Pomeroy41144 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I have noticed that my "reputation" points clicked up a couple points. I have 691 posts here on the forum but only 73 "reputation" points. Another member, who has been here as long as I have and has ten less posts, has almost 500 reputation points. How come I have such a bad reputation on this forum? I have never had a tussle with anybody on the forum and I try and offer the correct information if I have it. How does the "reputation" point system work? 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Number of "likes" that you receive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 There is a button under your reputation that says "see reputation activity". It shows posts you liked and your posts others liked, etc. Check it out to see what they are using to calculate it. From what I gather, the more active, with no one complaining, and the more people like your posts, the better. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I just gave you another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomeroy41144 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Thanks I feel better already. I really enjoy this forum. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Pomeroy41144 said: Thanks I feel better already. I really enjoy this forum. I wouldn't put much weight to it unless it's someone who has very low points. Then I'd be cautious depending on if they are selling something or whatever. I have a lot of points. It just means I'm chatty, not that I'm knowledgeable or a saint or anything. ? (But don't tell anyone! ?) Edited July 12, 2017 by victorialynn2 (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Should we all "like" Pomeroy's post so he won't feel bad? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 We also get a reputation point each time we are quoted in a following post, whether the new poster agrees or disagrees with us. So if one makes an outrageous post which is quoted and objected to, it's the same value as if we are praised for discovering a cure for cancer..... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomeroy41144 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 24 minutes ago, George Smolinski said: Should we all "like" Pomeroy's post so he won't feel bad? I don't feel "bad", I just feel "better". I just don't say enough interesting things that people like. I guess I can work on that. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pomeroy41144 said: I have noticed that my "reputation" points clicked up a couple points. I have 691 posts here on the forum but only 73 "reputation" points. Another member, who has been here as long as I have and has ten less posts, has almost 500 reputation points. How come I have such a bad reputation on this forum? I have never had a tussle with anybody on the forum and I try and offer the correct information if I have it. How does the "reputation" point system work? I checked my reputation for the first time and found it "excellent" with 369 points. This is rather disappointing to me, I was going for the cranky old bastard who knows his stuff image. Guess I'm just an old teddy bear. PS I quoted you and liked you, hope it helps. Later... I notice that 369 points is out of 9,128 posts most of them of a technical nature. I doubt anyone has been more helpful or put out more good information and got less in return. Hope this makes you feel better. Edited July 12, 2017 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 18 minutes ago, Rusty_OToole said: Later... I notice that 369 points is out of 9,128 posts most of them of a technical nature. I doubt anyone has been more helpful or put out more good information and got less in return. Hope this makes you feel better. No good deed goes unpunished--or unrecognized! Rusty, I just quoted you (one reputation point) and "liked" your post immediately above (another point). Actually (I think), the number of posts dates from the beginning of one's registration for the forums, but the reputation points scheme is only about two years old, as I recall.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) I have a lower than average reputation points to number of posts made ratio. It doesn't bother me because I'm one who frequently makes brief posts regarding cars I've come across on Craigslist that maybe someone on our forums might have an interest in. Often my simple posts don't trigger any response at all. That's fine, I don't necessarily expect them to. As to why I do this, retirement, crummy health and time on my hands gives me plenty of opportunity to browse ads, which is something that I still enjoy. I'm also mindful that a lot of cars are offered locally instead of on ebay because ebay has become such an unpleasant experience for many. So, Pomeroy, perhaps many of your posts are simple remarks or suggestions that you never expected to be responded to much in the first place. Here's an example of something that I posted recently that I didn't expect any "reputation points" from, nor any response at all, really. Edited July 12, 2017 by Hudsy Wudsy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Keep in mind that the "like" button was not always there and I believe more people are using it than ever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 The number of "likings" may mean that someone has a good reputation, but don't put overly much stock in it. I've seen people whose responses to technical questions have been very informative and helpful, but those responses don't get "liked." That doesn't mean that person isn't a good forum member; on the contrary, his postings are very valuable. Sometimes cute comments and comedic relief, I think, are liked disproportionately. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 O well it's all in fun isn't it. If it ever stops being fun might as well quit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I really LIKE Ben's visor, does that count? Dale in Indy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 "I just don't say enough interesting things that people like." It's a wise man that keeps his mouth shut & ears open sometimes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frantz Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 It was likely added as a feature to help appeal to us "millennials". We get pretty excited over meaningless points! