what is rep??

[XxAssasiNxX]

So yeh title says it all. I used to have 1 rep but it dissaperared. what does it do and how do u get it and stuff???

[Jess]

Maybe next time browse through the FAQ (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/faq.php?faq=vb3_user_profile#faq_vb3_reputation) ;)

What is reputation?

Reputation is a way of rating users depending on the quality of their posts. If the administrators have enabled reputation, then the reputation icon will be visible in posts.

Reputation may be positive , negative or neutral . Negative reputation may only be given if the administrator has enabled this. Neutral reputation is only given when the person giving reputation does not meet the criteria set by the administrator to affect someone else's reputation.

How do I give reputation?

To give reputation, click on the reputation icon in the relevant post. This will reveal a form to complete with the reputation type and the reason for giving the reputation. If negative reputation is disabled then it will not be displayed in this form. You may not give reputation for the same post twice.

How do I know what reputation I have received?

You can view the reputation that you have received in your User CP (User Control Panel) where it is displayed at the bottom of the User CP page. Here you will see the latest reputation that you have received and whether this is positive, negative or neutral. Your total reputation will be shown as series of reputation indicators in your posts and profile. The more positive your reputation, the more positive icons will be shown. The more negative your reputation the more negative icons will be shown.

How much reputation is given? What is reputation power?

If the administrator has enabled this, the amount of reputation that each user will give (or take away if negative) is shown in the user's posts as 'Reputation Power'. The value of the reputation power is determined by the administrator and may increase over time depending on the settings they have applied.

What if I don't want anyone to see my reputation?

You can disable the display of your reputation by going to your User CP and selecting Edit Options. On this page you will find a check box labelled 'Show Your Reputation Level'. Un-checking this box will remove the display of your reputation and replace it with the Reputation Disabled icon. You can still give and receive reputation while your reputation display is disabled.

contact an Admin - Donkey or Scarface, if you feel you received an unfair rep

[Mortal Coil]

If you answer questions constructively, people can choose to add to your rep. You add to rep by clicking the little scales icon under their profile info thingy on the post.
However, if you give answers that are rude or off-topic, or if you spam or something, they can also give you a neg rep, which is also an option after clicking the scale thingy.
Rep is something given from one user to another user. The points you give are not deducted from those that you have.
Hope I helped!

ps. you can also choose to disable rep if you want.