Reputation points are an odd phenomenon. They are mostly so hidden in the system that you don't even notice them if you have received them. You actively have to seek them out in your CP, (or check the scales on your own post?). The only time I come across them is if I go to "User CP" for something else and find somebody gave or took some rep and it could have been weeks ago. I note someone's question on ettiquet and that is a good question. Mostly I have not responded but wondered what I should have done.
Did I recall that one of the points of them was to subtly discourage negative posts and encourage positive posts? Does it achieve this aim?
If they are a positive thing then perhaps they work by being subliminal and under noticed and perhaps this discussion does not help that?
Perhaps I should consider giving rep points. Doesn't usually come to mind.
Did I recall that one of the points of them was to subtly discourage negative posts and encourage positive posts? Does it achieve this aim?
If they are a positive thing then perhaps they work by being subliminal and under noticed and perhaps this discussion does not help that?
Perhaps I should consider giving rep points. Doesn't usually come to mind.