Official Reputation Explanation Sticky *Updated June 08"

[Seb]

Reputation System Introduction

vBulletin's user reputation system provides a way of rating users based on the quality of their posts. Users on the forums can add reputation points from other users by clicking the reputation link in their posts.

User reputations allow the users in your community to tell vBulletin which users are quality and which users are not. And in response to user feedback, vBulletin has the ability to label and reward users for the quality of their posts, as is indicated by their reputation.

Your Reputation points total is displayed in your UserCp (http://www.ps3forums.com/usercp.php).

Reputation Power

Your Reputation Power is the number of points you give when you rep someone else, and is calculated as follows;

Your Reputation Power is;

• One point for every 600 posts you have made.
• One point for every 400 points of reputation you have.
• One point for each 50 days you have been a member.

For a rep to count you must have at least 10 points, and have made at least 10 posts.

You can give a maximum of 3 reputation "hits" per 24 hour period, and must rep at least 10 different people before you can rep the same person again (Administrators are exempt from these two limits).

A number oflight blue & dark blue pips are used to show other users your reputation level. The first 3 pips are light blue, the next 3 are dark blue then the next 3 are gold and then finally 1 purple = 3 light blue + 3 dark blue + 3 gold.

Giving Rep

The colored pips you see below avatars are part of a feature on the forums that allows you to rate members for their posts. Everyone starts off with 10 reputation points by default, and then other members can add to or subtract from your points by clicking the reputation icon shown in your posts. To see how many points you have, and also any comments people have left, check your User CP. If you haven't had any ratings yet, nothing will be shown, but if you have you'll see icons like these:

The amount of points you give or take from a member when rating them is known as your "reputation-altering power."

Finally, your reputation has no effect on your activities on the forums, so don't take it seriously.

Rating Pip Points Breakdown

Each pip in it's color group has a set value.


0-49 - 1 Light Blue pip
50-99 - 2 Light Blue pips
100-149 - 3 Light Blue pips
150-399 - 3 Light Blue pips + 1 Dark Blue pip
400-649 - 3 Light Blue pips + 2 Dark Blue pips
650-899 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips
900-1399 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 1 Gold pip
1400-1899 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 2 Gold pips
1900-2399 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 3 Gold pips
2400 - 1 Purple pipThe ranks work as follows:

3 Light Blue pips: 50 rep each
3 Dark Blue pips: 250 rep each
3 Gold Pips: 500 rep each

A Purple commendation pip means = all 9 pips unlocked (or 2400 rep)

[Supaman²²³]

Thanks i will read over agian carefully, because that confused me

[VincentProxy]

Where exactly in the userCP does it show this?

• 0 - User is an unknown quantity at this point
• 100 - 2 dk green blips
• 10 - User is on a distinguished road
• 50 - User will become famous soon enough
• 150 - User has a spectacular aura about

Also whats with going from 0 to 100 then back to 10 50 and so on?

[Seb]

Your UserCP is located at the following URL:

http://www.ps3forums.com/usercp.php

[VincentProxy]

Oh yes, I knew that I just didnt see the Latest user reputation thing.
lol it says Latest reputation then way on the right it has a number lol! and its in a darkish blue background so I thought it was like a title bar or something. :P

[Firefox]

under what option in the user cp can you see your reputation?

[VincentProxy]

It blends in, but its right on the first page of UserCP

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/6594/repwr8.jpg

[A-D-L]

Hmmm... Not the simplest idea. But this can help in choosing future Mods and SMC by post quality.

Still not too sure though =P

[brett13sa]

I really like this idea of reputation. Everyone should be able to see how many reputation points each member has. Is that possible?

[VincentProxy]

I really like this idea of reputation. Everyone should be able to see how many reputation points each member has. Is that possible?

Well you can sort of tell by holding your mouse over the green square under their username, it says their "title" and you can come to this post and see about how many they have lol! Kind of complicated I think :P

[Panda Bear Shenyu]

I get it, so Reputation points really has nothing to do with reputation power.

Rep points advance you in that little green pip thing and shows how good a poster you are while the Reputation power is more along the lines of how how you have been around.

The concept is pretty cool.

Also, it seems that being part of a public group (mod, SMC DS) gives you one Reputation power too...

-Shenyu

[Vercetti]

I think its a good idea to a point. I would never do this and hopefully no one else would, but if someone has a grudge or just wants to be immature, they could rate other users badly. Or if users show favoritism towards others, it'll be unfair to the other users.

Don't mean to be negative, just something I thought of.

[brett13sa]

I think its a good idea to a point. I would never do this and hopefully no one else would, but if someone has a grudge or just wants to be immature, they could rate other users badly. Or if users show favoritism towards others, it'll be unfair to the other users.

Don't mean to be negative, just something I thought of.

Mods and Admins could probably give your rep points back if you tell them someone did it for revenge, etc.

[Vercetti]

That would be hard to do. How would you know which user rated you?

[VincentProxy]

Well just try not to have people hold a grudge towards you, either way its fair, if you did something to them I guess its fair? >>; and if people like you then its fair again?

[VincentProxy]

That would be hard to do. How would you know which user rated you?

I think the adminCP has a log for these type of things, if not then, that kind of sucks:|

[brett13sa]

That would be hard to do. How would you know which user rated you?


Yeah true. That's why I think it should say what member + or - reps you.

[Vercetti]

I'm not worried about it at all, just thought it was worth mentioning. Like you said, they probably already thought of this.

Edit: So you only see a reputation is someone has rated you? (There's nothing on my CP)

[VincentProxy]

Did you see my post above? you should have atleast 10 I believe thats what he said everyone starts out at.

[SE fanboy]

What do you click to give someone Rep?

[razorblade416]

I have over 1,000 posts and I still don't have any posts :confused: Or maybe I didn't read that right?

EDIT: O wait, I DO have points :lol: I never noticed that... cool

But still nothing is showing up under my user cp...

[Panda Bear Shenyu]

Apparently, you (razorblade) are on a distinguished road!

(You can only see your own phrase thing in your user profile.)

I have a question: I currently have 6 reputation things in my user CP, yet only one of them counts, and that one gave me... 10 Rep. points. Does that mean that 5 of them were given to me by users with posts under 1000 (which means they have no rep. power)?

-Panda Bear

[The House]

woah call me a retard but I have to read that again.

[VincentProxy]

Okay, to add to peoples reputation, you click the star in the top right corner of the users post.

[Tobian]

Okay, I understand on how to give or receive reputation. My question is if the reputation system is working as of now? The reason I ask this is because I do not see my reputation in my user cp and if everyone starts of with 10 reputation points how come there are still people including me with less points.

[VincentProxy]

Can you give a screenshot of your control panel?

[Tobian]

I read the explanation again and I guess I missed the part about you'll need to be giving rep. points before you'll see anything in your ucp.

[VincentProxy]

It shows your Reputation on the page that shows up right when you press "UserCP"...even if you have 0 it should say 0.

[Mael Duin]

I think there should be a limit with this Rep Power. I mean that something like +20 rep (this is just example) would be the highest. Some people could see this as a competition, who has more Rep Power etc.

[Panda Bear Shenyu]

There really isn't any competition in rep power. Those who came first and have more posts naturally have more rep. power.

[Tobian]

It shows your Reputation on the page that shows up right when you press "UserCP"...even if you have 0 it should say 0.

When I press Usercp this is what I see. My subscribed threads.

http://i8.tinypic.com/24pgagz.jpg


There really isn't any competition in rep power. Those who came first and have more posts naturally have more rep. power.

I don't think that's entirely true. Sure you get rep. points for a certain amount of post, points and days for being a forum member. Still, people can give or take points from you in relation to the quality of your posting skills.

[VincentProxy]

Okay thats wierd, because its below subscribed topics for me. Maybe...Im guessing its a glitch when transferred over? I registered when they had VBulletin up. you obviously were here when they still had phpBB I believe it was. So maybe it doesnt think of your account as a VBUlletin account? ...The admins are going to have to fix this problem lol.

[Panda Bear Shenyu]

I don't think that's entirely true. Sure you get rep. points for a certain amount of post, points and days for being a forum member. Still, people can give or take points from you in relation to the quality of your posting skills.You need 250 Rep. points to advance or retreat one rep.power. That is equal to about 80-100 reps.

[Tobian]

I'll PM one of the admins/mods about this.

Does anybody else have the same problem?

