What's a red bling? [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

happykamper

26th July 2008, 22:18

Well, apparently I've got one! Wow, what a response to my first post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=78470). Who bestowed it upon me and how?! Seems like fun!

AllanB

26th July 2008, 22:26

From the FAQ section

Reputation or "Rep points" are given for witty, intelligent and/or funny posts (or any other reason a member thinks), by clicking on the scales at the top right of the members post.

Reputation points can be viewed in your User Control Panel ("User CP" at the top of your window)

When you have become a senior member (140 days and 240 posts) you will be able to view who gave you rep points.

Red Rep

Usually it is because someone disagrees with a post of yours. However, you may also receive red rep for starting threads in the wrong place. This is designed to educate members about starting threads in the right place, in order to receive the most help.

Shit happens, don't let it bother you.

FJRider

26th July 2008, 22:28

Well, apparently I've got one! Wow, what a response to my first post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=78470). Who bestowed it upon me and how?! Seems like fun!

You will find out after a while... 100 posts I think...not sure. Probably got blinged by the SELLER of the bike you "bought"...keep on posting. All will be revealed...eventually.

happykamper

26th July 2008, 22:54

Yay, appears to have changed to a yellow one now!

Maha

26th July 2008, 23:00

Winston001

27th July 2008, 00:18

One??..... I just had a quick count at it seems you have Nine.

How can you see that Maha? The only way I know my own bling is to click on User Control Panel and I'm not aware of how to see anyone elses.....despite being here for 3 years and having my post count reduced from 1500 or something (mainly Rant and Rave).......grumble grumble..... :D

Mikkel

27th July 2008, 00:30

Good job - you've managed to expose yourself as a dick and got a response...

BTW - check your list... mine has been signed. :yes:

Maha

27th July 2008, 08:46

FROSTY

27th July 2008, 09:15

bling is soposed to be an expression of disagreement for what you "said' (typed)

NighthawkNZ

27th July 2008, 09:28

Well, apparently I've got one! Wow, what a response to my first post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=78470). Who bestowed it upon me and how?! Seems like fun!

(14 red & 9 green now) personally its all a load of shit, people will red bling yah for the stupidest things and thats not really what it should be used for...

The idea is if in a discussion you truly agree with a statement then you can give a green bling and a reason why.
If you truly believe some one is wrong with a statement or comment (not just because you disagree) then you give a red and a reason why. It should not be use like... You give me a red so I give me one back etc etc etc... thats not what its all about. Do not be abusive to the other member just because you disagree

Problem on here is people give out the bling willy nilly (both red and green) for no reason at all.

NighthawkNZ

27th July 2008, 09:31

How can you see that Maha?

158 green and 4 red... user profile... click Rep Post Stats tab

driftn

27th July 2008, 09:47

You will find out after a while... 100 posts I think...not sure. Probably got blinged by the SELLER of the bike you "bought"...keep on posting. All will be revealed...eventually.

I got a fair bit of bling now and have posted over 200 times but cant find out who gave me the bling.

awayatc

27th July 2008, 10:34

These sort of things are usualy hidden in FAQ.....
On trade me These gems are hidden on their start up page under "Selling Basics".......

Instructions , help sections and manuals in General will help you navigate through life a bit more easily ....
Good luck
:scooter:

Patch

27th July 2008, 10:51

bling is soposed to be an expression of disagreement for what you "said' (typed)
supposed to be, but as of late I have noticed there are a few small-minded fukwits that like to abuse you through this channel. And just so they feel better might even use the pm button.

Don't let it bother you if this happens, they have no penis or at the very least a small one - kinda goes with their big obnoxious mouth and their arrogant attitude.

Its really quite sad when its no-one you actually know nor have ever met. But I guess when you do meet - they will remember you . . .

Goblin

27th July 2008, 10:58

It should not be use like... You give me a red so I give me one back etc etc etc... thats not what its all about. Do not be abusive to the other member just because you disagree
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Problem on here is people give out the bling willy nilly (both red and green) for no reason at all.But but but....when you give a red rep the little box comes up and says thanks for blinging this post. May you be lucky to receive the same in return....or sommat like that.

Must admit to blinging willy nilly. :whistle:

Number One

27th July 2008, 11:06

On the subject of bling. I hate that there is a limit. I could bling all damn day :lol:

I green bling for many reasons.

If I agree, if ya gave me a laugh, if I want to send some love or make you smile, to show support for your situation or argument.

I hardly ever red bling. I do it when someone has really just got up my nose. Most of the time this isn't because they have attacked me directly either?
More likely they are attacking someone else OR I find their contribution so inappropriate (I deem that as something unprovoked which you wouldn't dream of saying or doing with or to, a complete stranger (or bunch of strangers) especially ones that you might want to form even a minor and mild friendly association with)

Don't get me wrong I love a good round of giving each other shit openly in a forum but I kinda find red repping for it a bit pussy. Say it on the forum or don't say it at all...most of the red rep I have I'm quite happy with just the one from Deanohit that I regret...silly fat fingered bugger :lol:

James Deuce

27th July 2008, 11:43

Don't get me wrong I love a good round of giving each other shit openly in a forum but I kinda find red repping for it a bit pussy.

