An observation and a Question to the Powers that Be...

[Miller]

Heh, this reminds me of the time I got a neg rep and was called "Iraqi scum" because I made a joke about Australians

Of course, I love our Antipodean friends really. Really!

[Darker_Star]

Thank you for your reply,

I will request that you lock this thread. I would like to express my 'vote' that some thought be given to making the use or adbuse of the rep. system be given some thought.

I request if any others see the 'abuse' that can result from one member speaking his or her mind, take the time to post their feelings, it would go a long way into making this forum reflect at least what some of its users see as only 'fair play'.

Respectfully

DS...

[Jimmy B]

Originally Posted by Darker_Star

So, my question, is there not someway to at least share any ‘message’ sent with a rep. either positive or negative? I am not saying that this has happen, but I do see that it could happen, a group of people, for whatever reason, gang up and totally trash a person’s rep. If there was some means of posting the reasons for this, it might take some of the power away from optional bullies…

Just my thoughts…

DS..

You gotta be able to take a few mild insults on the chin imo, but in the case of either very abusive content or a campaign of -rep bullying you should contact the EF staff about the matter.

The forum rules apply to private comments as well as the main forum.

And don't read too much into people's rep. Its a nice system, that for the most part people enjoy using. But base your opinions of people on what they post. Newer members will generally have low rep, doesn't mean they don't post interesting and worthwhile stuff.

Originally Posted by Darker_Star

I will request that you lock this thread. I would like to express my 'vote' that some thought be given to making the use or adbuse of the rep. system be given some thought.

As requested:

PS. As you're a Modified Member you have the ability to lock your own threads no?