[Panda Bear Shenyu]

I think it only shows up if you've recieved a reputation... like so:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c33/Shenyu666/untitled-2.jpg

[Tobian]

I see, if that's the case than my questions are answered. Thanks for the help PBS.

[Panda Bear Shenyu]

I think we should give members with less than 1000 posts 1 rep. power. why?

This may sound childish and self-centered but I already recieved 9 reps and 8 of them don't count... I want... I want rep points...

-Shenyu

[Tribunal]

I think we should give members with less than 1000 posts 1 rep. power. why?

This may sound childish and self-centered but I already recieved 9 reps and 8 of them don't count... I want... I want rep points...

-Shenyu

I think the limit for the first rep power should be 100. That way you don't have people just making accounts to rep themselves.

[Panda Bear Shenyu]

I think the limit for the first rep power should be 100. That way you don't have people just making accounts to rep themselves.Ah! Good idea!:)

To add to my original post. There are around 100 people in the whole forum with over 1000 posts... that's not alot while the majority are members with less than 1000 posts (and bots).

-Shenyu

[Lp Chris XII]

As much as I like the Reputation idea, I don't see it getting very far. People don't give out Reputation very often, I'd be very surprised to see somebody reach the golden pip.

[Vercetti]

I've given it out a few times. I don't understand the whole "You might get lucky and get points as well" dialog box.

[Perfect Sin]

Rep power is how great you can add to someone elses rep. Currently Morpheus...possibly Rebon, is the only one who can give 10 rep points.

I think all Mods should have at least a 10 point rep just because we hold a higher expectation for well written and intelligent posting.

As far as gaining rep is concerned, I agree with LP Chris that it would most likely take a lifetime to get a golden rep status.

[Vercetti]

What can I do with my Rep points?

[Hypx]

Should I have a Rep Power of 1 and not 0? Unless I read the explanation wrong, anyone who's been here for a year should have 1 point of Rep Power.

[VincentProxy]

I find the giving rep system a bit stupid. Because you give away your rep to give people rep that basically means you better not rep people if you want good rep. also that would mean if you even want to get 2000 rep 200 people would have to give you ALL their rep meaning they cant rep anyone else.(assuming rep gives 1 rep per rep)...just saying theres never going to be enough for even 10 people to get near 2000 rep with how the system works.

There are about 5000 members on this forum, not all active but lets say they are. And all give rep to a certain person until that person has exactly 2000 rep and then goes to the next person.

5000/200(again assuming rep gives only 1 rep per rep)...Only 25 people can get 2000 rep and thats assuming all 5000 users are active and actually do rep.

I suggest making it so you dont loose your rep when repping people...just a thought.

[Panda Bear Shenyu]

... you don't. The amount of rep points that you give out depends on how much rep power you have. For example, if I rep someone, their rep point will either go up or go down 2 points because I have two rep power.

No matter how many times I give reps, my rep power never decreases...

However, since you don't have 1000 posts, you have 0 rep, so your reps have no significance on a user's rep point count at this point. That is why I think people should have rep power when they have over 100 posts since that would make it much more fair for the majority of the forum.

[VincentProxy]

Ooooo now I get it, I was confused between that, guess it will take quite some time to get some rep power for me heh.

[Panda Bear Shenyu]

You and a mob of other members should PM Morpheus to change the first lock on rep powers, you know, pressure him to make a change. Actually, I'll PM him too.

~ Panda Bear

[Evil_the_Cat]

I was just going to complain about that, I've gotten 6 reps already and only 2 of them counted :cry:

[MiNiMaL_sAnItY]

People who rep you and have 0 rep power, then that rep doesnt count(or is neutral).

[Bitbydeath]

What if someone logged in as a different name and gave their other name more rep points on a continuous basis.... Is this being monitored?

[Supaman²²³]

What if someone logged in as a different name and gave their other name more rep points on a continuous basis.... Is this being monitored?

That person would first have to make 1000 posts and give himself 1 rep every 24 hrs and also give 5 other ppl rep as well! If they go through this touble with out getting cought they deserve the rep and then some! :lol:

[-Zaku-]

So no rep power means your reps don't count towards another persons?

[MiNiMaL_sAnItY]

That is true im afraid. :|

[Naxi]

Another forum had this and it didnt turn out good,there were stuff like reptrades.lots of rep*hores and some made a group so they could put a negative rep on one guy.
Well i hope it works out here.

[Firefox]

Another forum had this and it didnt turn out good,there where stuff like reptrades.alots of rep*hores and some made a group so they could put a negative rep on one guy.
Well i hope it works out here.

That won't happen here, we will make sure to eliminate -ve rep (IF there is no reason or the reason is not a good one ie: because you like cheese!!!)

If anyone does this continusly they WILL BE banned.

[Aquanox]

A little question.

What if somebody gives you bad rep just for "fun" or something like that?

For example, I've been given bad rep for this post:

http://www.ps3forums.com/showthread.php?p=543100#post543100

Just wondering.

[Tribunal]

Then you can get it taken away. You can even get the mod to tell you the person that did it to you. *gasp* Or well, atleast they can tell you, I'm not sure if they actually do.

[MiNiMaL_sAnItY]

You should tell a mod about this! I see no reason for that-rep.

[samven582]

This was very helpful. Thanks Morpheus :)

[DINAMO788]

morph u said your rep points wont change if the repper gained more rep power right. what if you repped by someone with under 500 posts and u get no rep points from it. that doesn't seem too fair to repper or to the....repee?

[Stoffinator]

Well I can say after reading all this, I am still confused. My rep power that is under my avatar is something like 13. But under my Usercp its 48points. :-?

[GrayFox9593]

Yeah I dont get that either, I have 17 rep points as far as posts but below my avatar I have 2? I dont know how I got those ones.

[Thorzilla]

Because one thing is the reputation you got, and the other is your reputaion power.
Look, when you are reped, you get the same amount of Rep Power from the one that reped you. All the reps sum in one, and they make your reputation poins (the ones you were given)
The 10 below my name is the amount of rep i will give to an user once i rep him.

Get it?

[DINAMO788]

yea know the difference between rep power and rep points.

but imma requote myself" morph u said your rep points wont change if the repper gained more rep power right. what if you repped by someone with under 500 posts and u get no rep points from it. that doesn't seem too fair to repper or to the....repee?"

[roosters93]

Yeah I don't think that is that fair either Dinamo.
Is it possible to raise the limit of amount of reps you can give in 24 hours?
I wanted to rep everyone who helped me in my "Acoustic or Electric Guitar?" thread, but I coudln't.

I know it probably won't happen as it helps stop rep whoring etc. :(

[DINAMO788]

i should find some guitar artical, post it, and get free rep.

and i know that raising rep points after a repper has gained some rep power is too much trouble but for the people with under 500 posts who rep i think after they get above 500 posts we should recieve their rep

[Goldfiinger]

Because one thing is the reputation you got, and the other is your reputaion power.
Look, when you are reped, you get the same amount of Rep Power from the one that reped you. All the reps sum in one, and they make your reputation poins (the ones you were given)
The 10 below my name is the amount of rep i will give to an user once i rep him.

Get it?

So if you rep me my rep will go up by ten ? No way ?

[DINAMO788]

your total rep points will go up by ten but your rep power will not.
REMEMBER REP POINTS=/=REP POWER

[King.Kong]

I am...confused. I just signed on yesterday and noticed my rep power was 4 but how can I see the details on it?

[Jey]

I am...confused. I just signed on yesterday and noticed my rep power was 4 but how can I see the details on it?

I think what you do is go to UserCP and once you are in there it will have stuff open that says "Last Reputation Received" If the person commented, it will say his or her name ONLY if they have inserted it there for your knowledge. (I believe this to be true) Also, the comment will be displayed (With the name if they input it)

Your total Reputation Points will be displayed on the upper right corner of the "Last Reputation Received" Box. (It will say (Number) Point(s) Total) (For example, mine reads "17 point(s) total")

If you still are having problems in this repping business, you may want to PM (Send Personal Message) a Moderator or Admin. Such as The_One, Morpheus, Rebon, and so on.. i(Color coded names' meanings are displayed on the bottom of the forum's home page)Admin = red; Super moderators = Green; Senior Council Members = Blue, Design Squad = Purple, Techinal staff = Orange (I think); Members = Grey; and Users waiting for confirmation emails = light blueish grey (lol). (Panda Bear Shenyu and The_One are very helpful in my opinion)

Glad to help if I have helped at all.



