Abuse of the reputation system

***ColinD*** · 30-11-2005, 11:19

Now some of you kick and fight over the smallest of things...I hope you realise I have an overview of who is doing what and patterns do demerge.

For example one person has awarded over 18 negative rep's and they are in most cases not even valid. While plausible if valid, sadly most are not, the odd aspect is no positive ones are awarded...except to those who have awared him or her postive..now as you can't see who leaves, I have to assume somthing else is underway.

IF I find cases of organised abuse or self promotion through alternative means then I'll remove them.

It's a tool that takes time to build up, petty minded abuse takes seconds to remove, unfortunatly I have a long list of other things I could be doing with my life and that of the staff...so please GROW UP or leave!

PaulC · 30-11-2005, 11:29

Well said Colin, it was obvious that this sort of thing was going to happen TBH, 'mates' will always help each other gain better ratings and people who disagree of are slightly controversial {or maybe just speak the truth} will always be penalised by the others {& their 'mates'}

Lets hope like you say people use the system the way it is supposed to be used, not showing particular favoritism positive or otherwise to any individual persons postings, and that all are viewed with an open mind reflective of that persons individual opinion on a given subject.

Sorry for going on but as I have nothing to do I thought I would have to type something

Goochie · 30-11-2005, 12:16

where has the "i agree" smiley face gone ??

lozgti · 30-11-2005, 12:19

Do you want another reputation point for that post like you told me too

I'm sure people are sensible generally.Surprised if they aren't (I don't use it)

WW_VRS · 30-11-2005, 13:11

I've not bothered using it for that reason - if I do, it will probably be for an extremely helpful post or similar.

Having been on the site for a while now, there are some who enjoy a bit of a semi-punch-up every so often. No doubt I've been involved once or twice, I'm no saint

If it starts to get personal I just walk away from it (the thread involved) - seems to work for me.

I'm sure Colin doesnt need more work with the site, and may occasionally

want a life too

simon · 30-11-2005, 13:37

I must admit to be struggling to see the point in this reputation thingy (although I'm sure there is one somewhere

)

Tom_vRS · 30-11-2005, 14:32

I think the reputation tool has great potential.

However, if it is to be abused, then its use is non-existant.

I have given quite a bit of +ve feedback, but it has to be a particularly helpful post or otherwise. Also given some to people that always make me smile, as I feel there is definitely a need for good humour in the community.

I am yet to give out any negative feedback, but will do so if I feel a post inappropriate, or too provocative, or just useless.

I have received a little feedback... and would like to know what people think of me.

I also think it shouldn't be possible to leave feedback without giving a reason. I also think people should leave their userid if they so desire.

PaulC · 30-11-2005, 14:44

Maybe the solution is only positive feedback can be left, should you not agree with a post then don't leave any feedback, that way it keeps things on a + rather than a negative.

lozgti · 30-11-2005, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

I have received a little feedback... and would like to know what people think of me.

:

Yr alright

Good points too

Tom_vRS · 30-11-2005, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozgti

Yr alright

Good points too

Gee, thanks!

I notice no more +ve feedback though!

Laguna_man · 30-11-2005, 15:19

Errrr maybe a silly question, but how does one go about using this reputation system, I can find nothing about it other than this thread??????

simon · 30-11-2005, 15:20

Deleted: No longer relevant

**delcac** · 30-11-2005, 18:56

What's a reputation!!

Dave_Fox · 30-11-2005, 19:10

The same happened on another forum im a member of. Easy solution was found (sort of

) and it works ok. When a helpful post has been made, the post is reported, using the 'Report post to moderator' (or report bad post on this forum) and the moderator of that particular forum gives it out if he/she thinks its worthy of good or bad rep.

It just needs people to recognise good or bad posts and to bother reporting them!

elegance1.8T · 30-11-2005, 19:16

It's that thingy near your amount of posts, A little green light and people can add to it if they like. You can't miss it!

Quinten · 30-11-2005, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by delcac

What's a reputation!!

It's what that girl in college had... the one they warned you about

***Neo_VR*** · 30-11-2005, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quinten

It's what that girl in college had... the one they warned you about

Its the thing Quinten would ruin if you posted in the wrong forum

Quinten · 30-11-2005, 19:27

Just for that I gave you some

!

**delcac** · 30-11-2005, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quinten

It's what that girl in college had... the one they warned you about

What's a college!!

Huck · 30-11-2005, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by delcac

What's a college!!

It's someone you work with, dummy.

