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16th January 2007, 15:32
agwiii

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Originally Posted by Mark in Oshawa

Well, I think this whole Rep thing is an ego trip for a few people full of a distate for some people to disagree with them. I know of two people that Ihave had run ins with in the last month and all the sudden I am down at bottom. My recent look at the list of bottom posters still has me in the last 10. The top 10? Well one of the two I have had the run in with is in there, and the second is in the second 20 of "top" posters.

Now this by itself is not much, and I started poking fun at my status because I thought it was funny that I had no negative or positive rep for most of December. Now I am lower than whale poop in the Mariana's trench. I think some people need to grow up, and if one is going to disagree with one of my posts, tell me in the rep box who you are.

Failing that, say something to make me change my mind using a debate to do it. Slagging me just cranks me up.....

-2102 pts and counting....someone really needs to get a life....

Mark - I "know" two of the people on the bottom thirty (excluding you), RaikonenRules and Bagwan. I've disagreed with them on past threads, but in no way should they be on the bottom of the list. I believe we must be able to disagree without reprisals.
16th January 2007, 15:36
agwiii

Cowards and Rep

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Originally Posted by agwiii

Mark, I give you credit for being willing to be a lightening rod for what you believe. Not all people are like you -- they are not fortright. Many live lives controlled by their fears. Those who strike at you with anonymous negative Res are to be pitied, for they are not worthy of you.

Hi Mark - to just contine the failure of the system, I just received an anonymous negative Rep for this post. To live as a coward is probably the best punishment for them.

Let's hope that long-haul truck brings you to South Florida! I'll buy you a beer -- of your choice!

:beer:
16th January 2007, 16:54
janneppi

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Originally Posted by agwiii

Rep is a bad joke. For example, I know of a thread distorted by one of the forum's favorites. It is hideously misrepresented by it's title, which has almost nothing to do with the thread, yet efforts to point this out have allowed the forum favorite to repeatedly post negative rep. As Rep is implemented here is simply a sneaky and unethical way to strike back at some who disagrees with you.

If you mean the DC vs Hill thread, didn't you give me an anynomous bad rep for disagreeing with you there? ;)
16th January 2007, 17:03
DonnieDarco

I've given out precisely one bit of bad rep, about a post in the F1 section that I thought was inflammatory.

I think the vast majority of people are using it sensibly.

As for signing it, I've given out most of my good rep anonymously, so I don't see the difference.
16th January 2007, 17:10
agwiii

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Originally Posted by janneppi

If you mean the DC vs Hill thread, didn't you give me an anynomous bad rep for disagreeing with you there? ;)

Janeppi, I'm quite happy to agree or disagree with you in public on the many threads we have shared.

:D
16th January 2007, 21:56
Daniel

Quote:

Originally Posted by agwiii

Mark, I give you credit for being willing to be a lightening rod for what you believe. Not all people are like you -- they are not fortright. Many live lives controlled by their fears. Those who strike at you with anonymous negative Res are to be pitied, for they are not worthy of you.

I have to disagree. It's not the way rep is "implemented" at all :) it's the morons on the forums who give out negative rep for no reason that are the problem I think it's a great idea but it's the people on this forum who are the problem here :)
16th January 2007, 22:16
Mark in Oshawa

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Originally Posted by DonnieDarco

I've given out precisely one bit of bad rep, about a post in the F1 section that I thought was inflammatory.

I think the vast majority of people are using it sensibly.

As for signing it, I've given out most of my good rep anonymously, so I don't see the difference.

The vast majority are sensible Donnie, and I don't mind someone giving me the good rep anonymously, but I wouldn't mind knowing. That said, people running up the negative rep of people for sport need a clue.

I hadn't been on here that much until the last 2 months, and circumstances have had me home. That said, I have always said and stated my opinions and haven't ducked a debate, but most of the time, I have had respect for those who disagreed with me. Lately though, I have come to the conclusion that respect is NOT being returned....
16th January 2007, 22:22
schmenke

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Originally Posted by Mark in Oshawa

...That said, I have always said and stated my opinions and haven't ducked a debate, ....

No kidding Mark! You even have the courage to admit to being a Leafs fan! :s hock: :p :
16th January 2007, 22:34
agwiii

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Originally Posted by Daniel

I have to disagree. It's not the way rep is "implemented" at all :) it's the morons on the forums who give out negative rep for no reason that are the problem I think it's a great idea but it's the people on this forum who are the problem here :)

It's probably splitting hairs, but the morons who give out negative Rep for no reason can do this because of the way it's been implemented. That said, it must really suck to be one of those morons. Can you imagine what a wretched life they live? Perhaps they merit our pity rather than condemnation.
16th January 2007, 22:37
luvracin

Right. Now back at home I find full "rep" functionality.

At work, clicking on the scales did nothing, but on my home computer it does.