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomeroy41144 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Thanks all. Very amusing responses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) Enjoy the cars.. Jake.. Edited July 15, 2017 by nick8086 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I just looked at mine and all I can say is, there are a few out there with a warped sense of humor. Bernie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 This is most likely the likeist post I have ever see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I like to like everybody I meet. At least at first anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 On July 12, 2017 at 0:48 PM, Pomeroy41144 said: How come I have such a bad reputation on this forum? Don't you have anything more important to worry about than this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61-63 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I'm like Lebowski don't fret over it. I was unaware there was such a thing as those points until I saw your thread here. I looked and I have 4 points, wow! I've been on here since '03. have 240 or so posts, and have earned 4 points, and don't care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Now you have 6, 61-63 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 On July 12, 2017 at 1:25 PM, Grimy said: We also get a reputation point each time we are quoted in a following post, whether the new poster agrees or disagrees with us. So if one makes an outrageous post which is quoted and objected to, it's the same value as if we are praised for discovering a cure for cancer..... Ha, I never knew THAT! 2 points for you George ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 On July 12, 2017 at 0:53 PM, victorialynn2 said: There is a button under your reputation that says "see reputation activity". It shows posts you liked and your posts others liked, etc. Check it out to see what they are using to calculate it. From what I gather, the more active, with no one complaining, and the more people like your posts, the better. Dang, never knew about that "button" either, cool. Maybe I should come up here more often, you's guys are smart. Two for you, victorialynn. Btw, what a beautiful name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61-63 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 23 hours ago, Xander Wildeisen said: Now you have 6, 61-63 And now you should have 171 I just "liked" your post :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomeroy41144 Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/16/2017 at 9:24 PM, Lebowski said: Don't you have anything more important to worry about than this? Give me a break buddy. Tongue in Cheek. Not "worried" about it. Never said I was. Just asking how the points system works. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Reminds me it the old saying:. It is hard to soar like a eagle when one is surrounded by turkeys. Just my TCW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 On 7/12/2017 at 9:52 AM, CarlLaFong said: Number of "likes" that you receive On 7/12/2017 at 9:53 AM, victorialynn2 said: There is a button under your reputation that says "see reputation activity". It shows posts you liked and your posts others liked, etc. Check it out to see what they are using to calculate it. OH! I have been wondering as long as I have been here what a "like" button does in a forum context. I never noticed the reputation indicator On 7/12/2017 at 10:25 AM, Grimy said: We also get a reputation point each time we are quoted in a following post, whether the new poster agrees or disagrees with us. So if one makes an outrageous post which is quoted and objected to, it's the same value as if we are praised for discovering a cure for cancer..... Since the forum upgrade, there seems to be multiple ways to "react" to a post. I wonder how this affects the count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Bloo said: Since the forum upgrade, there seems to be multiple ways to "react" to a post. I wonder how this affects the count? 2 My guess is they all count as "engagement" and carries the same weight. None are of a negative connotation. Even "sad" is more apt to refer to a car or topic, not the poster. I think the reputation is mostly a popularity indicator (how much they engage are people engage with them). Edited July 24, 2017 by victorialynn2 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, victorialynn2 said: My guess is they all count as "engagement" and carries the same weight. None are of a negative connotation. Even "sad" is more apt to refer to a car or topic, not the poster. I think the reputation is mostly a popularity indicator (how much they engage are people engage with them). Didn't you once post that the forum software thought you were "liking" too many things? How much was too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Bloo said: Didn't you once post that the forum software thought you were "liking" too many things? How much was too much? Yes, I got a "time out' of sorts. I had several posts and was getting a lot of good feedback on them. I tend to like each poster on my thread to acknowledge them. Not sure how many were too many, but it had to be in the range of 40-50 I would guess? I am sure they limit it to keeps bots at bay. Edited July 24, 2017 by victorialynn2 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I "like" the content of the post. Sometimes "agree'" would be better but am too lazy to post "I agree", so like instead. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mistralf2 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I just joined and your reputation is just fine with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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