Reps--Could this be done differently?

[Ariel]

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!

____________

Here is a list of those who support this suggestion, who have posted on this thread:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying
buttercup
clairefish
HesMyAll
sugarlady
Valentine
Lookingup4him
Raven Rift
Karen1959
missdancerama
ForHisGlory
DerSchweik
Tiffanya
Kristen.NewCreation
MydaughterMyFriend
AxionEsti
RevivedNurse
Andy Broadley
Jere209
Repunzel
renuka
gumpsmom
East Chief
Greenthumb
mizangelwolf
desmalia
missmsdancearama
free2be
araminta
KingofKings316
Norway Unn
USNavyBlueAngel
FreedomThruHim
Rep Daddy (aka Pastor Steve)
Ariella
scjohnson1973
iec
SnapCount
missurrendered
Dahlia
bill16652
marshallII
joyforjesus
Talmidah
Angel4Truth
flyingsumO
Zecryphon
KhoroshoDewberry
byhisstripes
twob4me
Crujir
Majher777

So far, this is 77 people. 61 of these (or more) are Site Supporters. There are also an administrator, two forum moderators and five supermoderators on the list.

Three people have disagreed with this idea:

RendaLane
Richard Mac
Amoranemix

__________________

I would like to put letters here which express the need for this change much better than I have been able to write.

From people who are fighting an illness:

Hello Brother,

I am one that is Very Sick, And I disagree with you, for It is a way for me to encourage others, I am in therapy 6 days a week and the times do change, I am in the hospital quite often as well do to Cancer treatment and such, and I have to find people to rep for me.

I don't like this, for I have to give my passwords away or I have someone writing something I personally wouldn't write. Please reconsider this.

I know the staff here are working very hard but I believe we should be able to rep when ever it is convenient for the poster. Not the PC clock, if you get my point.

As long as we can rep in the 40 reps a day, know time limit would be great.


LookinUp4Him and Starr71 ~ you both made EXCELLENT points, and I thank you for helping to explain so well what the rest of us are trying to say.

Most unfortunately, I too am disabled. Believe it or not, being able to give out reps to help other people to feel good is pretty much the highlight of my day. Granted, that's pretty sad, but that's my reality.

If my time keeps getting later & later, it's difficult for me. Would it kill me if I had to skip a day? Physically no, but mentally yes. Because like I said, that is the highlight of my day.

Not everyone is the same, and I believe we have numerous people here who can benefit from this change, myself included.

Ariel ~ THANK YOU for making this suggestion, and continuing to try to make it happen. I also had thoughts about suggesting this very same thing, so I'm extremely happy to see that you had done it already. Two thumbs up! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Admin ~ PLEASE make this a reality...as you can see, there are situations that exist where real people, like myself, could really be made happier ~ not just on the board, but in real life. Please help us....

Thank you!





From the mother of a young child:

My schedule is off as well, I had to wait until almost midnight last night and because I have a 5 year old who likes to get up at 6:45 in the morning and is a handful to care for I ended up going to bed because I was so tired and could not stay awake and wait until I could rep. I feel really bad about it. But if the reps were available every day at the same time like Ariel suggests then I would not have to have waited and I could get to bed at a descent hour. :prayer: Please reconsider her idea and help parents like me who can't wait until late at night to rep.

kittystorm92


From someone who has an extremely demanding work day:

No - it isn't the end of the world - but many folks like to use most (all) of their reps every day. Believe it or not that can take 2-3 hours to read posts, determine what is "rep worthy" and dispense reps with an appropriate comment. Each day it ends up getting later and later when we're able to dispense reps.

Having them all come available at the same time, no matter when we're able to log on would be a big benefit.

[suzybeezy]

Adding my support

[IamRedeemed]

Or even at 6am? http://www.freepowerboards.com/sotc/users/6333/smilies/beatsme.gif

[Ariel]

Or even at 6am? http://www.freepowerboards.com/sotc/users/6333/smilies/beatsme.gif



Yes, 6:00 AM would be great!

Just let those reps be freely available all at once.

Right now some of us are being forced to rep at times which are inconvenient to us, even interfering with family times, church and other activities.

[Spudgrandma]

Great idea, throwing my support behind this. :thumbsup:

[edb19]

I think this would be a great idea - otherwise the time we are able to use our available reps keeps getting later and later every day

Better to make them all available at the same time every day - and let us distribute them when we're able.

[MMXII]

I'm all in for this one.

[Starr71]

Hello,

To all this may concern:

I also wish this could be possible. I have a sleeping disorder and find it very hard to rep always at the same time.

I would love it if we were able to rep anytime in the same day. I think Ariel put it best.

I wish We could get at least 20 more. so I could rep more newbie's. And help the little guys.

TO God be the Glory of what will come of this, I pray in Jesus Christ's Almighty Name, Amen.

Thanks for hearing our requests,
Starr

God Bless you all richly.

[lilmissmontana]

Totally on board with this idea ... it drives me nuts trying to keep up with when the reps are refilled ... then if you have trouble with your computer or some unforseen issue where you're interrupted then you're all messed up ... Once a day is good! I figure I lose one day a week on the reps because it ends up being so late in the day I leave it for the morning. Right on, Ariel! :thumbsup:

I like midnight better because I'm up early (before six) and I like doing my reps with my coffee ... maybe you could have an option ... one or the other ... might make it easier to make everyone happy with all the time zones and things ...

yep! ... awesome idea!

belle

[IamRedeemed]

Yes, 6:00 AM would be great!

Just let those reps be freely available all at once.

Right now some of us are being forced to rep at times which are inconvenient to us, even interfering with family times, church and other activities.

:thumbsup: and amen, just let those reps be freely available all at once!

Totally on board with this idea ... it drives me nuts trying to keep up with when the reps are refilled ... then if you have trouble with your computer or some unforseen issue where you're interrupted then you're all messed up ... Once a day is good! I figure I lose one day a week on the reps because it ends up being so late in the day I leave it for the morning. Right on, Ariel! :thumbsup:

I like midnight better because I'm up early (before six) and I like doing my reps with my coffee ... maybe you could have an option ... one or the other ... might make it easier to make everyone happy with all the time zones and things ...

yep! ... awesome idea!

belle

Oh, you would still be able to do them on your schedule if they were done at 6am, as they would not refill again until 6am the next morning, so you would have the 24 hours prior. :thumbsup: But if we do them at 12, and members are not done giving them out by then, they lose what they had in their hopper when they get a new batch. :sigh:
That's one of the things I was thinking when I thought of that ........http://www.freepowerboards.com/sotc/users/6333/smilies/beatsme.gif

[lilmissmontana]

I see your point! ... never thought of it that way! :)

[farmsys]

I'm all for it once a day would be fantastic especially for us who work and have a family and can only get on every now and then Great thinking Ariel

[joyshirley]

I agree with this idea and hope it will be accepted and actioned soon.

I'd also like to request that all 40 comments for Site Supporters be listed on the User Control page, rather than just 20. That would be really excellent. :)

[Ariel]

I agree with this idea and hope it will be accepted and actioned soon.

I'd also like to request that all 40 comments for Site Supporters be listed on the User Control page, rather than just 20. That would be really excellent. :)


I support this idea--to have all 40 comments listed on the User Control page, not just 20.

I often write notes of encouragement, love and support to the people I rep. Too bad that many of these comments are probably lost before they see them. When this happens, they don't get the love and encouragement that I wanted them to have. Please consider this idea as well.

[Starr71]

I agree with this idea and hope it will be accepted and actioned soon.

I'd also like to request that all 40 comments for Site Supporters be listed on the User Control page, rather than just 20. That would be really excellent. :)

I support this idea--to have all 40 comments listed on the User Control page, not just 20.

I often write notes of encouragement, love and support to the people I rep. Too bad that many of these comments are probably lost before they see them. When this happens, they don't get the love and encouragement that I wanted them to have. Please consider this idea as well.

I agree with you both. It would make it much easier.

Thanks and hope this can be happen soon.

God bless all.:prayer:

[RoseyK]

I agree. Great idea.