Carry on.....
16th January 2007, 22:48
Daniel

Quote:

Originally Posted by agwiii

It's probably splitting hairs, but the morons who give out negative Rep for no reason can do this because of the way it's been implemented. That said, it must really suck to be one of those morons. Can you imagine what a wretched life they live? Perhaps they merit our pity rather than condemnation.

It's the way the software is run :) Basically it's anonymous so people can legitimately give out bad rep and not worry about revenge - rep. That said I think it would be best for all concerned if it was just disabled on this forum.
16th January 2007, 23:16
agwiii

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Originally Posted by Daniel

That said I think it would be best for all concerned if it was just disabled on this forum.

:beer:
17th January 2007, 03:46
tinchote

Came back to the forums after a few months, and I find this rep thing a bit weird. I would say I have to agree with those asking for it to dissappear.
17th January 2007, 03:52
agwiii

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Originally Posted by tinchote

Came back to the forums after a few months, and I find this rep thing a bit weird. I would say I have to agree with those asking for it to dissappear.

tinchote, your sig says so much about F1.
17th January 2007, 04:15
agwiii

Andrea?

Is Andrea among the missing?
17th January 2007, 04:31
harsha

can't we do away with this concept totally,does this mean that you can give negATIVE REP to a person when you don't agree with his posts...
17th January 2007, 06:23
agwiii

:eek:

This is interesting. The last three times I checked my point value, it was 88, 4, and 92. What makes it interesting is that the list of Rep did not change, yet the system displayed three different numbers.
17th January 2007, 07:27
Mark in Oshawa

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Originally Posted by schmenke

No kidding Mark! You even have the courage to admit to being a Leafs fan! :s hock: :p :

It aint as dumb as being a Habs fan when you live in CALGARY!!! I will accept it though if you admit to me you actually are from Montreal. That I can accept, but no other reason should be tolerated for brain damage. There is enough of us Leaf's fans out there now cluttering up mental wards....
17th January 2007, 10:34
Brown, Jon Brow

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Originally Posted by agwiii

Is Andrea among the missing?

Yeah!! I'm missing her dominatrix charm :erm:
17th January 2007, 14:49
agwiii

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow

Yeah!! I'm missing her dominatrix charm :erm:

I hope she's just on vacation. She is the heart and soul of this forum.
17th January 2007, 16:06
schmenke

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Originally Posted by Mark in Oshawa

...I will accept it though if you admit to me you actually are from Montreal. ....

Born and raised :D
Moved to Calgary in '01, but no matter where I live my allegiance will always be with the red, white 'n blue :D
17th January 2007, 19:39
Ian McC

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinchote

Came back to the forums after a few months, and I find this rep thing a bit weird. I would say I have to agree with those asking for it to dissappear.

Welcome back Tin :D
19th January 2007, 15:34
agwiii

Request To Shut Down REP Scores

The REP feature has turned the forum into a complete farce. There is a thread in Chit-Chat about the hanging of Saddam. There are a group of pro-Saddam fascists who post negative reputation for every message that does not support their pro-Saddam position. Mark in Oshawa had his reputation dropped to below negative two-thousand. The same thing is happening to me, over and over. Helen B restored my REP score to about 100, and today, thanks to the supporters of Saddam, it's below negative three-hundred.

That said, the REP is so far meaningless. But this is not the way a friendly forum should be run, and I ask Mark the Admin to shut down the REP system entirely.
19th January 2007, 17:26
EuroTroll

Yes, I was also surprised to see Mark in the red a few days ago. He seems now to be thoroughly in the green, though.

And given that you're thoroughly in the red, I'd say that the rep system has produced just the right results for the two of you. :\ So maybe it's not so bad after all.
19th January 2007, 17:36
tinchote

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Originally Posted by agwiii

tinchote, your sig says so much about F1.

I agree. It's the way I've been feeling about rule changes since 98.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian McC

Welcome back Tin :D

Thanks! :)
19th January 2007, 17:43
EuroTroll

To be honest, I've always found your sig very annoying, Tin. :p : Shouldn't it be "Stupid rules => stupid consequences"? ;) :)
19th January 2007, 18:11
RaikkonenRules

In the wee hours of Thursday morning, I've become the firts member to break the -10,000 rep points barrier.
19th January 2007, 18:26
tinchote

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Originally Posted by studiose

To be honest, I've always found your sig very annoying, Tin. :p : Shouldn't it be "Stupid rules => stupid consequences"? ;) :)

You are so right. It's done now :D
19th January 2007, 18:31
EuroTroll

:up: :D
19th January 2007, 18:34
real_illusions

what i dont understand is the comments on my bad rep for

"anti american comments" where i simply stated i dislike certain things in the room 101 thread..and other people have also stated similiar if not worse things in that thread

and

"ill-informed and non factual rant" for a post that i copied/pasted from another forum about the uk road pricing, in which the petition link got removed.

