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Some thoughts on the Reputation system

Agent Orange · 2004-09-29 19:58:57

I have become rather worried lately by the disturbing downward trend in posts on Boards.ie since the reputation system was introduced. Now, rather than writing about what they really feel, people here are posting what they think will impress other people. Posters are so concerned about their precious - and ultimately…

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#52 01-10-2004 10:46am

Canis Lupus

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if nothing else this has highlighted some points for a newb like me, i was under the impression that too many negative rep points led to a temporary ban so i thought the rep system was a bit crap as ppl could give u bad rep to ban u but if the rep system only gives u red or green dots under yur name thats fair enuf... i dont even look at the dots... didnt even know what they meant.

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