A BIT pussy? If it smells like sardines....

Number One

27th July 2008, 11:51

A BIT pussy? If it smells like sardines....
I was being a tad too polite about it wasn't I...Pussy mofos! :lol:

Swoop

27th July 2008, 11:54

Must admit to blinging willy nilly. :whistle:
A search of the members list comes back with "Member does not exist" or summat...:oi-grr:

:lol:

Patch

27th July 2008, 11:57

Must admit to blinging willy nilly.
must be a real live one :laugh:

sinfull

27th July 2008, 14:21

How can you see that Maha? The only way I know my own bling is to click on User Control Panel and I'm not aware of how to see anyone elses.....despite being here for 3 years and having my post count reduced from 1500 or something (mainly Rant and Rave).......grumble grumble..... :D
Best bet is to open their profile and just above profile message box is *about me* *statistics* *>>* click on the *>>* and it shows friends, contact info, rep post stats ! Click on stats and shows ya where they obtained all their rep

I got a fair bit of bling now and have posted over 200 times but cant find out who gave me the bling. All will be reveiled when ya hit 240 posts (if ya been here 6 months i think it is)

On the subject of bling. I hate that there is a limit. I could bling all damn day :lol:

I green bling for many reasons.

If I agree, if ya gave me a laugh, if I want to send some love or make you smile, to show support for your situation or argument.

I hardly ever red bling. I do it when someone has really just got up my nose. Most of the time this isn't because they have attacked me directly either?
More likely they are attacking someone else OR I find their contribution so inappropriate (I deem that as something unprovoked which you wouldn't dream of saying or doing with or to, a complete stranger (or bunch of strangers) especially ones that you might want to form even a minor and mild friendly association with)

Don't get me wrong I love a good round of giving each other shit openly in a forum but I kinda find red repping for it a bit pussy. Say it on the forum or don't say it at all...most of the red rep I have I'm quite happy with just the one from Deanohit that I regret...silly fat fingered bugger :lol:
Bling on its way !!
I only got my first red the other day :crybaby:well 2 lol First was a mistake from someone who was just starting handing out bling ! Second was Deliberate with a comment of dont talk to me i dont like you Bwahahahahaha 3 guesses as to who ! reminds me he aint been here 6 months yet i should go give him another and sign the bloody thing (but reds would be water off a ducks back to him lol)

Bonez

27th July 2008, 14:47

But but but....when you give a red rep the little box comes up and says thanks for blinging this post. May you be lucky to receive the same in return....or sommat like that.

Must admit to blinging willy nilly. :whistle:Never been called the before.
Hey your avatar is a remarkable likeness..:innocent:

TLDV8

27th July 2008, 16:47

Must admit to blinging willy nilly. :whistle:

:niceone: Speaking of rep,i forgot to bling you for getting the chance to follow you all day on the SH 43 ride. :msn-wink:

<img src=http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/manurewa/SH43cSmall.jpg>

Goblin

27th July 2008, 17:09

That was a great day wasn't it! I forgot to take my sunnies off before going into the tunnel and I couldn't see a fuggin thing. Thanks for the pic. Have given out too much rep in the last 24 hrs. Bling pending.

Winston001

27th July 2008, 17:16

Rep Post Stats......if I click on your user name, your profile comes up and on the far right of the (where it says 'about me/statistics etc) is your rep post stats or sometimes a couple of arrows, click on that and anybody can see how many reds/grenns that user has aquired....

Hmmm....thanks Maha and Sinfull but something isn't quite right here. I can't see the bling stats in Firefox - I can see two green blings for Maha way out on the very edge of the righthand page margin, but no data.

For Sinfull I can't see any bling at all in Profile but as the page loads, the bling is there for a microsecond, then gets overlaid by Statistics. Same in Internet Explorer so must be my user settings.

sinfull

27th July 2008, 18:01

For Sinfull I can't see any bling at all in Profile but as the page loads, the bling is there for a microsecond, then gets overlaid by Statistics. Same in Internet Explorer so must be my user settings.
Just left you a visitor message in your profile If that dont point ya to the rep post stats its got me buggered !
Nice bike by the way !

FJRider

27th July 2008, 18:48

Must admit to blinging willy nilly. :whistle:

WHO is willy nilly ??? not a user name I am familar with... is it a new one ???...:whistle:

Goblin

27th July 2008, 19:08

WHO is willy nilly ??? not a user name I am familar with... is it a new one ???...:whistle:Smarty pants. :rolleyes: Ask NighthawkNZ....he brought it up.
edit: It's actually Bonez. He even said so.

FJRider

27th July 2008, 19:27

Yay, appears to have changed to a yellow one now!

RED blings DON'T turn to yellow... You were looking at your post count... first 10 is red...:bash:

FJRider

27th July 2008, 19:32

Smarty pants. :rolleyes: Ask NighthawkNZ....he brought it up.