[bornagain91]

Let the motion be carried on eagle wings

[Nadiine]

I can't agree more with this.:thumbsup:

Once your schedule gets messed up it's messed up for days on end.

I love all the changes that have been and appreciate them:clap: , I think this one would be another great change and let us set our own rep schedules instead of them scheduling us if it's at all possible.

thanks for your consideration,
(I agree with extending the rep notes to 40 as well)
=)

[lilmissmontana]

I agree with this idea and hope it will be accepted and actioned soon.

I'd also like to request that all 40 comments for Site Supporters be listed on the User Control page, rather than just 20. That would be really excellent. :)
I totally agree!

[lilmissmontana]

I support this idea--to have all 40 comments listed on the User Control page, not just 20.

I often write notes of encouragement, love and support to the people I rep. Too bad that many of these comments are probably lost before they see them. When this happens, they don't get the love and encouragement that I wanted them to have. Please consider this idea as well.
Absolutely ... the reps are part of my ministry here!

[rainy]

I agree what a awsome Idea.

[Valentine]

I totally agree. I have very limited computer time, so knowing when my reps will ALL be available would improve and enhance the time I spend on CF. :thumbsup:

[Ariel]

We are hoping for an answer soon.

[kittystorm92]

I agree with both of the ideas as well, and would love to see it get changed.

[rmw8855]

Great Idea :thumbsup: I'm on board

[davedajobauk]

Yes I add my voice to the general complaint
particularly when
they ARRIVE too-late in the day [repetitively] and lost

Midnight, in the states is 6am - 8am here
which, is just fine for me...
giving me plenty of time to rep-out before bedtime

:wave:

dave

[Apollas]

I also approve of this idea

[woman.at.the.well]

:thumbsup: i agree too.

[Ariel]

Here is a list of those who support this idea:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
daedajobeuk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008

So far, this is 21 people.

There is no one who does not like the idea.

[Janet2008]

add me to that list too

[Ariel]

add me to that list too

Adding--thanks!

[CoolMom6]

I'm on board for this, too, please!!!

[Ariel]

Here is a list of those who support this idea:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.

So far, this is 23 people. Of these, 19 are Site Supporters.

There is no one who does not like the idea.

[Nadiine]

(yes and is yesterday too soon to ask for this to get changed?) lol
:P

[.faith.]

Great idea :clap: Add me to the list :clap:

[Ariel]

I'm on board for this, too, please!!!

Great idea :clap: Add me to the list :clap:


Added you both. Thanks!

[Spudgrandma]

Here is a list of those who support this idea:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
daedajobeuk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.

So far, this is 23 people. Of these, 19 are Site Supporters.

There is no one who does not like the idea.
I don't have mine showing, but I am also a site supporter. Not sure it that makes any diffrence with the powers that be.

[Ariel]

I don't have mine showing, but I am also a site supporter. Not sure it that makes any diffrence with the powers that be.

I don't know what makes a difference, either. But I think the fact that most of us are site supporters would mean something. We are paying members, right? Some of us also donate time to this site.

I am so much hoping that this policy will change. Mothers with young children especially need it to change. Their days are so unpredictable. Their CF time should be a time for them to relax, not be tied to a rep schedule.

[BellaSong]

I absolutely agree with this petition!

[Shali]

Thanks for the link Bella, I support this.

[keeptrying]

I support this idea.

[Ariel]

Thank you!

Here is the revived list:

Here is a list of those who support this suggestion, who have posted in this thread:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying

So far, this is 26 people. 23 of these are Site Supporters. There is also an administrator and supermoderator on the list.

No one has disagreed with this idea.

[davedajobauk]

daedajobeuk


LOL

If I were to enter this name

upon signing-in I would not be allowed-in

:)

davedajobauk

[Ariel]

daedajobeuk


LOL

If I were to enter this name

upon signing-in I would not be allowed-in

:)

davedajobauk





Sorry, DAVE.

lol, okay, I'll go back and repost...

[edb19]

Ariel - has anyone from higher in the CF hierarchy acknowledged this thread?

[Ariel]

Ariel - has anyone from higher in the CF hierarchy acknowledged this thread?

No.

[buttercup2000]

This would be wonderful.

[edb19]

No.


hmmm - have to do some thinking

not sure whose auspices this would fall under - but will see if I can figure it out and direct that person here

[Ariel]

hmmm - have to do some thinking

not sure whose auspices this would fall under - but will see if I can figure it out and direct that person here

That would be great, Edie. Thank you so much.

This would be wonderful.

buttercup, I'll add you to the list.

[clairefish]

Ariel's idea works for me. Please implement it.

[HesMyAll]

I think its a great idea! Count me in!:wave:

[Ariel]

Ariel's idea works for me. Please implement it.

I think its a great idea! Count me in!:wave:

Claire and Mary, I am adding you to the list. :hug: :hug:

Thank you so much for coming and posting your support!

[Ariel]

Here is the updated list of those who support this suggestion, who have posted in this thread:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying
buttercup
clairefish
HesMyAll

So far, this is 29 people. 24 of these are Site Supporters. There is also an administrator and a supermoderator on the list.

No one has disagreed with this idea.

[sugarlady135]

I am so happy to have the ability to swap reps with others. I think it really adds a positive dimension to this forum, and the ability to bless each other seems to help a create a happy atmosphere.

But I am unhappy that the reps are each individually held on a 24 hour cycle. It makes repping difficult at times, especially for those of us who do not have a regular schedule.

May I suggest?

Why not make reps available all at once--at say midnight GT. Let people use their reps anytime in that 24 hour period. Reps are then given again at midnight, another cycle begins.

This would make so much more sense.

____________

Here is a list of those who support this suggestion, who have posted in this thread:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying
buttercup
clairefish
HesMyAll

So far, this is 29 people. 24 of these are Site Supporters. There is also an administrator and a supermoderator on the list.

No one has disagreed with this idea.
I would like to be added to this list.

I pray that this could change. I work in the hospital and work shift work, it not easy for me to rep regularly. I have to find someone else to do it for me. etc.

I would rather do it myself. I like leaving message of encouragement, and let people know I have been think of them. I wish this can happen quickly.

We need to beable to give more reps too. 20 isn't enough.

God bless all that support this.

Gail

[missmsdancearama]

I agree and please add me to the list. I'd like them all early in the morning.

[Valentine]

:thumbsup: Still waiting on feedback from Administration about this. Since I'm only able to sign on once a day at the present time, it is really saddening when my reps are unavailable. :(

[Watchman4hm]

Agreed

[RavenRift]

I support this request - however I am not sure if the coding works this way... I will ask AngelDove97 to please take a look at this request.

[Karen1959]

Yes, I'm in agreement with this!!!!!!!!!

[edb19]

:thumbsup: Still waiting on feedback from Administration about this. Since I'm only able to sign on once a day at the present time, it is really saddening when my reps are unavailable. :(

I support this request - however I am not sure if the coding works this way... I will ask AngelDove97 to please take a look at this request.

I asked in a staff forum about this - and it probably will be AngelDove as the contact.

Sounds like they aren't adding any new features right now due to an upgrade.

I'm asking permission to copy and paste the explanation here

[RavenRift]

In all honesty - it is a great idea.. again - I just want to caution... from an IT perspective - this site is all over the world and I am not sure that it would be possible... but it is always good to ask.. ;)

[missmsdancearama]

it would make it a lot easier to rep othershttp://sl.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1055/1055204i73tm28ibo.gif

[ForHisGlory]

I'm behind this %100 too, it's weird to think you have a refill and then you get back to repping and see only 1/2 your rep points power.
Good point Ariel!

[Ariel]

In all honesty - it is a great idea.. again - I just want to caution... from an IT perspective - this site is all over the world and I am not sure that it would be possible... but it is always good to ask.. ;)


Yes, I am aware of the time zones. That is why I suggested 12:00 midnight Greenwich Mean time in my original post. Let all reps be given at once, at the same time. For some in the U.S. and Canada this will mean 3:00 to 6:00 PM. For those in Japan and Australia, this will mean their reps come in around 9:00 or 10:00 AM.

I don't think it really matters, so long as all reps come in at once, to be used at the discretion of the user, whenever thye have time and want to rep.

