Rep Power... Huh?

ChopsZ · 10-18-2018, 08:20 PM

So how exactly does that "rep power" meter thing work under everyone's avatar anyway? It makes no sense.

Apparently, the amount of lit green boxes vs the number (points) don't correlate with one another, nor do either of those correlate to how long someone has been a member or the amount of posts that member has.

Like with me, half of the green boxes are lit, only have 11 rep points (I guess that's what they're called), even though I've been here for over a couple years and have almost 800 posts.

Yet there's people that have only been here a few months to a year, only have 20-50 posts, have no green boxes lit or all of them lit, and well over 300 rep points.

I don't care either way honestly. I was just curious about it.

mults · 10-19-2018, 09:11 AM

As-far-as I know, every post can get a "rep" by more than one member. Let's say that you posted something that was a benefit to others, they can in turn give you a "rep". The more "reps" you get from others makes the meter go up. It is not based on the actual number of posts, but by how many people like what you have to say.

So, a person can have low posts, but still have a lot of rep points and vise versa, one can have a ton of posts, but low rep points.

There are others who may chime in to clarify if I am not explaining it correctly.

You can check your User CP to see who has given you a "rep". I just did for your question...and your rep points went from 11 to 26 (you're welcome

)

JARblue · 10-19-2018, 09:42 AM

Rep=reputation. The idea is that people can rep you for knowledgeable or helpful posts. You can leave a message when you rep, and you can read the messages left for you on your User Control Panel page as mults mentioned.

Some people abuse the system and rep daily between themselves. I wouldn't know anything about that

Just don't rep stupid people. The worst is when some idiot starts a ridiculous thread and seeing that they somehow have rep points

ChopsZ · 10-19-2018, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mults

You can check your User CP to see who has given you a "rep". I just did for your question...and your rep points went from 11 to 26 (you're welcome

)

LOL! Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Just don't rep stupid people. The worst is when some idiot starts a ridiculous thread and seeing that they somehow have rep points

I can only imagine you're referring to me...

FPenvy · 10-19-2018, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Rep=reputation. The idea is that people can rep you for knowledgeable or helpful posts. You can leave a message when you rep, and you can read the messages left for you on your User Control Panel page as mults mentioned.

Some people abuse the system and rep daily between themselves. I wouldn't know anything about that

Just don't rep stupid people. The worst is when some idiot starts a ridiculous thread and seeing that they somehow have rep points

no one likes a cheater Jar.

im disappointed in you...............that you didnt get me my daily repz today.

CRiZO · 10-19-2018, 02:11 PM

mults · 10-19-2018, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

Ah...a local Clevelander. He's right, the points just don't matter, even though we say "yes" when we get them

ChopsZ · 10-19-2018, 04:52 PM

I know the points don't matter. I was just curious why they are all over the place and the numbers and amount of lit green boxes never correlate to each other. It's sorta screwy.

Trips · 10-19-2018, 06:46 PM

I have never noticed that there were members abusing the rep system

To be honest it's been soooooooo loooooong I've forgotten how Ak setup the rep point system.

I know it has different values it looks at before awarding a member rep points.

I explained to a member awhile back while it was still fresh in my mind how the rep system worked.

I'll try to see If I can find something that may shed some light on it

JARblue · 10-20-2018, 06:44 AM

The number of rep points you receive are directly related to the number of rep points the person giving them has. People with more rep points give more points when they rep. People with fewer rep points give fewer points when they rep. My reps are worth over 1000 rep points now lol

ColtronZ · 10-22-2018, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

The number of rep points you receive are directly related to the number of rep points the person giving them has. People with more rep points give more points when they rep. People with fewer rep points give fewer points when they rep. My reps are worth over 1000 rep points now lol

Prove it

JARblue · 10-22-2018, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColtronZ

Prove it

You just went from 7 to 1181

Zingston · 10-22-2018, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

The number of rep points you receive are directly related to the number of rep points the person giving them has. People with more rep points give more points when they rep. People with fewer rep points give fewer points when they rep. My reps are worth over 1000 rep points now lol

Over 1000? For real? Yeah, prove it.

Eagle · 10-22-2018, 08:38 PM

Yo i dont believe in this repping business either, make me a believer! lol

redondoaveb · 10-22-2018, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle

Yo i dont believe in this repping business either, make me a believer! lol

Because of my measly rep power, my rep to you only added 4. I feel like such a loser.

10-18-2018, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 49 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2301	Rep Power... Huh? So how exactly does that "rep power" meter thing work under everyone's avatar anyway? It makes no sense. Apparently, the amount of lit green boxes vs the number (points) don't correlate with one another, nor do either of those correlate to how long someone has been a member or the amount of posts that member has. Like with me, half of the green boxes are lit, only have 11 rep points (I guess that's what they're called), even though I've been here for over a couple years and have almost 800 posts. Yet there's people that have only been here a few months to a year, only have 20-50 posts, have no green boxes lit or all of them lit, and well over 300 rep points. I don't care either way honestly. I was just curious about it. SouthArk370Z, Eagle and envisous like this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

10-19-2018, 09:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	As-far-as I know, every post can get a "rep" by more than one member. Let's say that you posted something that was a benefit to others, they can in turn give you a "rep". The more "reps" you get from others makes the meter go up. It is not based on the actual number of posts, but by how many people like what you have to say. So, a person can have low posts, but still have a lot of rep points and vise versa, one can have a ton of posts, but low rep points. There are others who may chime in to clarify if I am not explaining it correctly. You can check your User CP to see who has given you a "rep". I just did for your question...and your rep points went from 11 to 26 (you're welcome ) ChopsZ likes this. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

10-19-2018, 09:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Rep=reputation. The idea is that people can rep you for knowledgeable or helpful posts. You can leave a message when you rep, and you can read the messages left for you on your User Control Panel page as mults mentioned. Some people abuse the system and rep daily between themselves. I wouldn't know anything about that Just don't rep stupid people. The worst is when some idiot starts a ridiculous thread and seeing that they somehow have rep points FPenvy, mults, Memphis370Z and 3 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-19-2018, 02:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	JARblue, FPenvy, mults and 6 others like this.

10-19-2018, 04:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 49 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2301	I know the points don't matter. I was just curious why they are all over the place and the numbers and amount of lit green boxes never correlate to each other. It's sorta screwy. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

10-19-2018, 06:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I have never noticed that there were members abusing the rep system To be honest it's been soooooooo loooooong I've forgotten how Ak setup the rep point system. I know it has different values it looks at before awarding a member rep points. I explained to a member awhile back while it was still fresh in my mind how the rep system worked. I'll try to see If I can find something that may shed some light on it JARblue, FPenvy, Asus_ and 1 others like this. __________________

10-20-2018, 06:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	The number of rep points you receive are directly related to the number of rep points the person giving them has. People with more rep points give more points when they rep. People with fewer rep points give fewer points when they rep. My reps are worth over 1000 rep points now lol __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-22-2018, 08:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
Eagle Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 885 Drives: 2011 370z Red 6MT Rep Power: 10656	Yo i dont believe in this repping business either, make me a believer! lol __________________ nismo\| EVO-R High Wing \| *Stillen* Gen 3 CAI \| SEIBON TS Hood \| Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler \| VMR 810 Wheels \| Endless MX72 Pads \|*Sabelt* GT-140 Seat \|Fly1Motorsports RS1 Fenders \| Hotchkis Front Sway Bar \| Berk HFC \|

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