Gaelan he/him Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 +1. Now you can figure it out with that precious +4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
variety.of.passions she/her Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Aw, thanks so much everybody! You're too sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaelan he/him Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) Maybe it's because I'm still so new to these forums, but reputation doesn't mean anything for me yet. But as I can guess that it's important for people, I give a possitive to the posts I like or I find interesting in some way. Or for charity, just like there. P.S: Of course kidding about the last one. I think that this is not in this forum's polythics, but if someone wants points ask for them. Trainee is a good position for me. Edited August 30, 2013 by Gaelan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstRainbowRose she/her Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 The points don't mean something to everyone... I don't exactly care. (Though, I guess I post so little that it doesn't really matter too much either.) Sometimes it's just about having fun! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaelan he/him Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Have to admit that this is the first forum where I notice an active reputation system. Congratulations for who had the idea, in almost all the forums the reputations is given by the number of posts and the number of answers that they get. Definitely funnyer this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardlet he/him Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 I like the reputation system because it gives me an opportunity to see which ideas and things I am posting are resonating and appreciated by the community. The ranking levels make it fun as well. It also helps me to know that I am welcome here and people value my input. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubix he/him Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 The points don't mean something to everyone... I don't exactly care. (Though, I guess I post so little that it doesn't really matter too much either.) Sometimes it's just about having fun! Enjoy the downvote. <3 *peace* 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstRainbowRose she/her Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 *shocked face* Brat! I'm gunna tell on you... to.. to... someone... (Actually, I don't care too much.) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadrok she/her Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) To be honest I find the system frustrating for two reasons: 1) If I see something I like, my instinct is to up vote it, but I'll post something (I'm specifically not talking about something recent) and people will discuss it at length and even comment that it is a novel or brilliant idea, and I'll of course be very flattered by all of this... but I'll watch the post's reputation number sit at a frustrating "0" forever! It does my head in a little, and makes me wonder if there is something detestable about my writing style which causes ideas that would otherwise warrant an up vote to merely cancel out whatever horrible quirk I'm not aware of* (is there such a thing as smelling bad textually?). 2) It makes me anxious. I'm sitting on 24 or so at the moment, and I've made far more than 24 posts... therefore all it would take is for someone who has it in for me to search for all of my posts and down vote them all for me to drop down to Nega-spren or whatever. I realise that there are probably systems in place to prevent that kind of thing, but still... it kind of scares me. I don't want to irritate anyone with this, it is my understanding that people calling for the removal of the system is one of the frustrations of those running this site and I certainly don't want to be a bother. This just seemed like a neat topic for me to vent these anxieties in. Edited August 31, 2013 by Kadrok 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windrunner he/him Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I don't want to irritate anyone with this, it is my understanding that people calling for the removal of the system is one of the frustrations of those running this site and I certainly don't want to be a bother. This just seemed like a neat topic for me to vent these anxieties in. Nah, you're fine. We don't want to censor anyone at all. Although, barring some unforeseen circumstance, the rep system is not going anywhere. I would, however, like to speak to some of the points you've made. 1) If I see something I like, my instinct is to up vote it, but I'll post something (I'm specifically not talking about something recent) and people will discuss it at length and even comment that it is a novel or brilliant idea, and I'll of course be very flattered by all of this... but I'll watch the post's reputation number sit at a frustrating "0" forever! It does my head in a little, and makes me wonder if there is something detestable about my writing style which causes ideas that would otherwise warrant an up vote to merely cancel out whatever horrible quirk I'm not aware of* (is there such a thing as smelling bad textually?). That's very kind of you to generous with your upvotes. However, everyone has their own policy on what is worth an upvote in their opinion, and there's nothing to do about that. We can't require someone to upvote a theory. Try to take the compliments for what they are, and not worry too much about rep. If you consistently post things that people like, it will come in its own time. If it's any consolation, you're well ahead of where I was. It took me about three months to get a single upvote. And in the end, it's just a number. Personally, I think having interesting and engaging discussions with people who have similar interests to me far more valuable than a little green number. And honestly, there's a correlation between how much you post and your rep. Hang around long enough and keep posting your awesome ideas and you'll be fine. Also, a bit of friendly advice. Even if you don't mention specifically what instance you are referring to, it's bad form to talk or complain about upvotes you feel you deserved. It certainly isn't going to engender any feelings of sympathy. 