Reps--Could this be done differently?

[Angel4Truth]

When I joined CF the forum I already thought the reputation system would not fulfil its intended purpose. Seeing people with millions of reputation points and someone with the name Rep Daddy suggested it is a farce. Seeing this campaign by numerous repaholics confirms that.

People are forced to rep ? Repping is determining people's daily shedule ?! People damage their health and family relations because of it ?!? People need to give 20 reps a day ?!?! People need others to rep for them ?!?!? Good grief ! The CF repping system is a threat to society as the many horror stories in this thread demonstrate.

The word reputation isn't even used anymore. Quite correctly. That avoids the misunderstanding that repping has anything to do with reputation.

RichardMac 127 : The only problem I see with this is that reps have become something they were not intended to become. A reputation point wasn't just for stars, but for those who have great posts and someone wants to reward them for a good post. I don't think reps should become available any sooner then what it is currently at. You can bless someone if you have ran out of reps for the day.
Ariel 128 : Yes, and you're right. Rep points should be for great posts, and I have received many for such as well.
But I still believe that this change needs to be made. This is a problem for those who have schedules which change a lot. It is forcing people to adhere to an artificial schedule if they want to rep someone.

Rather than making a farce more convenient to use, why not overhaul the system to turn it into something respectable ? Making repping anonymous would I think be a step in the right direction. Perhaps a debate should be held about what the purpose of the rep system should be. Perhaps eventually we could consider introducing the term reputation. People unfortunately prefer quick and easy fixes to well thought out solutions.

What is the rep subforum and what are universal reps ?

Repping to make others feel good is certainly a commendable goal, but its relative contribution (compared to political repping) is hard to determine. The more you rep the less value each has and the more those who are ignored feel left out. It would be interesting to see the relationship between repping and being repped.

Is RichardMac only reasonable, caring, encouraging and helpful when he agrees with you ?

As someone with 7600 times less reputation than you I share that feeing.

That begs the question : Is it reversible ? I doubt it is. Perhaps the rep system should no longer be tagged as reputation, but called something else and a good reputation reward system be designed. Maybe the conclusion will be that such a system cannot be designed due to the sinful human nature.

How does reputation work ? christianforums.com/faq.php?faq=reputation#faq_what_is_reputation appears to be outdated. Perhaps someone should update it. For example, it still says rep swapping is sanctionable by ban without warning.

In stead of supporting the first solution someone posted, perhaps members should brainstorm for solutions. The problem appears to be rep creep. Changing the refresh period from 24 to 22 or 46 hours would also solve that and may be easier to program.

Why are most repaholics female ? (This thread looks like a women's discussion club.) Why are most repaholics site supporters ?
I notice that aside a freak poster no one with less than a million reputation supported this improvement ? Why is that ?

Feedback from the Powers That Be is definitely lacking as usual.
Why does any of this bother you so much if its something you arent into anyway?

[Ariel]

Please add my name to the list. With my schedule, it is difficult to be locked into the current schedule. I work full time, homeschool, and do volunteer work. My schedule is very hectic and erratic. Sometimes I have free time very late at night, sometimes in the middle of the day, other times I get a few free minutes in the morning before starting my day. Its very frustrating when I'm on late at night and pass out all my reps, then the next day I am know I'll be too busy to come online at night so I come on during lunch time and have no reps available. I effectively lose a day's reps. If all of the were available each day at whatever time with 24 hours in which to use them, it would make me time here much more enjoyable! :thumbsup:

Talmidah, I often have the same problem. It is a joy to have a varied life and the love of a large family, but that means I often lose my ability to rep. Like you I have been frustrated, knowing that I had time, but not at the 24-hour pre-determined time.

Thank you for your support. I will add your name to the list.

[Angel4Truth]

I support this

[FlatpickingJD]

I, too, am a site supporter and support the idea but that's not why I'm making this post. I'm sure others have said the same thing in this thread, but I wanted to add my .02 to the discussion.

We see a lot of strife and acrimonious debate on these boards. I know many people who've left the forums at one time or another, some permanently, some just as a break from the anger we see.

The repaholics subforum is worlds apart from other areas here on CF. I've met people and made friends there I wouldn't have elsewhere, because we don't share a denomination or are not in the same "life stage." The repaholics area is a great area for fellowshipping and sharing the Word. But even saying that diminishes what we have there. We encourage each other, support each other, salve each other's wounds from our day to to day real life woes. I am touched daily by how the folk in the repaholics area reach out to each other. I know that even if people aren't repped, the fellowship continues. It's not about the reps, that's all for fun up there. The subforum is really about the fellowshipping. If the subforum had existed before now, I suspect many people I know who've left would still be here - - because they only wanted to meet like-minded people who ask about their day to day lives.

Before you dismiss me, when you look at my rep numbers, as someone who thrives and dwells on reps, you should know I don't. I actually turn my reps off every few weeks to recharge and to get away from all that. And you know what? I still go there to fellowship, and am still welcome. I will turn them on to give "real" reps elsewhere. And I also do give "real" reps elsewhere, to encourage the great posts and comments we see as we poke around on CF. We all realize that's what the reputation system was originally designed for. But in many ways I think the repaholics subforum has improved the reputation system because its made us aware of how a nice rep comment can brighten people's days.

Everyone's welcome there, no one's rejected because they are of the wrong denomination or worship God in a different way. Those issues simply don't come up. Period. Political talk is at a minimum too. It's a nice little group of folk up there and I'm glad I'm a small part of that community.

[Nadiine]

I, too, am a site supporter and support the idea but that's not why I'm making this post. I'm sure others have said the same thing in this thread, but I wanted to add my .02 to the discussion.

We see a lot of strife and acrimonious debate on these boards. I know many people who've left the forums at one time or another, some permanently, some just as a break from the anger we see.

The repaholics subforum is worlds apart from other areas here on CF. I've met people and made friends there I wouldn't have elsewhere, because we don't share a denomination or are not in the same "life stage." The repaholics area is a great area for fellowshipping and sharing the Word. But even saying that diminishes what we have there. We encourage each other, support each other, salve each other's wounds from our day to to day real life woes. I am touched daily by how the folk in the repaholics area reach out to each other. I know that even if people aren't repped, the fellowship continues. It's not about the reps, that's all for fun up there. The subforum is really about the fellowshipping. If the subforum had existed before now, I suspect many people I know who've left would still be here - - because they only wanted to meet like-minded people who ask about their day to day lives.

Before you dismiss me, when you look at my rep numbers, as someone who thrives and dwells on reps, you should know I don't. I actually turn my reps off every few weeks to recharge and to get away from all that. And you know what? I still go there to fellowship, and am still welcome. I will turn them on to give "real" reps elsewhere. And I also do give "real" reps elsewhere, to encourage the great posts and comments we see as we poke around on CF. We all realize that's what the reputation system was originally designed for. But in many ways I think the repaholics subforum has improved the reputation system because its made us aware of how a nice rep comment can brighten people's days.

Everyone's welcome there, no one's rejected because they are of the wrong denomination or worship God in a different way. Those issues simply don't come up. Period. Political talk is at a minimum too. It's a nice little group of folk up there and I'm glad I'm a small part of that community.
:thumbsup: Fantastic post Flat! I've been a diehard debater since I've joined, and I've been enjoying the rep subforum more than debating (which I never thought would be possible) lol.
I do the same, go back to my discussion areas & give "real" reps to deserving posts.... or new people that are just getting started.

The whole BE section is a nice retreat from the hardcore issues which divide us elsewhere (and yes I'm fine dividing where and when warrented spiritually, but I do not divide from the human race and being kind to those who don't believe exactly like I do).
We have atheists, pagans, agnostics & Buddhists in that forum & nobody hasstles them about it. I'm sure they enjoy that too.;) :)

I've also made some closer friends here as well that I wouldn't of met otherwise.

Anyways, nice post.

