negative points why

[k12311997]

Basically, a positive rep says we need to see more of this on the board, and a negative rep says we do not need to see this on the board. I think discussion is needed on the board, and to punish someone for good discussion is ridiculous. originally posted by For-Life

Couldn't a negative point just show a train of thought that is different from the majority? We have majority rule (except in the court system) but that doesn't aways indicate the right direction or ruling. originally posted by Chip Anderson

I would tend to agree with the first of these views

hcjilson's poll shows the larger percentage wants to keep negative points should we then generally agree as to why they should be used?

[Framebender]

for opting not to play. I've never given points either good or bad. I prefer to post instead. If I agree with someone I'd rather post that. If I disagree I'd rather post that. Just my personal preference.

[Cindy K]

I had always thought negative points were accumulated due to poor behaviour. I was most dismayed when I received some bad reps a while back-- it seems that some in our ranks decided they didn't like my humble opinion. I posted nothing in bad taste, just an opinion other than the opinion of a reader (s). However, for the same post I received positive reps as well, go figure! Personally, I would never assign demerits to a poster unless they were engaging in poor choice of language or other demoralizing behaviour. Isn't that what the point system is for?????

[hcjilson]

In my view, the purpose of negative points are "all of the above". Disagreement and behaviour are both reasons to give negative points. If its a difference of opinion, the points shouldn't amount to much because in any given situation you will have support for an opinion as well as those who disagree. Behaviour is another story. If you get negative points for bad acting, they are apt to come from more than one source, and can be substantial.

My rule of thumb for behaviour is just be yourself and don't pay too much attention to what others may think of you, (If that sounds familiar to what your mother said when you were having adjustment problems at school, I'm here to tell you she was correct!) If you pay the points no mind, the positive ones will mount up well ahead of the negatives.

As you may have gathered by now, Optiboard is not a forum for thin skins. I am not paying attention to anyone's reputation, and my guess is that no one elso is either. Relax and have fun, I'm going to, I'm off to the golf course!!:bbg:

[Jubilee]

I personally believe that negative rep should only be for poor behaviour. Personal insults, offensive posting, etc.. Differences in opinion are to be debated not graded..

Though I don't recall every giving anyone a negative rep, even when I thought they were behaving poorly. IF it was that offensive, then I just alert a moderator.

Cassandra

[For-Life]

Like remember the guy who kept telling the more experienced of those who post here to "eat my poly dust"? That is who you give a negative rep to. Not someone who disagrees with you but gives another point of view.

[HarryChiling]

eat my poly dust

LOL :D