Reputations - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Rimbaud · 02-28-2005, 06:20 AM

Indeed, much like the Oscars, the thread in the first instance has only a tenuous link with purpose, but it is my understanding that this is not a totalitarian regime at BD, merely neither a free nor purposeless one.

Such merit as it has is callously circumnavigated both by the clamour of weak posts and the occasionally stentorian prescription that results - thus including this post. Ah me.

It's true that in making such posts, you were following a trend, but as with twenty-inch flares and chest-wigs, trends are not automatically self-justifying.

Atypically

~Rim

Hookbill the Goomba · 03-01-2005, 03:23 PM

Oooh! I just arrived at Aragorn's Court! Seems very clean. I think I'll steal some cake.

EDIT: Okay, just one question... Do the number of points allocated to a reputation vary on the reputation the giver has? I'm sure it does. I’m sure I've been given reputation from Piles of bones and not received as much as I have from people welcome at Aragorns court. Am I imagining this?

Boromir88 · 03-01-2005, 03:49 PM

Oh my now we there is Formendacil and Hookbill, in Aragorn's court, poor Aragorn. I wonder if they trashed the place yet. And another thing...oooh who has my old room? Congrats to the both of you for making it to this point, and hope you continue to prosper.

VanimaEdhel · 03-01-2005, 05:57 PM

I'm glad to see we brought this back. I seem to remember us having a problem with the ratings on the old board - with people abusing the privilege of being about to judge one another. It became more political and about raising your friends and lowering your enemies (which I hope none of us have on here).

Well, this was a nice "welcome back" thread for me to read. Keep up the maturity and we'll be able to keep this privilege.

Formendacil · 03-02-2005, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by VanimaEdhel

I'm glad to see we brought this back. I seem to remember us having a problem with the ratings on the old board - with people abusing the privilege of being about to judge one another. It became more political and about raising your friends and lowering your enemies (which I hope none of us have on here).

Friends?

I have friends?

And here I thought I was repping all my enemies....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

EDIT: Okay, just one question... Do the number of points allocated to a reputation vary on the reputation the giver has? I'm sure it does. I’m sure I've been given reputation from Piles of bones and not received as much as I have from people welcome at Aragorns court. Am I imagining this?

I believe this is confirmed elsewhere, possibly higher up in this thread. Certainly, it has been my experience that way. People bound for the straight road have a lot more to offer than people who "are no fools of Tooks".

Okay, that's it for the serious part of this post. Hope the mods can see it buried here in the middle.

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Originally Posted by Boromir88

Oh my now we there is Formendacil and Hookbill, in Aragorn's court, poor Aragorn. I wonder if they trashed the place yet. And another thing...oooh who has my old room? Congrats to the both of you for making it to this point, and hope you continue to prosper.

Actually, I'm still waiting for the bus to come by Fornost so I go down the Greenway to Minas Anor. I'm thinking of doing a bit of a sight-seeing tour. You know, Angrenost Forest National Park (United Kingdom of Gondor and Arnor), Glittering Caves Amusement Park (Gloinsson Enterprises, with support from the Province of Westfold), Druedain Exacavations (down in Dunharrow. Expedition organised by the Kingdoms of Gondor and Rohan in partnership). You know, all the big touristy-attractions.

ElementFire · 03-02-2005, 02:24 PM

I like giving positive rep, it feels good.

It makes me feel happy inside.

Hookbill the Goomba · 03-02-2005, 02:47 PM

I'll have to agree with you there, ElementFire, giving positive reputation is always nice. However, I think I have only given bad reputation twice. That was hard in my opinion, with the exseption of the most recent when I was anger at someone for desecrating a thread. It felt like justice.

I think after a long time, this may help clean up the forum. All in all, I can't see a problem with the reputation system.

Lindolirian · 03-02-2005, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Formendacil

I believe this is confirmed elsewhere, possibly higher up in this thread. Certainly, it has been my experience that way. People bound for the straight road have a lot more to offer than people who "are no fools of Tooks".

Yes, the Barrow-Wight posted that on the first page, but since a lot of people seem to have trouble with viewing early pages (

), here is the link for it again. A very useful FAQ...enjoy.

Fordim Hedgethistle · 03-02-2005, 05:20 PM

Gosh, but in my absence the deck of Cirdan's ship has become quite crowded!

Greetings to Child of the Seventh Age and Bethberry on coming aboard.

It's always nice to have gender parity. Makes the dances a whole heck of a lot more fun. What with davem's beard ticking my cheek and the sound of Saucy's pans drowning out the music it was rather gruesome.

I'm just off to the cellars. Can I fetch anyone another drink?

02-28-2005, 06:20 AM	#1
Rimbaud The Perilous Poet Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Heart of the matter Posts: 1,062	The point is to aspire to be both right and humble Indeed, much like the Oscars, the thread in the first instance has only a tenuous link with purpose, but it is my understanding that this is not a totalitarian regime at BD, merely neither a free nor purposeless one. Such merit as it has is callously circumnavigated both by the clamour of weak posts and the occasionally stentorian prescription that results - thus including this post. Ah me. It's true that in making such posts, you were following a trend, but as with twenty-inch flares and chest-wigs, trends are not automatically self-justifying. Atypically ~Rim __________________ And all the rest is literature

03-01-2005, 03:23 PM	#2
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Oooh! I just arrived at Aragorn's Court! Seems very clean. I think I'll steal some cake. EDIT: Okay, just one question... Do the number of points allocated to a reputation vary on the reputation the giver has? I'm sure it does. I’m sure I've been given reputation from Piles of bones and not received as much as I have from people welcome at Aragorns court. Am I imagining this? __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket... Last edited by Hookbill the Goomba; 03-02-2005 at 12:44 AM.

03-01-2005, 05:57 PM	#4
VanimaEdhel Etheral Enchantress Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wellesley College! Posts: 1,461	I'm glad to see we brought this back. I seem to remember us having a problem with the ratings on the old board - with people abusing the privilege of being about to judge one another. It became more political and about raising your friends and lowering your enemies (which I hope none of us have on here). Well, this was a nice "welcome back" thread for me to read. Keep up the maturity and we'll be able to keep this privilege. __________________ "I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each others dreams, we can be together all the time." - Hobbes of Calvin and Hobbes

03-02-2005, 02:24 PM	#6
ElementFire Animated Skeleton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Gama Quadrant Posts: 33	I like giving positive rep, it feels good. It makes me feel happy inside. __________________ He who stands on toilet is high on pot. XP I don't do kung fu, I do kung lamb!!!

03-02-2005, 02:47 PM	#7
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I'll have to agree with you there, ElementFire, giving positive reputation is always nice. However, I think I have only given bad reputation twice. That was hard in my opinion, with the exseption of the most recent when I was anger at someone for desecrating a thread. It felt like justice. I think after a long time, this may help clean up the forum. All in all, I can't see a problem with the reputation system. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

03-01-2005, 03:49 PM	#3
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Oh my now we there is Formendacil and Hookbill, in Aragorn's court, poor Aragorn. I wonder if they trashed the place yet. And another thing...oooh who has my old room? Congrats to the both of you for making it to this point, and hope you continue to prosper.

03-02-2005, 05:20 PM	#9
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Gosh, but in my absence the deck of Cirdan's ship has become quite crowded! Greetings to Child of the Seventh Age and Bethberry on coming aboard. It's always nice to have gender parity. Makes the dances a whole heck of a lot more fun. What with davem's beard ticking my cheek and the sound of Saucy's pans drowning out the music it was rather gruesome. I'm just off to the cellars. Can I fetch anyone another drink? __________________ Scribbling scrabbling.