-J

[King.Kong]

I think what you do is go to UserCP and once you are in there it will have stuff open that says "Last Reputation Received" If the person commented, it will say his or her name ONLY if they have inserted it there for your knowledge. (I believe this to be true) Also, the comment will be displayed (With the name if they input it)

The thing is when I go to my UserCP it doesn't show the "Last Reputation Received" message, it just shows my suscribed threads.

[ps3isawesome]

Yeah then you didnt get any rep but then how do you have all the rep power Im has confused has you.

[Jey]

The thing is when I go to my UserCP it doesn't show the "Last Reputation Received" message, it just shows my suscribed threads.
Hmm... let me check to see if I can close and re open it in a different place...; maybe you have to find where the reputation received box is located in UserCP... Just a moment... Hmm... I cannot find anywhere you can manually open the "Latest Reputation Received", it has always been up there when I go to UserCP since I have gotten a reputation (Mind you, I have only received one rep+)

Let me try to evaluate some explainations..
If you received many of these reputations long ago, maybe the comments have been deleted from your UserCP.
Perhaps none of these reputees ever commented on why they repped you, in this case you might have not gotten any notice? (Doubt that is the problem..)
Maybe the box is minimized, if you can see a long rectangle under the Threads box, that says "Latest Reputation Received", and it has the arrow on the right side of it pointing down, then simply click that arrow to reveal information.


I do believe that it is always shown under Subscribed Thread, and in detail of it tells in which thread you were repped, the date of repping, and the comment (if any).

Sorry if none of this helped. I am as we all are, (I hope) a human being :/ (In that, I do not know the answers to all questions :(... Yes it is surprising, but I really don't :P)

P.S. - If this problem indeed does persist, I highly recommend you to Personal Message an Admin, Moderator, or Senior Council Member. (The_One seems to reply quite fast :P)
They should be able to atleast get you started on how to resolve the problem, if not even solve the problem for you in their reply :).



-J

[andybrow2310]

Rep is great although i've been a member of the site nearly a year.. i only just got my first lot of reputation a few days ago... Made me feel good though.

[DINAMO788]

well i've never seen you. probably you only have under 500 posts in almost a year. but its all good

[King.Kong]

Hmm... let me check to see if I can close and re open it in a different place...; maybe you have to find where the reputation received box is located in UserCP... Just a moment... Hmm... I cannot find anywhere you can manually open the "Latest Reputation Received", it has always been up there when I go to UserCP since I have gotten a reputation (Mind you, I have only received one rep+)

Let me try to evaluate some explainations..
If you received many of these reputations long ago, maybe the comments have been deleted from your UserCP.
Perhaps none of these reputees ever commented on why they repped you, in this case you might have not gotten any notice? (Doubt that is the problem..)
Maybe the box is minimized, if you can see a long rectangle under the Threads box, that says "Latest Reputation Received", and it has the arrow on the right side of it pointing down, then simply click that arrow to reveal information.


I do believe that it is always shown under Subscribed Thread, and in detail of it tells in which thread you were repped, the date of repping, and the comment (if any).

Sorry if none of this helped. I am as we all are, (I hope) a human being :/ (In that, I do not know the answers to all questions :(... Yes it is surprising, but I really don't :P)

P.S. - If this problem indeed does persist, I highly recommend you to Personal Message an Admin, Moderator, or Senior Council Member. (The_One seems to reply quite fast :P)
They should be able to atleast get you started on how to resolve the problem, if not even solve the problem for you in their reply :).



-J

Thanks for the help, but it still only shows my subscribed threads and no reputation box. And I only got the rep a few days ago so I dunno. It's no big deal though I'm just curious! I might message an admin anyway. Thanks again!

[roosters93]

King.Kong, I just checked and you have no reps.
Are you sure someone repped you?:???:

EDIT:

Rep Power and Reputation are two completely different things King.Kong.
Rep Power is the amount of reps someone will receive if you rep them.
eg. If I rep you, you will have 14 reputation.

Reputation is what you get when someone reps you.

Understand?

[Goldfiinger]

your total rep points will go up by ten but your rep power will not.
REMEMBER REP POINTS=/=REP POWER

So how does your Rep power go up ?

I understand about everyone giving each other Rep Points but how does your Rep Power change ?

And where the heck are the green pips ??

I mean above my av there is one blue pip. But unless im color blind i cant see any green pips ?

Now as far as i can make out your Rep Power is just down to the time you've been a member yet how have some that have been here a short time got higher rep power than thos that have been here a long time. I guess its not just odwn to time, So what else effects your Rep Power if Rep Points dont ?

[roosters93]

Well Goldfiinger, I think it works like this:

You get one rep power for...
Every year you have been here.
Every 1000 posts you have.
And every 100 rep points you get. (or another pip)

Although that doesn't work.. as I have 14 rep power..
and I have not been here a year yet, I have 300 rep points, and 3000 posts.
So by my explanation I should only have 6 rep power. I am confused lol.

EDIT:
Oh and the green pips are on the default vbulletin template.
We have blues one on this skin, but on the default vb skin they are green.

[Goldfiinger]

Well Goldfiinger, I think it works like this:

You get one rep power for...
Every year you have been here.
Every 1000 posts you have.
And every 100 rep points you get. (or another pip)

Although that doesn't work.. as I have 14 rep power..
and I have not been here a year yet, I have 300 rep points, and 3000 posts.
So by my explanation I should only have 6 rep power. I am confused lol.

EDIT:
Oh and the green pips are on the default vbulletin template.
We have blues one on this skin, but on the default vb skin they are green.


Ok so the green pips are the blue ones k cleared that up.

Still seems confusing on whole it goes up, as you say it doesnt add up right?

My bet is no one can explain it in full ;)

I'll donate 100 points plus rep the first person who can explain how all the rep power gets dished out. :)

[Goldfiinger]

3 weeks and still no one can explain how it works...

No admins know how the rep system works ?

Is it still being looked into??

________________________

Yes I've double posted, but the last post was three weeks ago if thats a problem sorry...

[stephancelmare360!!]

Your rep power increase ever time you reach 50 points.....

100 points = 2 rep power

50 = 1

etc..

Plus you get extra power, once your reach a ammount of posts, or days of being a member... etc

[Goldfiinger]

Your rep power increase ever time you reach 50 points.....

100 points = 2 rep power

50 = 1

etc..

Plus you get extra power, once your reach a ammount of posts, or days of being a member... etc

So why am i on ten rep power then when my rep points are only 62. Where did my other nine RPower come from. Maybe another one for being here for over a year. So that still leaves eight. 8 for having 1500 posts so that would mean someone with 3000 should have at least 16 Rep power well thats not true because theres plenty of people with 3000 posts without 16 rep power...

Again can some explain how it works with proven maths behind it...

[PS3 rocks]

I believe it works like this, one point to start off with, a point for every 500 posts, a points for every 100 days being a member and a point for every 50 rep points you have. Atleast thats what Morpheus says, it doesn't work with me i should have 9.

[Goldfiinger]

I believe it works like this, one point to start off with, a point for every 500 posts, a points for every 100 days being a member and a point for every 50 rep points you have. At least thats what Morpheus says, it doesn't work with me i should have 9.

Yeah im after an explanation that does work, nice try tho :)

Next :rolleyes:

[Pong]

Ok so the green pips are the blue ones k cleared that up.

Still seems confusing on whole it goes up, as you say it doesnt add up right?

