There seems to b some confusion about what the "reputation" system is for. (The little rectangle or rectangles next to the "location" in the upper right hand corner of each message.)

Very simply, a person's "reputation" is supposed to be a rough measurement of how much they contribute -- positively or negatively -- to the message boards.

If you like what someone posts or if they've been helpful, add to their reputation. If they're unhelpful or abusive, give them a negative rep.

However, individual votes are not the only way that your reputation can be raised or lowered. The system itself is programmed to recognize and raise (or lower) reputations based on other factors. I'm still working the kinks out of this system, so don't be surprised to see your reputation go up or down unexpectedly over the next few weeks.

A word of advice: Adding to someone's reputation for no reason other than:

• They asked you to
• You're rep-boosting each other

... this can have a negative impact on your reputation. Since rep-boosting has a negative impact on the message boards, it's going to impact your rep negatively.

Do there be the algorithims for suchlike things, sir?

...Algorithim...algorithim...who could ask for anything more?

Could be.

If you like what someone posted, feel free to add to their reputation. If you think what they're posting is a bunch of stupid crap, feel free to subtract from their reputation. Try to abuse or "game" the reputation system... <insert evil laugh here> ... let's just say that your efforts will not have a lasting impact on anyone's reputation, and they'll have a negative impact on your own reputation.

Can we like reset all reps or something now we have this new knowledge?

Cheers.

†Jesus†

yeah jeff knows all, always heed his advice on vbulletin matters

Reputation? Piggy don't like... bad medicine.

Thanks Jeffers.

I think this reputation system is a horrible idea. It should be disabled for the same reason post counts aren't displayed everytime you post; to discourage wankers.

This reputation thing is retarded. I'd give it up for pm services any day.

Who in their right mind would masturbate to someone's post count?

The reputation thing should at least list the username of the person who is giving out the rep.

just out of interest what does the rep system do anyway, just sit there and look special?

*Dances to Jeffs soothing musical voice*

Plenty of them already.

My rep is grey now. I seriously usually only give rep when I like a post. Is this because I was in one of those rep boosting threads? I promise I won't do it again!

Why do nearly all the admins and the mods have uber rep? There's no way they were awarded that in a legitimate manner in such a short span of time. I had 21 points accumulated since the system was devised and I feel I earned those points through making people laugh, for the most part. I'm rather upset my rep was reset and even moreso that all the mods were given a shitload of rep without having to work for it. WTF?

Yeah just disable the rep. It's novelty as worn off now.

It's good to know who to suck up to.

*Prepares an offering of finest troll lint for Jeff*