Reputations - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Feanor of the Peredhil · 02-01-2005, 06:04 PM

I've discovered the awesomeness of someone repping an "old" post. See, usually I can guess accurately which posts of mine will receive reppings, and so if I feel like an ego boost, I'll go post an incredibly smart or funny sounding (haha) something, and check back in awhile. But I got repped for a post I'd written a few months ago. I was just like

because it was such a welcome surprise to know that I'm not the only one who likes old threads. It feels some days that if a thread leaves page one it's officially dead.

Fea

Eruanna · 02-01-2005, 06:17 PM

I have recently returned to the Barrow Downs after a prolonged absence and I find I have a question about Reputations.
I think that I understand the system (after reading this thread) but I would like to know if it is deemed 'correct etiquette' to thank those who have kindly awarded me points? I should hate to be seen as ungrateful, yet a thread entirely devoted to 'Thank-you' speeches seems inappropriate.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 02-01-2005, 06:29 PM

I've had the same problem, Eruanna! I've always felt like I should... I don't know... PM anyone who is nice enough to positively comment on my stuff and say thanks. But then I noticed that nobody else does it (at least not to me), so I figured I'd appreciate each comment and hope that was good enough.

Encaitare · 02-01-2005, 07:06 PM

I think that the best way to acknowledge a rep is to make a mental note to return the favor at some point later, assuming that it's merited, of course.

Boromir88 · 02-01-2005, 08:17 PM

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I've only gotten one negative rep. I don't know who it's from though. I have four positive ones though.

That has been one of my bigger grievances, if someone gives a negative rep, be "brave" enough to leave your name. The couple I have gotten only one has left their name (and I don't think I've given him a negative rep yet obviously because he doesn't deserve it). The others not only didn't leave their name, but some didn't even give an explanation. I don't hold grudges, and from what I've seen on the downs, nobody holds grudges.

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 02-02-2005, 01:39 AM

I'm a little rep-trigger happy. Most of the time I manage to get off a comment and signature, but at least ten times I've had a finger slip and repped before commenting or with only half a comment there. Ironically, I've only given one or two bad reps, and at least one of them had this happen. *blush* So it can happen by accident...

But it wasn't you Boromir. At least not in my case.

Lalwendë · 02-02-2005, 03:35 AM

And a warm welcome to Boromir88 on his arrival in Rivendell! Luckily Fordim wasn't here too long so there's still plenty of the old Gondorian single malt. Don't spend too long at the bar though, as SpM, davem and H-I could do with a hand with all that washing up, weaving and sweeping. I hear it's really hard work cleaning up after us ladies.

02-01-2005, 06:04 PM	#1
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I've discovered the awesomeness of someone repping an "old" post. See, usually I can guess accurately which posts of mine will receive reppings, and so if I feel like an ego boost, I'll go post an incredibly smart or funny sounding (haha) something, and check back in awhile. But I got repped for a post I'd written a few months ago. I was just like because it was such a welcome surprise to know that I'm not the only one who likes old threads. It feels some days that if a thread leaves page one it's officially dead. Fea __________________ peace

02-01-2005, 06:17 PM	#2
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	I have recently returned to the Barrow Downs after a prolonged absence and I find I have a question about Reputations. I think that I understand the system (after reading this thread) but I would like to know if it is deemed 'correct etiquette' to thank those who have kindly awarded me points? I should hate to be seen as ungrateful, yet a thread entirely devoted to 'Thank-you' speeches seems inappropriate. __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

02-01-2005, 06:29 PM	#3
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I've had the same problem, Eruanna! I've always felt like I should... I don't know... PM anyone who is nice enough to positively comment on my stuff and say thanks. But then I noticed that nobody else does it (at least not to me), so I figured I'd appreciate each comment and hope that was good enough. __________________ peace

02-02-2005, 01:39 AM	#6
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Trigger happy I'm a little rep-trigger happy. Most of the time I manage to get off a comment and signature, but at least ten times I've had a finger slip and repped before commenting or with only half a comment there. Ironically, I've only given one or two bad reps, and at least one of them had this happen. blush So it can happen by accident... But it wasn't you Boromir. At least not in my case. __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me! Last edited by Sophia the Thunder Mistress; 02-02-2005 at 01:40 AM. Reason: dratted vb code

02-02-2005, 03:35 AM	#7
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	And a warm welcome to Boromir88 on his arrival in Rivendell! Luckily Fordim wasn't here too long so there's still plenty of the old Gondorian single malt. Don't spend too long at the bar though, as SpM, davem and H-I could do with a hand with all that washing up, weaving and sweeping. I hear it's really hard work cleaning up after us ladies. __________________ Gordon's alive!

02-01-2005, 07:06 PM	#4
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I think that the best way to acknowledge a rep is to make a mental note to return the favor at some point later, assuming that it's merited, of course.