My bet is no one can explain it in full ;)

I'll donate 100 points plus rep the first person who can explain how all the rep power gets dished out. :)Ok, so this won't answer your question exactly but I found this in the vBulletin manual:


User Reputation

This section contains many settings that dictate how users of your forum are able to affect each other's reputation score.
Enable User Reputation system
This is the global switch for the reputation system. If you disable this, users will not be able to rate each other nor will their scores be visible.
Default Reputation
This is the reputation score that new users will start out with.
Number of Reputation Levels to Display
When a user enters their User CP, they will see a list of their most recent reputation ratings. This affects how many of the latest ratings to display.
Administrator's Reputation Power
If you wish to have administrator's wield a certain reputation power independent of their calculated score, enter it here. Otherwise, set this to 0 and they will use the same calculations as everyone else.
Register Date Factor
The number of reputation points that a user is able to give or take is dependant on several factors, with the length they have been registered as one of them. A user's power is first initialized at 1 and then this factor and the factors that follow are used to increase it. For example if you set this to 365, every 365 days that the user has been a member of your forum, they would gain one point. So if they have been a member for five years, they would gain 5 points of power for a total of 6.
Post Count Factor
The amount of posts that a user has can also affect their reputation power. Set this to number of posts that you want to award one point for. For example, set this to 50 and for a user with 500 posts, they would gain 10 points of power.
Reputation Point Factor
The users current reputation score can also affect their reputation power. Set this to 100 and a user with a reputation of 1000 would gain 10 points of reputation power. If you set any of the power factors to 0, that will effectively remove that factor from having an effect on the user's reputation power.
Minimum Post Count
If the reputation system is enabled, anyone will be able to rate a post but only users with a post count above the level you set here will be able to actually give points or take points from another user.
Minimum Reputation Count
As with the post count above, a user must have a reputation above this level to be able to give or take points from another user's score.
Daily Reputation Clicks Limit
This sets how many unique members that a forum user will be able to rate in any 24 hour period. Administrators can rate as many people as they wish.
Reputation User Spread
This setting dictates how many unique members that a user must rate before they are able to rate the same member twice. The goal of this setting is to stop a member from either artificially bumping or dropping a user by repeatedly rating their posts.

Morpheus or another administrator would have to provided the actual calculation values since they are customizable...

[FrankieG889D]

Question.


Right now I have 6 rep. I have 7 rep in my CPU though. (the 7th rep i got is from the 8th of April). Why isn't it showing up after 8 days?

[Naxi]

There are two thing:Rep Power and Rep Points.

Rep power shows how many rep points can you give to other members.You can increase rep power:
• One point for every 500 posts you have made.
• One point for every 100 points of reputation you have.
• One point for every 6 months you have been a member.

[Blu-Ray]

There are two thing:Rep Power and Rep Points.

Rep power shows how many rep points can you give to other members.You can increase rep power:
• One point for every 500 posts you have made.
• One point for every 100 points of reputation you have.
• One point for every 6 months you have been a member.

That means I have one coming up pretty soon then. :)

[Beemer]

There are two thing:Rep Power and Rep Points.

Rep power shows how many rep points can you give to other members.You can increase rep power:
• One point for every 500 posts you have made.
• One point for every 100 points of reputation you have.
• One point for every 6 months you have been a member.

6 months? I thought it was 100 days? Did it change recently?

[Blu-Ray]

6 months? I thought it was 100 days? Did it change recently?

I think that it's always has been 6 months. :)

BTW, I hate when I see people that post nothing but spam but have 6 rep bars with only 100 post...wtf. :suspect:

[Naxi]

6 months? I thought it was 100 days? Did it change recently?I don't remember exactly.It could be 100 days.

[FreeBird]

Wow I only have 1. Do my posts are so uninteresting ? guess yes ^^
In fact, I don't really understand how it works :/

[InfernoReaper]

I'm using the Aria skin for the forums and it shows the rep bars as blue or dark blue. Maybe this could be updated for the new skin coloring.

[BingBing]

SO how do i give negative rep to people. or only mods can do it.

So what does that dark blue box mean on my thing what do the other boxes mean so this means i have 6 rep power? or 5 plus some special rep cause i have a darker blue one.

[MrFenwick]

You can't give negative rep anymore. I don't even think Mods can do it anymore... But maybe they can.

[Beemer]

SO how do i give negative rep to people. or only mods can do it.

So what does that dark blue box mean on my thing what do the other boxes mean so this means i have 6 rep power? or 5 plus some special rep cause i have a darker blue one.

The dark blue is just the next level of rep after the first 5 pips. Nothing special, just the next level.

[FatalBeliever]

Uh, just a question, how the heck do I rep someone? I dont have anything clickable for it.

[ajrobin]

the top right corner of every post has a rep button (left) and a report button (right)

[FatalBeliever]

Oh you *****
Rofl, thanks alot for that dude.
I'll rep you for the help.

[Pez_555]

so the aim of the game is get rep from the users who have the most rep power?

so for example, if i got rep from loudninja (who has something like 109 rep), i would get 109 points on my CPU? so therefore i would move up a rep value to 17. the same goes with 200, i would move to 19. i dont think anyone has reach 200 yet so...

[ajrobin]

109 is the highest at the moment and that'll up your rep power at least 2

[gutterboy]

why can't I make a thread? that makes a forum seem pretty pointless

[Seraphus Y]

why can't I make a thread? that makes a forum seem pretty pointless

Perhaps you should read the rules that apply to this forum. Your question is answered there.

Rules to be found here: http://ps3forums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=12

And as for creating new threads, there this post here: http://ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=44429

Read them and have fun on the boards.

[Nick-18]

Thanks i will read over agian carefully, because that confused me
Yeah same i'm going to read that about 10 more times, lol.

[TGO]

This needs updating
I'm confused how the new system works, I had loads of rep & my post count has increased a lot, but it hasn't effect my rep, why?

[FatalBeliever]

I've been repped 7 times recently and it hasn't moved off two at all..

[MiNiMaL_sAnItY]

Rep power is the amount by which the person you give rep to, his rep increases to.

Rep points is the sum total of all the rep that you've recieved from people.

[hockeydude30]

And I can neg rep you if I wanted to hahaha but I wont.

Nevermind they took away our privilages!!!!

[AJJets107]

And I can neg rep you if I wanted to hahaha but I wont.

Nevermind they took away our privilages!!!!

It was probably because you said that.

[MrFenwick]

Yeah, they removed the negative rep a couple days ago.

[softtack]

Hmm... never knew we had negative rep enabled.

[FrankieG889D]

Hmm. this whole rep this still confuses me...

I have 11 people who have repped my in the past year, latest was beginning of August I think... however it only shows 6 rep points.

Also, how do you neg. rep?

[Beodude123]

So what's the deal with the rep now? I just crested another 500 posts, and my rep stayed at 8... I don't care if you change things, but at least update the page, so that it makes sense. Because pretty much nothing now counts on the first post in this thread.

[ajrobin]

1 rep for every 750 posts now, 1 for every 250 rep points and 1 for every 75 days on site I think

[Beodude123]

Ah... Well, maybe the front page should get updated, since some people actually do read stickies. That way the info is correct, and would avoid confusion.

[Strudel]

Glad to hear that its been changed, i thought 1,000 posts was just a little bit steep.
Well I'm glad neg rep has been removed, that sounded like a recipe for disaster. So far I've received 3 loads of positive rep, quite good for someone who joined last week :D

[MonkeyClaw]

Ah... Well, maybe the front page should get updated, since some people actually do read stickies. That way the info is correct, and would avoid confusion.

I agree! I have received quite a bit of rep in the last two months and mine still sits at a pathetic 7! :(

[Seraphus Y]

Did something change in the Reputation counting?
I suddenly jumped from 9 to 12... (I'm not having troubles with that... ;) )
Or did I receive some +rep for things I did/posted and that isn't showing up in the Control Panel?

edit: Okay, I went up to 13... again, nothing shows up in the control panel. So I don't why / who...

edit2: Somebody repped me for a thread, and now it shows up in the User Control Panel. So my guess is that the way reputation is counted and translated to Rep Power has been altered.

[Beodude123]

Yeah, mine jumped up too... For no apparent reason. We need explanations!! I'm freaking out man...

[Zoibie]

mine has jumped as well, 6 points in total.

[Sephyr]

I'm one point from a new blip! A new blip I tell ya! And this one will be dark blue!

[SnakeDevil]

I've just got my first dark blue rep pip today :)

[Behemoko]

Been there, done that. :mrgreen:

But yea, my rep power jumped from 19 to 27, which is kinda' nice.

Nowhere close to the 52 of olden day, but it's a start.

[Uncool]

I guess I had something to do with this? I think I mentioned it to Morph or the staff about the rep problems, glad it got changed.

[AndyD]

I guess I had something to do with this? I think I mentioned it to Morph or the staff about the rep problems, glad it got changed.

So it went up some to counteract the huge decrease we had a few months ago?

[Seraphus Y]

I was wondering if there is a way to let users know when they received +rep other than just look in the control panel. I suspect that half of the members (especially the new ones) don't know how it works and notice it.

[prisoner_of_war]

I didn't really pay attention to mine. But I do think that it went up significantly. Well, that's cool.

[UberNerD20]

Ok now i have read this a bunch of times, but i still cant find my rep in the CP menu. I see nothing that says what posts i got rep on, or how much i have.

