Does this count as abuse of the Rep system?
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http://i45.tinypic.com/20it9uh.jpg
For almost every day in the past month, most likely the same specific user has been giving me -reps on the exact same post.
https://www.fakku.net/viewtopic.php?p=169260#169260
This post, by the way, was made more than 4 years ago. The same user keeps coming back to -rep me on the same post whenever he can. Now I have -33 reps on that post.
Is this against the rules? Or is this perfectly legal?
For almost every day in the past month, most likely the same specific user has been giving me -reps on the exact same post.
https://www.fakku.net/viewtopic.php?p=169260#169260
This post, by the way, was made more than 4 years ago. The same user keeps coming back to -rep me on the same post whenever he can. Now I have -33 reps on that post.
Is this against the rules? Or is this perfectly legal?
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In my opinion yes. When I looked at your account all the -rep was made almost exactly within 24 hour.
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I don't think so, as anyone is free to give rep according to their own judgement. That is, only if they do it personally.
By personally, I mean the related individual must not have an agreement or whatever you call it, to rep a specific person, whether it's plus or minus rep. Also, making one or more alternative account simply for the sake of repping is also prohibited.
And judging from the image you've provided above, it seems like that particular someone has been diligently repping you almost everyday. However, I don't see any indication that he/she is scheming with another user and/or keeping alt accounts to rep you.
So, I don't think that this is a case of rep system abuse, as it is done legitimately through whatever the rep system has provided. Every user here has the right to use their rep as they see fit, and in this case, he/she sees that -repping you is the best method to spend their rep.
Well, just think of it as someone who dislikes you a lot that he's spending every single rep he has on you.
By personally, I mean the related individual must not have an agreement or whatever you call it, to rep a specific person, whether it's plus or minus rep. Also, making one or more alternative account simply for the sake of repping is also prohibited.
And judging from the image you've provided above, it seems like that particular someone has been diligently repping you almost everyday. However, I don't see any indication that he/she is scheming with another user and/or keeping alt accounts to rep you.
So, I don't think that this is a case of rep system abuse, as it is done legitimately through whatever the rep system has provided. Every user here has the right to use their rep as they see fit, and in this case, he/she sees that -repping you is the best method to spend their rep.
Well, just think of it as someone who dislikes you a lot that he's spending every single rep he has on you.
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Tell me, how do I report that? This same user has given me -reps on the same post for at least 20+ times in the past month.
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artcellrox
The Grey Knight :y
Go to the post where you're being neg repped, click on the Report button on it, then state your problem.
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Gravity cat
the adequately amused
Kona-chan wrote...
Didn't the same thing happen to Anesthetize?It did, even made a thread in I.B calling them out on it at one point if I remember rightly.
Whatever became of that?
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I made a report as suggested. Didn't know I can report my own posts, lol.
But honestly, is it likely, or unlikely that this issue will be addressed?
Is there anyone I should contact?
But honestly, is it likely, or unlikely that this issue will be addressed?
Is there anyone I should contact?
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You know, calling out every -rep you get in that thread increases the chances that you'll get more negs...
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MemphistoKetemuLucifer wrote...
mechgouki wrote...
Give me reps please.Ok. Oh If anyone can? Please upload the walkthrough
If you actually said that in the post you edited, that could be the reason. Someone who has too much time probably got annoyed by it. And even tho this -repping is stupid, I KINDA understand it. Asking for +rep is kinda stupid, even tho I understand that giving +rep is the same as thanking you. BUT do you ask people to thank you irl when you do something for them?
Also, you kinda didnt ask for +rep, you just asked for rep and -rep is rep too in a way. So this person could be an annoying smartass too.
But if you dont like getting -rep notifications, then you can always turn off the reputation notifications
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Kaimax
Best Master-San
Kona-chan wrote...
You know, calling out every -rep you get in that thread increases the chances that you'll get more negs...Well this is not the usual "I got -repped, call the whambulance" thread.
Mechgouki simply asked whether this is a "rep abuse" or not. It's up to the Admins to decide, since they're the ones who can see the "rep logs".
To me, this isn't just another neg-repping but it's also some kind of harassment.
At small numbers neg-reps are like vandalism, but with the amount of consistent neg reps, this is clearly on a different level.
Asking for +rep is kinda stupid, even tho I understand that giving +rep is the same as thanking you. BUT do you ask people to thank you irl when you do something for them?
His threads are years old, and he doesn't do anymore uploads. It's kinda pointless to point that now.
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Kaimax wrote...
Kona-chan wrote...
You know, calling out every -rep you get in that thread increases the chances that you'll get more negs...Well this is not the usual "I got -repped, call the whambulance" thread.
Mechgouki simply asked whether this is a "rep abuse" or not. It's up to the Admins to decide, since they're the ones who can see the "rep logs".
To me, this isn't just another neg-repping but it's also some kind of harassment.
At small numbers neg-reps are like vandalism, but with the amount of consistent neg reps, this is clearly on a different level.
Asking for +rep is kinda stupid, even tho I understand that giving +rep is the same as thanking you. BUT do you ask people to thank you irl when you do something for them?