[missmsdancearama]

Hello, I'm kind of new to CF, but I have talked to a lot of people from other countries and I think it's great. Even when I'm all out of reps to give I still stay and talk to people. It brings the world closer together.

[Spudgrandma]

A little bump and still hoping this will be done!!!!!

[Ariel]

I support this

Angel4Truth, please forgive me for not responding to this sooner. I had a rough weekend as a friend of mine had just unexpectedly died. I've felt stunned and sad.

I have added you name to the list.

There are now 70 people listed on the first page who support the proposed change.

[Ariel]

Hello, I'm kind of new to CF, but I have talked to a lot of people from other countries and I think it's great. Even when I'm all out of reps to give I still stay and talk to people. It brings the world closer together.

Yes, it does bring us closer together. The ability to bless each other gives a dimension to this forum other forums don't have.

I've been thinking about heaven recently. Perhaps this is off topic, but I can't help but think that the Lord surely has a similar plan for us in heaven. Surely He means for us to bless each other. Surely when He says we will be servants, doesn't He mean just that? We will serve each other and bless each other, as well as serve Him and above all worship Him.

No, I'm not comparing repping to heaven, nor this site to heaven. LOL! But I am saying that the ability to bless each other and to delight each other is surely something we will experience in eternity.

[Nadiine]

Yes, it does bring us closer together. The ability to bless each other gives a dimension to this forum other forums don't have.

I've been thinking about heaven recently. Perhaps this is off topic, but I can't help but think that the Lord surely has a similar plan for us in heaven. Surely He means for us to bless each other. Surely when He says we will be servants, doesn't He mean just that? We will serve each other and bless each other, as well as serve Him and above all worship Him.

No, I'm not comparing repping to heaven, nor this site to heaven. LOL! But I am saying that the ability to bless each other and to delight each other is surely something we will experience in eternity.
But will God put that within a 24 hour time cycle? LOL
I hope you're doing ok today :hug:

[Ariel]

But will God put that within a 24 hour time cycle? LOL
I hope you're doing ok today :hug:

LOL Nadiine! I wish we knew each other in "real" life, because we would get along famously! ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

Yes, could you see it. "No, you can't deliver that carved inlaid wood table because the 24-hour time schedule does not allow it."

"No, you may not sing a birthday song to her, your blessing schedule does not allow it."

"No, you haven't waited a full 24 hours for that particular blessing to come in, so there will be no hugging around here."

"You have given out too many blessings in the last 24 hours. Try again later."

[kittystorm92]

Hello, here's what's been happening with me. My Rep time got so late that I had to let them go and then when I did get to Rep again I was on a good time, but then I had something that needed to get done and that pushed them back more and more and then I found myself again with a late time to Rep, so again I had to let them go. It's hard for me to stick to a certain time of the day and give out 40 Reps since I am a Site Supporter before something tears me away and then look out then I would be all screwed up. I wish that CF would listen to us. I know its not what they had intended the Reps to become but that's what it has become and they need to realize that and just make the change so we all can bless each other when WE can not when THEY tell us we can.

[Spudgrandma]

Angel4Truth, please forgive me for not responding to this sooner. I had a rough weekend as a friend of mine had just unexpectedly died. I've felt stunned and sad.

I have added you name to the list.

There are now 70 people listed on the first page who support the proposed change.


Ariel, I'm so sorry about your friend. :prayer:

[Nadiine]

LOL Nadiine! I wish we knew each other in "real" life, because we would get along famously! ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

Yes, could you see it. "No, you can't deliver that carved inlaid wood table because the 24-hour time schedule does not allow it."

"No, you may not sing a birthday song to her, your blessing schedule does not allow it."

"No, you haven't waited a full 24 hours for that particular rep to come in, so there will be no hugging around here."

"You have given out too many blessings in the last 24 hours. Try again later."
Exactly. rofl :ebil:


:eek:


:help:

[Ariel]

Hello, here's what's been happening with me. My Rep time got so late that I had to let them go and then when I did get to Rep again I was on a good time, but then I had something that needed to get done and that pushed them back more and more and then I found myself again with a late time to Rep, so again I had to let them go. It's hard for me to stick to a certain time of the day and give out 40 Reps since I am a Site Supporter before something tears me away and then look out then I would be all screwed up. I wish that CF would listen to us. I know its not what they had intended the Reps to become but that's what it has become and they need to realize that and just make the change so we all can bless each other when WE can not when THEY tell us we can.

It happens to all of us, some might even say so what, deal with it.

Last night someone was waiting up late to rep me. I PMed her and told her to go to bed, no amount of reps is worth hurting your health for.

But I've done the same thing myself--stayed up late and hurt my day the next day so that I could bless someone by repping them.

The current rep system is capricious and unfair to people with varied schedules. Assuming that it IS okay to rep people, then this really needs to be changed.

[Ariel]

Ariel, I'm so sorry about your friend. :prayer:



Thank you so much, SG and Nadiine. I've been working through it slowly, but it's been hard. Our pastor preached a wonderful sermon to us on Sunday, telling us we can trust God, and quoting many Scriptures about trust.

My friend was only in her early 30's. I know my pastor is right, though. We can trust God.

Thank you all for caring.

[bill16652]

May you be at peace and may you always feel that peace and know that your friend has just graduated to a far better place, she is no longer a sojourner but now in her own country.

[Ariel]

May you be at peace and may you always feel that peace and know that your friend has just graduated to a far better place, she is no longer a sojourner but now in her own country.

Bill, thank you so much. I prayed so long and fought so hard. In the end it was just hard for me to accept. I know that sounds so selfish, but it was hard not to feel defeated.

I had counseled her a lot, especially on the importance of forgiving others because that is what the Lord put on my heart to tell her. I asked my pastor's wife this last Sunday if she thought I was wrong to have counseled her and fought so hard? My sweet pastor's wife told me, no. That D--- had said to her that when I came to the hospital and told her how important it was to forgive and guard your thoughts, that that had helped her more than anything else.

So I was praying for a healing here on earth, but God was waiting for perfection. I believe He saw her just at that moment of perfection, and took her then. My pastor says she got it right before the rest of us did. I think he's right.

I just have to keep on telling myself not to be so selfish to think I wanted her here. And that I'm not God, that He is sovereign, and I'm not.

I've asked myself also would it have been better not to have fought? Absolutely not. If I was laying in a hospital bed, wouldn't I want everyone to fight?

I just so much wanted her to make it. I see her husband and my heart just aches.

[bill16652]

Bill, thank you so much. I prayed so long and fought so hard. In the end it was just hard for me to accept. I know that sounds so selfish, but it was hard not to feel defeated.

I had counseled her a lot, especially on the importance of forgiving others because that is what the Lord put on my heart to tell her. I asked my pastor's wife this last Sunday if she thought I was wrong to have counseled her and fought so hard? My sweet pastor's wife told me, no. That D--- had said to her that when I came to the hospital and told her how important it was to forgive and guard your thoughts, that that had helped her more than anything else.

So I was praying for a healing here on earth, but God was waiting for perfection. I believe He saw her just at that moment of perfection, and took her then. My pastor says she got it right before the rest of us did. I think he's right.

I just have to keep on telling myself not to be so selfish to think I wanted her here. And that I'm not God, that He is sovereign, and I'm not.

I've asked myself also would it have been better not to have fought? Absolutely not. If I was laying in a hospital bed, wouldn't I want everyone to fight?

I just so much wanted her to make it. I see her husband and my heart just aches.It is hard to lose a loved one and many times we do not understand and may not this side of heaven but the one thing we can rest assured in is that they are far better off and in a better place, a place that we strive and long for and I am also sure that she is looking down on her family.

[lilmissmontana]

Angel4Truth, please forgive me for not responding to this sooner. I had a rough weekend as a friend of mine had just unexpectedly died. I've felt stunned and sad.

I have added you name to the list.

There are now 70 people listed on the first page who support the proposed change.
God bless, Ariel!