EDIT: nevermind....it was under subscribed threads, i should have looked at the pic on the first page aside from reading the first post, my bad.

[Grinchy]

Is it possible for the rep power number to get "stuck"?

I see it gives one point for every 250 points of rep you get. It just seems like I've been at 13 for a long time now, with a lot of rep coming in from members with good rep counts. I haven't actually added it up to see if there's 250+ points in there or not, and this isn't incredibly important but I was just curious if the rep can get stuck.

[HondaF1Fanatic]

I am a bit confused, I can't give anyone rep points yet because I don't have 500 posts?

[Idenowhereiam]

ahh i get it now.. i think hahaha

[Baki]

When is Morpheus going to update the rep thing, it needs to go beyond 2000 because I'm rapidly approaching it...

[hockeydude30]

Um it goes past that I have 2971 and I am only 10th on the forums for rep. You are in the 50's so yeah its not really a problem.

[grcswoosh]

Um it goes past that I have 2971 and I am only 10th on the forums for rep. You are in the 50's so yeah its not really a problem.
Where is this rep list. I know I am not in the race but I would like to see who is.

[hockeydude30]

The member list sorted by reputation is found here:
http://www.ps3forums.com/memberlist.php?&order=DESC&sort=reputation&pp=100

[grcswoosh]

The member list sorted by reputation is found here:
http://www.ps3forums.com/memberlist.php?&order=DESC&sort=reputation&pp=100
Thanks, I tried to rep you but they won't let me right now. I will make it up to you I promise :heart:

[Baki]

WoooT! I'm ranked higher than Carl. :snicker

[AJe]

And I'm ranked much higher than you! 4th in fact (I was 3rd for a while)

[WonsAuto]

I'm 17th on that list, which, I must say, isn't bad. :D

[Baki]

And I'm ranked much higher than you! 4th in fact (I was 3rd for a while)
:lol:

Always ahve to makle the little guy feel even smaller than he is. This is why everyone hates you. :mad:

J/K. We all lubs you. :D

[AJe]

To get 3rd would be quite easy for me but I know how much rep Lefein/Loudninja have and I'm not ever getting 1st/2nd

[Baki]

To get 3rd would be quite easy for me but I know how much rep Lefein/Loudninja have and I'm not ever getting 1st/2nd
I'm 40th, I'm awesome. :D

[AJe]

And I'm 4th which makes me 10x more awesome 8)

[MiNiMaL_sAnItY]

I'm below JR, kinda surprised im that up high.

Oh, and gee I wonder how GG got so far up to the top...

[Baki]

And I'm 4th which makes me 10x more awesome 8)
Did I mention that I hate you, if not allow me to mention it now.

AJE I HATE YOUR ASS!!! :mad:

@Minimal: Meh, she's a girl. They get extra perks, but she is a decent poster as well.

[AJe]

Girls on the net (especially a gaming forum) are rarer and instantly get more popularity because of it. Its as if these guys have never spoken to girls before :|

Edit:

Cry me a river Baki and man up!

[Baki]

Girls on the net (especially a gaming forum) are rarer and instantly get more popularity because of it. Its as if these guys have never spoken to girls before :|

Edit:

Cry me a river Baki and man up!
I think it's jealousy manifesting as hate. At any rate, I'm incapable of shedding tears. Too much testosterone in me, to allow me to do so. 8)

[WonsAuto]

OMG, what?! GG is a girl? :shock:

:lol:

[Baki]

OMG, what?! GG is a girl? :shock:

:lol:
Ok before we carry on, we need to get everyones story's straight. Wons Auto, when you say GG are you referring to GirlGamer? If so, then how oblivious can you be. :lol: Her name is literally shouting "I'm A GIRL". If not, then which GG are you reffering to?
Aje and Minimal, are you guys reffering to GirlGamer?

[WonsAuto]

Ok before we carry on, we need to get everyones story's straight. Wons Auto, when you say GG are you referring to GirlGamer? If so, then how oblivious can you be. :lol: Her name is literally shouting "I'm A GIRL". If not, then which GG are you reffering to?
Aje and Minimal, are you guys reffering to GirlGamer?

Yea... it was supposed to be a joke, you goober. :P

[MiNiMaL_sAnItY]

Ok before we carry on, we need to get everyones story's straight. Wons Auto, when you say GG are you referring to GirlGamer? If so, then how oblivious can you be. :lol: Her name is literally shouting "I'm A GIRL". If not, then which GG are you reffering to?
Aje and Minimal, are you guys reffering to GirlGamer?
You have to learn to be more subtle.

[Baki]

Yea... it was supposed to be a joke, you goober. :P
hehe....I knew that. :p

Ok, I didn't. You duped me with your stealth joke.
http://www.clipartof.com/images/emoticons/thumbnail2/1221_blue.gif

@Minimal: Yes, Sensei!

[Lefein]

Figured I'd drop in and say Hi. I think I heard my name lol.

[Baki]

Figured I'd drop in and say Hi. I think I heard my name lol.
Shh....You're not supposed to know that. :suspect:

[Tribunal]

Whats all this talk about where we are on the list?

You know who's been bull****ted? Good ole Tribunal. I'm out 1000 rep points because of being deleted (no I'm never going to get off of that horse) and I'm 29th... Infact I should have over 500 more rep points than Wonauto right now. lol

So I can happily say I've caught up with almost everyone in about 1/16th the time. wbaahahaha

[Faceless]

Wow, I suck. I'm ranked 205. How can you guys let me be so low! Were Family Dammit!

[AJe]

I got deleted too I just bitched at Morph to give me the rep points I'd lost back. I'm only down about 50 because of it.

[MiNiMaL_sAnItY]

i am a retard i like little kids

[AJe]

Are you feeling alright minimal?

[Baki]

Are you feeling alright minimal?
That's Minimal on a good day. :snicker

[AJe]

I know what minimal's like but thats random even for him

[Baki]

I know what minimal's like but thats random even for him
Maybe it's because he went from minimal to no sanity. :snicker

[MiNiMaL_sAnItY]

Damn, my brother posted that. Gotta change my password again.

[Uncool]

Girls on the net (especially a gaming forum) are rarer and instantly get more popularity because of it. Its as if these guys have never spoken to girls before :|

Edit:

Cry me a river Baki and man up!
Meh the moment they type or post something stupid to make the main poster (moi) look like a complete retard, the guys get their jollies off on my expense. :rolleyes:


OMG, what?! GG is a girl? :shock:

:lol:
It could be just good game. Think about it.;)


I got deleted too I just bitched at Morph to give me the rep points I'd lost back. I'm only down about 50 because of it.
Yeah bitching at him usually = nothing. On rare occasions does he follow through with something important even something like nuking your account.


i am a retard i like little kids
LOL its freaking Anup ain't it? Hehe I talked with him and he sounded normal the last time.

[killzone_71]

Im 11th place... wow... :lol:

[Gogeta]

That means i must be in the top 5000, but being a suscriber should grant me more!!!

[Tribunal]

I got deleted too I just bitched at Morph to give me the rep points I'd lost back. I'm only down about 50 because of it.

Well I think I set a record with getting over 2000 3 weeks to a month. But alas... now it's like 2-4 days between reps. >.>


@ Killzone, you were 5th like... 2 weeks ago.

[Copyright]

This is outdated now i think, the op is anyway.

[grcswoosh]

This is outdated now i think, the op is anyway.

Ya, way outdated! Can someone update this thread? Even better, trash it and start a new one so people don't have to dig through pages of bad info!

[Uncool]

Well reputation at this point is kinda pointless. There are too many people with massive rep and making others achieve theirs faster.

[Sam_From_Space]

Well reputation at this point is kinda pointless. There are too many people with massive rep and making others achieve theirs faster.

I want rep. NAO!


Seriously, there's a good reason to update the first post, especially now sp is gone. (My excuse for everything)

[Behemoko]

I made 4 minor changes to the original post. I saved the original in case anything got messed up, and I am still saving it, even though everything went fine.

I changed:

1: yellow and green pips to light blue and dark blue pips.

2: I changed the 5 secondary pips to 6.

3: You can now have 11 total pips where as before you could only have 10.

4: I removed the sentence about getting negative rep from a normal member.

[Sam_From_Space]

I made 4 minor changes to the original post. I saved the original in case anything got messed up, and I am still saving it, even though everything went fine.