People will adjust.

I hope so much that CF can do this for us.

Right now people are staying up later and later to rep, to the detriment of their health. Others are sacrificing family time. Others are missing church.

I can only imagine how frustrated young mothers must be. Anyone with small children cannot plan their leisure time at all.

Also, those who have health problems--think of what a challenge--almost a straitjacket--these repping schedules are for them.

We need to change this. We absolutely need to change this.

Surely this can be done.

[joyshirley]

Yes, I am aware of the time zones. That is why I suggested 12:00 midnight Greenwhich Mean time in my original post. Let all reps be given at once, at the same time. For some in the U.S. and Canada this will mean 5:00 to 8:00 AM. For those in Japan and Australia, this will mean their reps come in at something like 8:00 PM at night.

I don't think it really matters, so long as all reps come in at once, to be used at the discretion of the user, whenever THEY have time and want to rep.

People will adjust.

I hope so much that CF can do this for us.

Right now people are staying up later and later to rep, to the detriment of their health. Others are sacrificing family time. Others are missing church.

I can only imagine how frustrated young mothers must be. Anyone with small children cannot plan their leisure time at all.

Also, those who have health problems--think of what a challenge--almost a straitjacket--these repping schedules are for them.

We need to change this. We absolutely need to change this.

Surely this can be done.


I agree, re the time zones. Greenwich Mean Time would suit me perfectly, as it would be 12 noon here, and I post in the afternoons and/or evenings. :)

[~Wisdom Seeker~]

I am so happy to have the ability to swap reps with others. I think it really adds a positive dimension to this forum, and the ability to bless each other seems to help a create a happy atmosphere.

But I am unhappy that the reps are each individually held on a 24 hour cycle. It makes repping difficult at times, especially for those of us who do not have a regular schedule.

May I suggest?

Why not make reps available all at once--at say midnight GT. Let people use their reps anytime in that 24 hour period. Reps are then given again at midnight, another cycle begins.

This would make so much more sense.

____________

Here is a list of those who support this suggestion, who have posted in this thread:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying
buttercup
clairefish
HesMyAll

So far, this is 29 people. 24 of these are Site Supporters. There is also an administrator and a supermoderator on the list.

No one has disagreed with this idea.

Consider my vote your first "nay" then.

This is like one of those bills that sounds good, but doesn't in reality make any real change.

I won't ask someone to give up their time reprogramming this site, for something as superfluous as this. Sorry.

[Ariel]

Consider my vote your first "nay" then.

This is like one of those bills that sounds good, but doesn't in reality make any real change.

I won't ask someone to give up their time reprogramming this site, for something as superfluous as this. Sorry.

I am sorry you feel this way, Renda, but I respect your opinion, and I will put you down as a "nay."

For me, this change would mean I could rep anytime during the day, when I have time. My schedule changes so much that I need this change, and so do many others.

[DerSchweik]

I'm in agreement.

When you consider that it takes a finite amount of time to rep someone, and then you multiply that by 20 or 40 reps a day, you get a rather significant chunk of time lost to the actual repping process, time that is "lost" each day to the current 24-hour process, effectively reducing your total rep amount at least a few reps each day.

Resetting reps each day at a certain time of the day would ensure we all get to rep our total number each day, whenever we choose.

[Ariel]

I asked in a staff forum about this - and it probably will be AngelDove as the contact.

Sounds like they aren't adding any new features right now due to an upgrade.

I'm asking permission to copy and paste the explanation here

Edie, you have my permission to copy and paste anything I've written here.

[Ainuhina]

great idea :thumbsup: I always have to wait cause I'm online different times each day cause of Uni and real life...often I can't rep people cause of that :(

[Ariel]

Thank you so much all those who have added their responses.

Here is the updated list:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying
buttercup
clairefish
HesMyAll
sugarlady
Valentine
Lookingup4him
Raven Rift
Karen1959
missdancerama
ForHisGlory
DerSchweik
Ainuhina

So far, this is 38 people, 29 (or more) of these are Site Supporters. There are also an administrator and two supermoderators on the list.

One person has disagreed with this idea:

RendaLane

[Tiffanya]

Here is the updated list of those who support this suggestion, who have posted in this thread:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying
buttercup
clairefish
HesMyAll

So far, this is 29 people. 24 of these are Site Supporters. There is also an administrator and a supermoderator on the list.

No one has disagreed with this idea.
I agree with this suggestion, please add me to the list, thank you :)

[Kristen.NewCreation]

My initial thought was I wasn't sure... but today, as I am nearly out of reps because I used most last night... yet today I'm off work, I'd love to have my full set today.

So..... add me to that list. I think it is a great idea if it's possible to make it happen. :D Thanks for the suggestion.

[Ariel]

I agree with this suggestion, please add me to the list, thank you :)


My initial thought was I wasn't sure... but today, as I am nearly out of reps because I used most last night... yet today I'm off work, I'd love to have my full set today.

So..... add me to that list. I think it is a great idea if it's possible to make it happen. :D Thanks for the suggestion.

I will add both of you. Thank you for your support.

[MydaughterMyfriend]

:thumbsup: Add me to the list please...Thank you!

[Ariel]

:thumbsup: Add me to the list please...Thank you!

I will do that--and thanks!

[Godslilgurlalways]

I am so happy to have the ability to swap reps with others. I think it really adds a positive dimension to this forum, and the ability to bless each other seems to help a 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 are then given again at midnight GMT, another cycle begins.

This would make so much more sense.

____________

Here is a list of those who support this suggestion, who have posted in this thread:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying
buttercup
clairefish
HesMyAll
sugarlady
Valentine
Lookingup4him
Raven Rift
Karen1959
missdancerama
ForHisGlory
DerSchweik
Tiffanya
Kristen.NewCreation
MydaughterMyFriend


So far, this is 40 people. 32 of these (or more) are Site Supporters. There are also an administrator and three supermoderators on the list.

One person has disagreed with this idea:

RendaLane



Now It's four supermoderators, I would love to see this idea put into action:)

[Dahlia]

That sounds so much more efficient! Add me to the list. :thumbsup:

[AxionEsti]

I am all for this. It may encourage more use of the repping system if it were easier to use. :thumbsup:

[.faith.]

Anything that makes the site easier to use especially for newbies is a good idea!

[.faith.]

I am all for this. It may encourage more use of the repping system if it were easier to use. :thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

[Ariel]

I am all for this. It may encourage more use of the repping system if it were easier to use. :thumbsup:

Thank you, AxionEsti. I will add your name to the lists!

[Ariel]

:scratch:
You have a character.
I guess you don't mind people giving up their time for you so you can get new amour for it. Which takes a whole lot of time to do as compared to a small programming change.

It's okay, Faith. We don't all have to agree. Disagreement is actually healthy, as long as we can respect each other and listen to each other.

I don't mind that someone doesn't agree.

[Ariel]

Here is the updated list of those who support this idea:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying
buttercup
clairefish
HesMyAll
sugarlady
Valentine
Lookingup4him
Raven Rift
Karen1959
missdancerama
ForHisGlory
DerSchweik
Tiffanya
Kristen.NewCreation
MydaughterMyFriend
AxionEsti
RevivedNurse
Andy Broadley


So far, this list has 43 names. 34 of these (or more) are Site Supporters. There are also an administrator, a forum moderator and three supermoderators on the list.

List of those who do not support this idea:

RendaLane

[RevivedNurse]

I support this as well ^_^

[Ariel]

I support this as well ^_^


Updating! Thanks! :)

[.faith.]

It's okay, Faith. We don't all have to agree. Disagreement is actually healthy, as long as we can respect each other and listen to each other.

I don't mind that someone doesn't agree.
:wave: good afternoon

I don't mind either. And discussing things is always wise.

I just didn't understand the reason behind the posters disagreement, it didn't make sense to me.

Have a blessed day Ariel!

[Ariel]

:wave: good afternoon

I don't mind either. And discussing things is always wise.

I just didn't understand the reason behind the posters disagreement, it didn't make sense to me.

Have a blessed day Ariel!