30-11-2005, 11:19	#1
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,104	Abuse of the reputation system Now some of you kick and fight over the smallest of things...I hope you realise I have an overview of who is doing what and patterns do demerge. For example one person has awarded over 18 negative rep's and they are in most cases not even valid. While plausible if valid, sadly most are not, the odd aspect is no positive ones are awarded...except to those who have awared him or her postive..now as you can't see who leaves, I have to assume somthing else is underway. IF I find cases of organised abuse or self promotion through alternative means then I'll remove them. It's a tool that takes time to build up, petty minded abuse takes seconds to remove, unfortunatly I have a long list of other things I could be doing with my life and that of the staff...so please GROW UP or leave! __________________ ColinD - 97/100 Limited Edition Octavia vRS < For Sale www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner. E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views. Last edited by ColinD; 30-11-2005 at 11:22.

30-11-2005, 11:29	#2
PaulC Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nuneaton UK Posts: 1,168	Re: Abuse of the reputation system Well said Colin, it was obvious that this sort of thing was going to happen TBH, 'mates' will always help each other gain better ratings and people who disagree of are slightly controversial {or maybe just speak the truth} will always be penalised by the others {& their 'mates'} Lets hope like you say people use the system the way it is supposed to be used, not showing particular favoritism positive or otherwise to any individual persons postings, and that all are viewed with an open mind reflective of that persons individual opinion on a given subject. Sorry for going on but as I have nothing to do I thought I would have to type something

30-11-2005, 12:16	#3
Goochie Wheres my coat? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,261	Re: Abuse of the reputation system where has the "i agree" smiley face gone ??

30-11-2005, 12:19	#4
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,520	Re: Abuse of the reputation system Do you want another reputation point for that post like you told me too I'm sure people are sensible generally.Surprised if they aren't (I don't use it)

30-11-2005, 13:11	#5
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,627	Re: Abuse of the reputation system I've not bothered using it for that reason - if I do, it will probably be for an extremely helpful post or similar. Having been on the site for a while now, there are some who enjoy a bit of a semi-punch-up every so often. No doubt I've been involved once or twice, I'm no saint If it starts to get personal I just walk away from it (the thread involved) - seems to work for me. I'm sure Colin doesnt need more work with the site, and may occasionally want a life too __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Fabia vRS alloys for sale incl tyres, spare wheel with tyre + spare tyre - make me an offer via PM

30-11-2005, 13:37	#6
simon Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sunny Aylesbury Posts: 1,041	Re: Abuse of the reputation system I must admit to be struggling to see the point in this reputation thingy (although I'm sure there is one somewhere ) __________________ If it feels good....Do it! [IMG]

30-11-2005, 14:32	#7
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,428	Re: Abuse of the reputation system I think the reputation tool has great potential. However, if it is to be abused, then its use is non-existant. I have given quite a bit of +ve feedback, but it has to be a particularly helpful post or otherwise. Also given some to people that always make me smile, as I feel there is definitely a need for good humour in the community. I am yet to give out any negative feedback, but will do so if I feel a post inappropriate, or too provocative, or just useless. I have received a little feedback... and would like to know what people think of me. I also think it shouldn't be possible to leave feedback without giving a reason. I also think people should leave their userid if they so desire. __________________ 99/S Ford Mondeo Ghia-X 2.5 V6 in silver. 112k miles

30-11-2005, 14:44	#8
PaulC Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nuneaton UK Posts: 1,168	Re: Abuse of the reputation system Maybe the solution is only positive feedback can be left, should you not agree with a post then don't leave any feedback, that way it keeps things on a + rather than a negative.

30-11-2005, 15:19	#11
Laguna_man BANNED Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 52	Re: Abuse of the reputation system Errrr maybe a silly question, but how does one go about using this reputation system, I can find nothing about it other than this thread??????

30-11-2005, 15:20	#12
simon Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sunny Aylesbury Posts: 1,041	Re: Abuse of the reputation system Deleted: No longer relevant __________________ If it feels good....Do it! [IMG] Last edited by simon; 30-11-2005 at 16:04.

30-11-2005, 18:56	#13
delcac Des to you :) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 6,820	Re: Abuse of the reputation system What's a reputation!! __________________ The Red Devil

30-11-2005, 19:10	#14
Dave_Fox Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,029	Re: Abuse of the reputation system The same happened on another forum im a member of. Easy solution was found (sort of ) and it works ok. When a helpful post has been made, the post is reported, using the 'Report post to moderator' (or report bad post on this forum) and the moderator of that particular forum gives it out if he/she thinks its worthy of good or bad rep. It just needs people to recognise good or bad posts and to bother reporting them!

30-11-2005, 19:16	#15
elegance1.8T Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bury, Lancs Posts: 863	Re: Abuse of the reputation system It's that thingy near your amount of posts, A little green light and people can add to it if they like. You can't miss it! __________________ No longer a Skoda owner But got a new BMW coming in 2 weeks, thats going to make me a really bad driver!

30-11-2005, 19:27	#18
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,004	Re: Abuse of the reputation system Just for that I gave you some ! __________________ Awooga!!!

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