[Ariel]

It is hard to lose a loved one and many times we do not understand and may not this side of heaven but the one thing we can rest assured in is that they are far better off and in a better place, a place that we strive and long for and I am also sure that she is looking down on her family.


Thank you so much, Bill, for your words of wisdom and comfort. It means a lot.

Yes, you are so right. I know she is looking down on her family. I can just see her in that beautiful perfect body 1 Cor. 15 talks about, dancing, worshiping, praising our beloved Father, and leading a choir for Him. She had a gift for worship here on earth, it can only mean she gets to worship now in an even greater way.

1 Corinthians 15:42-44

God is GOOD. He is so good.

[Ariel]

To my friends--well obviously I myself have gotten off topic, but that's okay, I hope. Thank you so much for being so kind to me. You have been generous and kind. Thank you for helping me and comforting me through this.

Back to topic--

I have asked for a change in the way reputation becomes available to give.

I am making two assumptions. First, that it is acceptable to have the ability to bless someone by giving them reputation points. Second, that it is acceptable to have 40 reps.

If this is acceptable, then I believe there is no good reason to inconvenience forum users to the degree that they are hindered now.

Once more I appeal for change.

Please, please consider it.

[Spudgrandma]

Back to topic--

I have asked for a change in the way reputation becomes available to give.

I am making two assumptions. First, that it is acceptable to have the ability to bless someone by giving them reputation points. Second, that it is acceptable to have 40 reps.

If this is acceptable, then I believe there is no good reason to inconvenience forum users to the degree that they are hindered now.

Once more I appeal for change.

Please, please consider it.

I concure!!!!!!

Please make this change, it would be so much appreciated.

[bill16652]

So do I, my only question is, is it even being considered as as far as I know we have had no feedback at all on this.

[Angel4Truth]

So do I, my only question is, is it even being considered as as far as I know we have had no feedback at all on this.
Thats what i was wondering also

[Nadiine]

So do I, my only question is, is it even being considered as as far as I know we have had no feedback at all on this.
I agree Bill, I'd like to know if they're even considering it or not - discussing it? anything?

As far as I"m concerned, it would be unfair not to - becuz I've seen things added & changed for alot less people than have signed this request. This is alot of people with I believe only 2 that have disagreed with it.

[Ariel]

To answer your question, the only input we have had from the "powers that be" were the posts by Richard Mac, one of the moderators for this forum. As you know he was against this change because he doesn't like the way reputation is currently being given.

I have not heard from anyone else.

I have wondered if the moderators for this forum are considering any of the requests here.

[Nadiine]

To answer your question, the only input we have had from the "powers that be" were the posts by Richard Mac, one of the moderators for this forum. As you know he was against this change because he doesn't like the way reputation is currently being given.

I have not heard from anyone else.

I have wondered if the moderators for this forum are considering any of the requests here.
Hi Ariel :hug:
I'd certainly hope that just 1 moderator isn't doing all the deciding of what get's implimented or not here.
:eek: :o

[Ariel]

Yes, I hope so too. I have tried PMing others, to no avail.

This is beginning to feel like blowing into the wind.

It may be time for several of us to start our own requests. That is, have a number of threads asking for the same thing and also PMing them.

[bill16652]

I think PM'ing would help if someone doesnt answer this at some point but starting multiple threads on the same subject would probably result in them getting deleted and if done by the same person enough probably a warning. I would think about that.

[Ariel]

I think PM'ing would help if someone doesnt answer this at some point but starting multiple threads on the same subject would probably result in them getting deleted and if done by the same person enough probably a warning. I would think about that.

I have PMed three different people, and have only heard from one, Richard Mac.

I don't mean to start multiple threads by myself. Rather, if several people asked for the same thing--would they listen? Perhaps you are right, perhaps they would just delete those threads.

Well then, how about PM? Suppose several of us PMed them?

[bill16652]

I have PMed three different people, and have only heard from one, Richard Mac.

I don't mean to start multiple threads by myself. Rather, if several people asked for the same thing--would they listen? Perhaps you are right, perhaps they would just delete those threads.

Well then, how about PM? Suppose several of us PMed them?Who is the green A in this area? Perhaps by PMing them and asking for some sort of answer we might get a response.

[Ariel]

Bill, here is the line up at the top of this forum:

flyingsum0 [SuperMod] , OddBeani [SuperMod] , RichardMac [SuperMod] , Utah Knight [Moderator] , [serious] [SuperMod] , Talmidah [Moderator]

[Spudgrandma]

I have PMed three different people, and have only heard from one, Richard Mac.

I don't mean to start multiple threads by myself. Rather, if several people asked for the same thing--would they listen? Perhaps you are right, perhaps they would just delete those threads.

Well then, how about PM? Suppose several of us PMed them?

Who is the green A in this area? Perhaps by PMing them and asking for some sort of answer we might get a response.


I'm afraid that with all the problems the site is currently having that this request is not even on their radar. :cry:

So, I'm not sure that anything will work as far as getting an answer. To my knowledge, there has not even been an update on the progress of fixing the site.

Apparently, communication is not something that the PTB on this site understand or choose to engage in. :sigh:

[bill16652]

I'm afraid that with all the problems the site is currently having that this request is not even on their radar. :cry:

So, I'm not sure that anything will work as far as getting an answer. To my knowledge, there has not even been an update on the progress of fixing the site.

Apparently, communication is not something that the PTB on this site understand or choose to engage in. :sigh:
Agreed. When it is time to do it I would suggest out of that list Sumo, he is cool and fair. The others I dont know a lot other than Utah Knight and has been a long time since I have seen him in the fellowship threads, my fault as I dont have time to go into them like I did. As far as communication I would list that as a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10

[Ariel]

I know Flying Sumo from the past. I don't know if he would remember me, but you are right, Bill, he is cool.

Alright, I will PM him and ask him if he's had a chance to look at this thread.

Perhaps others could PM him as well?

[bill16652]

I looked at support and cant find a green A, they must fall under another section as well. I pm'ed Sumo, I think if it is possible he will find out .

[Ariel]

I PMed him, too. Thank you so much, Bill.

[Amoranemix]

no he's not only that when he agrees with me ... I said on this we disagree ... I can still have respect for someone and disagree with them or find a post of their's something other than delightful ... sort of feels like you just have issues this morning ... I refuse to be defensive about something you clearly need more info on ... I could care less how anyone feels about the "value" of repping ... we have reps, we site support, they are part of the deal and I don't think it's anyone's place to determine how or if they should use them the way they do ... and furthermore you don't know one thing about me or how I use them ... and probably that would be true of most everyone here ... so ... at the risk of being flip ... whatever! ... I don't need my intent moderated!Your defensive reaction indicates my question was right on the mark. You approve of people who agree with you and disapprove of those who disagree.
I have received no reputation for my post here, while I suspect that those supportive of the proposed change were repped if there were some left-overs after a visit to the repaholics subforum. I guess I didn't display the right opinion.

judging a book by it's cover?[1] Repaholics Sub-forum[2] (http://christianforums.com/f912-repaholics-sub-forum.html)
Threads 1,050
Posts 145,692[1] No. I have searched in Suggest New Forums (http://christianforums.com/f395-suggest-new-forums.html) for the sub-forum's origin, but apparently old threads there are secret. [2] Thanks for the link.

Amoranemix, you are of course entitled to your own opinion. However, once again the focus is being turned to whether giving reputation is good or bad. This is not the focus of this thread, nor its intent. The focus of this thread is to request the way reps are made available to the user be changed so that they can be used at the user's discretion any time within a 24-hour frame.

We are not debating philosophical ramifications of giving and receiving reputation points, but rather asking for flexibility in use.Perhaps we should be debating that. You should not just change something without looking at its ramifications. Imagine that abortion doctors would ask that the administration required to perform abortions be simplified. They don't want to talk about whether abortions are desirable. That's another topic. Since abortions are allowed they should be made as easy as possible to perform. A ramification of making abortions easier would likely be that more will be performed. If abortions are undesirable then follows that making them easier would be undesirable. Thus the debate on the desirability of abortions must be held beforehand, but that is a more difficult discussion. In addition, I have been talking about more than whether rep swapping is desirable.