What he "brings up" isn't always pretty...:lol:

Winston001

27th July 2008, 19:34

Just left you a visitor message in your profile If that dont point ya to the rep post stats its got me buggered !
Nice bike by the way !

Cheers Sinfull, finally figured it out, just after posting on your profile.

Dang this forum software has so much info, I'm still finding out stuff. :D

FJRider

27th July 2008, 19:40

But but but....when you give a red rep the little box comes up and says thanks for blinging this post. May you be lucky to receive the same in return....or sommat like that.

Must admit to blinging willy nilly. :whistle:

Only give what you expect to recieve...eventually...can't take it don't give it ....

Goblin

27th July 2008, 19:56

Only give what you expect to recieve...eventually...can't take it don't give it ....Yeah, well, guilty of giving red too. I can take it alright, I dont go crying to mods when I get them either. It's a laugh when you can get under someones skin enough for them to red rep ya. :devil2: Haven't had one for a while.

Only problem I find with the rep system is I always forget what message I left. :blank:

The Lone Rider

27th July 2008, 20:14

Reps mean nothing - although if you do get enough red and end up in negative points you start losing abilities on the website such as posting photos.

Unless you are a real real real prick, it aint happening and reps are to be ignored as they are worthless.

My favourite red rep given to me by a famous KBer:

"...rep comments removed..."

Owl

27th July 2008, 20:32

Nasty

27th July 2008, 20:41

The Lone Rider

27th July 2008, 20:47

How am I infracted when I didn't say who it was, where they were from, or any details whatsoever?

If you want abusive ones reported, I have maybe 6 or 10 from the same person?

But there's no details who it is posted in any thread so what is the issue?

James Deuce

27th July 2008, 21:20

Typical KB BS. Those that reek of sardines the most are unable to "man up" in a thread, so they toss an abusive rep out and KB refuses to let people publicly point out those who are most likely to leave an accident scene without helping.

Most red reps tossed (appropriate verb award of the year goes to: ME!) my way are from people who would rather bottle a four year old in the face than admit they haven't got their facts straight. Not the sort of people you want around really. But then according to our education system, facts are subjective and only "information" is important.

FJRider

27th July 2008, 21:32

If what is posted in rep comments is abusive, you are encouraged to report it to the site moderators, so that the person being abusive can be dealt with under the site rules. if it is just stupid then you are encouraged to laugh about it ... but not to quote it in threads.

If rep comments are removed by mod's, do we question what action... or lack of, is/has been taken by said mod....??? when we dont know what was said...??? I would rather laugh about it and quote it, than take it personally... wouldn't you ??? Some do come up with silly reasons for red rep's !!!

FJRider

27th July 2008, 21:35

Yeah, well, guilty of giving red too. I can take it alright, I dont go crying to mods when I get them either. It's a laugh when you can get under someones skin enough for them to red rep ya. :devil2: Haven't had one for a while.

:blank:

Only given ONE red... Only got ONE red..... so far... so good...

Owl

28th July 2008, 00:24

If what is posted in rep comments is abusive, you are encouraged to report it to the site moderators, so that the person being abusive can be dealt with under the site rules. if it is just stupid then you are encouraged to laugh about it ... but not to quote it in threads.

WARNING NOTED! However, I still don't see what the big deal is when names were not mentioned by myself or "The Lone Rider" (is that allowed)?

It took a while to find that rule as I thought the home page should have the link to the site rules. I wasn't expecting to have to hunt through forum threads to get the answers I wanted. How can users be expected to understand and follow the rules when they are buried within the forum?

Nasty

28th July 2008, 06:36

WARNING NOTED! However, I still don't see what the big deal is when names were not mentioned by myself or "The Lone Rider" (is that allowed)?

It took a while to find that rule as I thought the home page should have the link to the site rules. I wasn't expecting to have to hunt through forum threads to get the answers I wanted. How can users be expected to understand and follow the rules when they are buried within the forum?

Point noted I will speak to MT about making them more obvious to get to.

Owl

28th July 2008, 06:48

Point noted I will speak to MT about making them more obvious to get to.

Thank you!

Patch

28th July 2008, 11:13

the site rules are a joke.

It all depends which mod sees what. There is no consistency - so what is the point of having 'rules'?

Rules are made to be broken. The law is to be upheld.

ManDownUnder

28th July 2008, 11:22

It all depends which mod sees what. There is no consistency - so what is the point of having 'rules'?

Rules are made to be broken. The law is to be upheld.

LOL close - the law is also subject to interpretation which varies from Judge to Judge (hence the whole process of appealing a ruling and taking it to a "better judge" in a higher court.

I'd rather have the rules thanks. They actually make KB what it is.

Badjelly

28th July 2008, 11:27

Wow, what a response to my first post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=78470)!

And by starting this thread you have advertised the post in question, which doesn't show you in an entirely good light. What a master of PR! You will do well on KB sir! :jerry:

Nasty

28th July 2008, 11:28

the site rules are a joke.

It all depends which mod sees what. There is no consistency - so what is the point of having 'rules'?

Rules are made to be broken. The law is to be upheld.

You don't want to have rules or meet the ones for a site - you are always welcome to go somewhere else.