Rep abuse.

**The Pastor** · 29th October 2008, 22:31

Firstly I apologize for any rep abuse I've given out. Ive been on the site for a while, and probably given out some rep that people have taken seriously.

The rep system is being abused, by posting abuse at people.

I don't actually care what someone says about me on the internet but its growing tiresome having a page of "drop dead" or "im going to smack you one next time i see you" every time i log onto kb

Whats the benefit of the rep? none, but it is fun.

Maybe somehow we can get an option of not putting in a comment on the rep? or not on the negative rep - its not needed really.

**FJRider** · 29th October 2008, 22:37

as I understand... no comment is required now. For green or red rep.

**puddytat** · 29th October 2008, 22:44

Its a bit like Karma man....tempting fate kinda thing

**JMemonic** · 30th October 2008, 04:25

Originally Posted by FJRider

as I understand... no comment is required now. For green or red rep.

I believe you are right, never have given a red and only ever received one, always put a comment on though just to let the other know how or why I feel they deserve the green.

Some people like the fact they can hide behind a keyboard and abuse others with little or no recrimination, somehow these same folks end up with some role of self importance on various boards and let that go to their heads as if it validates them, in reality these folks have little or nothing to offer and would make perfect politicians.

**FJRider** · 30th October 2008, 06:23

Originally Posted by JMemonic

I believe you are right, never have given a red and only ever received one, always put a comment on though just to let the other know how or why I feel they deserve the green.

Some people like the fact they can hide behind a keyboard and abuse others with little or no recrimination, somehow these same folks end up with some role of self importance on various boards and let that go to their heads as if it validates them, in reality these folks have little or nothing to offer and would make perfect politicians.

Especially when those posting have a low post count, thus not having the ability to see who posted the rep. And think nobody else does either...

Validation often increases with the alcohol content...

There are perfect Politicians ?????

**enigma51** · 30th October 2008, 06:26

this is going to get funny

**Maha** · 30th October 2008, 06:28

Originally Posted by renegade master

Firstly I apologize for any rep abuse I've given out. Ive been on the site for a while, and probably given out some rep that people have taken seriously.

The rep system is being abused, by posting abuse at people.

I don't actually care what someone says about me on the internet but its growing tiresome having a page of "drop dead" or "im going to smack you one next time i see you" every time i log onto kb

'Fuzz Face' really hurt...........

But 'Fuzz Face My Arse' made me feel better....

**FJRider** · 30th October 2008, 06:32

Originally Posted by renegade master

Whats the benefit of the rep? none, but it is fun.

Its to encourage people to post positive/good comments... things other members will like... with varying degrees of success...

**jrandom** · 30th October 2008, 06:45

I just tried to blank-red-rep RM's post, there, and it told me a comment is required.

I learn something every day.

**Colapop** · 30th October 2008, 06:49

How ironic - A pot calling a kettle... something... As usual RM, so many people on KB feel agrieved when what they hand out comes straight back at them. Live by the sword for long enough and you're bound to get shot or at least shot at...

**Cajun** · 30th October 2008, 07:00

any rep that you think is abuseive report it and mod will deal with it.

There is also an opinion called 'no rep'

which people can give you rep. but you do not see it. so don't have to worry about it

**Quasievil** · 30th October 2008, 07:07

No Rep option , lol like that will work within KB where half the members are complete rep hunters and gatherers, not to mention the many involved in daily rep mustering groups to get there rep level up as high as possible quickly to satisfy their ego...............kinda like the mentor programe.
get rid of it and squash half the threads numbers overnight

NC · 30th October 2008, 07:31

People take the internets seriously?

**CookMySock** · 30th October 2008, 07:48

Originally Posted by JMemonic

Some people like the fact they can hide behind a keyboard and abuse others with little or no recrimination, somehow these same folks end up with some role of self importance on various boards and let that go to their heads as if it validates them, in reality these folks have little or nothing to offer and would make perfect politicians.

Thats the problem in a nutshell I reckon. Until KB moderators refuse to tolerate it, KB will descend into a world of violence and abuse, not like it hasn't already.

Steve

**Fatjim** · 30th October 2008, 07:51

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

Thats the problem in a nutshell I reckon. Until KB moderators refuse to tolerate it, KB will descend into a world of violence and abuse, not like it hasn't already.

Steve

Ha ha ha. Now that IS the pot calling the kettle black. All we need now is III coming along protesting his innocence and I thinks we'll have the set.