Any attack on this group or individuals is unjustified and uncalled for. I am not making any assumption about you as a person. Nor is it fair for you to judge me or others who have made this request.My judgement may be superficial or wrong, but I judge people and I see no reason why that would be unfair. Other people judge me as well and sometimes deny it. The evasion of my arguments and questions indicates that that they are more to the point than some people would like and rather keep me ignorant.

You can feel free to turn your reps OFF if you have "issues" about them [1] - if you want more, you can get over to the rep subforum and have at it there with some of the rest of us and earn them by hanging out & fellowshipping there.[2][1] But I can't turn your reps off and I have more issues with other people's reps than with my own. [2] The word earn makes it sound like I would be making a positive contribution to society through labour.

If reps "meant something" to relay good & bad /popular unpopular people - then you still have an issue of judging people by a number that ONLY represents who is liked or who agrees with certain people's worldviews.
It's a problem of judging either way; so I'd just as soon leave it to the way they do it now and you can guess what the reps meant - something or nothing.If reps mean nothing then they shouldn't be labeled as reputation as they are now. Not everyone knows what the rep number means. I can't think of an appropriate label now (someone suggested kudos), but reps would probably be better. That way reps only affects those who are into it. Other modifications are probably desirable as well. Repping has apparently become a form of entertainment and a vector for socializing on CF. Would it be less entertaining and less socializing if it was no longer associated with reputation ?

Ariel is correct, this is not the thread for this issue, this thread is about how the reps are distributed once a section has been opened up for free repping.
You may want to take your case elsewhere - it's redundant to do here where it's not applicable.Do you think the Powers That Be care about someone making a case ? You have 70 votes for and almost none against and you heard nothing from them in over a month. Talking to the PTB is like talking to God. They only listen when they already agree with you.

Why does any of this bother you so much if its something you arent into anyway?I don't understand your question. It suggests there is an inconsistency between how much this bothers me and how much I am into it. Please explain the inconsistency.

Before you dismiss me, when you look at my rep numbers, as someone who thrives and dwells on reps, you should know I don't. I actually turn my reps off every few weeks to recharge and to get away from all that. And you know what? I still go there to fellowship, and am still welcome. I will turn them on to give "real" reps elsewhere. And I also do give "real" reps elsewhere, to encourage the great posts and comments we see as we poke around on CF. We all realize that's what the reputation system was originally designed for. But in many ways I think the repaholics subforum has improved the reputation system because its made us aware of how a nice rep comment can brighten people's days.Then perhaps a good reputation system should encourage people to add to reputation for good posts.

We have atheists, pagans, agnostics & Buddhists in that forum & nobody hasstles them about it. I'm sure they enjoy that too.;) :) I remember only seeing people with Christian icons in this thread.

So do I, my only question is, is it even being considered as as far as I know we have had no feedback at all on this.The Powers That Be are considering an upgrade to vBulletin 3.7. It is discussed with insiders on a secret message board. Version 3.7 would have a different reputation system. You can have a look at www.vbulletin.com/forum/index.php (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/index.php).

[Nadiine]

Your defensive reaction indicates my question was right on the mark. You approve of people who agree with you and disapprove of those who disagree.
I have received no reputation for my post here, while I suspect that those supportive of the proposed change were repped if there were some left-overs after a visit to the repaholics subforum. I guess I didn't display the right opinion.

[1] No. I have searched in Suggest New Forums (http://christianforums.com/f395-suggest-new-forums.html) for the sub-forum's origin, but apparently old threads there are secret. [2] Thanks for the link.

Perhaps we should be debating that. You should not just change something without looking at its ramifications. Imagine that abortion doctors would ask that the administration required to perform abortions be simplified. They don't want to talk about whether abortions are desirable. That's another topic. Since abortions are allowed they should be made as easy as possible to perform. A ramification of making abortions easier would likely be that more will be performed. If abortions are undesirable then follows that making them easier would be undesirable. Thus the debate on the desirability of abortions must be held beforehand, but that is a more difficult discussion. In addition, I have been talking about more than whether rep swapping is desirable.

My judgement may be superficial or wrong, but I judge people and I see no reason why that would be unfair. Other people judge me as well and sometimes deny it. The evasion of my arguments and questions indicates that that they are more to the point than some people would like and rather keep me ignorant.

[1] But I can't turn your reps off and I have more issues with other people's reps than with my own. [2] The word earn makes it sound like I would be making a positive contribution to society through labour.

If reps mean nothing then they shouldn't be labeled as reputation as they are now. Not everyone knows what the rep number means. I can't think of an appropriate label now (someone suggested kudos), but reps would probably be better. That way reps only affects those who are into it. Other modifications are probably desirable as well. Repping has apparently become a form of entertainment and a vector for socializing on CF. Would it be less entertaining and less socializing if it was no longer associated with reputation ?

Do you think the Powers That Be care about someone making a case ? You have 70 votes for and almost none against and you heard nothing from them in over a month. Talking to the PTB is like talking to God. They only listen when they already agree with you.

I don't understand your question. It suggests there is an inconsistency between how much this bothers me and how much I am into it. Please explain the inconsistency.

Then perhaps a good reputation system should encourage people to add to reputation for good posts.

I remember only seeing people with Christian icons in this thread.

The Powers That Be are considering an upgrade to vBulletin 3.7. It is discussed with insiders on a secret message board. Version 3.7 would have a different reputation system. You can have a look at www.vbulletin.com/forum/index.php (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/index.php).
me thinks you suppose too much.

There's no reason to debate who I know I have seen and/or spoken with in this forum - who are buddhist, pagan or atheist.

And it's not wise to assume who's posts got repped here or not - I repped NONE in this thread to date... and I've agreed w/ 99% of them.

The rest I just don't care to debate over with you - we have just as much right here to request a new feature they opened up get tweaked to our benefit - it's to the benefit of every CF member whether they mass rep others or just rep a few people every couple days if they're online.
In fact, it wouldn't change ANYTHING for people who don't use all or most of their reps in a day, so what would you even care if this feature were changed?
It stays the same for a large amount of members.

This is not a thread to debate rep meaning - they've already opened up a rep subforum - so by all means, go start an anti rep forum thread someplace and have at it there.
This is a thread petitioning staff to get reputations off a 24 hour cycle that hinders people who do use most of their reps each day; most being site supporters.
Those who don't use many reps, won't notice any difference and it's not worth arguing about since it doesn't alter anything for them.

[flyingsum0]

I gots no problemo with this idea...sounds cool to me :)

[Ariel]

I gots no problemo with this idea...sounds cool to me :)

Thank you so much!

[Nadiine]

I gots no problemo with this idea...sounds cool to me :)
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Boy I'm glad to hear that, I sure wouldn't want you angry with us!! lol

*:blush: holds out a big juicy steak for Sumo*

[Talmidah]

I gots no problemo with this idea...sounds cool to me :)

Thank you!!!!!!!! :clap:

[Ariel]

Oh what joy. I get to respond to this.


Your defensive reaction indicates my question was right on the mark. You approve of people who agree with you and disapprove of those who disagree.

How amazing that you know what someone else is like and are so easily able to pass judgments. Well, I'm not so quick, Amor, even though you remind me a lot of my German relatives.


I have received no reputation for my post here, while I suspect that those supportive of the proposed change were repped if there were some left-overs after a visit to the repaholics subforum. I guess I didn't display the right opinion.

You astound me. You expect me to rep you for posts which attack people personally? Really, this is astounding.

But while we're on the subject of repping. Do you see this thread? It's taken a lot of my time. Yet I have only been repped four times for it, two of them just recently.

Frankly I don't expect to be repped for good things I do. I am surprised when it happens.

[1] No. I have searched in Suggest New Forums (http://christianforums.com/f395-suggest-new-forums.html) for the sub-forum's origin, but apparently old threads there are secret. [2] Thanks for the link.