I changed:

1: yellow and green pips to light blue and dark blue pips.

2: I changed the 5 secondary pips to 6.

3: You can now have 11 total pips where as before you could only have 10.

4: I removed the sentence about getting negative rep from a normal member.

Cookie? Good job, it's much better.

[Xelis]

What do the new blips mean?

[carocat]

http://www.ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=142173

Someone should probably update the first post here though..

[AJJets]

I have edited this into the first post.

[Seraphus Y]

weeh, multi-coloured pips!

http://www.elc.co.uk/content/img/product/112861_ma.jpg

[darky89]

What does it all meeeaaann?

The new coloured pips that is? Are they just coloured to be pretty?

[edit]

Hey everyone. I've updated the reputation ranks becuase, well, they were maxing out too soon. So there is now a new rank of gold and a new purple commendation . There may be more in the future!

The ranks work as follows:

3 Light Blue pips: 50 rep each
3 Dark Blue pips: 250 rep each
3 Gold Pips: 500 rep each

A Purple commendation pip means = all 9 pips unlocked (or 2400 rep)


http://ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=142173

That should be in this place...

[Xelis]

0-49 - 1 Light Blue pip
50-99 - 2 Light Blue pips
100-149 - 3 Light Blue pips
150-399 - 3 Light Blue pips + 1 Dark Blue pip
400-649 - 3 Light Blue pips + 2 Dark Blue pips
650-899 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips
900-1399 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 1 Gold pip
1400-1899 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 2 Gold pips
1900-2399 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 3 Gold pips
2400 - 1 Purple pip

This is the new pip guide, if a mod wants to update the OP.

[Nuvian]

Thanks Xelis,that explains alot,+rep to you.

[Seraphus Y]

Quote:
0-49 - 1 Light Blue pip
50-99 - 2 Light Blue pips
100-149 - 3 Light Blue pips
150-399 - 3 Light Blue pips + 1 Dark Blue pip
400-649 - 3 Light Blue pips + 2 Dark Blue pips
650-899 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips
900-1399 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 1 Gold pip
1400-1899 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 2 Gold pips
1900-2399 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 3 Gold pips
2400 - 1 Purple pip

This is the new pip guide, if a mod wants to update the OP.

That seems right, I've got 810 rep points and indeed 3 light blue and 3 dark blue pips.

[AJJets]

What does it all meeeaaann?

The new coloured pips that is? Are they just coloured to be pretty?

[edit]



http://ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=142173

That should be in this place...
I have already edited that into the first post.


This is the new pip guide, if a mod wants to update the OP.

I have edited it into the opening post.

[Jaeger]

This is the new pip guide, if a mod wants to update the OP.
Dude, you've helped me out yet again. Many thanks to you.

[justintheman99]

Very nice change. If you ask me it makes perfect sense since members can easily tell how much rep each user has. :wink:

[Jaeger]

I'm hoping that this change will encourage members to post better quality stuff. All I've seen lately is people actually asking for rep, which defeats the whole purpose of the system in the first place. You're meant to work for it, rather than beg for it. On another forum I used to post on, a user would be warned or even banned if they asked for rep. I've earned all my reputation through putting effort into my posts, so maybe it's time we'll see an improvement in the forums general posting.

[Seb]

I'm hoping that this change will encourage members to post better quality stuff. All I've seen lately is people actually asking for rep, which defeats the whole purpose of the system in the first place. You're meant to work for it, rather than beg for it. On another forum I used to post on, a user would be warned or even banned if they asked for rep. I've earned all my reputation through putting effort into my posts, so maybe it's time we'll see an improvement in the forums general posting.

This is exactly how I feel about it too Daemon. We are going to be tough on people who ask for rep.

Earn your rep. Don't beg for it.

[Xelis]

Ive earned most of my rep from my signature and photoshop work, the odd couple when I made a funny. I did dance for one rep though... :lol:

[daevv]

Anyone else getting this same error/glitch since the pips were updated.

Under mine and everyone elses name where the pips should be it lists "daevv has a reputation beyond repute" (replace my name with their name under theirs of course) for every pip they should have.

I tried refreshing (firefox) and logging off then back in but it's still there...

thx

-d

[Jaeger]

I had that problem this morning, but everything seems to look fine for me now. I'm using Firefox, too. Maybe try clearing your cache and restarting Firefox?

[Xelis]

Anyone else getting this same error/glitch since the pips were updated.

Under mine and everyone elses name where the pips should be it lists "daevv has a reputation beyond repute" (replace my name with their name under theirs of course) for every pip they should have.

I tried refreshing (firefox) and logging off then back in but it's still there...

thx

-d

I had this when they were updating, give it time it should go, like it did with me.

[TH3 GAM3]

How many purple pips can we get?!

[daevv]

I had this when they were updating, give it time it should go, like it did with me.

Patience is a virtue I guess :) I use Aria+ I wonder if thats it...
Edit: I switched to forum default and it's fixed but when I comeback to Aria+ is bombed...

[Xelis]

How many purple pips can we get?!
I have a feeling its either 3 or infinate, the latter may distort theside bit though.

[daevv]

OK it's fixed now! Aje to the rescue!

[TH3 GAM3]

I have a feeling its either 3 or infinate, the latter may distort theside bit though.
I'm thinking its 2. Look at Lefein. He looks max out to me.

[Xelis]

I'm thinking its 2. Look at Lefein. He looks max out to me.
The only conformation would be asking Lefein his total rep, if its over 7200 then hes maxed.

[Sam_From_Space]

The only conformation would be asking Lefein his total rep, if its over 7200 then hes maxed.
I thought there was no maximum, just more purple...

[Xelis]

I thought there was no maximum, just more purple...
Thats what we're trying to determine.

[carocat]

Well, easiest way, all +rep me and we'll see! :p

If there is a limit there's no reason why it shouldn't be extended once several people reach that quite high number.

[Xelis]

Or just make a new coloured pip.

[justintheman99]

Well, easiest way, all +rep me and we'll see! :p

If there is a limit there's no reason why it shouldn't be extended once several people reach that quite high number.

Darn you carocat you stole my idea! :wink:

[carocat]

Darn you carocat you stole my idea! :wink:
Just that little bit quicker. ;)

[magma12]

I hear ya justintheman99, Carocat the fastest poster/thinker in the forums;).

[carocat]

Carocat the fastest thinker
I do like the sound of that, please, do carry on.. :D

[Sam_From_Space]

I hear ya justintheman99, Carocat the fastest poster/drinker in the forums;).

Fix'd.

Boy I hear ya, sometimes she just gets out of hand, don't mess with her when she's been on the Bacardi and cokes!




:heart:

[Xelis]

I hear ya justintheman99, Carocat the fastest poster/thinker in the forums;).
But with great abilities, comes great flaws. Carocat the pickiest person on the forums :lol:

You shall never live it down!

[carocat]

But with great abilities, comes great flaws. Carocat the pickiest person on the forums :lol:

You shall never live it down!
LOL. I can clearly see that!

Oh well, there's nothing wrong with being picky. That's it, I'm proud of it. There.

[Sam_From_Space]

But with great abilities, comes great flaws. Carocat the pickiest person on the forums :lol:

You shall never live it down!

Nevermind him Cat, he just holds a bit of a grudge.

You knew what you wanted, it was his fault for not making it!

:lol:

[Xelis]

Nevermind him Cat, he just holds a bit of a grudge.

You knew what you wanted, it was his fault for not making it!

:lol:
I made it the first time! I just threw in the towel the second (Was just giving others a chance :lol:)

[carocat]

Nevermind him Cat, he just holds a bit of a grudge.

You knew what you wanted, it was his fault for not making it!

:lol:
Damn right!


I made it the first time! I just threw in the towel the second (Was just giving others a chance :lol:)
Of course, of course..

[magma12]

LOL! You guys sometimes crack me up! Carocat are you a heavy drinker?;)

[carocat]

LOL! You guys sometimes crack me up! Carocat are you a heavy drinker?;)
Why thank you!

No, not at all. Maybe had alcohol three times in the last months and can't remember the last time I was drunk!

[Sam_From_Space]

Why thank you!

No, not at all. Maybe had alcohol three times in the last months and can't remember the last time I was drunk!

*Whistles*

Sorry, I love starting and spreading rumors :D

[FallingBullets]

you guys spam too much....

so your all banned...

[Sam_From_Space]

you guys spam too much....

so your all banned...

