What the heck is "rep power"?

[Gibson 7]

I'm afraid to click the button!

[Gibson 7]

Well, I did it. I clicked the button. Again and again. I started clicking on everyone who posted to the dream outfit thread. Now it says I have given too much reputation in 24 hours. lol I have to investigate this...

[Gibson 7]

What is reputation?

Reputation is a way of rating users depending on the quality of their posts. If the administrators have enabled reputation, then the reputation icon will be visible in posts.

Reputation may be positive , negative or neutral . Negative reputation may only be given if the administrator has enabled this. Neutral reputation is only given when the person giving reputation does not meet the criteria set by the administrator to affect someone else's reputation.

How do I give reputation?

To give reputation, click on the reputation icon in the relevant post. This will reveal a form to complete with the reputation type and the reason for giving the reputation. If negative reputation is disabled then it will not be displayed in this form. You may not give reputation for the same post twice.

How do I know what reputation I have received?

You can view the reputation that you have received in your User CP (User Control Panel) where it is displayed at the bottom of the User CP page. Here you will see the latest reputation that you have received and whether this is positive, negative or neutral. Your total reputation will be shown as series of reputation indicators in your posts and profile. The more positive your reputation, the more positive icons will be shown. The more negative your reputation the more negative icons will be shown.

How much reputation is given? What is reputation power?

If the administrator has enabled this, the amount of reputation that each user will give (or take away if negative) is shown in the user's posts as 'Reputation Power'. The value of the reputation power is determined by the administrator and may increase over time depending on the settings they have applied.

What if I don't want anyone to see my reputation?

You can disable the display of your reputation by going to your User CP and selecting Edit Options. On this page you will find a check box labelled 'Show Your Reputation Level'. Un-checking this box will remove the display of your reputation and replace it with the Reputation Disabled icon. You can still give and receive reputation while your reputation display is disabled.

So now I know! I think? =)

[Gibson 7]

Ok, I admit it. I still don't underestand what it is? What's the purpose of "rep power"?

[Catalystmb 2]

In the spirit of Dr. Wayne Dyer......

a button for my rep power (or in case of his story, a gold star)......save it for people "who need that sort of thing"....

:biggrin:

[Mom2_4 0]

Wow, I have a reputation!! Don't tell my DH :biggrin:

[HappyOne 0]

Gibson

Thanks for the research I wondered the same thing but was too lazy to search for the answer. I think you deserve a positive rep for this one.:biggrin:

[AngelaW 0]

Um...wow.

When I click on my "rep" button...it says "wantitbad is on a distiguished road".......WTF??? LOL

[Angie4b1g 1]

I had no idea what you were talking about til I read the whole thread. :confused:

[Aquameliza 0]

I suppose it is a way to look out for fruitcakes.....

Not sure I like the new look of the site- it takes longer to get around.

[gingerbug 3]

If you agree with someones post, or think that they are being complete tool, this is a way to let them know without letting the whole board in on your inner monologue.

[4jin 0]

hmmm...I think I'm having a dumb minded day...because...phew...this just went over my head....not enough calories...today..

oh well...LOL

[losingjusme 12]

just an FYI - on LBT we want to keep it a positive place, so only positive reputation can be left .. :crying:

[4jin 0]

Losingjusme..

you look awesome!

[losingjusme 12]

Losingjusme..

you look awesome!

:crying: thank you.