Perhaps we should be debating that. You should not just change something without looking at its ramifications. Imagine that abortion doctors would ask that the administration required to perform abortions be simplified. They don't want to talk about whether abortions are desirable. That's another topic. Since abortions are allowed they should be made as easy as possible to perform. A ramification of making abortions easier would likely be that more will be performed. If abortions are undesirable then follows that making them easier would be undesirable. Thus the debate on the desirability of abortions must be held beforehand, but that is a more difficult discussion. In addition, I have been talking about more than whether rep swapping is desirable.

Again, this is amazing. So according to you, giving people the flexibility to rep at times which are good for them is like supporting abortion. Your logic does not make sense at all.


My judgement may be superficial or wrong, but I judge people and I see no reason why that would be unfair. Other people judge me as well and sometimes deny it. The evasion of my arguments and questions indicates that that they are more to the point than some people would like and rather keep me ignorant.

Yes, it's quite obvious that you judge other people and attack them personally. And apparently you expect to be repped for that, too.

[1] But I can't turn your reps off and I have more issues with other people's reps than with my own. [2] The word earn makes it sound like I would be making a positive contribution to society through labour.

If reps mean nothing then they shouldn't be labeled as reputation as they are now. Not everyone knows what the rep number means. I can't think of an appropriate label now (someone suggested kudos), but reps would probably be better. That way reps only affects those who are into it. Other modifications are probably desirable as well. Repping has apparently become a form of entertainment and a vector for socializing on CF. Would it be less entertaining and less socializing if it was no longer associated with reputation ?

Again, you are getting off topic. This thread is not meant to debate the desirability of repping.

Do you think the Powers That Be care about someone making a case ? You have 70 votes for and almost none against and you heard nothing from them in over a month. Talking to the PTB is like talking to God. They only listen when they already agree with you.

Apparently you've had some problems with the administration of this forum?

I don't understand your question. It suggests there is an inconsistency between how much this bothers me and how much I am into it. Please explain the inconsistency.

Now who is evading a question?


Then perhaps a good reputation system should encourage people to add to reputation for good posts.

What a great idea! I should be rep rich for this thread alone! :)

I remember only seeing people with Christian icons in this thread.

Nadiine was referring to a forum, not this thread. You couldn't have looked very far in the forum. There are many different people in that forum, and we get along very well together, in spite of our differences.

The Powers That Be are considering an upgrade to vBulletin 3.7. It is discussed with insiders on a secret message board. Version 3.7 would have a different reputation system. You can have a look at www.vbulletin.com/forum/index.php (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/index.php).


I searched but was not able to find that discussion.

Well obviously you are against the idea of making reps available to people, so I will add your name to the "against" list.

Now it's my turn. Please don't post on this thread anymore because it is obvious that you are (1) attacking people personally, (2) unwilling to stay on topic, (3) attempting to start a debate in a non-debate forum on a non-debate thread.

If you continue to post here I will have to ask one of the moderators to intervene.

[Nadiine]

:thumbsup: :amen:

[Valentine]

Once again I add my voice in agreement to the OP, fwiw. :thumbsup:

[mnphysicist]

We're discussing the rep system currently, I've copied the entire OP, and I'll let folks know if this is a reasonable thing we can do, or if its a major coding headache. It might be a bit though, but we are listening. Also thanks to Rep Daddy for making this a very high visibility arena. I had no idea of all the good things coming from this feature.

[Nadiine]

We're discussing the rep system currently, I've copied the entire OP, and I'll let folks know if this is a reasonable thing we can do, or if its a major coding headache. It might be a bit though, but we are listening. Also thanks to Rep Daddy for making this a very high visibility arena. I had no idea of all the good things coming from this feature.
Awesome! :thumbsup: thanks for the update and for giving this some attention.
I love the rep forum - it's been a total blessing to me since I found it and have made new friends there who I wouldn't have met otherwise.

This is one request that I think we really do need and I'm hoping it can be implimented here - not only for our happiness and sanity (lol) but for the sake of our schedules when "life happens".

thanks for listening and your consideration!:wave:

[buttercup2000]

Adding my thanks. I've gotten to know many folks, too, that I wouldn't have met and have received much encouragement. It is a unifying place for sharing and friendship and the proposed change would only enhance this great place.

[Ariel]

We're discussing the rep system currently, I've copied the entire OP, and I'll let folks know if this is a reasonable thing we can do, or if its a major coding headache. It might be a bit though, but we are listening. Also thanks to Rep Daddy for making this a very high visibility arena. I had no idea of all the good things coming from this feature.

Thank you so much. I so much appreciate your time and consideration.

I believe that this change will definitely enhance the forum by making the rep feature more usable for everyone. The flexibility this change will provide will help everyone, and will make the forum even more enjoyable.

Thank you again.

[drstevej]

We're discussing the rep system currently, I've copied the entire OP, and I'll let folks know if this is a reasonable thing we can do, or if its a major coding headache. It might be a bit though, but we are listening. Also thanks to Rep Daddy for making this a very high visibility arena. I had no idea of all the good things coming from this feature.

Thanks a ton, Ron. :thumbsup:

[Nadiine]

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[bill16652]

Thank you Ron, your time is valuable and I appreciate the fact that you took time to post here.:)

[Zecryphon]

Let my reps go! I am fully behind this idea and support it 100%.

[Spudgrandma]

We're discussing the rep system currently, I've copied the entire OP, and I'll let folks know if this is a reasonable thing we can do, or if its a major coding headache. It might be a bit though, but we are listening. Also thanks to Rep Daddy for making this a very high visibility arena. I had no idea of all the good things coming from this feature.

Awesome! :thumbsup: thanks for the update and for giving this some attention.
I love the rep forum - it's been a total blessing to me since I found it and have made new friends there who I wouldn't have met otherwise.

This is one request that I think we really do need and I'm hoping it can be implimented here - not only for our happiness and sanity (lol) but for the sake of our schedules when "life happens".

thanks for listening and your consideration!:wave:

Adding my thanks. I've gotten to know many folks, too, that I wouldn't have met and have received much encouragement. It is a unifying place for sharing and friendship and the proposed change would only enhance this great place.

Thank you so much. I so much appreciate your time and consideration.

I believe that this change will definitely enhance the forum by making the rep feature more usable for everyone. The flexibility this change will provide will help everyone, and will make the forum even more enjoyable.

Thank you again.

Thanks a ton, Ron. :thumbsup:

Thank you Ron, your time is valuable and I appreciate the fact that you took time to post here.:)


Thank you Ron for considering this

And thank all who have stayed with this keeping it a visible request.

Still hoping that this will happen. :clap:

[KhoroshoDewberry]

I'm just a newbie, but can I still be included on your petition Ariel?

[Ariel]

Let my reps go! I am fully behind this idea and support it 100%.

I'm just a newbie, but can I still be included on your petition Ariel?

Certainly, Khorosho, and you too, Zecryphon. I will add both your names to the list now.

[KhoroshoDewberry]

Certainly, Khorosho, and you too, Zecryphon. I will add both your names to the list now.
Thank you. :hug:

[Ariel]

Khorosho, you are welcome. :hug:

I would also like to extend an invitation to the Repaholic Subforum. We could help you get your first star, and you would find friends there.

Here is the URL of the subforum:

http://christianforums.com/f912

Here is a thread you could post on where people help others get their first star:

http://christianforums.com/t6883701-systematically-helping-those-who-have-no-star-please-read-op-before-posting.html


Here are the URLS of several other threads that could help you:

http://christianforums.com/t7162865-rep-the-10-posters-just-before-you-4.html

http://christianforums.com/t7184460-rep-the-6-posters-just-before-you.html

http://christianforums.com/t6854439--give-reps-to-the-5-persons-above-you-.html


You will need to have 100 posts before you can give reputation. You are almost there :)

Also, if you need help or advice PM me, and I will help you.

[drstevej]

I gave her a rep boost as well. Love newbie repaholics.

