I don't know if we've given the functionality enough of a chance--ideally it should begin to indicate those members who make good contributions and who have been around for a while--but I'm interested to know what you think about it. — jamalrob
Like in the last forum, it will be used as an 'I agree with that' button. Or a 'yeah you show that dickhead' button. It won't indicate quality particularly. Just how popular the tings you say are. — bert1
I'm guessing the thinking is that it will act as a psychological nudge, to influence posters to write better quality posts by making them a little more self-conscious? — Kenosha Kid
However the same mechanism will make posters less apt to post well-written but unpopular content, which would be a net loss imo. Or to make them seem unpopular, less respected, therefore giving their posts less weight. It also favours longevity and frequency over quality. — Kenosha Kid
*tsk tsk*It could stand in for the social pressure that in real life motivates you to behave well and present your best. — jamalrob
:nerd: Only the most recent grade shows, but hold cursor over it and maybe the last ten are unveiled. Something like that is what I'd prefer to see. I've no idea whether or not this site can manifest these features or if it's even worth it to do so.180 Proof
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What should we do with the reputation system? — jamalrob
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