wkw427
31-01-2007, 21:45
Hey all. I use another forum that uses the exact same format (everything is nearly the same) but it has a feature called reputation. since both forums use vBulletin Version 3.5.4, I was wondering if the moderators could implant the reputation feature? I'll enlighten more on the feature:
The Official Rare Witch Project Reputation Guidelines
What does reputation do?
Reputation helps to identify someone as a good or a bad member. The reputation system promotes quality over quantity, rewarding users for worthwhile posting and overall contribution to the community.
What are the requirements to give or receive reputation?
To give reputation you need:
A minimum post count of 50.
A minimum reputation of +10 points.
To receive reputation:
There are no requirements, anyone can receive reputation.
Can I be banned/penalized for having a bad reputation?
No, having negative reputation or receiving many negative reputation comments is not, by itself, grounds for a ban. However, it is difficult to get more negative rep then positive, and the same poor behavior that leads to poor reputation can lead to a ban.
How much rep do members start with?
10 points are given upon registration.
How do I give someone reputation?
On every post, there is a scale icon in the top right corner. This is the reputation button.
Click it on the post you wish to leave reputation for, select either "Approve" (positive reputation) or "Disapprove" (negative reputation) and, if you wish, leave a message. Then click "Add to reputation" to complete the process.
How can I see how many reputation points I have?
The number of green or red bars next to your posts
Your user information box at the top right of every page.
How do I see the reputation I've been left?
A box titled " Latest Reputation Received" will appear in your User CP, with a list of the last 5 Rep you have received, either positive or negative, usually with the comments that were given and the post and date of the the Rep.
How can I figure out who gave me a reputation comment?
Unless a moderator or an admin checks for you, there is no way to be certain. The only other way to know is if they leave their name in the comment.
How much reputation altering power (RAP) do I have?
Everyone starts with 1 point of RAP. As your Rep goes up or down, so does your RAP.
Your RAP will be increased by 1 point for each of the following:
For every year spent on the forums
For every 1000 posts you make.
For every 100 Rep points you have.
How often can I leave reputation comments?
You can only give out reputation to 5 people in a 24 hour period. Make sure you use your points wisely.
To prevent abuse of the rep system, you can't give rep again to the same member straight away. You have to give reputation to 5 different users before you hit the same member again.
When should I give positive reputation?
You should give positive reputation whenever you feel that the post of another member of the forum was good and deserving of some praise. For example, if you think that a member's post answered your question very well, you can rep them so that they know that you are appreciative of their contribution.
Ask yourself, "Would this post be helpful to a newbie trying to understand the topic?" Is the post well written, informative, and reasonable? Is it especially clever, funny, or representative of the kind of attitude the RWP values? If yes, give a positive score.
When should/shouldn't I give negative reputation?
The issue of when you should give negative reputation is a tough one. Do NOT give a member negative reputation if you simply disagree with them. Do not give negative reputation for simple mistakes, a link to the forums rules will suffice.
Only give negative reputation in extreme situations. If a user constantly spams, flames and cause a nuisance, you may think about giving negative reputation.
Please remember to leave a comment when giving negative reputation. Negative rep without a comment will be deleted without question.
I don't agree with a Rep score I received. What do I do?
The Rep system is a broad, informal measure of how members collectively value each other's input. It's hoped it can be used more in fun than in conflict.
Re-read the post in question: perhaps there was a reasonable, objective reason why a fellow user felt the way he or she did about what you wrote.
However, we don't want the Rep system to inhibit participation, and we know it can be abused by people with too much time on their hands.
If you feel that you received a Rep score unfairly, please send a link to the post in question to an Admin. Do not post about it in the forums.
What is rep abuse?
The following constitutes rep abuse:
Repeatedly leaving negative reputation for the same member for no good reason.
Leaving nothing but or almost nothing but negative reputation comments for people in general.
Using flaming, cursing, and insults in reputation comments.
Leaving someone else's name with a negative rep .
Giving positive reputation to unworthy posts just because you like the member.
Rep abuse can result in:
Your reputation being disabled/put into the negative.
A ban.
As you can see, it premotes good behavor for everyone on the forum. The more years you have been here you have one green pip of reputation. Every year and every 100 reputation points you gain you get another green pip. However if you go below 0 rep points, it starts to turn red.
I think that if we put reputation on the forums it will encourage people to be nice to one another. And if they do somthing that displeases someone, they know what they are doing wrong and might want to chance.
Please review this. I think it is a really good suggestion! And if you can not implant this feature into vBulletin, it is alright. Perhaps it can be used in another way?