RD

[Ariel]

I gave her a rep boost as well. Love newbie repaholics.

RD

Thank you so much, Pr. Steve.

Khorosho, if you want, I could be your "big sister" for a while, too. I would help you until you get to five stars. :)

[drstevej]

Thank you so much, Pr. Steve.

Khorosho, if you want, I could be your "big sister" for a while, too. I would help you until you get to five stars. :)


Great idea. Kinda like the Rep Coaches.

[Ariel]

Great idea. Kinda like the Rep Coaches.

Well, it's not the first time. I enjoy doing it.

[Spudgrandma]

I'm just a newbie, but can I still be included on your petition Ariel?


I already welcomed you and repped you in the Rephalic Sub-forum, but will welcome you again. Here is a link to the Forum where you can increase your post count and play some fun games. Blessings Exchange (http://christianforums.com/f247-blessings-exchange.html) Just find a game that interests you and you will have your 100 posts in no time. Have fun!!!!

[Amoranemix]

And it's not wise to assume who's posts got repped here or not - I repped NONE in this thread to date... and I've agreed w/ 99% of them.I didn't assume who's posts got repped.

The rest I just don't care to debate over with you [1]- we have just as much right here to request a new feature they opened up get tweaked to our benefit [2] - it's to the benefit of every CF member whether they mass rep others or just rep a few people every couple days if they're online.[3]
In fact, it wouldn't change ANYTHING for people who don't use all or most of their reps in a day, so what would you even care if this feature were changed?
It stays the same for a large amount of members.[4][1] I understand. I dislike losing debates as well. [2] I did not question your right to request a feature. [3] That is a gratuitous statement. Besides there are people who rep less than a few people every few days.
[4] Just before you stated that the requested change would be to those people's benefit and now it won't affect them. It looks like I am not the only unable to gauge the ramifications.

This is a thread petitioning staff to get reputations off a 24 hour cycle that hinders people who do use most of their reps each day; most being site supporters.I suggested that changing the cycle period could also remove rep creep. I received no response but perhaps I shouldn't yet conclude from that that people haven't thought this through.

Oh what joy. I get to respond to this.I shall assume you are having a bad day rather than judge you to be a mean person.

Amoranemix : Your defensive reaction indicates my question was right on the mark. You approve of people who agree with you and disapprove of those who disagree.
Ariel : How amazing that you know what someone else is like and are so easily able to pass judgments. Well, I'm not so quick, Amor, even though you remind me a lot of my German relatives.
Don't judge me so quickly. I don't pass judgement as easily as appears.

Amoranemix : I have received no reputation for my post here, while I suspect that those supportive of the proposed change were repped if there were some left-overs after a visit to the repaholics subforum. I guess I didn't display the right opinion.
Ariel : You astound me. You expect me to rep you for posts which attack people personally?[1] Really, this is astounding.
But while we're on the subject of repping. Do you see this thread? It's taken a lot of my time. Yet I have only been repped four times for it, two of them just recently.
Frankly I don't expect to be repped for good things I do. I am surprised when it happens.[2]
[1] No.
[2] Join the club.

Again, this is amazing. So according to you, giving people the flexibility to rep at times which are good for them is like supporting abortion. Your logic does not make sense at all. You have misunderstood the analogy and I think you don't want to understand it. Since you mind so much that I post off topic, why don't you respond to what I posted on topic ? I see no reason why the solution I suggested would inconvenience you.

Amoranemix 289 : My judgement may be superficial or wrong, but I judge people and I see no reason why that would be unfair. Other people judge me as well and sometimes deny it. The evasion of my arguments and questions indicates that that they are more to the point than some people would like and rather keep me ignorant.
Ariel Yes, it's quite obvious that you judge other people and attack them personally. And apparently you expect to be repped for that, too.
You are quick to draw conclusions about me. I don't attack people personally and I wouldn't expect to be repped for it.

Again, you are getting off topic. This thread is not meant to debate the desirability of repping.Again, that is the debate that should have been held beforehand. Where has this been debated and concluded that repping for other reasons than rewarding a good post is desirable ?
Another reason to discuss it is that if the reputation system is overhauled, then your request for a minor modification of the current system would be obsolete. Perhaps you should worry about the essence rather than about a detail that may not matter anymore.

Apparently you've had some problems with the administration of this forum?Yes. How is that on topic ?

Amoranemix : I don't understand your question. It suggests there is an inconsistency between how much this bothers me and how much I am into it. Please explain the inconsistency.
Ariel : Now who is evading a question?
I don't know. No one it seems. How is that question on topic ?

Amoranemix : The Powers That Be are considering an upgrade to vBulletin 3.7. It is discussed with insiders on a secret message board. Version 3.7 would have a different reputation system. You can have a look at www.vbulletin.com/forum/index.php (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/index.php).
Ariel : I searched but was not able to find that discussion.
It doubt it is also discussed on that forum. I also don't see the new reputation system described there. The only thread about the old rep system I found is A Fix for the Rep system (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/t249797) and vBExperience 3.7.12 for vB3.6 (http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/t172050) but neither seem to discuss the upgrade. The newest published vBulletin manual is still 3.6.10. Perhaps someone can register on the message board and ask.
Since mnphysicist is aware of the request there is little I can add. Anything he doesn't share must be confidential.

Well obviously you are against the idea of making reps available to people, so I will add your name to the "against" list.If you weren't so quick to jump to conclusions you would have noticed that I am reserved rather than against. I have insufficient information on which to base a good judgement. However, there are objections and those nor their possible solutions seem to interest anyone. It would however be premature to conclude that repaholics only care for themselves.

If you continue to post here I will have to ask one of the moderators to intervene.Would I be rash to conclude that I am entitled to my opinion only as long as I keep it to myself ?

We're discussing the rep system currently, I've copied the entire OP, and I'll let folks know if this is a reasonable thing we can do, or if its a major coding headache. It might be a bit though, but we are listening. Also thanks to Rep Daddy for making this a very high visibility arena. I had no idea of all the good things coming from this feature.Wouldn't changing the reputation refresh period be easier to code ?

[lilmissmontana]

amoranemix, lol! ... I've repped no one on this thread and no one has repped me ... seriously! you've got issues and I'm the least of them! paint me how you choose ... whatever!

[Ariel]

Amoranamix, I have already asked you not to post on this thread anymore. You have disregarded my wishes, I am the Original Poster.

Therefore I have reported you. I am sorry to have had to do this, but I feel that you leave me no choice.

[Nadiine]

amoranemix, lol! ... I've repped no one on this thread and no one has repped me ... seriously! you've got issues and I'm the least of them! paint me how you choose ... whatever!
exactly, I haven't repped anyone on this thread including today.... it's ludicrous. & even IF we did, so what? lol
:sigh:

[lilmissmontana]

exactly, I haven't repped anyone on this thread including today.... it's ludicrous. & even IF we did, so what? lol
:sigh:
totally! ya just can't please everyone! ... whatcha gonna do! lol!

[drstevej]

Rep me and I promise not to complain or question motives.

[Nadiine]

Rep me and I promise not to complain or question motives.
^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ :idea:

[Spudgrandma]

Rep me and I promise not to complain or question motives.

Me either ;) I'm always open for reps!!!!

[Nadiine]

*picketing*

http://www3.christianforums.com/images/icons/icon4.gif I ACCEPT REPS http://www3.christianforums.com/images/icons/icon4.gif

[Ariel]

Rep me and I promise not to complain or question motives.

Me too ^_^ You can all rep me anytime you feel a need to be kind to this OP. :)

[Ariel]

Well there you are. No reps for me. Not a one. Not any. :cry:

Careful folks, or I'm going to have to get out the heavy ammo:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w304/Ariel_Lioness/truth_or_dare.jpg


BUT...on second thought, I have a better idea.

Would you, could you all please rep flyingsumO and Ron "mnphysicist"? (posts # 291 and 298) They both are giving thought to this effort. I would like them to know that reppers can be grateful, which of course I know you are.

