Reputation Selection

[theprotest]

Sorry, didn't realise.

They had rep for years, got out of hand, threads about neg rep, lots of whinging about rep.

1st POst.
Uber-kudos and bravo to DJ for getting rid of rep! Alas, now I don't have to bitch about everybody whining about their rep points, and everybody is equal...

I have a dream...

Five pages agreeing...

[sillycar chick]

Yeah, but is that forum a technical based forum like we are? I havent seen that forum before....

I think people have just simply lost sight of why we have the reputation system in the first place. I thought the idea was a rough guide or scale to rate peoples technical knowledge on? IE so you have more of an idea about if what the person is telling you is actually true before you go doing something to your car you're not sure about.

BUT remember, you have to also read the rep in conjunction with how long the user has been registered on toymods, and how many posts they have made in that time, and which forums they post in most often. You cant shrug someone off as knowing nothing cos their rep is 40, if they have only been on the forums for a month, and only made 10 posts. For all you know, they could be the next YLD-16L! But time will always tell with that person anyway.

I say make the rep system Tech&Conv and General car talk only. If we are going to carry on as a technical forum, then we should at least have people's reputation reflect their technical knowledge as best possible.

I do admit that I have received reputation in the non-tech forums, like we all have. Despite it giving you a warm fuzzy feeling inside, i dont really think its that necessary. I do also receive a lot of rep in the technical sections. When I first joined toymods I had a fair bit of mechanical experience and knowledge, but I now know a CRAP LOAD more having spent time on these forums, modding my car even more, and sharing with others.

Honestly its all getting too carried away. We should just stick to the K.I.S.S. principle and save all this heartache....

[Enchanter]

Without the rep system toymods would not be the site that it is.
The only real change between the old toymods and this one (that I can see) is the rep system and what it has done to the quality of the information posted.
I applaud the rep system.

[Kirsty2520]

I think being alot stricker on who we let in is also helping

[theprotest]

Yeah, but is that forum a technical based forum like we are? I havent seen that forum before....

Probably the most comprehensive forum on high end motors around.

Seperate sections for every model porshe, lambo, aston, ferrari... you name it, it has its own technical and general section.

They have an extremely strict and lengthy membership process also.

Cheers,
Nik

[WDE_BDY]

I have to say, its good to see rep pop up occasionally from old posts. I got 5 rep points the other day from a post I made with very simple advice that someone found useful months later. Rep definitely has its place even if other forums are happy to see the back of it, I have to wonder if the same member still see the cons outweighing the benefits after a few years without it.

Callum

[mynameisrodney]

I accidently -repped "Lukey-KE20" when i meant to give +rep. is there a way this can be fixed?

[twentyEight]

I accidently -repped "Lukey-KE20" when i meant to give +rep. is there a way this can be fixed?

Just send a PM to Kirsty, or any of the other Moderators, and they can reverse it for you...

[sillycar chick]

I didnt think it could be fixed Send him a PM to apologise?

[twentyEight]

I didnt think it could be fixed Send him a PM to apologise?

I've done it on a couple of occasions where I've given +rep when I meant to -rep somebody...

Definitely works...

[RiceburnaGTV]

I often neg rep Karl for being a homo and to just see what my neg rep value is,i think its hilarious,but im easily amused

[Lukey-KE20]

I accidently -repped "Lukey-KE20" when i meant to give +rep. is there a way this can be fixed?

It's ok mate - I didn't come up as neg.

Oh and neg rep for you - I mean +rep