That's okay, Faith. (((HUG)))

[Andy Broadley]

I can see the advantage to this.

I will add my support to this also

[Ariel]

I can see the advantage to this.

I will add my support to this also

Thank you, Andy. I will add you to the list.

[Andy Broadley]

For those who are not aware of it, support is also needed here.

http://christianforums.com/t6835933

[Jere209]

agreed

[Repunzel]

vote me yes this idea, it is time for logic

[~renuka~]

that would be nice but with a little modification for people like me who are in another time zone.
And can we ask someone else to use our reps when we are away .....or can the reps be stored so that the precious precious reps do not disappear into cyberspace ;)

[gumpsmom]

I agree with this motion. My vote is "Yes".
It would be so much easier for so many people, myself included.

[EastChief]

Add me to the list - I agree with this idea!

[Greenthumb]

This is a great idea. It would be so much simpler if one could give out all their reps at once when they had the time rather than having to wait for the repping clock to allow them to. :)

[Ariel]

vote me yes this idea, it is time for logic

Great! Thanks for your support!

that would be nice but with a little modification for people like me who are in another time zone.
And can we ask someone else to use our reps when we are away .....or can the reps be stored so that the precious precious reps do not disappear into cyberspace ;)

I don't think the time zone will be that important, so long as you know that at a certain time you will have all your reps, and you can use them anytime you want in the next 24 hours. For example, if you get them at 10:00 AM, then you know that you have until that time again to use them up before the next batch comes in.

I am not asking about storing the reps, I'm just trying to deal with this important issue. I know of at least one case where a friend logs on to their friend's character and reps for them.

I agree with this motion. My vote is "Yes".
It would be so much easier for so many people, myself included.


Yes, especially if you have kids.

Add me to the list - I agree with this idea!

Thanks, I am adding you.

This is a great idea. It would be so much simpler if one could give out all their reps at once when they had the time rather than having to wait for the repping clock to allow them to. :)

Agreed!

[Ariel]

Here is a revised list of those who support this suggestion:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying
buttercup
clairefish
HesMyAll
sugarlady
Valentine
Lookingup4him
Raven Rift
Karen1959
missdancerama
ForHisGlory
DerSchweik
Tiffanya
Kristen.NewCreation
MydaughterMyFriend
AxionEsti
RevivedNurse
Andy Broadley
Jere209
Repunzel
renuka
gumpsmom
East Chief
Greenthumb
missmsdancearama
mizangelwolf
desmalia


So far, this is 51 people. 43 of these (or more) are Site Supporters. There are also an administrator, a forum moderator and three supermoderators on the list.


One person has disagreed with this idea:

RendaLane

[missmsdancearama]

Count me in too

[mizangelwolf]

I agree also. The current allocation causes us to loose many reps just because we cannot wait on them to be availabe to use and they fade away into cyberspace.

[desmalia]

Excellent idea, Ariel. I agree!

[Ariel]

Count me in too

I agree also. The current allocation causes us to loose many reps just because we cannot wait on them to be availabe to use and they fade away into cyberspace.

Excellent idea, Ariel. I agree!

Thank you so much for you support. I am adding you names to the list.

[~free~]

This sounds like a great idea to me. :thumbsup:

[missmsdancearama]

When will we know anything?

[ctay]

I'd like the ability to have more reps, I don't have the reps to rep everyone I want to.

[Spudgrandma]

When will we know anything?
This is a good question. Do we know if anyone with the power to do this even knows about it. The wheels do grind slowly when one wants change LOL!

[missmsdancearama]

This is a good question. Do we know if anyone with the power to do this even knows about it. The wheels do grind slowly when one wants change LOL!
that seems to be the way just about everything you want to have happen. Who's in charge anyway?

[Ariel]

When will we know anything?


I don't know. I don't even know if the powers that be have seen this yet.

One of our supermoderators was going to check and see what she could do.

[missmsdancearama]

I guess all we can do is PRAY!

[Ariel]

Yes, pray and hope.

[missmsdancearama]

will do

[Starr71]

Hello all. I just stopping in to see if there is a update.

For me this would be great. I am going through therapy and the times do change, and I find it very hard to rep others.

I am praying that the staff consider this seriously. The staff here are working hard and I understand that, but if you could take the time to check this request out it would be greatly appreciated.

God bless all that this concerns.

[Starr71]

I don't know. I don't even know if the powers that be have seen this yet.

One of our supermoderators was going to check and see what she could do.
Praise God. So someone has heard of this thread then. Praise God again.

I didn't know if anyone seen this yet or not. Heading to bed early morning tomorrow. Night all, God bless you all richly, I pray in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.

[Ariel]

I had two threads going, asking for a change. The first thread was in a private area, where others could not post. Then I posted the idea again here.

This is the PM I got this morning about my other thread:


hi- about your suggestion in the S/C box


Hi Ariel,

I wanted to let you know that I have moved your thread regarding suggested changes to the repping system to our archives. At the same time I have passed on your suggestion to the webmaster. I can't guarantee your suggestion will be implimented, but it has been passed on to the webmaster for consideration.

Thank you for the suggestion I think it's a good one.

meh
RT

[kittystorm92]

I had two threads going, asking for a change. The first thread was in a private area, where others could not post. Then I posted the idea again here.

This is the PM I got this morning about my other thread:
OK Ariel, but if its been moved to the archives then no one can post in it, right! So I'm just wondering if they are just closing the thread and not going to really think about it.

[Ariel]

OK Ariel, but if its been moved to the archives then no one can post in it, right! So I'm just wondering if they are just closing the thread and not going to really think about it.

There were two threads. One of them--the one in the private suggestions forum--was archived.

This one hasn't been. So I am going to continue to post on it.

The archived thread only has one post from me, and one from SuzyBeezy, who is a moderator and had access to the thread. It doesn't have all the member input this thread has.

I hope CF will give this idea serious consideration. I can only hope and pray they do.

[Ariel]

Here is the updated list of those who support this suggestion, who have posted on this thread:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying
buttercup
clairefish
HesMyAll
sugarlady
Valentine
Lookingup4him
Raven Rift
Karen1959
missdancerama
ForHisGlory
DerSchweik
Tiffanya
Kristen.NewCreation
MydaughterMyFriend
AxionEsti
RevivedNurse
Andy Broadley
Jere209
Repunzel
renuka
gumpsmom
East Chief
Greenthumb
missmsdancearama
mizangelwolf
desmalia
missmsdancearama
mizangelwolf
desmalia
free2be

So far, this is 56 people. 46 of these (or more) are Site Supporters. There are also an administrator, a forum moderator and three supermoderators on the list.

One person has disagreed with this idea:

RendaLane

[kittystorm92]

Ok I hope they will see that this would be a great thing to change and to do it soon.

[invisiblefootprints]

I've got a super idea!
Let's do away with the rep numbers completely & let us give unlimited encouragement comments to whomever, whenever.

[Ariel]

I've got a super idea!
Let's do away with the rep numbers completely & let us give unlimited encouragement comments to whomever, whenever.

Well, my thought was to just concentrate on this one change on this thread, not bring up a whole list of suggestions.

It seems it's going to be hard enough for just this one change, and even then it may never come to pass. I can only hope.

[Minty]

This sounds like a great idea, please add my name to the list :thumbsup:

Minty. xx

[Ariel]

This sounds like a great idea, please add my name to the list :thumbsup:

Minty. xx

Yes, I'll do that.

Thanks!

[Ariel]

Update--I got a PM from Meh this morning, telling me that my other thread has been archived.

I sent PMs to RichardMac and Angeldove97, requesting that they look at this thread.

At the present time, there are 123 replies on this thread, and 1,008 hits. There has been much support for this idea, including some sent to me via PM.

This change is needed most, I believe, by those who are ill. They especially need this change to give them the freedom to rep when they have time and are feeling up to it.

I hope that this request is heard, and that it can be implemented.

[KingofKings316]

I think this is a better idea. Put my name on that list please:)

[Ariel]

I think this is a better idea. Put my name on that list please:)

Thank you, I will.

[Richard]

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]

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.

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.

