The OT thread
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Charlotte-Fairbanks-Bflo
I always thought that reputation points were deserved when a member contributed to the forums by posting a helpful post, something of knowledge or specific to the forum you're reading. I think it's dumb that people give out reputation points just because it's the time of day. Not that im complaining or trying to make a big deal of this, but ive been on here for a long time and ive done alot of posting to get to where i am at (446), and some of you get it like kids who are trick-or-treating.
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Gulf Coast of Florida
Ever run in to a situation where someone deserved rep points several times in a single day? I sure have, but the system they have here limits how often you can give them out.
What happened the the Kris that could take a joke with the best of them? Dude, I'm twice your age and half as crotchety lately. Hope things improve for you soon.
What happened the the Kris that could take a joke with the best of them? Dude, I'm twice your age and half as crotchety lately. Hope things improve for you soon.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: 21791
Sorry if it comes off as i am a crotchety (funny word!), i don't intend to be, i guess im just different from everyone else as seeing it as a waste of bandwidth to this server, and a free way to fatten up your "rep status" and get alot more post count. I guess i'll just get over it and stay out 
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Joined: May 2001
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From: Cabot, Arkansas
I totally agree, but you can't really put this thread into your thinking. This is just a goofball thread. You want to see some real idiots with thousands of reps, cruise through the Club for few minutes. I am not even sure some of them even own a Ford, let alone a truck.
You are free to disagree and argue with whomever you choose, but I would appreciate it if you would refrain from name calling.
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2007
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From: Flagstaff, Arizona
I always thought that reputation points were deserved when a member contributed to the forums by posting a helpful post, something of knowledge or specific to the forum you're reading. I think it's dumb that people give out reputation points just because it's the time of day. Not that im complaining or trying to make a big deal of this, but ive been on here for a long time and ive done alot of posting to get to where i am at (446), and some of you get it like kids who are trick-or-treating.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Gilbert, Az
I have a feeling that I am going to really regret saying that. I wish I would have really thought about it before I typed it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
If the reps we have and the number of post we have means that we get a new DP-TUNER for 7 green boxes and 6,000 post, then there would be a problem with the way they are passed around. I look at it as something fun. I damn sure don't know more because of the post # or rep count.
And yes, I am going to rep Kris, because I think that was a good post.
And yes, I am going to rep Kris, because I think that was a good post.
Smokin
Joined: Jun 2006
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That is definitely the truth. There are some extremely knowledgeable people on here that only have one or two tic tacs. We all know how this works. I liken it to a high school popularity contest...it's not necessarily fair, but it doesn't mean it's wrong. We aren't blind to those who are smart, or those popular because they are fun to be around or throw the best parties.
The rep system is a free exchange, and the very minute the forum starts regulating how reps are passed out is the very same minute this will cease to be a fun place to hang out. I have also noticed, as some have suggested, that reps are handed out, not necessarily because of something they said on a specific thread, but because someone has noticed their efforts collectively. I think Travis was referring to that.
I happen to rep those whom I find to be the most helpful, or funny.
The rep system is a free exchange, and the very minute the forum starts regulating how reps are passed out is the very same minute this will cease to be a fun place to hang out. I have also noticed, as some have suggested, that reps are handed out, not necessarily because of something they said on a specific thread, but because someone has noticed their efforts collectively. I think Travis was referring to that.
I happen to rep those whom I find to be the most helpful, or funny.
