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Lalwendë · 11-01-2004, 07:38 AM

Dare I say this? I have noticed that the 'rep' system is quite socialist.

I mean, the wealth of points must be equally distributed, so as to ensure that all participants get a chance of points...

But yes, more people should get involved and have a go at handing out some points. I think the reason for people not doing this is firstly a certain amount of shyness/uncertainty, and also members may not be sure if their 'rep points' are worth anything; I know that both of these things held me back at first.

Mithalwen · 11-01-2004, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

But yes, more people should get involved and have a go at handing out some points. I think the reason for people not doing this is firstly a certain amount of shyness/uncertainty, and also members may not be sure if their 'rep points' are worth anything; I know that both of these things held me back at first.

The rep may not carry points but it is not worthless.....

Lindolirian · 11-07-2004, 03:33 PM

Say, is there any way to get a list of the members with the most weight to give? Would that not also be a measure of "Most Valuble Member?" It would include a mix of longevity, amount of contribution, and quality of contribution, so pretty much how good they are to the forum. And besides, it'd be a fun contest.

Mithalwen · 12-03-2004, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lindolirian

Say, is there any way to get a list of the members with the most weight to give? Would that not also be a measure of "Most Valuble Member?" It would include a mix of longevity, amount of contribution, and quality of contribution, so pretty much how good they are to the forum. And besides, it'd be a fun contest.

Surely this list would still be topped by Heren Istarion the Munificent. The Downs' answer to Father Christmas but with the added advantage of being real.......

HerenIstarion · 12-03-2004, 03:32 PM

ho-ho-ho... um?

Lindolirian · 12-03-2004, 03:35 PM

Well I know that one for certain; I was mainly interested in the runners-up and so on. However, I would prefer to call H-I the Magnificent rather than the Munificent.

Oh, I'm so embarrassed. (See below)

mark12_30 · 12-03-2004, 04:29 PM

munificent

\Mu*nif"i*cent\, a. [L. munificus; munus service, gift + -ficare (in comp.) to make. Cf. Immunity, -fy.] Very liberal in giving or bestowing; lavish; as, a munificent benefactor. -- Mu*nif\"i*cent*ly, adv.

Syn: Bounteous; bountiful; liberal; generous.

Mithalwen · 12-08-2004, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lindolirian

Well I know that one for certain; I was mainly interested in the runners-up and so on. However, I would prefer to call H-I the Magnificent rather than the Munificent.

Oh, I'm so embarrassed. (See below)

Don't worry about it just happy to raise the profile of this underused word . Due to dyspraxia and the teaching regime fashionable when I was at school, my spelling is wobbly, but I don't tend to use words whose meanings I am unsure of ... this dates back to making the horrifying discovery that sensuous and sensual weren't interchangeable and that countless literature essays were therefore rather racier than I had intended!!!!!

... HI may well also be magnificent but regardless of his rank, munificent is very apt, in my opinion... I on the other hand am clearly Ebenezer Scrooge

11-01-2004, 07:38 AM	#1
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Dare I say this? I have noticed that the 'rep' system is quite socialist. I mean, the wealth of points must be equally distributed, so as to ensure that all participants get a chance of points... But yes, more people should get involved and have a go at handing out some points. I think the reason for people not doing this is firstly a certain amount of shyness/uncertainty, and also members may not be sure if their 'rep points' are worth anything; I know that both of these things held me back at first. __________________ Gordon's alive!

11-07-2004, 03:33 PM	#3
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Say, is there any way to get a list of the members with the most weight to give? Would that not also be a measure of "Most Valuble Member?" It would include a mix of longevity, amount of contribution, and quality of contribution, so pretty much how good they are to the forum. And besides, it'd be a fun contest. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

12-03-2004, 03:32 PM	#5
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	ho-ho-ho... um? __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

12-03-2004, 03:35 PM	#6
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Well I know that one for certain; I was mainly interested in the runners-up and so on. However, I would prefer to call H-I the Magnificent rather than the Munificent. Oh, I'm so embarrassed. (See below) __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end." Last edited by Lindolirian; 12-03-2004 at 07:24 PM.

12-03-2004, 04:29 PM	#7
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	munificent \Munif"icent\, a. [L. munificus; munus service, gift + -ficare (in comp.) to make. Cf. Immunity, -fy.] Very liberal in giving or bestowing; lavish; as, a munificent benefactor. -- Munif\"icent*ly, adv. Syn: Bounteous; bountiful; liberal; generous.