Reputation

First of all, I'd like to make it very clear, before I even continue, that this is not to complain but to make a suggestion. I think game-dog's reputation system needs to change and soon.

Why? Because:
-People are using public threads to address negative comments they were given instead of using PMs
-Some users are giving out negative points and comments way too frequently and/or without considering people's feelings
-It is creating a lot of tension between members, more than threads alone can ever do!


My thoughts are that the option to give negative points should be removed.
Positive points (or lack thereof) are enough to establish a good or bad reputation.

I also think comments should have a username listed next to them for all members, not just paying ones.
This would reduce the number of immature people giving out bad comments because they are too cowardly to not do this announymously(sp).
Otherwise, it should be removed entirely.

 

I personally like the reputation system, I agree it would be nice if who ever is leaving a comment would also leave thier name. If your gonna leave feedback then one should have the gumption to leave his / her name and not hide behind being anonomous.

To do away with the system altogether tho ? Id say NO! Some people are just plain idiotic and need to be called out for the whole GD community to see. For me it helps me skip reading a post that I otherwise would've read and feel much less stupider for reading.

JMHO

 

I agree ppl should leave thier nic when giving good or bad reps.

Crazy, if this wasnt to complain.....why didnt you just shoot Marty an Email?

Crazy, you didnt consider anyone's feeling's when you tried to call out some members of this board a couple week's ago. Sure it can make a person mad or whatever it does to you. In the scheme of thing's it is not realy that big of a deal. Just be mindfull of what you post.....

 

lately i have been trying to keep a light mood...if you cant say anything nice dont say anything at all..if your in a pissed off mood dont come on here and blow off steam..just my advise and not directed at anyone...and if a little voice in your head tells you..wow thats going to piss off alot of people..dont post it..its not funny or cool.

 

Awww C'mon now....LOL I've made a real effort to tone it down! LOL. HAHAHAHA j/k

You make a valid point.

 

I never gave anyone bad points....If I dont like something I say it in that thread.

 

you mean like you just did? practice what you preach

if you don't want to support the site then how can you complain you don't get the same benefits as the paying members? get a job, cough up the cash and you will get this. :rolleyes:

 

I see why you would have your particular frustrations -and I understand where you are coming from- but I think Marty works hard enough on this site and throws in enough out of his pockets without members trying to get perks reserved for premium members. The reputation system is a small part of game-dog, regardless of whoever decides to be flame-happy at the moment.
Frankly, before I was a paying member I took heart in knowing anyone who didn't sign their name on an offcolor rep was a wuss. Plain and simple. Now I enjoy knowing I paid a small dues to a site I respect and support, and as a result I got some perks.
BTW- the rep thing to me is not the only premium feature worth ponying up for.

Now an amendment to your suggestion might be this: perhaps warranted complaints (not every member who gets a lil' ol' red dot) could be followed up on by administrators/mods regarding obscene or excessive negative reps. If its noted that any particular member seems to be abusing the system then a warning could be issued and subsequent actions as necessary if the warning is not heeded?

 

that's not a bad idea.

 

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Re: I'm SICK of this crap - RANT
You know I love you Michele and I get shit because I don't have an APBT either, but was this thread really neccesary?

I've gotten more than my fair share of negative rep points (for no good reason or was but expressed in a very idiotic way) but I'm not going to complain about it to everyone.

 

I cant really say much because Im not a premium member YET but I will be very soon. Anyhow, I like the rep point system. Ive been given negative rep for nothing before but its really not that big of a deal. This is nothing that you carry into your everyday life is it? That negative rep doesnt reflect anything on you other than on here right? And even then, its still not that big of a deal. Just MHO. YIS, D.

 

I do believe that some people use the negative reps way too often...I personally have only given one, and that was for BluePaul or whatever that guy's name was, because he definitely needed it...However, I do think it works for the most part. Yes, people use it as a weapon, but sometimes good points are made as well in it...I have no problem putting my name down. I usually just forget to, but I figure their pos. reps anyway, so it doesn't matter.

 

Why would anyone worry about people giving them a bad rep here??? If you speak your mind, believe in what you are saying, and are not being malicious then who cares what people think? You can't please everyone and I'm not going out of my way to please people I don't even know just because their opinions may differ from mine! I certainly have more important things in life to worry about than bad rep points here! LOL
Besides, if you write something the moderators don't like they'll just ban you like they frequently do. Let's see if I get a line through my name for this post.

 

Well, as long as you abide by the rules of the forum, then you won't have anything to worry about

 

Well howdy. Thems purty tough words, there Junior member. Only 6 posts in and you've got The Golden Knowledge. Got any other aliases you'd care to share with us?

 

I agree with LB on this one.

With words like that, you are asking for it. With only 6 posts Junior Member.

Moderators don't ban you because they don't like what you posted.

Why bother to register with the site if you are going to run your mouth about our mods?

 

I for one dont care for reputation.I already have them in the real world.I wanted to ask how can I be a premium member? Can some PM and let me know thanks

 

Jr member, senior member, what's the difference??? I don't need tenure or "Golden Knowledge" to have or post an opinion! Are you for real???? Sounds like you take yourself and this site WAY to seriously! For the other person who says as long as you abide by the rules you'll be ok..... Anyone can take offense to, or disagree with what someone writes whatever it may be and then get banned even if "following the rules" if the moderators don't like what's written. You've got people writing that others "should have their asses kicked" because of a picture taken at a gathering where two dogs sniffed each other???
Where was the public out cry against sch a harsh statement from someone who by the way was not even there and had no understanding of the situation?
I've read posts where members bash each other for not owning APBTs or APBTs that are not game bred. Get over yourselves!
This is a site to talk dogs, not solve the ills of the world and I don't need tenure, Golden Knowledge, or a crystal ball to see there's more bickering here than on "The View"

 

I made a statement in a rational manner and you come at me saying I'm "running my mouth at the moderators?
"Why bother registering"??? Why register to a site and not voice your opinion or make observations? Are you trying to deny me my right to have an opinion here?
I respect your right to say what you think. Respect mine.

 

Lol rational? Big word you have there.

I'm not going to steer this off topic of the OP.

You took a shot at the mods. End of story.