I dont particularly care about the rep, but when people make comments like that when they aren't true, it makes me wonder about some people in this world.

Best leave this thing OFF...permantly.

:)
19th January 2007, 18:55
Daniel

http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...tation_neg.gif Multiple accounts 19th January 2007 12:31 PM rat
http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...on_balance.gif Multiple accounts 19th January 2007 03:48 AM rat
http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...tation_neg.gif Multiple accounts 19th January 2007 03:42 AM rat
http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...tation_neg.gif Multiple accounts 19th January 2007 03:11 AM rat

Do these 4 bits of rep from some halfwit leave any doubt as to what I feel should happen? :) Personally I'd love for the functionality to be there but as people aren't intelligent enough to use it responsibly it should go unless Mark can hopefully find out how to see who is giving out rep in this way and deal out bans to people who are particularly bad offenders.
19th January 2007, 19:04
EuroTroll

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Originally Posted by Daniel

http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...tation_neg.gif Multiple accounts 19th January 2007 12:31 PM rat
http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...on_balance.gif Multiple accounts 19th January 2007 03:48 AM rat
http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...tation_neg.gif Multiple accounts 19th January 2007 03:42 AM rat
http://www.motorsportforums.com/foru...tation_neg.gif Multiple accounts 19th January 2007 03:11 AM rat

Do these 4 bits of rep from some halfwit leave any doubt as to what I feel should happen? :) Personally I'd love for the functionality to be there but as people aren't intelligent enough to use it responsibly it should go unless Mark can hopefully find out how to see who is giving out rep in this way and deal out bans to people who are particularly bad offenders.

I wouldn't worry about it so much if I were you. People like that usually end up having very little rep power, so they can't really hurt yours. Your rep is still rather good, isn't it?

The system isn't perfect, but it does work in a way, I think.
19th January 2007, 19:21
Daniel

I'm not worried about my rep. Just the fact that some idiot can just irritate people with complete anonymity
19th January 2007, 19:30
EuroTroll

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel

I'm not worried about my rep. Just the fact that some idiot can just irritate people with complete anonymity

He can only irritate you if you choose to be irritated. :) You could just as easily just dismiss him as a loony. ;)
19th January 2007, 19:30
ArrowsFA1

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Originally Posted by agwiii

There are a group of pro-Saddam fascists who post negative reputation for every message that does not support their pro-Saddam position.

Have you ever stopped to wonder whether much of the negative rep you're receiving is, in large part, due to your comments quoted above and below :confused:

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Originally Posted by agwiii

Well, the cowards continue to pour negative points on me for disagreeing with their support of their beloved dictator, Saddam, the Butcher of Bagdad. I see from your "red" rep, the cowards have been after you too. Well, we have a phrase that covers this. Perhaps you've encountered it in your travels into the lower 48. So to E**, I say, f*** you if you can't take a joke.

:rotflmao:

P.S., It was once believed that if you put 1,000,000 monkeys in a room with typewriters, they would produce the great works, given enough time. The Internet proves that notion wrong. With only a few exceptions here, those monkeys cannot come up with an original thought. I'm glad to see you and Gannex are persevering here, but I am tired of slumming.

Accusing members of this forum of being fascists, cowards and comparing many of us to monkeys is hardly likely to improve one's reputation is it?

Anyway, as you consider the rep system "meaningless" I wouldn't worry about it as much as you appear to.
19th January 2007, 20:10
Daniel

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Originally Posted by studiose

He can only irritate you if you choose to be irritated. :) You could just as easily just dismiss him as a loony. ;)

He or she is not a loony :) He or she is a halfwit and obviously has problems :)
19th January 2007, 20:44
EuroTroll

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel

He or she is a halfwit and obviously has problems :)

Yes, that's rather what I meant by "loony". :p :
19th January 2007, 20:57
RaceFanStan

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Originally Posted by Daniel

He or she is not a loony :) He or she is a halfwit and obviously has problems :)

It looks like there are at least 4 people who don't like you Daniel.
By displaying the rep you have given more people an example to follow. :eek:
All they have to do is put "rat" in the comments & they know they have hit a nerve,
they also realize you will be going off about it & they will enjoy that too. :s hock:
19th January 2007, 20:59
Daniel

Well there were already 3 instances of rat in there this morning before I posted that ;) But I'd still be surpised if it's only 4 people that don't like me :)

Anyway it's clear that it's not 4 people though..... 1 or 2 at max :)
19th January 2007, 21:53
agwiii

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1

Accusing members of this forum of being fascists, cowards and comparing many of us to monkeys is hardly likely to improve one's reputation is it?

When someone consistently support fascism, it does not require a Mensa to surmize they are a Fascist. I'm sorry you think I compared you to a monkey, I had the fascists in mind.

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