View Full Version : What is Rep Power? (not a problem)
arrabil
08-16-2007, 10:53 AM
What is Rep Power? I Googled it and got at least four differing answers.
Toreadorranger
08-16-2007, 11:00 AM
People give you reputation points based on posts you make. So say you make some really good informative posts, people might give you reputation. Its like a ranking system kinda. People with higher reputation are "usually" more helpful or more knowledgable.
More rep you get the more you can give too (unless it's configured differently). So like when you get to 1000 rep maybe each rep you give that person gets 16 rep pts (hypothetical) etc.
As well, your name does not get signed to a rep so ... like when I give rep I like to put like +rep - nice post - dk etc
Edit: And if I get a rep from someone and they tag their name I usually give reps back.
You also can only rep a person once until you give like 10 more people rep (something like that).
People with higher reputation are "usually" more helpful or more knowledgable.
Or at least more convincing....
:derisive:
arrabil
08-16-2007, 11:12 AM
Oh. Well thanks to someone then!
Oh. Well thanks to someone then!
I gave you rep but I dunno if I signed it or not.
SuperRob
08-16-2007, 01:58 PM
Or at least more convincing....
:derisive:
So THATS your deal!!!!
hahahaha!
arrabil
08-16-2007, 03:15 PM
I gave you rep but I dunno if I signed it or not.
I FINALLY found it in my control panel. It was completely hidden, you know, right on the first screen.
Again, thanks.
So how do the points translate to rep power?
I FINALLY found it in my control panel. It was completely hidden, you know, right on the first screen.
Again, thanks.
So how do the points translate to rep power?
It's a little different than what I'm used to but you will get mroe green bars when your rep grows or if it goes down they'll turn red. On the other forum I'm on that has Rep it just shows the bars on the left and in the control panel you can see your points so I'm not sure how this one is setup.
I FINALLY found it in my control panel. It was completely hidden, you know, right on the first screen.
Again, thanks.
So how do the points translate to rep power?
And yes, for anyone that DOESN'T know it's under the "User CP" link in the upper left :icon_thumby:
arrabil
08-16-2007, 03:36 PM
I don't mean the green bars though, I mean points. My CP says I have 10 points from two referrals but I only have one rep power. So whats the formula?
I don't mean the green bars though, I mean points. My CP says I have 10 points from two referrals but I only have one rep power. So whats the formula?
Yeah, that's what I was saying I wasn't sure about. Maybe one of the admins can chime in =)
Jim Oaks
08-16-2007, 11:43 PM
I haven't looked at this Rep System yet, but here are the settings in the Admin's panel:
Enable User Reputation system = Yes
Set this option to 'Yes' if you want to enable the User Reputation system.
Default Reputation: = 10
What reputation level shall new users receive upon registration? Make sure that you have a reputation level that is at least equal to or less than this value.
Reputation Undefined: = 'Is off the scale'
If you have any user gain a reputation that exceeds your lowest negative level, then this phrase will be used for them. If you do not wish to use this phrase, make sure you set a negative reputation that is larger than the largest score (negative) that a user on your forum has.
Number of Reputation Ratings to Display: = 5
Controls how many ratings to display in the user's control panel.
Administrator's Reputation Power: = 10
How many reputation points does an administrator give or take away with each click?
Set to 0 to have administrators follow the same rules as everyone else.
Register Date Factor: = 365
For every X number of days, users gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.
Post Count Factor: = 1000
For every X number of posts, users gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.
Reputation Point Factor: = 100
For every X points of reputation, users gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.
Minimum Post Count: = 50
How many posts must a user have before his reputation hits count on others?
Minimum Reputation Count: = 10
How much reputation must a user have before his reputation hits count on others?
Daily Reputation Clicks Limit: = 10
How many reputation clicks can a user give over each 24 hour period? Administrators are exempt from this limit.
Reputation User Spread: = 20
How many different users must you give reputation to before you can hit the same person again? Administrators are exempt from this limit.
Reputation Level Minimum Reputation Level
User is infamous around these parts = -999999
User can only hope to improve = -50
User has a little shameless behaviour in the past = -10
User is an unknown quantity at this point = 0
User is on a distinguished road = 10
User will become famous soon enough = 50
User has a spectacular aura about = 150
User is a jewel in the rough = 250
User is just really nice = 350
User is a glorious beacon of light = 450
User is a name known to all = 550
User is a splendid one to behold = 650
User has much to be proud of = 1000
User has a brilliant future = 1500
User has a reputation beyond repute = 2000
(I think these label descriptions are lame)
arrabil
08-16-2007, 11:55 PM
In other words, you're in complete control of the formula. :) Thanks for clearing it up. Seems like a nice new feature that we didn't used to have.
Jim Oaks
08-17-2007, 12:15 AM
These are all the preset settings. We can adjust it accordingly.