C'mon Mr Johnson, let's get you back to the ban thread, up you pop.

There we go.

[FallingBullets]

I think i might branch out a bit...

[Sam_From_Space]

I think i might branch out a bit...

Good, I only ever see you in there..

[FallingBullets]

thats cause i was the ban hermit... now tho, i may join the spamming krew, youl have to tell me of all your hideouts

[Xelis]

Just follow the scent of awesomeness.

[Sam_From_Space]

Just follow the scent of awesomeness.

Indeed.

The path to spamming is one laced with danger, you may be killed, or even worse.....

Banned! :|

[FallingBullets]

uhh sorry to break it to ya, but spam does not smell that awesome...

and yeah, i cant smell the scent of any other awesome over the mamoth amounts of my own awesome...

[Xelis]

Added the rest of the rep requirements.

0-49 - 1 Light Blue pip
50-99 - 2 Light Blue pips
100-149 - 3 Light Blue pips
150-399 - 3 Light Blue pips + 1 Dark Blue pip
400-649 - 3 Light Blue pips + 2 Dark Blue pips
650-899 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips
900-1399 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 1 Gold pip
1400-1899 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 2 Gold pips
1900-2399 - 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 3 Gold pips
2400-2449 - 1 Purple pip + 1 Light Blue pip
2450-2499 - 1 Purple pip + 2 Light Blue pips
2500-2549 - 1 Purple pip + 3 Light Blue pips
2550-2799 - 1 Purple pip + 3 Light Blue pips + 1 Dark Blue pip
2800-3049 - 1 Purple pip + 3 Light Blue pips + 2 Dark Blue pips
3050-3299 - 1 Purple pip + 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips
3300-3699 - 1 Purple pip + 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 1 Gold pip
3700-4299 - 1 Purple pip + 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 2 Gold pips
4300-4799 - 1 Purple pip + 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 3 Gold pips
4800-4849 - 2 Purple pips + 1 Light Blue pip
4850-4899 - 2 Purple pips + 2 Light Blue pips
4900-4949 - 2 Purple pips + 3 Light Blue pips
4950-5199 - 2 Purple pips + 3 Light Blue pips + 1 Dark Blue pip
5200-5449 - 2 Purple pips + 3 Light Blue pips + 2 Dark Blue pips
5450-5799 - 2 Purple pips + 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips
5800-6199 - 2 Purple pips + 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 1 Gold pip
6200-6799 - 2 Purple pips + 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 2 Gold pips
6800-7199 - 2 Purple pips + 3 Light Blue pips + 3 Dark Blue pips + 3 Gold pips
7200 - 3 Purple pips + 1 Light Blue pip

Also, someone should update the first page to take out all the irrelevant stuff, so it doesn't confuse people further.

[MrFenwick]

FYI: The Rep system may be changed completely. Where not sure how or when but its going under evaluation at the moment. Don't have any more information then that at this time.

[Xelis]

FYI: The Rep system may be changed completely. Where not sure how or when but its going under evaluation at the moment. Don't have any more information then that at this time.
To stop people whoring reputation?

[MrFenwick]

To stop people whoring reputation?
Pretty much, its been a problem since the start and thus we need it to stop.

[Nikhil]

We're looking at ways to make rep an incentive for quality posts. We still have to work out a lot of the practical stuff though.

[Beemer]

I'm thrilled to hear of a rep overhaul in the works. This sounds great, can't wait to see the end result. Solving the abusive rep problem is another great turn around for this forum. Keep up the good work!

[Jaeger]

To stop people whoring reputation?

Pretty much, its been a problem since the start and thus we need it to stop.
This is brilliant news, and hopefully another step forward in improving the overall forum experience. I can't believe it's taken this long for rep whoring to be stopped, though, it shouldn't be allowed at all because it completely contradicts the entire system.

You're supposed to earn rep, not beg for it or swap it. I've seen members requesting rep, and in return they'll give rep. I mean, people, what the ****? The sooner this new system comes into effect, the better.

[carocat]

Wouldn't it just be easier invaluating people with high rep and see if they received it as intended or as part of something else?

[Nuvian]

This is brilliant news, and hopefully another step forward in improving the overall forum experience. I can't believe it's taken this long for rep whoring to be stopped, though, it shouldn't be allowed at all because it completely contradicts the entire system.

You're supposed to earn rep, not beg for it or swap it. I've seen members requesting rep, and in return they'll give rep. I mean, people, what the ****? The sooner this new system comes into effect, the better.
I hope you report people with sigs begging for rep or posts begging for rep.

Wouldn't it just be easier invaluating people with high rep and see if they received it as intended or as part of something else?
Aye,good idea.

[MiNiMaL_sAnItY]

The only way you'll be making rep "better" is by removing it completely. Because people will rep for funny posts, people will rep for cat pics, basically, people will rep anything that they consider worthy.

I know you people are trying to stir **** up so it seems like this place is "progressing", so that it makes you feel good that you've contributed or something, but the cold truth is, that the forums are in better shape than ever. There is humour in this place, which i thought was impossible, there are more civil debates in here then there were back in 2007/late06. Thats what matters, and thats going great.

[turkmen117]

but the cold truth is, that the forums are in better shape than ever. There is humour in this place, which i thought was impossible, there are more civil debates in here then there were back in 2007/late06. Thats what matters, and thats going greatThat's great, but it becomes a problem when some people only make jokes in sections such as the ps3games section. Only making jokes and not contributing to the thread derails it and it also kills the discussion in the thread.

Maybe there are other who have noticed how some sections are becoming more GCC-like

[Agriel]

The only way you'll be making rep "better" is by removing it completely. Because people will rep for funny posts, people will rep for cat pics, basically, people will rep anything that they consider worthy.

I know you people are trying to stir **** up so it seems like this place is "progressing", so that it makes you feel good that you've contributed or something, but the cold truth is, that the forums are in better shape than ever. There is humour in this place, which i thought was impossible, there are more civil debates in here then there were back in 2007/late06. Thats what matters, and thats going great.

Have to agree with you here, the forums do seem to be on track and IMHO are 100% better then this time last year. Seem that EVERY thread last year turned into some type of flame war.

I like the idea that Rep might change. Seems right now the only way (mainly) to get rep is to post articles or say something funny (smartassed)

[bubano]

Why not hire the rep police? So they could check if every rep was worthy.

[MiNiMaL_sAnItY]

That's great, but it becomes a problem when some people only make jokes in sections such as the ps3games section. Only making jokes and not contributing to the thread derails it and it also kills the discussion in the thread.

Maybe there are other who have noticed how some sections are becoming more GCC-like

I have not seen any threads being derailed when there's something worth being discussed seriously. Also, why such a stern attitude towards jokes? Whats wrong with sections becoming more "GCC like"? Internets isn't serious business all the time.

[turkmen117]

I have not seen any threads being derailed when there's something worth being discussed seriously. Also, why such a stern attitude towards jokes? Whats wrong with sections becoming more "GCC like"? Internets isn't serious business all the time.

I don't have anything against jokes, i just hate to see people do nothing but jokes in a thread THEY may not take seriously. And it's those kind of posts that make it more GCC like which kills the thread if the "joking" continues.

I'm all for jokes in the General Chit-Chast section, i also enjoy jokes in other sections ONLY if they are in posts that contribute with something to the discussion

[Nuvian]

these forums are actually some of the best i've been a member of, i dont know how things were here in 2005/2006 but i think they are great compared to other forums i've been a part of.

[Xelis]

I think the best thing about the forums is that the Mods are relaxed and aren't throwing their ban hammers around because they can.

[MiNiMaL_sAnItY]

I don't have anything against jokes, i just hate to see people do nothing but jokes in a thread THEY may not take seriously. And it's those kind of posts that make it more GCC like which kills the thread if the "joking" continues.

Can you show me one or two threads as examples of what you are saying? Because I cant find any threads like that.

[Jaeger]

PS3Forums is definitely one of the most relaxed forums I've seen. The moderators are quite lax, but clamp down when needed. And as far as jokes go, I've only ever seen jokes made where jokes are due. I've never seen them in inappropiate places.

[turkmen117]

Well here is one:
http://ps3forums.com/showpost.php?p=2922946&postcount=6

It may not blend very well with the definition of "jokes" but i hope you get what i mean.

Here is another:
http://ps3forums.com/showpost.php?p=2858506&postcount=12
http://ps3forums.com/showpost.php?p=2858523&postcount=13

Ofcourse these jokes have a "meaning" but it feels they are mainly posted to make fun of someone or something.

