BreathOfGod

Yes, and there is also the option to disable it completely on vBulletin. Also are options to set it up in a number of ways.

You don't have to worry about that from me. I make very few random "fluff" posts.

I agree. Personally, I like the rep system purely as a means of giving personal comments on posts and encouragement, rather than sending a PM or posting. The way that it is set up at this forum limits my ability to use it in this manner because I must "spread my rep." I end up giving people a whole lot less comments than I normally would otherwise.

I understand why forums set it up so that members must spread rep, because otherwise some people abuse the system just to give others lots of points. I also dislike the ability to give negative rep (which also can be disabled). I dislike it because people abuse it more often than not. I am not one to give out negative rep no matter how much I disagree with a person or dislike them, and I find it childish when someone gives me a negative rep simply because they dislike me.

Anyhow, I don't expect a forum to change the set up of their rep system to my liking. I honestly don't care about rep. Some forums also give members the option to hide their rep (don't know if we have the option here or not. I haven't bothered to check.) It is nice to know how it is set up though.

Banarenth

Negative rep...oooo...that makes me feel all stabby!!!

Rooster: Calm down

No!!!

Donkey: I hate when he gets like this

Rooster: You arn't the one that got plucked clean last time.

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Boanerges

I have to say I do not think that is what our membership is here for.

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Whirlwind

That brings up an interesting thought, though. Should more on this be posted in the moderator's section?

Breath...when you're wandering around in the forum and you read something that just touches your heart and makes your light glow, make that known.

But understand that rep isn't a status symbol. You can't really cash them in with Bo for day-old danish. Rep doesn't mean that you're not valued as much as any other member. You're important, just for being you, and you're well-loved.

Rep is a counter. It shows, in the forum, that you've accomplished something with the members. But keep in mind, my little friend, that rep is just that. Reputation. And remember - God is not a respecter of persons. To Him, we're all loveable, okay?

*hugz*

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Boanerges

Other than a chance to say something nice to someone it has no real value.

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Mellow

Rep Power is when someone likes your commentary or point of view. When you have made a statement in which a person agrees with you. They add to your reputation by making a request for adding to your reputation. 1 rep is one point in something well said.

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NearertoGod

Good post, Whirly!

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Nature is God's gift to us. He loves it as much as He loves us, and we should give respect to Nature because believe it or not - it takes care of me and you more than you know.

PaducahLuke

Hey Whirlwind - the last time I wuz out huntin possums, I come across somethin that I read that made my 'light glow' -

It was the Keep Out - Radiation Hazard sign on the fence around the nuclear power plant.

Whirlwind

Then drop them some rep, my friend!

A while back there was an article in the paper...some of the people from my tribe were a bit shocked to find that the fish in their drying sheds were glowing green at night!

Some people did a study and said that it was because of the aglae in the water and the people were like: noooo, our fish have never glowed before!

The fish were caught in the same river where Hanford was.

Anyway - keep grinning, you guys! Makes the world a better place! Whoo-hoo!

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