Rep: Being able to see...

[Zero Beat]

A way to see how much a rep (either positive or negative) has affected us?

:D

Also I'm pushing for user names being there when people rep :)

[Mr. Smithers]

The answer to your first question, click on User CP on the top panel is the closest thing. It gives you Positive, Neutral, and Negative reputation details, including the thread in which the reputation was given. Also on the right, it gives your total reputation points.

The answer to your second question, I don't know why usernames aren't shown when reputation is given or taken. If you have any problems about reputation PM an admin.

[Sapphire]

I see little point in knowing how much you have been affected by rep that has been given/subtracted tbh.

When the system was first introduced, the username of the person who had given you rep was shown in the usercp. However, it was made anonymous after lengthy discussion.

[Giles]

Really the only way to tell how much has been deducted (neg rep for examplez..) if you know how much you had before, then how much you have afterwards. You can pretty much work it out.

[BlackBetty]

Just do like the people above said to see how much rep has been deducted.

But, I agree that you should be able to see who has gave you rep. If it's positive, then you should be able to give them some rep too without having to track the person down.

[nick]

Just do like the people above said to see how much rep has been deducted.

But, I agree that you should be able to see who has gave you rep. If it's positive, then you should be able to give them some rep too without having to track the person down.
I would like to be able so see who has given the rep but I'm opposed in principle to "tit-for-tat" returning of rep.

[Sapphire]

But, I agree that you should be able to see who has gave you rep. If it's positive, then you should be able to give them some rep too without having to track the person down.
That isn't what the rep system is for though.

[Giles]

That isn't what the rep system is for though.

It still gets used that way though. Regardless of what it is supposed to be for.

[Sapphire]

It still gets used that way though. Regardless of what it is supposed to be for.
I know but having the system so it is anonymous can help to curb this kind of misuse.

[Giles]

I know but having the system so it is anonymous can help to curb this kind of misuse.

I suppose that would help.

[ShatteredWings]

Really? I think it being anonmyous causes more abuse, because you don't KNOW who's doing it?

I sign, but most people don't.

[Giles]

;786303']Really? I think it being anonmyous causes more abuse, because you don't KNOW who's doing it?

I sign, but most people don't.

At least then you don't know who to hurl abuse at, you can guess but you won't know.

[Sapphire]

It seems to me that knowing who gave you rep is second to the reason as to why you have been given it.
If the reason is legitimate then knowing who gave it to you isn't going to achieve much really other than satisfying your own curiosity, aiding you to create a sort of "rep ally" or facilitating a confrontation.
If the reason for the rep isn't legitimate then what use is knowing who gave it to you other than to confront them or hold it against them? Contact Ant or Steph who are normally happy to look into for you.

[BlackBetty]

That isn't what the rep system is for though.

It may not be, but it would always be good to get a return for something that you have done and vica versa.

[Kahn]

I think the username and a comment must be given. I got neutral rep, no comment, no username. I get neutral rep a lot so I would love to see the username of the person, so I can thank them anyway.

[The Batman]

When people could see who repped them it was used for revenge rep and people would sometimes pm the person or post in a thread to bitch them out about it. Rep should stay anonymous it's better this way and causes less problems.

[BlackBetty]

I think the username and a comment must be given. I got neutral rep, no comment, no username. I get neutral rep a lot so I would love to see the username of the person, so I can thank them anyway.

That is how I am, Adam. I get neutral rep all the time. And I would like to thank the person that had the nice thought of giving rep, but not help boost it.

[Asylum]

for second one, if i gave someone negative rep for a reason they could give it to me for no reason... revenge.. idk

[Underground_Network]

The reason usernames were eliminated was because people were giving negative rep, their usernames were being revealed, and others were returning the favor by giving those who gave them negative rep, negative rep of their own (often giving negative rep to random posts, not one's that necessarily deserved it).

If abuse of the system hadn't been widespread, usernames wouldn't have been removed.

It's just bound to occur again if usernames are forced to be shown when rep is given.

I sign my username when giving positive rep, but due to negative experiences in the past, I A) try to avoid giving negative rep and B) do not sign my name when I [rarely] dole it out.

[BlackBetty]

Let's say that they decided to turn it back on.

Is there a way they could limit who has that ability. Like a certain post count or rep points.

[Tiberius]

It's anonymous for a reason. Let's say I gave you neg rep and you thought that it was bullshit and you wanted to give revenge rep back, you'd know who I am if my username showed up. The username isn't present unless the person wants it to be to prevent abuse of the system.

[Marcie]

I think the usernames should remain hidden, though it would be nice if a comment of a certain length was required to give Rep.

[Underground_Network]

A comment IS necessary when giving negative rep.

[Giles]

A comment IS necessary when giving negative rep.

You can just put in... Lol or anything just as ridiculous though. That said, if a certain length was needed then the person could just spam into it.

[Maverick]

You can just put in... Lol or anything just as ridiculous though. That said, if a certain length was needed then the person could just spam into it.
If someone is repeatedly giving negative rep with nonsense reasons they will be reprimanded for it.

[Marcie]

A comment IS necessary when giving negative rep.

I'm gotten rep without a comment several times.

[Sapphire]

I'm gotten rep without a comment several times.
That wouldn't have been negative (red) rep though.

[Marcie]

That wouldn't have been negative (red) rep though.

Okay, I don't believe I've gotten negative Rep without a comment. However, I still think you should be required to make a comment, even if it is for positive Rep.

[DoveGreySands]

The rep is fine as it is and is meant to be taken primarily in a light hearted way. Nothing happens to you either way as far as i'm away. I can see people point of view on having rep taken off for no reason though, I myself was apparently sexist in a thread when I was anything but, but It hasn't exactly effected me...