2) It makes me anxious. I'm sitting on 24 or so at the moment, and I've made far more than 24 posts... therefore all it would take is for someone who has it in for me to search for all of my posts and down vote them all for me to drop down to Nega-spren or whatever. I realise that there are probably systems in place to prevent that kind of thing, but still... it kind of scares me. This is a non-issue. Firstly, you seem like a reasonable enough guy, so you're probably not going to offend anyone so badly that they would do that to you. Secondly, the problem would be dealt with immediately. The Spikeocracy may be a dictatorship, but it's a benevolent dictatorship. As soon as we found out what had happened, there would be an investigation, followed by a return to your rep level and punishment to the person who had abused the system. We don't take this sort of abuse lightly. I'd also like to point out that this is practically unheard of. I know the members of 17th Shard, and as a group we're generally a fairly positive friendly community of level-headed adults. Give us the benefit of the doubt and trust us. I've been on the staff here for approximately two years (I honestly can't remember xD). I have only seen this happen maybe two times, and the problem was solved right away. This should not be a cause for concern. Hopefully this addresses your concerns and was somewhat helpful. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 It's just "1337,": "leet," .... And, also, Leets are really nice things . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
variety.of.passions she/her Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Just to clarify one of my earlier posts, I wasn't trying to get people to give me rep points. I was trying to figure out what kinds of posts make rep points. I've tried to post consistently, but I guess I haven't said anything particularly interesting yet. Honestly, I get lost in some of the forums for the Cosmere novels; it's been awhile since I've read some of them. I'm working on re-reading some of his earlier novels. Maybe then I'll have something significant to add to the discussions... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KChan she/her Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'd like to point out that it's not just theories that can get people upvotes. I've seen upvotes fly in particularly witty exchanges, for good recipes in the food thread, and just about anything. The important thing is that you're having fun and enjoying yourself with fellow Sanderfans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamma Fiend he/him Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 So it's kind of like "Whose Line is it Anyway"? Where the points are made up and don't matter, and Wayne Brady always wins regardless? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claincy he/him Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Basically just a way to give people warm fuzzies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadrok she/her Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Sorry to dig this old thread up again, but something else occurred to me regarding the reputation system... the bonus powers we're accruing are cumulative, right? I'm at 41 (Full Shard-bearer) right now, so I've got me some sweet sword and armour action going on (It's like being in the Cosmere Brotherhood of Steel!). I just want to make sure I still have my Awakener and Mistborn powers from my earlier ranks (and whatever else I've had thus far). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claincy he/him Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I hope so. I certainly don't want to trade my awesome mistborn powers for a silly shardblade. Disclaimer: shardblades are cool, mistborn are just much cooler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadrok she/her Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I hope so. I certainly don't want to trade my awesome mistborn powers for a silly shardblade. Disclaimer: shardblades are cool, mistborn are just much cooler We were all thinking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morsk he/him Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Whoa, I got to be a Sliver without holding a Shard first. This is going to shoot down so many theories. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstRainbowRose she/her Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Please keep in mind that this is a system we the admins created. We don't know if the cosmere works the same way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windrunner he/him Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Well, there's a difference between actually becoming a Shard and simply holding it for a bit, which creates a Sliver. Although I guess if you could somehow separate someone from their Shard they would be a Sliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morsk he/him Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I forgot about the Well of Ascension. The forum must have one of those around that it uses to make Slivers. Next to the room full of Shardplate / Blades, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mailliw73 he/him Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Plus the rooms full of Nalthian slaves they use to give people enough breaths to become awakeners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dysphoric Kitten she/her Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I would say that actually separating a shard from it's power will create an ex-shard. Slivers are different, at least to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardlet he/him Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Well, we are just following Vin's progression, right? She was a sliver before she was a Shard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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