I am not asking for more reps. I believe we have plenty. I am just asking for more flexibility in using them--the ability to use them when we have time to be online.

Thank you so much for your consideration.

[Richard]

We are all bound to the same universal schedule. It's to make it fair for all, if we set the reputation reset at 12:00am it will be the same thing for all people. I don't think this feature is necessary in the least bit. If you don't get your 40 reps in a day ( SS ) or 20 ( NS ) its not the end of the world. You can still rep the next day.

[Ariel]

We are all bound to the same universal schedule. It's to make it fair for all, if we set the reputation reset at 12:00am it will be the same thing for all people. I don't think this feature is necessary in the least bit. If you don't get your 40 reps in a day ( SS ) or 20 ( NS ) its not the end of the world. You can still rep the next day.

True. But right now we have people staying up late to rep, even people who are sick.

I really think this needs to be changed.

[Ariel]

Something else, too, Richard that you may not be aware of is how difficult it is to be online for those who are taking care of small children. Right now the system does not help them at all, but rather penalizes them.

Please, please change this. I am not asking for more reps, just flexibility.

[Nadiine]

True. But right now we have people staying up late to rep, even people who are sick.

I really think this needs to be changed.
I was on a cycle where I had to rep after 9:30 pm. becuz I was gone the previous day....
it's a nitemare.
Once you're schedule gets thrown off, you're toast.

And it isn't the end of the world as Richard mentions, but neither is any other feature here at CF that we can do without for 1 day. (why change anything for that matter)?? This is about a more pleasant experience here, like any other suggestion as we participate here at CF and prefer the least amount of irritation or aggrivation. =)

But there are alot of unique threads that are now made where you need your reps at certain times of the day - the rep subforum has alot of unique threads where you do need to be on a good rep schedule.

Prior to that subforum it wouldn't be so necessary or important.
I would think universal reps for all would actually be easier & less complicated for CF.

[NorwayUnn]

I like your suggestion, Ariel, so put my name on the list, will you. :)

[Ariel]

I will do that, Norway Unn.

[MMXII]

We are all bound to the same universal schedule. It's to make it fair for all, if we set the reputation reset at 12:00am it will be the same thing for all people. I don't think this feature is necessary in the least bit. If you don't get your 40 reps in a day ( SS ) or 20 ( NS ) its not the end of the world. You can still rep the next day.
Are you saying, as Staff, that Staff is saying no to this request?

[Ariel]

Are you saying, as Staff, that Staff is saying no to this request?

I hope not. I surely hope not.

[MMXII]

I hope not. I surely hope not.
Well if he isn't saying that Staff is saying no, you know that he disagree's and you can add him to your list with RendaLane. And then there would be no more need to argue.

[Ariel]

Well if he isn't saying that Staff is saying no, you know that he disagree's and you can add him to your list with RendaLane. And then there would be no more need to argue.

Richard Mac is one of the moderators who takes care of requests in this subforum. I don't know if he is disagreeing personally, or telling us that CF is saying no.

I am saddened that he does not realize how precious our time is. I can't be on the computer all day. I have to be able to get on and off at times that are good for me.

And yes, I like to rep people. It encourages them and builds relationships.

[Nadiine]

I was on a cycle where I had to rep after 9:30 pm. becuz I was gone the previous day....
it's a nitemare.
Once you're schedule gets thrown off, you're toast.

And it isn't the end of the world as Richard mentions, but neither is any other feature here at CF that we can do without for 1 day. (why change anything for that matter)?? This is about a more pleasant experience here, like any other suggestion as we participate here at CF and prefer the least amount of irritation or aggrivation. =)

But there are alot of unique threads that are now made where you need your reps at certain times of the day - the rep subforum has alot of unique threads where you do need to be on a good rep schedule.

Prior to that subforum it wouldn't be so necessary or important.
I would think universal reps for all would actually be easier & less complicated for CF.
*this reply was more to Richard - but was in agreement with Ariel's post*
sorry if it seemed confusing. :blush:

[Nadiine]

Richard Mac is one of the moderators who takes care of requests in this subforum. I don't know if he is disagreeing personally, or telling us that CF is saying no.

I am saddened that he does not realize how precious our time is. I can't be on the computer all day. I have to be able to get on and off at times that are good for me.

And yes, I like to rep people. It encourages them and builds relationships.
Exactly Ariel - this is about us suggesting things FOR OUR CONVENIENCE and benefit and our pleasure (since most of us reppers are SS's).

It isn't the end of the world if we miss a day or a block of reps we can't spend in 1 day, it's about the time inconveniences when reps are a large part of what we enjoy or use to encourage others....

If this is viewed this way, then why suggest anything anymore since nothing's really important.?

[kittystorm92]

My schedule is off as well, I had to wait until almost midnight last night and because I have a 5 year old who likes to get up at 6:45 in the morning and is a handful to care for I ended up going to bed because I was so tired and could not stay awake and wait until I could rep. I feel really bad about it. But if the reps were available every day at the same time like Ariel suggests then I would not have to have waited and I could get to bed at a descent hour. :prayer: Please reconsider her idea and help parents like me who can't wait until late at night to rep.

kittystorm92

[edb19]

We are all bound to the same universal schedule. It's to make it fair for all, if we set the reputation reset at 12:00am it will be the same thing for all people. I don't think this feature is necessary in the least bit. If you don't get your 40 reps in a day ( SS ) or 20 ( NS ) its not the end of the world. You can still rep the next day.

No - it isn't the end of the world - but many folks like to use most (all) of their reps every day. Believe it or not that can take 2-3 hours to read posts, determine what is "rep worthy" and dispense reps with an appropriate comment. Each day it ends up getting later and later when we're able to dispense reps.

Having them all come available at the same time, no matter when we're able to log on would be a big benefit.

[Watchman4hm]

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.
I think this whole site had become something it wasn't intended to become from what Ive been told, but we are speaking about reps here ;). The changes that happened in July show proof of that. How bad of people are we Richard for just a simple request to have them come in all at once daily instead of spending to much time logging in to "encourage" someone with the next "batch"??..There are many features on CF that were intended to keep people on the site, such as Animals to take care of, arcade games. etc, etc. Having these come in all at once surely wont take away from how much people come here ;)

[Starr71]

We are all bound to the same universal schedule. It's to make it fair for all, if we set the reputation reset at 12:00am it will be the same thing for all people. I don't think this feature is necessary in the least bit. If you don't get your 40 reps in a day ( SS ) or 20 ( NS ) its not the end of the world. You can still rep the next day.
Hello Brother,

I am one that is Very Sick, And I disagree with you, for It is a way for me to encourage others, I am in therapy 6 days a week and the times do change, I am in the hospital quite often as well do to Cancer treatment and such, and I have to find people to rep for me.

I don't like this, for I have to give my passwords away or I have someone writing something I personally wouldn't write. Please reconsider this.

I know the staff here are working very hard but I believe we should be able to rep when ever it is convenient for the poster. Not the PC clock, if you get my point.

As long as we can rep in the 40 reps a day, know time limit would be great.

[USNavyBlueAngel]

LookinUp4Him and Starr71 ~ you both made EXCELLENT points, and I thank you for helping to explain so well what the rest of us are trying to say.

Most unfortunately, I too am disabled. Believe it or not, being able to give out reps to help other people to feel good is pretty much the highlight of my day. Granted, that's pretty sad, but that's my reality.

If my time keeps getting later & later, it's difficult for me. Would it kill me if I had to skip a day? Physically no, but mentally yes. Because like I said, that is the highlight of my day.

Not everyone is the same, and I believe we have numerous people here who can benefit from this change, myself included.

Ariel ~ THANK YOU for making this suggestion, and continuing to try to make it happen. I also had thoughts about suggesting this very same thing, so I'm extremely happy to see that you had done it already. Two thumbs up! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Admin ~ PLEASE make this a reality...as you can see, there are situations that exist where real people, like myself, could really be made happier ~ not just on the board, but in real life. Please help us....

Thank you!