Thank you all so much :hug:

[Nadiine]

Well there you are. No reps for me. Not a one. Not any. :cry:

Careful folks, or I'm going to have to get out the heavy ammo:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w304/Ariel_Lioness/truth_or_dare.jpg


BUT...on second thought, I have a better idea.

Would you, could you all please rep flyingsumO and Ron "mnphysicist"? They both are giving thought to this effort. I would like them to know that reppers can be grateful, which of course I know you are.

Thank you all so much :hug:
I'd LOVE to Ariel, but I'm fresh out of reppies to send them till I get another reload.

^_^ ^_^ sorry, I hadda do it.

[drstevej]

What an awesome illustration of Repaholism at it's best.
**RD gets kinda misty**

Sensitivity reps permitted

[Zecryphon]

I got Rep Daddy, Spud, Naydeen (who is a long lost relative of Paula Deen hehehe) and Ariel.

[Ariel]

I'd LOVE to Ariel, but I'm fresh out of reppies to send them till I get another reload.

^_^ ^_^ sorry, I hadda do it.

When you can, Nadiine. :hug: Thank you for your kind and generous heart.

I think it would be AWESOME if we pushed them up a good bit, maybe even to their next star. I think between all of us we could do it.

[Ariel]

What an awesome illustration of Repaholism at it's best.
**RD gets kinda misty**

Sensitivity reps permitted


Well, I learned from THE BEST. ^_^

Atta girl reps permitted

[Ariel]

I got Rep Daddy, Spud, Naydeen (who is a long lost relative of Paula Deen hehehe) and Ariel.

Yes, you did, Zecryphon. :hug: Thank you. :)

[twob4me]

:sigh: :prayer:

[Nadiine]

When you can, Nadiine. :hug: Thank you for your kind and generous heart.

I think it would be AWESOME if we pushed them up a good bit, maybe even to their next star. I think between all of us we could do it.
IE. REP BRIBING

lolol ^_^

[Nadiine]

I got Rep Daddy, Spud, Naydeen (who is a long lost relative of Paula Deen hehehe) and Ariel.
thanks Zec, gotcha earlier (but on another thread... wouldn't wanna be accused of repping somebody here):sorry:

who's Paul Deen? lol:scratch:

[byhisstripes]

Jennie~I'm putting my name down so that reps would be refilled the same time everyday. Thanks

[Ariel]

Jennie~I'm putting my name down so that reps would be refilled the same time everyday. Thanks

Thank you, byhisstripes. I will add your name to the list right now.

[Ariel]

IE. REP BRIBING

lolol ^_^

No....ENCOURAGING :)

[KhoroshoDewberry]

Thank you so much, Pr. Steve.

Khorosho, if you want, I could be your "big sister" for a while, too. I would help you until you get to five stars.
I step away from the computer for awhile, and come back to see a shiny new star right by me! :swoon:
Wowza, is that cool or what? :)
Thanks guys. I checked out that "Systematically helping..." thread (is thread the right term?) in the Rep Forum thingy. LivingProof2 got me and got me good! :D

And a big sister? Why not? I've always wanted a big sis! :D :hug:

[Ariel]

I step away from the computer for awhile, and come back to see a shiny new star right by me! :swoon:
Wowza, is that cool or what? :)
Thanks guys. I checked out that "Systematically helping..." thread (is thread the right term?) in the Rep Forum thingy. LivingProof2 got me and got me good! :D

And a big sister? Why not? I've always wanted a big sis! :D :hug:

Another little sister! I am so happy!

Now that you have your first star, go to the "Rep the ten/five/four/six above you" types of threads in the "Repaholic Subforum" and follow the instructions. This way you can be assured that you will be repped by at least that many others.

Also, we need to decide on a thread to meet on. I will be repping you everyday, and also giving you encouragement and advice.

:hug: :hug: I'm so glad you've taken me up on my offer!

[Zecryphon]

thanks Zec, gotcha earlier (but on another thread... wouldn't wanna be accused of repping somebody here):sorry:

who's Paul Deen? lol:scratch:
Not Paul Deen, Paula Deen from FoodTV. Are the eyes goin'? First thing to go ya know. Especially when you get OLDE! hehehehe

[KhoroshoDewberry]

Another little sister! I am so happy!

Now that you have your first star, go to the "Rep the ten/five/four/six above you" types of threads in the "Repaholic Subforum" and follow the instructions. This way you can be assured that you will be repped by at least that many others.

Also, we need to decide on a thread to meet on. I will be repping you everyday, and also giving you encouragement and advice.

:hug: :hug: I'm so glad you've taken me up on my offer!
Cool!
But I'm going to wait until I have 100 posts before I post in those thread things. That way I don't give people empty reps. :)
(It shouldn't take too long to get to 100)
So how many little sisters do you have right now? Anyone I might have already been introduced to?

[Ariel]

Cool!
But I'm going to wait until I have 100 posts before I post in those thread things. That way I don't give people empty reps. :)
(It shouldn't take too long to get to 100)
So how many little sisters do you have right now? Anyone I might have already been introduced to?

I have two. :) I'm not sure if I should give you their names. I'll see if they want to make themselves known.

And YES, you are right. You need 100 posts!

Okay, go to the game forum and play. :)

[KhoroshoDewberry]

Not Paul Deen, Paula Deen from FoodTV. Are the eyes goin'? First thing to go ya know. Especially when you get OLDE! hehehehe
'olde'? Is Nadiine olde? Or maybe... you were referring to yourself? :confused: :P

[KhoroshoDewberry]

I have two. :) I'm not sure if I should give you their names. I'll see if they want to make themselves known.

And YES, you are right. You need 100 posts!

Okay, go to the game forum and play. :)
Alrighty! Yes maam! :D

[Richard]

Most of the people that are involved with the remodel are busy and thus don't have time to read every post. It just a suggestion that someone go through this thread and list the ideas for reps. If this is done I will get it in the hands of those who are doing this. I'm not saying anything will change, but I will at least get your opinions heard :)

Is this already reflected in the OP of this thread?

[lilmissmontana]

Most of the people that are involved with the remodel are busy and thus don't have time to read every post. It just a suggestion that someone go through this thread and list the ideas for reps. If this is done I will get it in the hands of those who are doing this. I'm not saying anything will change, but I will at least get your opinions heard :)

Is this already reflected in the OP of this thread?
I'm sure someone will ... I just wanted to say thanks, RichardMac ... I never doubted you would get to this ... God bless! ... belle

[Ariel]

Most of the people that are involved with the remodel are busy and thus don't have time to read every post. It just a suggestion that someone go through this thread and list the ideas for reps. If this is done I will get it in the hands of those who are doing this. I'm not saying anything will change, but I will at least get your opinions heard :)

Is this already reflected in the OP of this thread?

Yes, RichardMac, I have tried to summarize the ideas covered in this thread in the first post. I have listed those for and against the idea, and then have added a section of letters which I feel represent a cross section of the people who have posted here.

Additional material can of course be garnered by reading the thread, but I do not believe that this is necessary. The most cogent material has been summarized in the first post.

[Richard]

Ok sending now :)

[twob4me]

Ariel, could you add me to the list of supporters?:sorry: I could have sworn I had asked that before. :scratch: Maybe I meant to but never actually got over here. :sorry: Thanks :hug:

[Ariel]

Ariel, could you add me to the list of supporters?:sorry: I could have sworn I had asked that before. :scratch: Maybe I meant to but never actually got over here. :sorry: Thanks :hug:

Of course, Two. I'll do that now.

[edb19]

who's Paul Deen? lol:scratch:

Paula Deen is my daughter's dream mother-in-law;)

[KhoroshoDewberry]

Ok sending now :)
Awesome. :clap:

[Crujir]

This is an awesome idea... it would make it so much easier for a lot of people.

I support.

[Ariel]

This is an awesome idea... it would make it so much easier for a lot of people.

I support.

