How come my reputation is so low?

[Davey]

Hey, guess I'm not very observant because I just noticed the reputation icon at the bottom of one of the posts, next to the poster Online status, so checked and my reputation points are way low, near zero, but at least still positive. Can they go negative? Do you sometimes rate posters? What makes for a good post? Linear thought progression? Topical subject matter? Comedy? Names of artists you recognize? Lightly veiled sexual innuendos? Avatars with large exposed boobs? Somebody must rate these things :)

[Slosh]

You're in danger of getting booted off that distinguished road.

Hmmm, I have 17 reputation points. Do I get a free post when I hit 20 or something :confused:

[Davey]

You're in danger of getting booted off that distinguished road.
Isn't everyone on the same road? What's below the distiguished road?

Hmmm, I have 17 reputation points.
Kiss ass ... maybe even 18 now after your thoughtful response to my excellent Josh Ritter post ...that'll probably get me into the negatives.

[GMichael]

Hmmm, I have 17 reputation points. Do I get a free post when I hit 20 or something :confused:

Yes. But on a side note, all posts are free. Enjoy the extra one, when you earn it.

[nobody]

In the immortal words of the great Joan Jett....


I don't give a danm 'bout my reputation!

[Mr MidFi]

Not sure how I ever managed to get any reputation points at all, but thanks to whoever pity-clicked my icon 10 times!

[3-LockBox]

This is actually news to me...I never noticed that before. I actually have ten, for what that's worth.

Reputation indicator? What an a**hole of an idea.

[Slosh]

This is actually news to me...I never noticed that before. I actually have ten, for what that's worth.

Reputation indicator? What an a**hole of an idea.Maybe if you had 23 points like me you wouldn't feel that way:p (or maybe not)

NP:

[Davey]

Not sure how I ever managed to get any reputation points at all, but thanks to whoever pity-clicked my icon 10 times!
Kind of deflating to find out that we all start with 10 points, huh?

[Slosh]

Isn't everyone on the same road? What's below the distinguished road?
The extinguished road, obviously :D

I was once infamous around these parts. What happened, am I merely famous now? :(

[Swish]

Maybe if you had 23 points like me you wouldn't feel that way:p (or maybe not)

NP:

That's the way it works.

Swish

[Mr MidFi]

Kind of deflating to find out that we all start with 10 points, huh?

Well...at least I haven't done anything to have points taken away. Yet.

Feel free to pity-click my rep icon anyway. My fragile self-esteem could always use the empty gesture of support.

[3-LockBox]

Feel free to pity-click my rep icon anyway. My fragile self-esteem could always use the empty gesture of support.

Check your rating again...you should have at least one pity click extra :)

[PeruvianSkies]

Where does it tell everyones score? I can see the listing that ranks everyone, but it doesn't show the actual numbers....some people might be tied.

[Mr MidFi]

Check your rating again...you should have at least one pity click extra :)

And you as well, my tri-lockified amigo!

[PeruvianSkies]

Anyone know who has the lowest reputation???? Geee I wonder.

[Swish]

Anyone know who has the lowest reputation???? Geee I wonder.

...I have 8, so I can't be at the bottom of the heap. Not like I don't deserve it, but I'll take whatever minor accomplishments I can get.

G Swish

[PeruvianSkies]

...I have 8, so I can't be at the bottom of the heap. Not like I don't deserve it, but I'll take whatever minor accomplishments I can get.

G Swish

No you are nowhere near the bottom...the person I am thinking of has a flaming red chicklet.

[paper warrior]

Kind of deflating to find out that we all start with 10 points, huh?

Wow! you mean I have 10 points???

[ForeverAutumn]

...I have 8, so I can't be at the bottom of the heap. Not like I don't deserve it, but I'll take whatever minor accomplishments I can get.

G Swish

So we all start with 10 points but you're down to 8? Hmmm. You must've pissed someone off and gotten a bad rep. I can't imagine that happening. :skep:

[Davey]

Wow! you mean I have 10 points???
No, you seem to have made a wrong turn and missed the distinguished road, though it is something to be infamous too ...

I think they use a formula based on your post count, how long you have been a member, and stuff like that to determine what your default value is, and the same applies to how much weight the person rating your post has. Like, you could rate my post but it probably wouldn't count, whereas if FA nicked me I'd drop a bunch.

[GMichael]

RR members need love too. Pitty clicks all around.

[ForeverAutumn]

No, you seem to have made a wrong turn and missed the distinguished road, though it is something to be infamous too ...

I think they use a formula based on your post count, how long you have been a member, and stuff like that to determine what your default value is, and the same applies to how much weight the person rating your post has. Like, you could rate my post but it probably wouldn't count, whereas if FA nicked me I'd drop a bunch.

[dark, spooky music]MWAAAAHAAAAHAAAAAA![/dark,spooky music]

[Snowbunny]

Is there a top-ten list or something I can look at? This has the potential of being a fun option! I can see a Progger v. Indie battle brewing...

[paper warrior]

what's "RR"? where am I???

[GMichael]

what's "RR"? where am I???

It's the 3rd rock from a star called Sol. We like to call it Earth.

[Davey]

Wow, 45 points! My reputation is above ground now. You guys are making me feel all clammy inside :skep:

Probably a backlash waiting to happen, but here's the proof that I was once a well respected man (comments removed to protect the innocent) ...

http://members.mailaka.net/davey/rep.gif

[Rich-n-Texas]

So Davey, I see you like New Castle Brown Ale. What do you like about it? :lol:

(I love these threads)

[Rich-n-Texas]

Here's a good trivia question for all you RR's: Who do you think has this reputation?

"________ has a little shameless behaviour in the past".

[GMichael]

Here's a good trivia question for all you RR's: Who do you think has this reputation?

"________ has a little shameless behaviour in the past".

I think he has received a few greenies as this is a step up from

"________ can only hope to improve."

[Rich-n-Texas]

Really? I thought the "...shameless behaviour..." rep as as low as you could go. Well blow me down!

[GMichael]

Really? I thought the "...shameless behaviour..." rep as as low as you could go. Well blow me down!

Who can tell?

As for the second half of your statement, NO!

[Rich-n-Texas]

Who can tell?
Only one person I know of...


(Hint: He & PS are best buddies! :lol: )

[dingus]

i think a rep system introduces potential for more problems than actual usefulness. better to get to know the people you rely on.