I think this whole site had become something it wasn't intended to become from what Ive been told, but we are speaking about reps here ;). The changes that happened in July show proof of that. How bad of people are we Richard for just a simple request to have them come in all at once daily instead of spending to much time logging in to "encourage" someone with the next "batch"??..There are many features on CF that were intended to keep people on the site, such as Animals to take care of, arcade games. etc, etc. Having these come in all at once surely wont take away from how much people come here ;)

[Starr71]

LookinUp4Him and Starr71 ~ you both made EXCELLENT points, and I thank you for helping to explain so well what the rest of us are trying to say.

Most unfortunately, I too am disabled. Believe it or not, being able to give out reps to help other people to feel good is pretty much the highlight of my day. Granted, that's pretty sad, but that's my reality.

If my time keeps getting later & later, it's difficult for me. Would it kill me if I had to skip a day? Physically no, but mentally yes. Because like I said, that is the highlight of my day.

Not everyone is the same, and I believe we have numerous people here who can benefit from this change, myself included.

Ariel ~ THANK YOU for making this suggestion, and continuing to try to make it happen. I also had thoughts about suggesting this very same thing, so I'm extremely happy to see that you had done it already. Two thumbs up! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Admin ~ PLEASE make this a reality...as you can see, there are situations that exist where real people, like myself, could really be made happier ~ not just on the board, but in real life. Please help us....

Thank you!



Thank you for your support, It's my highlight of most of my days too.

I love to encourage others, I also get encouraged by others this way too. It makes my day too.

Thanks all that take this serious. I am praying in the name of JESUS CHRIST, that this will become reality soon.

Let the SON Shine in the Rep Boxes.

[FreedomThruHim]

I will lend my full support to this ~ great idea!

[Ariel]

Thank you all for your input. Here is the updated list:

Those who support this change:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying
buttercup
clairefish
HesMyAll
sugarlady
Valentine
Lookingup4him
Raven Rift
Karen1959
missdancerama
ForHisGlory
DerSchweik
Tiffanya
Kristen.NewCreation
MydaughterMyFriend
AxionEsti
RevivedNurse
Andy Broadley
Jere209
Repunzel
renuka
gumpsmom
East Chief
Greenthumb
missmsdancearama
mizangelwolf
desmalia
missmsdancearama
mizangelwolf
desmalia
free2be
araminta
KingofKings316
Norway Unn
Edie
USNavyBlueAngel
FreedomThruHim
Rep Daddy (aka Pastor Steve)

So far, this is 63 people. 51 of these (or more) are Site Supporters. There are also an administrator, a forum moderator and three supermoderators on the list.

Those who are opposed to this change:

RendaLane
Richard Mac

[Rep Daddy]

I agree with this idea and hope it will be accepted and actioned soon.

I'd also like to request that all 40 comments for Site Supporters be listed on the User Control page, rather than just 20. That would be really excellent. :)

I am supportive of the OP suggestion and also like the additional suggestion that joy makes.

RepDaddy

[Ariel]

I am supportive of the OP suggestion and also like the additional suggestion that joy makes.

RepDaddy

I will put you down.

Pastor RD, I think we may need to start a fresh thread for JoyShirley's suggestion. That way the two ideas could be considered independently of one another. If my idea is not approved--and it doesn't look hopeful right now--then maybe at least Joy's could be.

[Rep Daddy]

I will put you down.

Pastor RD, I think we may need to start a fresh thread for JoyShirley's suggestion. That way the two ideas could be considered independently of one another. If my idea is not approved--and it doesn't look hopeful right now--then maybe at least Joy's could be.

I think that is a good idea to keep them separate

[Ariel]

I think that is a good idea to keep them separate

I PMed Joy Shirley. Her idea is excellent.

[Ariel]

For everyone--

Joy Shirley started a new thread with her request that our control panels have all 40 of the recent rep comments. Please support this idea. Just go over to her thread and say you support it.

Thank you!

[Valentine]

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.

Your thoughts may be the way YOU see things, but the reps mean a great deal more to ME (and I suspect many others) than you may think. I appreciate your remarks, however I disagree with you. I use reps to encourage, to send a quick note without that irritating PM message flashing constantly, to welcome new members on board to feel that I can reach out in friendship to many and to praise those who are looking for praise and friendship. Were it not for the repaholic subforum and the rep games that are being conducted THROUGHOUT THIS FORUM, many people wouldn't even bother to log on. I've increased my support of this forum because of the fellowship and good Christian camaraderie that has come about due to the Reputation threads. You are WRONG and I'd encourage others to post their feelings. I've seen forums that were previously glum and dead come alive and a new joy is spreading over the forum that has originated with the reputation feature's increased use. Not everyone is here to discuss/debate/argue. Some of us are hear to pray, encourage and praise.

[missmsdancearama]

Is anything being done to fix the problems with posting and also repping? It's causing a lot of confusion.

[Ariel]

Is anything being done to fix the problems with posting and also repping? It's causing a lot of confusion.

Missdancearama, all of us are frustrated right now, and probably those trying to fix the problems most of all. We've been asked not to complain right now, they are trying to fix the problems.

Meanwhile, let's hope that this idea is considered as well.

Thank you so much for your support. It means a lot.

Your thoughts may be the way YOU see things, but the reps mean a great deal more to ME (and I suspect many others) than you may think. I appreciate your remarks, however I disagree with you. I use reps to encourage, to send a quick note without that irritating PM message flashing constantly, to welcome new members on board to feel that I can reach out in friendship to many and to praise those who are looking for praise and friendship. Were it not for the repaholic subforum and the rep games that are being conducted THROUGHOUT THIS FORUM, many people wouldn't even bother to log on. I've increased my support of this forum because of the fellowship and good Christian camaraderie that has come about due to the Reputation threads. You are WRONG and I'd encourage others to post their feelings. I've seen forums that were previously glum and dead come alive and a new joy is spreading over the forum that has originated with the reputation feature's increased use. Not everyone is here to discuss/debate/argue. Some of us are hear to pray, encourage and praise.

Wow. You said this so well. Thank you!

[Valentine]

:thumbsup: Great posts here that sum up my feelings quite well. I hope when the forum problems are corrected this request is considered favorably.

[Spudgrandma]

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.


I see this completely differently......I left CF the end of last year because of the bickering and the hateful and unloving things people were allowed to say to others. My site supporter expired and I had absolutely no intention of renewing. I did sign in from time to time to get my PMs and on one occasion I checked out a few old haunts to see if anything had changed and in doing so stumbled across the Repaholic Sub-forum and found people enjoying each other, fellowshipping, encouraging one another, and most importantly Praising God. I started signing in on a more regular basis and eventually renewed my site supporter. I can tell you that if things were to return to the way they were, where people just seemed to want to fight and argue, I would not stick around, which also means I would not be a site supporter as the reason I do is because it is currently a site that I enjoy coming to for fellowship and friendship.

I also wanted to say that because of the Repaholic sub-forum I have met a bunch of new friends who I would not have known before because we would not have frequented the same forums.

This request for the reps all at once is not asking for anything more than we already have it is just asking that we get them in one lump that expires at the end of a 24-hour period instead of dribbling them out and having them come later and later each day. We are asking for a convenience and nothing more.

I do hope that the powers that be will look at this request with an open mind and seriously consider this and implement this request soon.





Your thoughts may be the way YOU see things, but the reps mean a great deal more to ME (and I suspect many others) than you may think. I appreciate your remarks, however I disagree with you. I use reps to encourage, to send a quick note without that irritating PM message flashing constantly, to welcome new members on board to feel that I can reach out in friendship to many and to praise those who are looking for praise and friendship. Were it not for the repaholic subforum and the rep games that are being conducted THROUGHOUT THIS FORUM, many people wouldn't even bother to log on. I've increased my support of this forum because of the fellowship and good Christian camaraderie that has come about due to the Reputation threads. You are WRONG and I'd encourage others to post their feelings. I've seen forums that were previously glum and dead come alive and a new joy is spreading over the forum that has originated with the reputation feature's increased use. Not everyone is here to discuss/debate/argue. Some of us are hear to pray, encourage and praise.

I agree my friend :thumbsup:

I truely hope this request happens as it will make this site more enjoyable.....

