Can you explain the new reputation feature? Cool TICKER!!!
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Reputation is a way of rating users depending on the quality of their posts. Its essentially a way of saying thanks.
How do I give reputation?
To give reputation, click on the reputation icon in the relevant post. This will reveal a form to complete with the reputation type and the reason for giving the reputation.
How do I know what reputation I have received?
You can view the reputation that you have received in your User CP (User Control Panel) where it is displayed at the bottom of the User CP page. Here you will see the latest reputation that you have received and whether this is positive, negative or neutral. Your total reputation will be shown as series of reputation indicators in your posts and profile. The more positive your reputation, the more positive icons will be shown.
How much reputation is given? What is reputation power?
The value of the reputation power is determined by the administrator and may increase over time depending on the settings they have applied. Essentially, as your rep, posts, and age grow, so does your rep power.
In the end the whole feature is a way of saying thanks and having people display that thanks as a badge of honor. It is also useful for new members to see who is "respected" so they can take that into account when they read posts.
Will it catch on? I have no idea. I kind of like the idea but, if people don't use it, I can just as easily disable it. Figured I would give it a whirl and see if people took to it.
No problem. I enjoyed the challenge.
The answer to your question was in the post you just quoted me in above! Good thing I just turned off the negative rep feature :smilewinkgrin:
Seriously though, click on that link in my quote or the settings link at the top of the page.