Reputation system?

[Varking]

I have always disliked post count being visible to ordinary users here like myself. Behind the scenes it is ok, I guess. I would personally rather have a reputation system that is visible than a post count. A guy with 50 posts could be much more valuable to a forum and be somebody you would want to look at because he is rated highly, rather than a guy with 12,000 posts who spends all his time typing "Yes. /10chars.".

[Donovan1209]

Originally Posted by Varking

I have always disliked post count being visible to ordinary users here like myself. Behind the scenes it is ok, I guess. I would personally rather have a reputation system that is visible than a post count. A guy with 50 posts could be much more valuable to a forum and be somebody you would want to look at because he is rated highly, rather than a guy with 12,000 posts who spends all his time typing "Yes. /10chars.".

Well, it already is somewhat like that with Junior and Senior members, just not as in depth as you are describing.

[Varking]

Originally Posted by Donovan1209

Well, it already is somewhat like that with Junior and Senior members, just not as in depth as you are describing.

Junior and Senior members are based off of post count. Somebody can become a Senior member in a day by posting /agree or +1 or this is a good game in every thread.

[Donovan1209]

Originally Posted by Varking

Junior and Senior members are based off of post count. Somebody can become a Senior member in a day by posting /agree or +1 or this is a good game in every thread.

Oh sorry, I misread, I thought you meant that ranks SHOULD be based on that.

[iphoneprogrammer]

Originally Posted by Hodapp

As I've said before when this comes up, I've really yet to see a forum reputation system that didn't cause drama.

Reddit style karma points. Upboats and downboats based on user submissions. If someone posts something and it recieves a large amount of downvotes then the comment is hidden and a message displays that says *This comment has been deemed spam to unhide the comment please click Show Comment*

[Royce]

Originally Posted by iphoneprogrammer

Reddit style karma points. Upboats and downboats based on user submissions. If someone posts something and it recieves a large amount of downvotes then the comment is hidden and a message displays that says *This comment has been deemed spam to unhide the comment please click Show Comment*

Since this is a vBulletin forum, if they used such a system which it sounds like they will not, it would probably be the usual vB rep system described here: http://forums.toucharcade.com/faq.ph...vb3_reputation

[psj3809]

Are people really bothered by post count though ? I've never held it in high regard. Someone with 12 posts can post something great, and like you say someone with 5000 posts might just reply too much.

I post a lot as i type veryyyy fast and work at home so its easy to check and reply. But whether i've got 100 posts or 100,000 it doesnt matter to me.

Like others have said it'll just cause hassle, people moaning to the mods that their rep count is low and they havent done anything wrong etc.

But rep count/post count, means nothing. I think theres too many people into game achievements they now want post achievements

[JBRUU]

No. Post count gives a general, rough idea of how reliable a person is. I want to know how long this guy who's recommending a $10 game has been around. I would actually prefer some sort of rep system, even though it isn't gonna happen. The point is, I want to be able to distinguish the newcomers from the the older members who have been here years or have contributed to the site a great deal. Yes post count isn't perfect but it's better than nothing.

[The Bat Outta Hell]

Originally Posted by JBRUU

No. Post count gives a general, rough idea of how reliable a person is. I want to know how long this guy who's recommending a $10 game has been around. I would actually prefer some sort of rep system, even though it isn't gonna happen. The point is, I want to be able to distinguish the newcomers from the the older members who have been here years or have contributed to the site a great deal. Yes post count isn't perfect but it's better than nothing.

+rep to that

[PureSkill]

Originally Posted by The Bat Outta Hell

+rep to that

Can I get +rep too Bat?
You know that crack about you becoming a MOD was just in fun and games right. I completely respect you as a MOD.


•••Spoiler:  Ok, I seriously have no problem with you being a MOD, but it is laughable right? jk
and your response to me is all the rep I need.