also suspect people will begin -- or already have begun -- to use the posrep feature to signal simple agreement.

Cheers, -- N

 

[Oryan77]

how does one gain more rep?

By sending me paypal payments. For every $1 you send me, I give you posrep. When I get $3, I'll subscribe so I can give you more rep. From here on out I shall be known as Repman. The price can be negotiated if you have a high enough diplomacy check.

 

[Obryn]

I wouldn't say it's a mixed message, technically. You're getting two distinct messages from different sources. One from the mods trying to keep a lid on conflict and one from a participant with no official standing cheering because you metaphorically kicked someone else in the groin.

Personally, I'm not too concerned with this since it's always been possible. We've always had the ability to pander. But now, rather than having to dig up a profile, I can see when this happens right in the offending post.

Good point.

How about "It would remove the rep point reward for punching people in the groin."

-O

 

[Nonei]

I like that. Or instead of pleasing the masses with choices that will cause a headache on his end. Keep it simple such as using an edition every two weeks. Gives a little something to everyone.
Week 1 & 2 is OD&D Fighter names.
Week 3 & 4 is BECMI Fighter names.
and so on rotate through each editions classes. Most on here will have fun watching changes. Or if the 2 week rotation is too quick do it on a monthly basis. Heck even through in levels from other systems.

You know, I like this suggestion of rotating titles... you don't have to remain edition-neutral (IMO) if you can spread the love.

Why not have a contest and have posters post suggestions of what to name the 13 ranks (or however many there are!) - then Morrus could just pick the ones he likes the best (and/or have people vote on them) and rotate through them on a bi-weekly or monthly basis? (Assuming it's not too hard for him to change the names.)

If there's one referencing the Magic Users from OD&D, well then that's an Easter egg for those that are familiar. If the titles are referencing 4e, that's an Easter egg for those players. Pathfinder: sure. And people always love finding Easter eggs! I probably wouldn't get any of those references, but I'll get any 3e ones LOL. And, of course, edition-neutral is great too.

There's already been a few creative suggestions on this thread, and I'm sure with all the originality on these boards you'd have a ton to pick from!

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

The new visible rep actually improves the situation, IMHO.

Now I bet you won't see people as eager to add rep to a post which is already subject to visible mod action, and I also suspect people will begin -- or already have begun -- to use the posrep feature to signal simple agreement.

Which, in turn, could create greater "churn" within the XP system, resulting in fewer people lamenting the whole "You must spread XP around before giving N more XP" thing.

 

[Morrus]

WTF Morrus?

What's with the snark when you don't even hold yourself to the same standard you seem to be holding me to?

Where's my negrep button!

Hey, c'mon man, gimme a break. It's pretty hard work having every single thing you do microanalysed and predictions of doom made every time you change your hairstyle. I'm not Jesus - a bit of exasperation is going to sneak through from time to time.

I'd like a chance to try something and see what happens. We've been here 10 years; a couple of weeks of trying new things will not bring about the end of the world as we know it.