Originally Posted by DavidJames
Ah, I understand - you want to lower your rep levels by tarting for neg rep now? I can oblige if you want.
Yes: back to 10 for everyone, effective Jan 1st
No: it's fine as it is, and Franck's got enough on his plate already
Don't care: you spend too much time worrying about this
Yes: re-set DavidJames' rep only, see how he likes it
Clicky-clicky, me likey...
Originally Posted by DavidJames
Errrrr yes, your problem??
Originally Posted by DavidJames
Ah, I understand - you want to lower your rep levels by tarting for neg rep now? I can oblige if you want.
Got it in one, it's a manual process...Originally Posted by Lynn
On second thoughts, no. I really dislike -ve reps, and a "decay" system could conceivably replace them...
I actually think that there should be a twin rep system: one for info, technical, insights, and know-how. And another for jokes, wit, social support, and 'friendlyness'. The latter decays, the former remains static.
No idea how to implement it with vbulleting, or indeed how you would code such a system, but I'd be happy to implement it.Originally Posted by El Salsero Gringo
I reckon a good place to start would be vbulletin.org where such hacks are discussed / created. I had look but couldn't find any suitable mods.
Oddly enough, I implemented that this morning, before the crash Well, not exactly what you suggest, but I have implemented a system where rep given in a technical area of the forum is more valuable than rep given in the chit chat areas. There is no way to make it more specific than by areas at the moment.Originally Posted by Gadget
As far as resetting everyone's rep, I'm open to the idea, but many complained last time I did it, so I'm currently proceeding cautiously!
One final idea, would be to have a 'negative rep amnesty' week, where everyone had to give neg rep instead of positive rep, this would reduce the overall level organically!
Franck.
There's an A.P.P. for that!
Looks like you have the thing in mind and I'm sure something will come of it soon.Originally Posted by Franck
Very interesting bit this.....should only be implemented with -rep for top 10 persons on the rep ladder....give everyone else a chance eh!One final idea, would be to have a 'negative rep amnesty' week, where everyone had to give neg rep instead of positive rep, this would reduce the overall level organically!
Is it posible to re-set yearly above a capped amount. This way someone who used to post useful info but no longer does would have their rep capped at say 250*, And it would just stay at 250 forever, giving a helpful guide.Originally Posted by Franck
However those who are a bit more enthusiastic in gaining rep would be put back to 250 where they would presumably continue to once again amass rep.
Anyone under 250 would be left alone.
(*250 is just a number from the air - it would just need to be high enough for ceased posters to be recognisable as competent)
Have you seen the Simpsons episode where they're all wired up in therapy to give each other electrical shocks?Originally Posted by Franck
Take care,
Christopher
As I was posting, before everything suddenly went blank...
I was wondering if something had happened to the existing rep system anyway, as I'd been stuck on 329 for ages, when yesterday I noticed that it'd increased to 330, without any extra comments in my CP. I guess Franck's post answers that?
Of course, the reason I'd been stuck at 329 for ages is that I hardly post these days, now having a job in which I actually have to work! But when I was posting more prolifically, I had a chance (by the law of averages) that somewhere amongst the usual dross, there might be a thread or two deemed rep-worthy!
And this is why I don't think changes to the rep system are required. As I've been less active, my rep has decreased in comparison with the others, and I've slid down the "Rep Table". Which seems fair enough to me.
I like the fact that there are no rules as to how I should choose to give rep. And I think, on the whole, it balances itself out pretty well.
And, if no coding changes means fewer SQL errors (and, consequently less forum downtime), I'm all for keeping it as it is!
My god! your reps gone up again.... you're on the move now lovely smiliesOriginally Posted by Lou
Great. As soon as my current geek-project is finished (*) I'll get right on it.Originally Posted by Franck
(*)I'm writing an application for my cellphone that will allow me to use it to control the level of all the lights in my house. Hope to have it working in a few days!
[Darth Vader Voice]The geek is strong in this one.[/Darth Vader Voice]Originally Posted by El Salsero Gringo
Wait until I figure out how to program my cellphone to adjust the level of the local street-lighting...Originally Posted by killingtime
Of course my humor response was a way of hiding that my thoughts were: x10 system linked to your PC then using Bluetooth to connect to the PC from the phone and some little Java application to control a remote API? I'd love to have something like that .Originally Posted by El Salsero Gringo
I was thinking a simple web back-end over a GPRS internet connection, rather than Bluetooth.Originally Posted by killingtime
I can't think of any reason why I'd want that... When I'm in my flat, I have convenient light switches in every room – I find they work well enough.Originally Posted by killingtime
And when I'm out, the only reason I'd be turning lights on and off is for security – and you get these things called timer switches...
Maybe I'm missing something?
Let your mind go and your body will follow. – Steve Martin, LA Story
It would just not be geeky using normal light switches...
Exactly! . Also if you have other things in your flat networked you could chain events so when you turned the kettle on the lights could flicker or something . When something from your Blues playlist comes on your lights would dim. Or you can get a toaster to access a Web API and toast the weather forecast (ok; I wouldn't want that toaster in my kitchen).Originally Posted by azande
I guess my geek-cred has just taken a tumble...Originally Posted by killingtime
I have thought of a reason why you'd want to adjust your lights remotely though... So you could set up mood lighting around your house before you get home with your girl friend without needing spare hands to operate light switches...
But who's ever heard of a geek with a girl friend?
Let your mind go and your body will follow. – Steve Martin, LA Story
Yeah! Now you are thinking. I'd also like a coffee machine that turns on when my alarm goes off. I'm yet to find a networkable coffee machine though.Originally Posted by ducasi
I have a few girl friends. Just the one girlfriend though .But who's ever heard of a geek with a girl friend?
Yeah, 'coz you wouldn't need at least one hand to operate your phone / remote or anything...Originally Posted by ducasi
Probably (!) we're thinking about this too much...
Seems to be one extreme or the other - either they're all alone , or they're going out with a goddess .Originally Posted by ducasi
"I think geeks should be revered" - Sarah Sidle, CSI
Take care,
Christopher
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