wingchun100
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This is one that is probably staring me in the face...but, regarding reputation, what is it and how does one earn more green squares?
Reputation?
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Ofc, the good old FAQ! Thanks for pointing that out.
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wingchun100
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I was looking for it and didn't find it. I am reminded of a quote from THE TAO OF JEET KUNE DO: "If there is an answer, it must be missed by seeking."
There are really two ways to acknowledge or give someone credit ("+1" someone) in our current system. The quick & easy one is to hit the "Thanks" button at the bottom left of the post. This is a quick way to acknowledge a post, to agree with it, or to say "good job" publicly, without ending with threads full of "what he said!" It's really pretty much the same as "Liking" something on Facebook or some other forums.
The other is the Reputation System. People have already posted links to the official stuff... so here's an informal explanation. Basically, the rep system gives an informal assessment of a poster. You can give positive or negative rep for a post, based on what you think of it. We encourage, though we don't require, that you sign rep you give and put some sort of comment in about why you're giving it. For example -- sometimes all I say is "good post - jks9199". (I personally haven't ever felt the need to give negative rep -- but reserve the right to do so in the future.) Other times, I might make a comment that I don't want to make publicly for one reason or another ("you've got a good point; too bad that they're so locked in their view they're not going to see it.") Based on your own reputation point balance, you can dish out more or fewer points when you rep someone. Some folks don't "play" in the system, too... their rep indicator is gray. They can still use the system to comment and send rep -- but there are no points involved when they do it. The idea behind the rep system is that people who write better posts get more rep points, hence more green bars or stars, and gives a clue to others that they've written fair number of solid posts -- or that they've put their figurative foot in their mouth an awful lot, if it's deep into the red.
The other is the Reputation System. People have already posted links to the official stuff... so here's an informal explanation. Basically, the rep system gives an informal assessment of a poster. You can give positive or negative rep for a post, based on what you think of it. We encourage, though we don't require, that you sign rep you give and put some sort of comment in about why you're giving it. For example -- sometimes all I say is "good post - jks9199". (I personally haven't ever felt the need to give negative rep -- but reserve the right to do so in the future.) Other times, I might make a comment that I don't want to make publicly for one reason or another ("you've got a good point; too bad that they're so locked in their view they're not going to see it.") Based on your own reputation point balance, you can dish out more or fewer points when you rep someone. Some folks don't "play" in the system, too... their rep indicator is gray. They can still use the system to comment and send rep -- but there are no points involved when they do it. The idea behind the rep system is that people who write better posts get more rep points, hence more green bars or stars, and gives a clue to others that they've written fair number of solid posts -- or that they've put their figurative foot in their mouth an awful lot, if it's deep into the red.
I would rep you for that jks9199 but alas unfortunately I have to spread it around!
But that doesn't stop me doing it for both of us.
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wingchun100
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When you add reputation, does the message you write about it go to that person?
Yes. You can see what you gave and received by clicking on the "Settings" link at the top of the page.
There's also a notification spot up there that lets you know if you have new private messages or rep, though there's bug that double counts the messages sometimes.
Yes.
It does, and I'll say that it can be really confusing to get rep with no comment. Personally, I pay attention to the posts that get thanked or repped.
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