User Reputations II

**Greg** · Apr 26, 2006, 6:09 AM

Vote changed, Teach. Based on the current status of the poll so far, I've turned User Reputations off. In the unlikely event that this poll receives an overwhelming yes vote, I'll turn it back on.

ga2ski · Apr 26, 2006, 7:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

Vote changed, Teach. Based on the current status of the poll so far, I've turned User Reputations off. In the unlikely event that this poll receives an overwhelming yes vote, I'll turn it back on.

Thank you.

noski · Apr 26, 2006, 8:22 AM

wow- I am gone one day and the world changes. I voted no- for many of the reasons stated. I am intimidated enough posting here as a noski (the nerve!) and am more comfortable at skiMRV where I feel more closely connected and am shown with my name and job title. I didn't, and don't, see the benefit of a system like this in a forum where people are respectful, helpful, and fun.

However, I will say: "REPS TO YOU!!" for launching a thread that has seen so much action in a time of year there is not much else to talk about! Brilliant move.

edit: and thank you Greg for continuing to look for ways to make this forum fun, inviting, interesting, and moving forward- even if this one didn't work!

**JimG.** · Apr 26, 2006, 9:05 AM

Pretty overwhelming majority.

I still think it has some positive aspects, but if it scares folks then it's counterproductive.

Off with it!

**Greg** · Apr 26, 2006, 9:21 AM

The single biggest factor for me was that this might intimidate new members. I've said all along that I want this forum to remain a place where anyone can feel comfortable posting. The minimal benefits from the User Rep system were far outweighed by this intimidation potential, leading me to change my mind, my vote, and the forum settings...

Sky · Apr 26, 2006, 9:39 AM

Great post Noski. *posi reps...OOOPS! Too late*

Greg, Noski already mentioned...but I am compelled to reiterate...thanks for continuously looking for ways to make AZ better. As for the two threads...and the poll, nicely done.

As for a lack of "visible" rep points etc...I think the folks who post/lurk/participate in this forum generate their own credibility. When Dan DiPiro posted origianlly, he would have had zero points. It would take him quite a while to generate a visible value reflecting his "actual" value (IMO).

I'll stop beating the horse now...appears to be dead.

*I voted "no"*

pepsi · Apr 26, 2006, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noski

edit: and thank you Greg for continuing to look for ways to make this forum fun, inviting, interesting, and moving forward- even if this one didn't work!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky521

Greg, Noski already mentioned...but I am compelled to reiterate...thanks for continuously looking for ways to make AZ better. As for the two threads...and the poll, nicely done.

highpeaksdrifter · Apr 26, 2006, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noski

edit: and thank you Greg for continuing to look for ways to make this forum fun, inviting, interesting, and moving forward- even if this one didn't work!

I'll second that. You have to come up with creative ideas to keep things rolling in the off season.

**Greg** · Apr 26, 2006, 11:13 AM

Thanks for the kind words, everybody. Yeah, well user reputations went over about as well as a fart in church, but it definitely sparked some interesting discussion!

andyzee · Apr 26, 2006, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

Thanks for the kind words, everybody. Yeah, well user reputations went over about as well as a fart in church, but it definitely sparked some interesting discussion!

Farts in church are what kept me awake

View Poll Results: Should we keep the User Reputations system?
Yes	8	22.22%
No	28	77.78%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

Apr 26, 2006, 6:09 AM	#31 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 8/14 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 20,122	Vote changed, Teach. Based on the current status of the poll so far, I've turned User Reputations off. In the unlikely event that this poll receives an overwhelming yes vote, I'll turn it back on. __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Apr 26, 2006, 9:21 AM	#35 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 8/14 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 20,122	The single biggest factor for me was that this might intimidate new members. I've said all along that I want this forum to remain a place where anyone can feel comfortable posting. The minimal benefits from the User Rep system were far outweighed by this intimidation potential, leading me to change my mind, my vote, and the forum settings... __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Apr 26, 2006, 9:39 AM	#36 (permalink)
Sky Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Central Massachusetts Posts: 906	Great post Noski. posi reps...OOOPS! Too late Greg, Noski already mentioned...but I am compelled to reiterate...thanks for continuously looking for ways to make AZ better. As for the two threads...and the poll, nicely done. As for a lack of "visible" rep points etc...I think the folks who post/lurk/participate in this forum generate their own credibility. When Dan DiPiro posted origianlly, he would have had zero points. It would take him quite a while to generate a visible value reflecting his "actual" value (IMO). I'll stop beating the horse now...appears to be dead. I voted "no" Last edited by Sky; Apr 26, 2006 at 9:54 AM.

Apr 26, 2006, 11:13 AM	#39 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 8/14 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 20,122	Thanks for the kind words, everybody. Yeah, well user reputations went over about as well as a fart in church, but it definitely sparked some interesting discussion! __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Apr 26, 2006, 8:22 AM	#33 (permalink)
noski MRV logo (sun/mtns/river) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: mad river valley Posts: 606	wow- I am gone one day and the world changes. I voted no- for many of the reasons stated. I am intimidated enough posting here as a noski (the nerve!) and am more comfortable at skiMRV where I feel more closely connected and am shown with my name and job title. I didn't, and don't, see the benefit of a system like this in a forum where people are respectful, helpful, and fun. However, I will say: "REPS TO YOU!!" for launching a thread that has seen so much action in a time of year there is not much else to talk about! Brilliant move. edit: and thank you Greg for continuing to look for ways to make this forum fun, inviting, interesting, and moving forward- even if this one didn't work!

Apr 26, 2006, 9:05 AM	#34 (permalink)
JimG. MRG-20th hole Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hopewell Jct., NY Posts: 6,087	Pretty overwhelming majority. I still think it has some positive aspects, but if it scares folks then it's counterproductive. Off with it!

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