These two are the ones that came to my mind, ofcourse it's not like this in every thread

[Uncool]

I have not seen any threads being derailed when there's something worth being discussed seriously. Also, why such a stern attitude towards jokes? Whats wrong with sections becoming more "GCC like"? Internets isn't serious business all the time.

Thats what I am saying, wtf do people actually live off this stuff? obviously.:sleep:


I don't have anything against jokes, i just hate to see people do nothing but jokes in a thread THEY may not take seriously. And it's those kind of posts that make it more GCC like which kills the thread if the "joking" continues.

I'm all for jokes in the General Chit-Chast section, i also enjoy jokes in other sections ONLY if they are in posts that contribute with something to the discussion
Umm no your not, looking at the posts you just showed its more like "get that joking crap and keep it in the GCC" mentality. Jokes have many meanings, one of which is to reduce some of conflict and laugh off the fact that little things are exaggerated and hope others see it as well. Sure it can get out of hand but more then likely, the topic at hand as some form of built in "bait" to joke about any way.

[Beemer]

The idea I suggested was to give repping ability only to senior members. BUT each rep will count for a lot, 200-500 points in terms of the system now. That way, no one has to moderate each and every rep and it can't be abused because the senior members are members that are trusted and won't abuse the rep for things such as jokes or ridiculous pictures.

It's true that if rep is in the hands of the members it will get abused. So there are two options, either remove rep, or take it away from the general public. The only flaw in my system is if senior members become corrupt and start repping jokes, but if they do that....then there's just no hope in general.

Could I point out 2 threads that clearly show people don't understand what a quality, reppable post is?

http://ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=135757

and

http://ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=144091

Look through the threads and you'll find plenty of posters that simply state "Cool. Nice Find. +Rep"

This is nothing against either of the thread creators. They found some news on N4G, copy and pasted the link and news story to let other see. Thats fine.

But there isn't anything "quality" about the post. It's a copy paste, with 5 words added to meet the required minimum. These aren't posts that should be repped!

[Jaeger]

A quality post, in my opinion should contain:



Correct spelling
Proper use of punctuation
Correct grammar
A thought-out arguement WITH facts
Humour, when neccessary

Unfortunately, several posts don't fit the bill for what qualifies as a quality post. Nuvian certainly doesn't, no offence to him, considering the majority of his posts are simply articles pasted from N4G. It's not JUST Nuvian, mind, but several other members. I myself sometimes copy and paste articles from various sources - but I go the extra mile and add a paragraph or two with my thoughts on the subject. That should pass as a quality post, but I'll leave it down to you whether it does or doesn't.

[Beemer]

A quality post, in my opinion should contain:



Correct spelling
Proper use of punctuation
Correct grammar
A thought-out arguement WITH facts
Humour, when neccessary

Unfortunately, several posts don't fit the bill for what qualifies as a quality post. Nuvian certainly doesn't, no offence to him, considering the majority of his posts are simply articles pasted from N4G. It's not JUST Nuvian, mind, but several other members. I myself sometimes copy and paste articles from various sources - but I go the extra mile and add a paragraph or two with my thoughts on the subject. That should pass as a quality post, but I'll leave it down to you whether it does or doesn't.

See I would disagree with that. The post you described should be the forum average. Not a bad post, but not one that people should come flocking to in order to give rep.

I'm not saying a high quality post has to be 5-6 paragraphs, but more often then not if a post is not that long it is not fully developed and often times key elements are missing.

Plain and simple, its not the news you posted thats rep worthy. The only thing that should be judged for rep is what you said after the news, the link, the pic and the video. Anyone can copy paste, its what a person adds to the thread that matters and should be judged on.

Examples of a high quality POTM material post:

http://ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=63196

http://ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=78257

The idea of a reppable post has degraded so much. People throw around rep like it should happen 20-30 times a day. It shouldn't, I will see maybe 1-2 reppable posts a day.

I realize I'm asking for high standards, but its high standards that are going to raise the forum average which is what our goal really is.

[Jaeger]

I didn't say that posting a news article is worthy of reputation. What I'm trying to say is that what the poster writes is worthy of rep. So, for example, Nuvian really shouldn't be repped for any of his posts as they're all copy and paste jobs from N4G, with no input of his own. However, there are topics/posts around where a user has posted an article, but has proceeded to add four or five paragraphs of his own thoughts on the afore mentioned article.

I think that those kind of topics, not ones like Nuvians, deserve to be put forward for PoTM. I also think that the topics/posts you linked to should be put forward, because a lot of work has clearly been put into making them. And I agree that they should be forum standards. I'm sick of seeing 'txt tlk' around the forums.

[Beemer]

I didn't say that posting a news article is worthy of reputation. What I'm trying to say is that what the poster writes is worthy of rep. So, for example, Nuvian really shouldn't be repped for any of his posts as they're all copy and paste jobs from N4G, with no input of his own. However, there are topics/posts around where a user has posted an article, but has proceeded to add four or five paragraphs of his own thoughts on the afore mentioned article.

I think that those kind of topics, not ones like Nuvians, deserve to be put forward for PoTM. I also think that the topics/posts you linked to should be put forward, because a lot of work has clearly been put into making them. And I agree that they should be forum standards. I'm sick of seeing 'txt tlk' around the forums.


but I go the extra mile and add a paragraph or two

Well now you're changing things around. Yes, if a user posts a news link and adds what I've described before to their post then they should be repped.

It's hard to determine whether a post is rep worthy though purely by paragraphs. It's rather easy to repeat what others have said in the thread, put in some jargin that could never happen, or some other BS. I mean who hasn't "stuffed" highschool and college essays to meet the minimum 10-15 page requirements.

There has to be a point to the post. The person can't simply be stating,

"I really like the way the blue blends with the yellow in the car design. The developers could have really ruined it if they had gone with the orange but they really pulled through with the design scheme.

I also like that the car has more realistic feel to it. Rather then the arcade feel of most racers, I feel like I'm really driving in this game. It's good to see that devs are caring more about realism these days."

FLUFF!

I realize I'm exaggerating your opinion, but I am trying to make a point that paragraph number doesn't matter. It's possible to say something truly insightful in 2-3 sentences, its difficult but possible.

Example:

Q: Has anyone heard any news on an SSX next gen game?

A: Yes, did you know that EA mentioned it in Burnout Paradise? I heard DJ Atomika say that he "got a call from Mac Frasure(a common character in the SSX series) saying the slopes are getting some good snow, the slopes should be ready by this winter"! I think that was a subtle hint that EA has intentions to possibly announce a next generation SSX game.

That is a boarder line reppable post. It has fact, helps out and answers another members question, and brings something new to the forum that would encourage other members to comment.

But I rarely see, anything as consolidated as that. If a member has that much knowledge typically they'll add more opinion to it, such as a possible E3 announcement or an opinion of how the new game would look/feel.

[MiNiMaL_sAnItY]

The idea I suggested was to give repping ability only to senior members. BUT each rep will count for a lot, 200-500 points in terms of the system now. That way, no one has to moderate each and every rep and it can't be abused because the senior members are members that are trusted and won't abuse the rep for things such as jokes or ridiculous pictures.

That is a stupid idea. Senior members are as idiotic/intelligent as the average user. Who's to say that a senior member wont abuse rep just like normal members do?


It's true that if rep is in the hands of the members it will get abused. So there are two options, either remove rep, or take it away from the general public. The only flaw in my system is if senior members become corrupt and start repping jokes, but if they do that....then there's just no hope in general.

Why the **** cant we rep jokes and funny pictures? :? People will rep what they think is worthy, not what you say. Why are you so hell bent on controlling rep??? It doesnt matter! The community is thriving and is well, and thats all that should matter. This "crusade" to make the forum "better" will never stop, but why is it only for unnecessary aspects like rep and skill points?


Could I point out 2 threads that clearly show people don't understand what a quality, reppable post is?

http://ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=135757

and

http://ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=144091

Look through the threads and you'll find plenty of posters that simply state "Cool. Nice Find. +Rep"

This is nothing against either of the thread creators. They found some news on N4G, copy and pasted the link and news story to let other see. Thats fine.

But there isn't anything "quality" about the post. It's a copy paste, with 5 words added to meet the required minimum. These aren't posts that should be repped!

Again, you cant decide on what people can or can not rep.