Reputation system

I just got -1 reputation on my 2 posts in this topic A basis for morality

And now I don't get what the idea is behind the reputation system.
I was under the impression that it was to give feedback on behaviour we regard as wanted or unwanted. If this is the case then I don't see the relevance of it used in serious discussion topics where it only serves as dislike button to hit when you don't like another persons opinion.

But maybe I see the reputation system in a wrong way, uf that is the case then can someone tell me the meaning of this system?

You forget that SD is a joke of a section.

>Serious Discussion
>Caring about the current rep system

A joke of a section which contained a thread that got to you to the point that you made a thread about it.

Still not left yet I see.



OP, Rep is basically a feedback mechanic. +1 if you say something someone agreed with or laughed at, and -1 for the opposite or if someone really doesn't like you.

Generally it's useless e-dick fodder that gets a lot of abuse. And the funny thing is people like yourself do get mad over it.

Again, like I said, why would I leave?

On topic: the rep system isn't as important as you think. If you are concerned about what people think, remember they are more likely to just look at your username and remember certain posts vs. go check your rep count.

Basically, if you want good repute, create one not based in numbers.

Well it either works and serves a purpose and then it should exist, but if it is as useless as you say then why is it not deleted?

Because it helps to gauge whether a user is a good contributor or completely shit-tier in the eyes of the community.

I said Rep points are useless simply because they have no use other than that.

Just ignore the -reps. the -reps system on this place is highly abused so weather you do deserve it or not, sooner or later someone will just place it as a feed back.

-DarkdaemonPK2

You can't leave! I like you too much gizgal!

Fix'd
*Eagerly waits to be -1'd*

Because Jacob likes it! Unfortunately for you, it is his site.

The purpose is to let people who don't care enough to leave a comment showcase how awful a post is.

I thought I had a sticky somewhere that told people not to make threads about rep.