Reputations - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Diamond18 · 08-04-2004, 06:16 PM

Sounds like an Urban Myth to me.

HerenIstarion · 08-05-2004, 04:38 AM

I plead guilty

, I did it, I did it.

The member in question is WhyDoYouCrySmeagol

The post in question is the post #107 of the Geeks thread.

As, having in mind all the statistics, I must be giving out what? some 8 or even 9 points, my positive rating brought said one-poster up, to surpass mentioned members. So what? The post was sincere, and the nick funny.

With this, let me remind you all that we do not rate people, we rate posts. Even if there are few posts, and poster a stranger, yet post worthy. The best example of it being Fordim, for the time being leader of the rating, with less posts than many.

cheers

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 08-05-2004, 10:02 AM

Meh. I wonder what one of the cranky Downers would think of that....

It is almost like saying that that one post was better than every single post made by (in my opinion) highly interesting and intelligent Downers combined, who contributed a lot to the forum.

HerenIstarion · 08-05-2004, 01:37 PM

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It is almost like saying that that one post was better than every single post made by (in my opinion) highly interesting and intelligent Downers combined, who contributed a lot to the forum.

Do not be to hasty, pray do not. The maxim you pose on me is like saying 'how can you eat that steak, when people in [insert approriate place of your choice here] are starving'. I can feel for that people, I can care for them, I can send some help along when I have the means to afford it, but steak in question is mine, and I'm going to eat it whatever anyone says.

Son of Númenor · 08-05-2004, 01:41 PM

I agree with H-I on this one. For example, just because H-I gave reputation to WhyDoYouCrySmeagol for a post he happened upon and liked, should he feel obligated to go and seek out posts by 'greats' such as Angmar and HC to give reputation to?

InklingElf · 08-05-2004, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Son of Númenor

I agree with H-I on this one. For example, just because H-I gave reputation to WhyDoYouCrySmeagol for a post he happened upon and liked, should he feel obligated to go and seek out posts by 'greats' such as Angmar and HC to give reputation to?

No of course not.

I believe the new reputation squares work just fine -- I think they give a more accurate rating of one's cumulative posts (you Gandalf people know who you are

). However I admit at experiencing nostalgia the first time I returned to the Downs since the renovation -- my first reaction was "oh no my bones are gone!?" and so forth...But one tries one's best to adapt again. Hah!

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 08-05-2004, 03:30 PM

At no point did I urge you HI to seek out every deserving post. I am merely pointing out what I believe to be a flaw in the system. I accuse you of nothing! Please, enjoy your steak friend! I hope it is a good 'un!

Imladris · 08-05-2004, 01:49 PM

*Raises hand timidly* Well, if they make a valid point then does it matter who it is? Like SoN said, H-I shouldn't feel obligated to go looking around for the posts of the greats just because he gave rep to a newbie who has only posted once. As I have said, if one goes about looking for reputation to give, then it destroys the whole point of the system.

On the flip side of that, if one does not give reputation where reputation is due, that also destroys the system.

08-05-2004, 04:38 AM	#2
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	Not a myth, it's true I plead guilty , I did it, I did it. The member in question is WhyDoYouCrySmeagol The post in question is the post #107 of the Geeks thread. As, having in mind all the statistics, I must be giving out what? some 8 or even 9 points, my positive rating brought said one-poster up, to surpass mentioned members. So what? The post was sincere, and the nick funny. With this, let me remind you all that we do not rate people, we rate posts. Even if there are few posts, and poster a stranger, yet post worthy. The best example of it being Fordim, for the time being leader of the rating, with less posts than many. cheers __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

08-05-2004, 10:02 AM	#3
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Meh. I wonder what one of the cranky Downers would think of that.... It is almost like saying that that one post was better than every single post made by (in my opinion) highly interesting and intelligent Downers combined, who contributed a lot to the forum. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

08-05-2004, 03:30 PM	#7
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	At no point did I urge you HI to seek out every deserving post. I am merely pointing out what I believe to be a flaw in the system. I accuse you of nothing! Please, enjoy your steak friend! I hope it is a good 'un! __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

08-05-2004, 01:49 PM	#8
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	Raises hand timidly Well, if they make a valid point then does it matter who it is? Like SoN said, H-I shouldn't feel obligated to go looking around for the posts of the greats just because he gave rep to a newbie who has only posted once. As I have said, if one goes about looking for reputation to give, then it destroys the whole point of the system. On the flip side of that, if one does not give reputation where reputation is due, that also destroys the system. __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry. Last edited by Imladris; 08-05-2004 at 01:53 PM.

08-04-2004, 06:16 PM	#1
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Sounds like an Urban Myth to me. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

08-05-2004, 01:41 PM	#5
Son of Númenor A Shade of Westernesse Join Date: May 2004 Location: The last wave over Atalantë Posts: 515	I agree with H-I on this one. For example, just because H-I gave reputation to WhyDoYouCrySmeagol for a post he happened upon and liked, should he feel obligated to go and seek out posts by 'greats' such as Angmar and HC to give reputation to?