Is it time to kick the rep system to the curb?

|Zach| · 05:00 PM

Lend me your ears brothers and sisters of Chiefs Planet...

I am proposing something wild. Something dangerous. What I am going to say maybe offensive; some would call it blashpemy. It is a distinct possibility that my life may be in danger after making this thread but I will live with the consequences. What comes from this will be my burden to bear.

Let's expell the "rep system" from our beloved community. At first it was new and interesting. But now it is a breeding ground for dumbassery and a cause for the whiny posters to whine until thier whining glands can whine no more. It deals in a currency that is more worthless than a Bob "The Hammer" Hamlin baseball card.

Sure there were good times and good threads made from it...but those times have passed.

It is often stated that Chiefs Planet is a community run site and the will of the people can be heard through polls. Our fearless leader Phobia has come out in support of dropping the system and I know there are others who are afraid to speak out who feel the same way. Do not fear the mongoloids who hold rep dear to thier hearts and need it for validation. Do not fear those who actually see it as an online weapon. Do not fear those who take it seriously!

Stand up with me and demand rep be banished from the land!

**Saulbadguy** · 03-29-2005, 08:14 AM

If its good for ZachKC and Phobia, its good for me. I fully stand behind them in support of a greater Chiefsplanet!

**Mr. Kotter** · 03-29-2005, 08:17 AM

If you have a problem with it, turn it off....I've debated that myself.

However, as Brian has pointed out...it's useful in terms of sending a quick message of agreement/approval or disagreement/disapproval without cloggin up the main thread...what's the harm?

You don't like it? Shut it off....

JMHO.

**Saulbadguy** · 03-29-2005, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

However, as Brian has pointed out...it's useful in terms of sending a quick message of agreement/approval or disagreement/disapproval without cloggin up the main thread...what's the harm?

You mean like this?

"

REP!"

|Zach| · 03-29-2005, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

If you have a problem with it, turn it off....I've debated that myself.

However, as Brian has pointed out...it's useful in terms of sending a quick message of agreement/approval or disagreement/disapproval without cloggin up the main thread...what's the harm?

You don't like it? Shut it off....

JMHO.

Heh, if you support the system just vote "No"

Furthermore, there is no way to really "turn it off" you can make it so your bars are not shown though.

My main point is that it creates really dumb threads and situations in CP that make for our board to look more petty and childish than it actually is. Heh, and thats saying something.

This is a poll looking at the big picture!

jarjar · 03-29-2005, 08:19 AM

Well, I'm new here, but if my opinion counts I think the rep system is kind of silly. It's a popularity system, and like most of them it penalizes unpopular viewpoints which is the opposite of what you want when trying to stir up debate.

edit: +rep for op. lol!

|Zach| · 03-29-2005, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jidar

but if my opinion counts

Indeed it does sir...

htismaqe · 03-29-2005, 08:28 AM

I don't know if this is relevant or not, but...

The rep system has data that is stored for it, particularly the comments. I wonder if purging it would improve system performance?

|Zach| · 03-29-2005, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rufusmaqe

I don't know if this is relevant or not, but...

The rep system has data that is stored for it, particularly the comments. I wonder if purging it would improve system performance?

I just thought about adding that to my plea...I don't know for sure but...

When this was talked about in the past it seemed like the consensus from knowledgable posters was it would have a good effect but it wouldn't be as big of an effect as some think.

**ChiTown** · 03-29-2005, 08:40 AM

I voted yes, because I'm assuming it will upgrade the posts on this place once the rep system is gone. I think there are many posters more concerned about their rep points vs. their actual contribution to the bb. If I remember correctly, this is a football bb. Correct? I can't remember anymore.......................

|Zach| · 03-29-2005, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiTown

I voted yes, because I'm assuming it will upgrade the posts on this place once the rep system is gone. I think there are many posters more concerned about their rep points vs. their actual contribution to the bb. If I remember correctly, this is a football bb. Correct? I can't remember anymore.......................

Yes, Chi put it better than I did.

I agree.

chiefs4me · 03-29-2005, 08:45 AM

I don't mind the rep system at all....turn yours off for awhile like I did mine if you can't handle it. Some days with nothing else to do.....except wait and hope for the chiefs to do something, the rep provides amusement.......it is so much eaiser to send someone some rep with a little note instead of writing a pm if you liked or didn't like what they said.

I feel the ones who don't like the rep system should not click on rep threads and turn theirs off....

**Mr. Kotter** · 03-29-2005, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

You mean like this?

"

REP!"

yep!

|Zach| · 03-29-2005, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiefs4me

I don't mind the rep system at all....turn yours off for awhile like I did mine if you can't handle it. Some days with nothing else to do.....except wait and hope for the chiefs to do something, the rep provides amusement.......it is so much eaiser to send someone some rep with a little note instead of writing a pm if you liked or didn't like what they said.

I feel the ones who don't like the rep system should not click on rep threads and turn theirs off....

And I would refer you to my response to Kotter's post.

patteeu · 03-29-2005, 08:47 AM

I opened this thread to see how many red dots Zach was up to as a result of creating it. Imagine my surprise when I found out he is still in the green.

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03-29-2005, 08:12 AM
\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $5276768	Is it time to kick the rep system to the curb? Lend me your ears brothers and sisters of Chiefs Planet... I am proposing something wild. Something dangerous. What I am going to say maybe offensive; some would call it blashpemy. It is a distinct possibility that my life may be in danger after making this thread but I will live with the consequences. What comes from this will be my burden to bear. Let's expell the "rep system" from our beloved community. At first it was new and interesting. But now it is a breeding ground for dumbassery and a cause for the whiny posters to whine until thier whining glands can whine no more. It deals in a currency that is more worthless than a Bob "The Hammer" Hamlin baseball card. Sure there were good times and good threads made from it...but those times have passed. It is often stated that Chiefs Planet is a community run site and the will of the people can be heard through polls. Our fearless leader Phobia has come out in support of dropping the system and I know there are others who are afraid to speak out who feel the same way. Do not fear the mongoloids who hold rep dear to thier hearts and need it for validation. Do not fear those who actually see it as an online weapon. Do not fear those who take it seriously! Stand up with me and demand rep be banished from the land! Last edited by \|Zach\|; 08-22-2010 at 05:00 PM..
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03-29-2005, 08:14 AM	#2
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $2556966	If its good for ZachKC and Phobia, its good for me. I fully stand behind them in support of a greater Chiefsplanet!
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03-29-2005, 08:17 AM	#3
Mr. Kotter The Dude Abides Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Dakota Country Casino cash: $5815285	If you have a problem with it, turn it off....I've debated that myself. However, as Brian has pointed out...it's useful in terms of sending a quick message of agreement/approval or disagreement/disapproval without cloggin up the main thread...what's the harm? You don't like it? Shut it off.... JMHO. __________________ "I've always said I worry about legacy and winning rings more than making money at this moment...We see what's going on around the league, but at the same time, I'll never do anything that's going to hurt us from keeping the great players around me.”
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03-29-2005, 08:19 AM	#6
jarjar Starter Join Date: Dec 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Well, I'm new here, but if my opinion counts I think the rep system is kind of silly. It's a popularity system, and like most of them it penalizes unpopular viewpoints which is the opposite of what you want when trying to stir up debate. edit: +rep for op. lol!
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03-29-2005, 08:28 AM	#8
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	I don't know if this is relevant or not, but... The rep system has data that is stored for it, particularly the comments. I wonder if purging it would improve system performance?
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03-29-2005, 08:40 AM	#10
ChiTown Stroking to the SB Champs! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Flatlands of Kansas Casino cash: $3213962	I voted yes, because I'm assuming it will upgrade the posts on this place once the rep system is gone. I think there are many posters more concerned about their rep points vs. their actual contribution to the bb. If I remember correctly, this is a football bb. Correct? I can't remember anymore....................... __________________
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03-29-2005, 08:45 AM	#12
chiefs4me Whatever.. Join Date: Sep 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	I don't mind the rep system at all....turn yours off for awhile like I did mine if you can't handle it. Some days with nothing else to do.....except wait and hope for the chiefs to do something, the rep provides amusement.......it is so much eaiser to send someone some rep with a little note instead of writing a pm if you liked or didn't like what they said. I feel the ones who don't like the rep system should not click on rep threads and turn theirs off....
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03-29-2005, 08:47 AM	#15
patteeu The 23rd Pillar Join Date: Sep 2002 Casino cash: $10019237	I opened this thread to see how many red dots Zach was up to as a result of creating it. Imagine my surprise when I found out he is still in the green. __________________ “Boy, you all want power. God, I hope you never get it.” - Lindsay Graham
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