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I'm sory. the quote didn't work, and it is just one large paragraph! I just copied and pasted it from this link (http://forums.rarewitchproject.com/showthread.php?t=5881)
The Official Rare Witch Project Reputation Guidelines
What does reputation do?
Reputation helps to identify someone as a good or a bad member. The reputation system promotes quality over quantity, rewarding users for worthwhile posting and overall contribution to the community.
What are the requirements to give or receive reputation?
To give reputation you need:
A minimum post count of 50.
A minimum reputation of +10 points.
To receive reputation:
There are no requirements, anyone can receive reputation.
Can I be banned/penalized for having a bad reputation?
No, having negative reputation or receiving many negative reputation comments is not, by itself, grounds for a ban. However, it is difficult to get more negative rep then positive, and the same poor behavior that leads to poor reputation can lead to a ban.
How much rep do members start with?
10 points are given upon registration.
How do I give someone reputation?
On every post, there is a scale icon in the top right corner. This is the reputation button.
Click it on the post you wish to leave reputation for, select either "Approve" (positive reputation) or "Disapprove" (negative reputation) and, if you wish, leave a message. Then click "Add to reputation" to complete the process.
How can I see how many reputation points I have?
The number of green or red bars next to your posts
Your user information box at the top right of every page.
How do I see the reputation I've been left?
A box titled " Latest Reputation Received" will appear in your User CP, with a list of the last 5 Rep you have received, either positive or negative, usually with the comments that were given and the post and date of the the Rep.
How can I figure out who gave me a reputation comment?
Unless a moderator or an admin checks for you, there is no way to be certain. The only other way to know is if they leave their name in the comment.
How much reputation altering power (RAP) do I have?
Everyone starts with 1 point of RAP. As your Rep goes up or down, so does your RAP.
Your RAP will be increased by 1 point for each of the following:
For every year spent on the forums
For every 1000 posts you make.
For every 100 Rep points you have.
How often can I leave reputation comments?
You can only give out reputation to 5 people in a 24 hour period. Make sure you use your points wisely.
To prevent abuse of the rep system, you can't give rep again to the same member straight away. You have to give reputation to 5 different users before you hit the same member again.
When should I give positive reputation?
You should give positive reputation whenever you feel that the post of another member of the forum was good and deserving of some praise. For example, if you think that a member's post answered your question very well, you can rep them so that they know that you are appreciative of their contribution.
Ask yourself, "Would this post be helpful to a newbie trying to understand the topic?" Is the post well written, informative, and reasonable? Is it especially clever, funny, or representative of the kind of attitude the RWP values? If yes, give a positive score.
When should/shouldn't I give negative reputation?
The issue of when you should give negative reputation is a tough one. Do NOT give a member negative reputation if you simply disagree with them. Do not give negative reputation for simple mistakes, a link to the forums rules will suffice.
Only give negative reputation in extreme situations. If a user constantly spams, flames and cause a nuisance, you may think about giving negative reputation.
Please remember to leave a comment when giving negative reputation. Negative rep without a comment will be deleted without question.
I don't agree with a Rep score I received. What do I do?
The Rep system is a broad, informal measure of how members collectively value each other's input. It's hoped it can be used more in fun than in conflict.
Re-read the post in question: perhaps there was a reasonable, objective reason why a fellow user felt the way he or she did about what you wrote.
However, we don't want the Rep system to inhibit participation, and we know it can be abused by people with too much time on their hands.
If you feel that you received a Rep score unfairly, please send a link to the post in question to an Admin. Do not post about it in the forums.
What is rep abuse?
The following constitutes rep abuse:
Repeatedly leaving negative reputation for the same member for no good reason.
Leaving nothing but or almost nothing but negative reputation comments for people in general.
Using flaming, cursing, and insults in reputation comments.
Leaving someone else's name with a negative rep .
Giving positive reputation to unworthy posts just because you like the member.
Rep abuse can result in:
Your reputation being disabled/put into the negative.
A ban.
As you can see, it premotes good behavor for everyone on the forum. The more years you have been here you have one green pip of reputation. Every year and every 100 reputation points you gain you get another green pip. However if you go below 0 rep points, it starts to turn red.
I think that if we put reputation on the forums it will encourage people to be nice to one another. And if they do somthing that displeases someone, they know what they are doing wrong and might want to chance.
Please review this. I think it is a really good suggestion! And if you can not implant this feature into vBulletin, it is alright. Perhaps it can be used in another way?
-edit-
I'm sory. the quote didn't work, and it is just one large paragraph! I just copied and pasted it from this link (http://forums.rarewitchproject.com/showthread.php?t=5881)