[lilmissmontana]

RichardMac: We have on several occassions had the need for communication. I've always found you to be reasonable, caring, encouraging and helpful. I feel this time, however, we are in complete disagreement. I actually find it condescending and presumptuous for someone to say you can give them blessings or something. My ministry is my ministry and it is based on an individual need ... sometimes it's blessings ... sometimes advice ... sometimes encouragement ... and sometimes reps .... and usually one won't work for the other. And I have a real issue with someone deciding for me what will work. I'm already disillusioned with all the endless, needless bickering and arguing that goes on in these forums ... I SS a total of eleven people ... when I go that goes ... and I will go if we're going to start dictating how we minister. Not all is as it seems. I have ten stars ... yet if you look ... I rarely go to the rep forum ... please don't lump all into one bundle. I am in no way trying to offend the rep forum ... I just don't have time to go there .... When I do go to the rep forum it is for the fun and entertainment I need sometimes ... and I have a blast there! The reps serve many purposes ... no matter how trivial it seems to some!

[Nadiine]

I see this completely differently......I left CF the end of last year because of the bickering and the hateful and unloving things people were allowed to say to others. My site supporter expired and I had absolutely no intention of renewing. I did sign in from time to time to get my PMs and on one occasion I checked out a few old haunts to see if anything had changed and in doing so stumbled across the Repaholic Sub-forum and found people enjoying each other, fellowshipping, encouraging one another, and most importantly Praising God. I started signing in on a more regular basis and eventually renewed my site supporter. I can tell you that if things were to return to the way they were, where people just seemed to want to fight and argue, I would not stick around, which also means I would not be a site supporter as the reason I do is because it is currently a site that I enjoy coming to for fellowship and friendship.

I also wanted to say that because of the Repaholic sub-forum I have met a bunch of new friends who I would not have known before because we would not have frequented the same forums.

This request for the reps all at once is not asking for anything more than we already have it is just asking that we get them in one lump that expires at the end of a 24-hour period instead of dribbling them out and having them come later and later each day. We are asking for a convenience and nothing more.

I do hope that the powers that be will look at this request with an open mind and seriously consider this and implement this request soon.







I agree my friend :thumbsup:

I truely hope this request happens as it will make this site more enjoyable.....
I love this post Spud.

I happen to be a debater and enjoy that and probly always will - but my debate/congregational friends don't come to the rep forum or have time to.
I started coming to the rep forum to gain rep points TO PASS TO THEM for encouragement to them.

I've also met people in the forum and have gotten close to a few which I wouldn't have otherwise.
People can attack that forum, but it's actually a great and addictively fun area that I value here on different levels.
Rep forum or not, once your reps get messed up, it's a nitemare.

[Ariel]

I joined CF four years ago, I believe.

I used to go to the debate forums. I got so discouraged. It felt like I was just blowing into the wind, arguing endlessly with non-believers who didn't want to listen. I would encourage myself in the Lord and go on.

Finally, I gave up, and left, for almost a year, I think. The only time I did come back was to post in the Fitness section, where an awesome trainer named Fitmom still posts today.

Then last year I went to my age-assigned forum for fellowship. I was attacked there and hurt so deeply that I just wanted to leave again. Somehow I went on, to be attacked again and again by the same person until finally I just confronted her, and was reported by her, of course. I almost left again.

But the moderator persuaded me to put her on "ignore" and told her to do likewise. Well, on ignore or not, she is still following me around. Her name is listed on my blog page, for example. How could she have me on "ignore" if she is reading my blog?

In desperation I went to another age-related forum. She followed me there, and was instrumental in closing that thread down.

Then I realized she DESPISES the rep forums. Finally! A place I can fellowship!

It seems strange, but I have felt more welcomed, more encouraged, more comforted and certainly more befriended in the repaholics sub-forum more than in any other place. We joke that we are addicted to repping, but that's not really it. We love the fellowship, the kindness, the encouragement.

Perhaps CF administrators don't realize it, but in giving us the power to rep, we have also been enabled to be an encouragement to others. It feels so good to be able to rep someone.

I am not asking for more reps, I think we have plenty. I just believe we need the flexibility to be able to rep when we have time to be online.

Thank you, all who are listening. Many of you have become my friends, and I am so blessed by your friendship.

[Ariel]

(post in wrong place)

[lilmissmontana]

That's good to know!

I would love to visit your forum. :)
That would be awesome! We would love to have you!

[Nadiine]

Is somebody messing with my friend, Ariel???

*rolls up sleeves*

[Ariel]

Is somebody messing with my friend, Ariel???

*rolls up sleeves*

Yes, more than you know.

BUT not since I started hanging out in the Repaholics Subforum. :) I have been so blessed.

I've found myself thinking that we probably have fewer fights, and fewer reportable incidents in that forum than in any other place on CF.

And I think it's because we are used to blessing each other.

[lilmissmontana]

Yes, more than you know.

BUT not since I started hanging out in the Repaholics Subforum. :) I have been so blessed.

I've found myself thinking that we probably have fewer fights, and fewer reportable incidents in that forum than in any other place on CF.

And I think it's because we are used to blessing each other.
Actually the Pentecostal forum has not had to have a moderator there in the time I've been there ... I don't know about sooner. And I, also think it's because we bless each other. One of the ways we do it is through reps. We feel we are a very blessed forum and our reps, blessings, etc. should reflect that. And I agree ... the rep forum is another "stress free zone".

[Ariel]

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[Ariel]

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[Ariel]

Actually the Pentecostal forum has not had to have a moderator there in the time I've been there ... I don't know about sooner. And I, also think it's because we bless each other. One of the ways we do it is through reps. We feel we are a very blessed forum and our reps, blessings, etc. should reflect that. And I agree ... the rep forum is another "stress free zone".


That's good to know!

I would love to visit your forum. :)

[lilmissmontana]

That would be awesome, Ariel! We would love to have you!
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[Ariel]

Actually, thinking about it, I know I've visited that forum before. I helped a couple of people out who had Scripture-related questions.

I liked that forum. And you're right. I never saw anyone fight there.

[lilmissmontana]

Actually, thinking about it, I know I've visited that forum before. I helped a couple of people out who had Scripture-related questions.

I liked that forum. And you're right. I never saw anyone fight there.
sweet! ... that's what we love to hear!

[Valentine]

checking to see if there's any update from Administration on this -- guess not. :(

[Ariella]

i'd like to see the reps given out once a day also; so we could ration ourselves based on an individual day rather than having to wait on refills based on the previous day

[scjohnson1973]

Adding my support

[Ariel]

checking to see if there's any update from Administration on this -- guess not. :(

No. I wish. I think they are focused on the new forum changes.

I don't think they realize that this one change is more important to me than anything else. Nothing could please me more than being able to use my reps when I have time.

i'd like to see the reps given out once a day also; so we could ration ourselves based on an individual day rather than having to wait on refills based on the previous day

That's exactly what I'm hoping for.

Adding my support

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

[Nadiine]

i'd like to see the reps given out once a day also; so we could ration ourselves based on an individual day rather than having to wait on refills based on the previous day
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
That's the problem, we're stuck with the previous day's schedule. If CF is down like it was for hours we're stuck on a messed up cycle which mite conflict with the next day's schedule they have (if they won't be around).
People who work or have events or can't be around a previous day are just messed up the next day or 2 or 3.

Adding my support
:thumbsup: great!

No. I wish. I think they are focused on the new forum changes.

I don't think they realize that this one change is more important to me than anything else. Nothing could please me more than being able to use my reps when I have time.

I agree, I'd prefer the rep schedule change over and above any other additions or changes to CF!:thumbsup:

NOTE: THANKS TO THE TECH'S WHO FIXED THE SITE!
It's a pleasure to post and hang out here again!! We're all thankful for it.

thank you so much! :thumbsup: :hug:

[Spudgrandma]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
That's the problem, we're stuck with the previous day's schedule. If CF is down like it was for hours we're stuck on a messed up cycle which mite conflict with the next day's schedule they have (if they won't be around).
People who work or have events or can't be around a previous day are just messed up the next day or 2 or 3.


:thumbsup: great!