Crujir, thank you so much for posting your support. I will add your name to the list now.

[Majher777]

I totally agree with this!

[Nadiine]

I had no internet connection yesterday due to a problem phone line that the fone co. is coming out to fix today...

all my reps that I was working so hard to move up to earlier in the morning got shoved back to later again.

I had to go to a public library & get a library card so I could sign on to one of their computers to repay rep trades I had already set up or else my reps would of gotten pushed too far in the late afternoon when my schedule has changed where I can't be on later aftrnoon.

short story, I had to wait late enough for my reps to come in so I could pay back people I was trading with then run to a library to rep as soon as I could so they wouldn't come in too late and ruin my entire rep schedule.

This really is a nitemare that's inconveniencing people who have situations come up & it ruins anything you're trying to do.
This needs to be changed
PLEASE!!??

[ctay]

Amen Nadiine

[Ariel]

I totally agree with this!

Mahjer, thank you for your support. I have added your name to the list on the first page.

[Nadiine]

:doh:

you're continuing this?? oh dear

http://bestsmileys.com/fainting/1.gif

[Ariel]

Amoranemix

Once again your hostility to me and others is apparent. I have asked you to refrain from posting on this thread. You posted anyway. Now you've posted again.

I am not going to continue any discourse with you. Please stop posting here.

[Spudgrandma]

:doh:

you're continuing this?? oh dear

http://bestsmileys.com/fainting/1.gif

:doh:

[Nadiine]

hey they fixed the report buttons!!
Yipppeeeeeeeee!

[Angel4Truth]

Still strongly in favor of this - the 40 reps we get to use should be able to be used as we are able to be online which varies from day to day. Thank you

[Ariel]

I keep hoping...

[Spudgrandma]

Hopefully it is on the list and we just have to wait a bit longer!!!!

[Nadiine]

Still strongly in favor of this - the 40 reps we get to use should be able to be used as we are able to be online which varies from day to day. Thank you
:amen:
and if you're in any daily star trades, it's about critical since it's hard to keep a whole block of reps open at a certain time without them getting shifted to later (each day)
:eek: :sigh:

[missmsdancearama]

I'd like it if we would know how many reps we have left to give without having to count them all the time.

[Nadiine]

I'd like it if we would know how many reps we have left to give without having to count them all the time.
ya......... that's a whole other thread lol
I LOVE that we have the rep panel with so many, but
I never know how many I have.. lol

I think I've come to the conclusion that suggestions will
never end becuz each new thing brings new needs.

[joyshirley]

Still strongly in favour of this to put an end to 'rep creep' once and for all.

[missmsdancearama]

Hello all.

[Nadiine]

just resurrecting this again - we still want it!

[missmsdancearama]

OK me too

[Spudgrandma]

just resurrecting this again - we still want it!



Oh yeah, it would be so great to have this. :thumbsup:

[Ariel]

Yes, we still want this change. Please consider it.

[freeindeed2]

I am grateful to have the ability to bless others by adding to their reputation. I think it adds a positive dimension to this forum, and helps create a happy atmosphere.

The reps, however, are each held individually on a 24 hour cycle. It makes repping difficult at times, especially for those of us who do not have a regular schedule. For some it is especially distressing. We find that we are unable to rep when we have time, and are forced instead to adhere to a repping schedule that becomes increasingly inconvenient as the reps become available later and later.

May I suggest?

Why not make reps available all at once for everyone--at say, midnight Greenwich Mean Time (12:00 AM GMT). Let people use their reps anytime in that 24 hour period. Reps could then be given again at midnight GMT, another cycle would begin.

This would make so much more sense.

I am not asking for more reps, I think we have enough. I am only asking for flexibility in using the reps we have. It would be so much more convenient to be able to use reps we get from day to day when we have time, instead of getting them on a rigid schedule, each locked in place by our timing the day before.

Please consider this idea.

Thank you for you time. We appreciate the awesome site!
Adding my support.

And, Ariel, I would like to repped by you. I'd rep you, but for some reason, after giving out only 8 reps tonight, I cannot give any more...

...not sure why

In Christ alone...

[bill'swife]

bumping in support of this!!!

[Nadiine]

Keeping it going!
:thumbsup:

Please change this... it's really a burden after this long
:prayer: :swoon:


thank u:)


(wishing RD were around too)
:/

[missmsdancearama]

Good Morning. I agree with you!

[freeindeed2]

Voicing my support again.

[Nadiine]

BACK WITH MY SUPPORT!!

Is this going to be considered or is it a no?
Does anybody know anything yet as to if anything is going to be decided?

[scjohnson1973]

Voicing my support on this issue.

[Ariel]

Adding my support.

And, Ariel, I would like to repped by you. I'd rep you, but for some reason, after giving out only 8 reps tonight, I cannot give any more...

...not sure why

In Christ alone...

freeindeed, I am sorry that you had the impression that this is a repping thread. It is not. In fact very few reps have been exchanged here. Not even I have been repped much, in spite of all my work and time on this thread. :cry: :cry: :cry:

However, I encourage you and others to rep those who are working on the board, especially mnphysicist. We owe him much.

Also, if you would like to exchange reps, go to the "Repaholics Subforum." You'll find it under "Games" and "Blessings Exchange." The "repaholics support" thread is the best one, in my opinion, to exchange reps on. It's a great fellowship thread as well.

[missmsdancearama]

I didn't have any problem last night giving out all 40

[Nadiine]

I didn't have any problem last night giving out all 40
I have no problem giving out all 40..
but if you give them all out at nite, you won't be able to rep again until exactly 24 hour's time the next EVENING....

You'll lose all 40 reps if you won't be home the next evening to use those reps when they come in... OR come on alot later to use them & then you're reps are shifted to even later in the evening...

(in case you weren't understanding what this thread is requesting)

=)

[Ariel]

I have lost hope of this ever being changed.

[Nadiine]

I have lost hope of this ever being changed.
http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/indifferent/indifferent0025.gif
*sigh

[freeindeed2]

freeindeed, I am sorry that you had the impression that this is a repping thread. It is not. In fact very few reps have been exchanged here. Not even I have been repped much, in spite of all my work and time on this thread. :cry: :cry: :cry:

However, I encourage you and others to rep those who are working on the board, especially mnphysicist. We owe him much.

Also, if you would like to exchange reps, go to the "Repaholics Subforum." You'll find it under "Games" and "Blessings Exchange." The "repaholics support" thread is the best one, in my opinion, to exchange reps on. It's a great fellowship thread as well.
No problem. I didn't miss the point of the thread though and still give my support.

God bless!

[Nadiine]

Maybe we should mirror this request over in Site Supporters suggestions?
lol
You just know that becuz it gets shifted to a new area that they'll jump on it and do it.
:zoro:

[youthwalk]

I have no problem giving out all 40..
but if you give them all out at nite, you won't be able to rep again until exactly 24 hour's time the next EVENING....

You'll lose all 40 reps if you won't be home the next evening to use those reps when they come in... OR come on alot later to use them & then you're reps are shifted to even later in the evening...

(in case you weren't understanding what this thread is requesting)

=)


This I support.
I hate not being on all weekend and losing 40 reps I could have shared.

I'm supporting this as well.

[Ariel]

The rep feature changes proposed in this thread have not been addressed. The problems caused by a 24-hour hold on each individual rep still remain. Please do not close this thread.

[Ariel]

At this writing, this thread has had 391 replies and 4,931 hits. It is followed by at least 50 members, I expect them to show up here.

If this thread is closed, please go to this Site Supporter's forum. I know that some of you will not be able to post there. I am sorry.

http://christianforums.com/showthread.php?t=7273612

[Henaynei]

great idea - for all the reasons already articulated, well thought out! :thumbsup:

[Ariel]

I continue to think this is a great idea also. Thank you for your support, Henaynei!

[scjohnson1973]

100% in agreement with you

[Starr71]

100% in agreement with you100% in agreement as well

Hello all. I am back. :thumbsup::wave: