As I didn't get an answer to my question in the other thread.....

Can someone (maybe a MOD?????) explain once and for all, exactly what is the point of rep points?

I readily admit that I haven't the faintest idea what the whole "rep points" thing is about.

I'd like to know what the rep power number means and what the green bars mean.

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~~~MsMiser

What do they actually MEAN??? I have no real clue on that.

What do people use them for??? Well, some people give a "disapprove" rating and leave a nasty comment. Some give an "approval" rating and leave a nice comment. Some do it opposite.....for instance, I got a "disapproval" with a nice comment. Go figure. I really don't pay much attention to it.

I think there is a thread explaining it on the help desk, tho.

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Doing the right thing isn't always the same as doing the easy thing.

Nothing!! Only my opinion ,of course.

There is another board where people actually beg for the reps.
So what purpose are they??

Not like we are saving up to get a prize, LOL.

I just like to read these boards and participate in Buddy Trades, I didn't even realize wehad them - go figure. I am just here to have fun and learn and read about different folks and there opinions.

Have a good day all - Dianne

Well, this is the post on the help desk -- and it makes absolutely NO SENSE whatsoever to me.

I cannot believe that anyone would find this system useful. Sounds pretty juvenile to me.




"Rep Power" Explained

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This "Rep Power" system allows members to keep tabs on their MyCoupons Community. In the same way a "neighborhood watch" program works. Members can work together to keep bad posters (spammers, advertisers, offensive members) out. Also, members can make sure good posters get recognized.

Ratings can go positive or negative, so it is not simply a system to knock down other people. Many of the most well-recognized online communities use such systems. As with any change, not everyone will be completely accepting but, with time, this system should make the ShoppingBoards a better place to post and reply.

This is our future, and we will be putting more systems into place where members help moderate the MyCoupons Community. Thanks for your help!
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The User Reputation system allows members to leave comments about one another’s' posts, and thereby contribute to their overall 'reputation'.

Members gain and lose reputation based on how their posts are scored by other forum Members. Users with the ability to affect reputation will either give or take away points by approving or disapproving with a post's content.


Point System

Default Reputation = 10
Reputation level shall new users receive upon registration.

Number of Reputation Ratings to Display = 10
How many ratings to display in the member's control panel.

Register Date Factor = 365
For every 365 number of days, members gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.

Post Count Factor = 10
For every 1 number of post, members gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.

Reputation Point Factor = 1
For every 1 points of reputation, members gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.

Minimum Post Count = 50
How many posts must a member have before his reputation hits count on others?

Minimum Reputation Count = 10
How much reputation must a member have before his reputation hits count on others?

Daily Reputation Clicks Limit = 10
How many reputation clicks can a member give over each 24 hour period?

Reputation User Spread = 20
How many different members must you give reputation to before you can hit the same person again?



Below are titles created for a variety of reputation levels. A member is given a reputation title when they reach a certain reputation level with x number of points.


User is infamous around these parts -100
User can only hope to improve -50
User has a little shameless behavior in the past -10
User is an unknown quantity at this point 0
User is on a distinguished road 10
User will become famous soon enough 50
User has a spectacular aura about 150
User is a jewel in the rough 250
User is just really nice 350
User is a glorious beacon of light 450
User is a name known to all 550
User is a splendid one to behold 650
User has much to be proud of 1000
User has a brilliant future 1500
User has a reputation beyond repute 2000