I agree, I'd prefer the rep schedule change over and above any other additions or changes to CF!:thumbsup:

NOTE: THANKS TO THE TECH'S WHO FIXED THE SITE!
It's a pleasure to post and hang out here again!! We're all thankful for it.

thank you so much! :thumbsup: :hug:

Yes, Thank you for fixing the site. :thumbsup:

In agreement and still hoping this change in the way reps are distributed will be put into effect.

[lilmissmontana]

Yes, Thank you for fixing the site. :thumbsup:

In agreement and still hoping this change in the way reps are distributed will be put into effect.

Totally! Thank you! ... It seems faster, too ... I'd say you hold up well under stress! lol! God bless and ,again, thank you for fixing the site! belle

... and Praise the Lord!

[Starr71]

No. I wish. I think they are focused on the new forum changes.

I don't think they realize that this one change is more important to me than anything else. Nothing could please me more than being able to use my reps when I have time.



That's exactly what I'm hoping for.



Thank you. I will add your name to the list.
I am praying. I hope the is a change soon.

[Ariel]

I am so much hoping, too. But so far there has been no word.

[iec91820]

Adding my support to this:thumbsup:

[BellaSong]

Please! Look how much support there is for this! Please do this, it would make things so much more simple for many of us.

[Nadiine]

Adding my support to this:thumbsup:
:thumbsup: awesome, thanks!

I agree BellaSong, there's over 64 now I think(counting Iec91820)?
And now that my rep cycle is completely messed up again since Saturday, I'm back to add another comment that this would be a very welcomed change to anyone who uses reputations.
:prayer: :prayer: :prayer:

[Ariel]

Adding my support to this:thumbsup:


Thank you, iec. I am adding you now to the list on the first post.

[Shali]

please do this

[Ariel]

Here is the updated list:

Those who support this suggestion, who have posted on this thread:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying
buttercup
clairefish
HesMyAll
sugarlady
Valentine
Lookingup4him
Raven Rift
Karen1959
missdancerama
ForHisGlory
DerSchweik
Tiffanya
Kristen.NewCreation
MydaughterMyFriend
AxionEsti
RevivedNurse
Andy Broadley
Jere209
Repunzel
renuka
gumpsmom
East Chief
Greenthumb
missmsdancearama
mizangelwolf
desmalia
missmsdancearama
mizangelwolf
desmalia
free2be
araminta
KingofKings316
Norway Unn
Edie
USNavyBlueAngel
FreedomThruHim
Rep Daddy (aka Pastor Steve)
Ariella
scjohnson1973
iec

So far, this is 66 people. 54 of these (or more) are Site Supporters. There are also an administrator, a forum moderator and three supermoderators on the list.

Two people have disagreed with this idea:

RendaLane
Richard Mac

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[Ariel]

please do this

Yes, please do!

[kittystorm92]

I would love to be able to Rep at a decent hour instead of waiting until after 10pm (Central). My husband would like me to come to bed and not be up so late waiting to Rep. PLEASE PLEASE make this change!!!!

[missmsdancearama]

I agree. I''d like to rep at a decent hour too.

[SnapCount]

I'd support it too

[mssurrendered]

I totally agree with this idea too.

[Ariel]

I would love to be able to Rep at a decent hour instead of waiting until after 10pm (Central). My husband would like me to come to bed and not be up so late waiting to Rep. PLEASE PLEASE make this change!!!!

This has happened to me too. I start resenting the forum for taking precious time away from my family.

I agree. I''d like to rep at a decent hour too.

Yes.


I'd support it too

Thank you, SnapCount, I will add your name to the list.

I totally agree with this idea too.

Thank you also, MsSurrendered. I will add you as well.

[Ariel]

Here is the updated list.

Those who support this idea:

Ariel
SuzyBeezy
IamRedeemed
Spudgrandma
Edie
MMXII
Starr71
lilmissmontana
farmsys
joyshirley
RoseyK
bornagain91
Nadiine
rainy
Valentine
kittystorm92
rmw
davedajobauk
Apollos
woman.at.the.well
Janet2008
CoolMom6
.faith.
Bella Song
Shali
keeptrying
buttercup
clairefish
HesMyAll
sugarlady
Valentine
Lookingup4him
Raven Rift
Karen1959
missdancerama
ForHisGlory
DerSchweik
Tiffanya
Kristen.NewCreation
MydaughterMyFriend
AxionEsti
RevivedNurse
Andy Broadley
Jere209
Repunzel
renuka
gumpsmom
East Chief
Greenthumb
missmsdancearama
mizangelwolf
desmalia
missmsdancearama
mizangelwolf
desmalia
free2be
araminta
KingofKings316
Norway Unn
Edie
USNavyBlueAngel
FreedomThruHim
Rep Daddy (aka Pastor Steve)
Ariella
scjohnson1973
iec
SnapCount
missurrendered

So far, this is 68 people. 55 of these (or more) are Site Supporters. There are also an administrator, a forum moderator and three supermoderators on the list.

Those who are against this idea:

RendaLane
Richard Mac

[Nadiine]

HUGE list. :thumbsup:

[Spudgrandma]

Still really hoping that this will happen. I'm still all messed up since the site was off-line.

[kittystorm92]

Still really hoping that this will happen. I'm still all messed up since the site was off-line.

Join the Club, I have been off even befor the site went down and I can't Rep until almost 11 pm my time tonight which is not a very good time.

[Ariel]

Still really hoping that this will happen. I'm still all messed up since the site was off-line.


Join the Club, I have been off even befor the site went down and I can't Rep until almost 11 pm my time tonight which is not a very good time.

I'm having similar problems. This is one more reason why this system needs to be changed.

[SnapCount]

although, you could just forgo rep one day and then rep the next day whenever you want

it's a tradeoff between short-term reps and long-term convenience

[Nadiine]

although, you could just forgo rep one day and then rep the next day whenever you want

it's a tradeoff between short-term reps and long-term convenience
That may be true, but then it just happens again anyways where if you have to do something 1 day or go somewhere or your power or phone lines go out, you're stuck in yet another nasty rep cycle that you have rework out of.

Life happens and it does cause alot of inconveniences for many people.

[SnapCount]

and another thing is that you're pretty much forced into giving out your reps as fast as possible

holding reps is like holding cash, it always loses value because then the next day you'll have to give out reps later

[Spudgrandma]

That may be true, but then it just happens again anyways where if you have to do something 1 day or go somewhere or your power or phone lines go out, you're stuck in yet another nasty rep cycle that you have rework out of.

Life happens and it does cause alot of inconveniences for many people.


Yep I had a quilting softare class the other night and now I'm even more messed up. Mine will come in so late tonight I will probably just have to let them go to tomorrow morning and then start over till I find myself in the same endless loop. :swoon: :swoon: :swoon:


and another thing is that you're pretty much forced into giving out your reps as fast as possible

holding reps is like holding cash, it always loses value because then the next day you'll have to give out reps later


That is so true about repping fast if you don't want them all spread out later and later in the day. :tutu: :tutu:

[Spudgrandma]

A little bump for this. I suppose that suggestions are way down on the list since the site has been having other problems. But, it never hurts to hope!!! ;)

[scjohnson1973]

What will you have to do send the petition to the owners? I think this is an awesome idea.

[missmsdancearama]

I know I give 5 out in the morning and then the rest has to be after 9 or 10 at night. It's hard.

[USNavyBlueAngel]

Back to the top!!! :)

Hopefully this will be one of the changes that Admin will make when they do the upgrade pretty soon!!!!

Come on, LeeD!! You can do it!! ;)

[Nadiine]

Back to the top!!! :)

Hopefully this will be one of the changes that Admin will make when they do the upgrade pretty soon!!!!

Come on, LeeD!! You can do it!! ;)
:thumbsup: :pray:

[Starr71]

A little bump for this. I suppose that suggestions are way down on the list since the site has been having other problems. But, it never hurts to hope!!! ;)

Amen. This is in my prayers.

[Dahlia]

Hey, I posted in here in support of this- why isn't my name on the list on page 1, while missmsdancearama, mizangelwolf, and desmalia are listed twice?

[Ariel]

Hey, I posted in here in supp