His threads are years old, and he doesn't do anymore uploads. It's kinda pointless to point that now.
true...
although these posts don't really make the situation better...
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Waar
FAKKU Moderator
While this is a form of rep abuse and it will most likely get looked into after seeing the posts you've made about it I feel like dereping you so I guess I can understand the user who's doing it as well.
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@waar and Kaimax, thanks for understanding. +reps when I can.
To be honest, reps aren't that important. But even so, to get over -50 reps from the same person is irritating to say the least. It could even be considered a form of harassment.
I personally do not know if this is against the rules. If this is not against the rules, then I guess I have no choice but to live with it.
But if it is against the rules, then I hope something can be done to stop the offending user.
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Okay, I admit I put in a lot of attitude into those posts. But have you tried understanding my situation?
What happened was someone made a personal request to upload the game. I decided to help him, so I reuploaded, and I bumped up my topic as well. But I got -rep as a thank you for that. I mean, seriously, I did some kindness by reupping a game requested by someone, and my retribution is -reps for that. And did I mention that the post was made 4 years ago? I mean, seriously? I was like WTF?!
And secondly, I have not logged in for one whole month. But this same person keeps coming back, every single day without fail, to -rep me. That is very lame, to say the least. That's why I made that post, to tell that guy my opinion of him.
Mind you, I am not trying to justify my behavior here. But I am saying this. If you encounter someone like that, who -reps you for a post made years ago, and does it everyday without fail, and you can react to it in a very polite and mature manner, then hats off to you. You deserve my respect.
At the very least, please try to understand my position before you judge me.
Also, I've edited those messages btw, hopefully they're a little less offensive now.
/end coolstorybro
To be honest, reps aren't that important. But even so, to get over -50 reps from the same person is irritating to say the least. It could even be considered a form of harassment.
I personally do not know if this is against the rules. If this is not against the rules, then I guess I have no choice but to live with it.
But if it is against the rules, then I hope something can be done to stop the offending user.
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Waar wrote...
While this is a form of rep abuse and it will most likely get looked into after seeing the posts you've made about it I feel like dereping you so I guess I can understand the user who's doing it as well.Okay, I admit I put in a lot of attitude into those posts. But have you tried understanding my situation?
What happened was someone made a personal request to upload the game. I decided to help him, so I reuploaded, and I bumped up my topic as well. But I got -rep as a thank you for that. I mean, seriously, I did some kindness by reupping a game requested by someone, and my retribution is -reps for that. And did I mention that the post was made 4 years ago? I mean, seriously? I was like WTF?!
And secondly, I have not logged in for one whole month. But this same person keeps coming back, every single day without fail, to -rep me. That is very lame, to say the least. That's why I made that post, to tell that guy my opinion of him.
Mind you, I am not trying to justify my behavior here. But I am saying this. If you encounter someone like that, who -reps you for a post made years ago, and does it everyday without fail, and you can react to it in a very polite and mature manner, then hats off to you. You deserve my respect.
At the very least, please try to understand my position before you judge me.
Also, I've edited those messages btw, hopefully they're a little less offensive now.
/end coolstorybro
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Waar
FAKKU Moderator
Right, we have tried to understand, which is why both kaimax and myself agree it's abuse and as soon as Jake can take a look at it we will do what we can to get him on board. Just try and understand that your actions are what leads to situations like this. You've got a hater because of something you did/said so while it is excessive it's also somewhat understandable. I think you get it now so there's no point in bringing it up anymore, try and adjust your attitude and we'll see what we can do about fixing the abuse itself, win-win.
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mechgouki wrote...
http://i45.tinypic.com/20it9uh.jpgFor almost every day in the past month, most likely the same specific user has been giving me -reps on the exact same post.
https://www.fakku.net/viewtopic.php?p=169260#169260
This post, by the way, was made more than 4 years ago. The same user keeps coming back to -rep me on the same post whenever he can. Now I have -33 reps on that post.
Is this against the rules? Or is this perfectly legal?
You're absolutely right that this was a form of reputation abuse, which is against the rules. The user who did this was hiegen1, and for the record I have no issue outing users who break the rules.
I have reverted your negative reputation, sorry for the delay.
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Kadushy
Douchebag
Rep abuse thread?
https://www.fakku.net/viewtopic.php?t=78961 - Actions were never taken... but oh well.
https://www.fakku.net/viewtopic.php?p=3326279#3326279 - I enjoyed this while it lasted.
https://www.fakku.net/viewtopic.php?t=78961 - Actions were never taken... but oh well.
https://www.fakku.net/viewtopic.php?p=3326279#3326279 - I enjoyed this while it lasted.
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Waar
FAKKU Moderator
Kadushy wrote...
Rep abuse thread?https://www.fakku.net/viewtopic.php?t=78961 - Actions were never taken... but oh well.
https://www.fakku.net/viewtopic.php?p=3326279#3326279 - I enjoyed this while it lasted.
Gotta say, someone giving themselves rep isn't as big of an issue as someone attacking another user's rep. The second link you posted doesn't show what happened, it just looks like a bunch of edited comments made by you.