Baseballmom Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Either positive or negative. I have only given rep a few times because I keep forgetting, but I have given it to someone for great advice, sending something I bought in a timely fashion, and of course to that generous person who gave me something for just the price of shipping. I have never given a negative rep, and I am wondering what justifies negative rep? So, for what do you give rep? Dorothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 if I ask a question, I try to rep those that reply to me or offer assistance cause it's nice to have people respond kwim? I also rep when someone says something really funny or something that really speaks to me. Oh I also doing it as a ITA kind of response - like if someone says they do something and I think yeah me too - I like to rep and say so. Just kind of a fun one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I have never given neg. rep and really don't plan on ever giving any. Positive rep I give for a hug(lift up), thanks for help/advice, a good laugh, for camaraderie, for encouragement, and more. I try be positive and helpful. That's kind of what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I've never given neg. rep and I'm not sure I would. I give pos. rep when I think someone gives a well thought out response, or, at times, makes me laugh. Also, if someone is particularly helpful, I will rep them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I give out rep if something someone says really strikes home to me, or if I really appreciate a link, or if I think something's really funny, or to cheer someone up. I just recently tried my very first rep party but it was a bomb because I ran out of rep to give on the second person!!! Sigh. I have never given negative rep and would probably only do so if a transaction on the swap board went really sour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Just for the record, I've never given neg rep...I don't think I've ever seen anything that needed it though. As far as using rep as a pick me up....you know I have mixed feelings about that. Sometimes someone will post that they lost a pet/family member, are struggling financially, need prayer, etc and rep seems kind of minor in the big picture kwim? I feel a bit awkward offering rep to lift someone's spirits over a serious issue. Is that weird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I like to give positive rep for helpful advice, thoughtful posts, and to those who replied to a particular post in the same way I would, but who have been more articulate than I ever could. I'd rather not give negative rep. I like to focus on the positive aspect of the little green gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I dont believe in neg. rep, so no matter what . Never. What goes around comes around. I give rep when someone really needs a pick me up, or helped with advice, or just because. Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 In general, I forget about rep. Then, on days like today, I give out all I have. I give it for good advice, or for a good idea. But I never, ever, ever give out negative rep. I mean really, what's the point? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I give rep if someone gives a helpful suggestion whether it be parenting advice or curriculum advice or whatever. I give rep if someone says something profound or funny or just spot-on agreement. Lastly, I check out the rep on the Member List (sort by reputation) and whoever is really, really close to 2 squares, I give them a rep to push 'em over the edge. But, they had to have said something rep worthy, so I just check their recent posts and every time so far, there has been something they said that deserved a rep :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorna in the boonies Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Generally, for good advice, if someone has made me laugh, or if something someone has said really strikes a chord with me. Right now, though, I've committed all my rep for the next few days to the July 4th rep party. I said I'd do it, and I'm bound and determined to do it -- even though I've only made it to the beginning of page 14 so far! I've never given negative rep and don't plan on doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommylawyer Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I give rep if someone begs... LOL! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbyl Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I have never given negative rep and would probably only do so if a transaction on the swap board went really sour. How does a potential customer view the rep/feedback of a seller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I love giving out positive rep. I've never given negative rep, but I have used the ignore feature a few times. If someone gets me upset I'd rather just skip their posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennifersLost Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 My confession? I keep forgetting about rep until someone mentions it in a post. Then I run around and rep everyone I can think of until I forget all about it again. I can't imagine ever negative repping someone unless they were being a big ol jerk. And even then I'd probably forget about repping them. What were we talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I use up all my rep each day (only positive) and I even have a list of people I want to rep when I can. I rep people who make me think, laugh, cry, smile and those who beg, ask, hint. I'm all about spreading the love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Why I give positive rep points (never had the occasion to give negative): 1) insightful answer to a question 2) well presented argument in a discussion 3) reference or link I find very helpful/useful 4) good sell/buy interaction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 As far as using rep as a pick me up....you know I have mixed feelings about that. Sometimes someone will post that they lost a pet/family member, are struggling financially, need prayer, etc and rep seems kind of minor in the big picture kwim? I feel a bit awkward offering rep to lift someone's spirits over a serious issue. Is that weird? Oh, I didn't mean weighty things like that. I meant things like people having a bad day (especially if they've vented with a hilarious post that made me laugh), feeling hormonal, or having their birthday forgotten. No, I agree that rep is not appropriate for serious issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakitty Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I have no guidelines....I'm just all willy nilly about it....though, I do try to give back to those that give to me...but, I know I fall short... *note to self....do better! I have never given neg...If I have a problem with someones post I just say so in the thread....which, btw, has earned *ME* some neg rep...:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Just for the record, I've never given neg rep...I don't think I've ever seen anything that needed it though. As far as using rep as a pick me up....you know I have mixed feelings about that. Sometimes someone will post that they lost a pet/family member, are struggling financially, need prayer, etc and rep seems kind of minor in the big picture kwim? I feel a bit awkward offering rep to lift someone's spirits over a serious issue. Is that weird? This is not wierd at all. I think the same way. I give rep for lovely, well thought out and inspiring posts, I give rep when people make me laugh, I give rep when someone is particularly helpful or encouraging. I have given rep to people who took the time to dig up facts to support their position in a debate. Sometimes I give rep just for fun or because the person has a history of being a positive influence on this board and I haven't repped them in a while. I am often inspired to give rep if I appreciate a post written by someone who seems relatively new to the board. I gave negative rep once. I think it was probably warranted but I hated doing it. I have always felt badly about it and would probably never do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I only give positive rep, nothing negative from me. I have that whole...if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all going on in my head. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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