I haven't take the time to try and understand it yet.
These are all the preset settings. We can adjust it accordingly.
I haven't take the time to try and understand it yet.
i was poking around in it, but didnt change anything. i think it's a pretty cool idea
PARKINGLOT
08-20-2007, 04:44 AM
I FINALLY found it in my control panel. It was completely hidden, you know, right on the first screen.
Again, thanks.
So how do the points translate to rep power?
uh...where? :dunno:
uh...where? :dunno:
If you click on User CP on the top left corner that is where you'll see rep points. I'll give you a rep so you can see =)
Rocky Ranger
09-26-2007, 01:26 AM
On some of the other V bulletin boards I visit they use the same descirptors for reputation as TRS has.
www.fordvschevy.com
www.lincolnvscadillac.com
www.westcoastlincolns.net
www.corral.net
Ranger#1
08-19-2009, 01:14 AM
is there a way to be able to see our referrals and what they say
in the last reputation received box in your user CP, it'll show what thread you were repped in, by who, and if the user left comments it'll show those as well
MountainMike
08-20-2009, 02:16 AM
in the last reputation received box in your user CP, it'll show what thread you were repped in, by who, and if the user left comments it'll show those as well
Where is that box. I can't find it anywhere. If even control f'd rep on the user CP.
feellnfroggy
08-21-2009, 12:59 PM
I think every one of us should use Jim as the test Dummy, every rep him one time and see how many rep points he needs before his green power bar changes.
Based on the descriptors though I would say that ...
10= 1 green bar
50=2 green bars
150=3 green bars etc.
Where is that box. I can't find it anywhere. If even control f'd rep on the user CP.
it only shows up if you've been repped, so if no one has given you any, then it won't show up
Jay FX4
08-21-2009, 03:17 PM
It's not a perfect system. Up until a couple a few weeks ago, I thought all the rep I was giving was anonymous. I've never given anyone any negative rep, but I still think it should be anonymous. As long as it isn't, there's always the potential for it to be used improperly. It's still a cool feature, though.
MountainMike
08-21-2009, 11:31 PM
The bar says 1 have one rep, doesn't that count?
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koda6966
08-21-2009, 11:46 PM
Well now, this is quite informative. Answered alot of the questions I had about rep power.
Mark_88
08-22-2009, 12:15 PM
The bar says 1 have one rep, doesn't that count?
That's the default value...I think...but you get them for every thousand posts also...sorta like rewarding us for being so bored...lol
Jay FX4
08-22-2009, 12:21 PM
That's the default value...I think...but you get them for every thousand posts also...sorta like rewarding us for being so bored...lol
You start at zero. Look at guys with just a couple posts, they all have zero.
MountainMike
08-22-2009, 01:21 PM
Well either way someone gave me a rep (it said I had eleven total points???) and the bar showe up.
Mark_88
08-22-2009, 02:38 PM
You start at zero. Look at guys with just a couple posts, they all have zero.
Ahhhhh...you're right...I was guessing...and they all say "....is on a distinguished road.."
I thought it would change after it went up...to something like "....is getting closer to Nirvana...." but we're not there yet...
feellnfroggy
08-23-2009, 04:50 PM
15 point(s) total Latest Reputation Received
Thread.......................Date................. .........Posted By....................Comment
got the ranger on the... 06-25-2009 11:42 PM
Keep replacing front... 06-02-2009 01:13 AM
Posts: 807
Rep Power: 4
I dont know if this will help anyone figure teh method to the madness, but Maybe seeing all the aspects in one place, will help someone get a direction.
I deleted teh names of my contributors cause some people do want the anonymous coolness.
Jay FX4
08-23-2009, 05:07 PM
LOL actually I think that makes things even more confusing. I have 19 points, and my rep power is 3.
:icon_confused:
Beanmachine7000
08-23-2009, 05:09 PM
LOL actually I think that makes things even more confusing. I have 19 points, and my rep power is 3.
:icon_confused:
I have 14 points, and my rep power is 6, lol...
MountainMike
08-24-2009, 12:43 AM
I have eleven and 1. There is no ratio!
Jay FX4
08-24-2009, 07:54 AM
Seriously, does anyone decide if someones post is true or false based on a little mysterious number in the lower left corner? The validity of what someone says should be based on the content of their post, and how others respond to it. We've proven here that "rep power" is less than accurate and doesn't carry much weight.
Seriously, does anyone decide if someones post is true or false based on a little mysterious number in the lower left corner? The validity of what someone says should be based on the content of their post, and how others respond to it. We've proven here that "rep power" is less than accurate and doesn't carry much weight.
yeah i get the feeling that it's not used here much. on some other sites i'm on it's a lot more important, and people will rep helpful posts. when everybody has the same rep because no one uses it, rep power isn't as helpful.
i think it's a cool feature though, and i bet as time goes on it'll be more used/important
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