Reputation - formerly a feature

[Dorothy]

DJ - I look forward to any posts you write!
Keep them coming !

[flhiker]

Hi all, I think some are taking the reputation thing to seriously. I have had not so great info form people that sounded like they were experts and great advise from beginners it works both ways. I dont think that anyone is going to pay attention to it anyway, They are going to take the advise they want no matter who it comes from. just my view

[Marty]

This feature is causing quite a stir, it wasn't supposed to. No biggie, it's DISABLED

Much appreciate all the comments !

[Erin Raven Skye]

No!!!!!!!!!!!! I've lost my reputation!!!! How will I ever be able to face people again?!?!?!

[Dorothy]

You rock anyways .. Marty

[cb977]

Originally Posted by Marty

This feature is causing quite a stir, it wasn't supposed to. No biggie, it's DISABLED

Much appreciate all the comments !

Thank you Marty...it wasn't a very happy place today
Let's all get back on track and talk about what we really love...
ORCHIDS!

[Tindomul]

Thanks Marty for trying. Don't let this stop you from bringing out all those great ideas you get.

[dennis]

it was explained to me marty that you were trying to add some bells and whistles to the site, which in all honestly is great, but sometimes adding more things to something that is already to everyones liking kinda makes it have a sour taste to it. you and the mods do a nice job here keeping things in order. as far as the bells and whistles go look around at the site you have a jungle scene up top complete with a waterfall, a chat room, a place a person can write a blog, a market place do i need to go on. i just feel that the only thing that could need to be improved on is the members getting more involved like the picture thread and be more willing to help out new members a little more friendly and not to criticize them that they should post in the intro first before posting in the forums i know cause i was one that recieved that very same message when i joined and it can be imtimidating to some people. i am like dj i am somewhat of a wall flower and when you get someone telling you that you should introduce yourself first i almost said the hell with all of you.the projects like the calandar and sue's grow projects are great ideas we as a whole just need to help convince some of the other regulars to try and get more involved. i feel that the lurkers out there not only are seeking some info but are also looking at this place to see how things work as a whole before maybe deciding to join i know i did. when you have some chaos like the last couple of days it makes the place look more like a circus than a well run forum which i think it is and should stay that way. we all need to try and get along and not make this a popularity forum to see who is more popular and who has the biggest collection or the rarest species. who cares i dont i would rather talk to someone that will treat me with respect even if i am from the sticks iand i will give that respect back to them that is what this forum needs to get back to before we lose anymore of the decent members who are willing to go out of thier way to help. a liitle more than two cents worth but oh well and thank you marty for doing away with the rep points i dont need a green square to tell me what road i am travelling down

[Dorothy]

I think it was meant to be a way to show appreciation for sharing and helping not a popularity contest. I didn't realize that I merited anything until I saw I received a couple of rep points and along with them, some kind words and I was very complimented. It was a sweet thank you. I, for one appreciated it.
I think it was a nice gesture to show recognition to those who try to give an helping hand.

[Tricho]

Hi people

i didn't want to be envolved in this but, even so , here it goes:

No matter what you do you will always have people that want to take advantage of that reputaton system in a mean way (sometimes why only God knows).

There is always people that are more sensitive than others and we can't think that we can implement a system like that without perturbing them with the unavoidable injustices that would appear. Call it a sharp sense of justice or whatever you want.

If some people don't appear much, they would become even more intimidated by this system.

Some would try hard to build a great reputation and for some the expectation would bring frustration and a desired feeling to go away.

Just for example, I agree with Dennis, but also with Dorothy. It would be nice to give a "gift" to people that are "wasting" time with us, but for the greater good of Orchid Board i think this is not the way to go!

Nevertheless, it seems to me that this discussion only brings strength to the board and not chaos. Personally, although harder to maintain, i think that a board where the members have a vote and influence the great moderators that we have is a very good sign. I would enter this board if I saw this discussion

I am new here, but I felt that my opinions where taken into account, even without that system. But to avoid frustration I believe people should not expect much. Give the advices and opinions that your time and will allows, no more. Don't do personal sacrifices (except moderators ). In this way, a more productive and natural feeling towards the board will be maintained on the long run.

just my thoughts!