not important but. reputation points

[nonameyet]

i cant find anything about it. im just curious as to how the whole thing works and really why. since ive seen at least one -1 point blatently given for a politely given opinion. which prompted me to ask. whats it for

[Jamie D]

Take a look at this.

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,18960.0.html

Use of the reputation system kicks in after 50 posts.

Smite more often say more about the smiter than the smitee.

[~RoadToTrista~]

It's points given by other members. If someone gives you a +1, they like your post enough to do it. If someone gives you a -1, most of the time it's usually because it's something that's flatout offensive. If you click on the link "+0/-1" in the post it was given then you can read the message they gave that says why the reputation was given.

If it was a reputation point on you and you don't think there's anything wrong at all and you care enough, you can ask a mod if they want to remove it, and they will if they agree with you.

[Nero]

It's points given by other members. If someone gives you a +1, they like your post enough to do it. If someone gives you a -1, most of the time it's usually because it's something that's flatout offensive.

Yep. Unlike youtube and other social media, it's really not just a 'like or don't like' button. Smites or downvotes are closely reviewed and will be removed with possible penalty if found unwarranted. Basically, you should only smite a post that a third party would also find objectionable. If you smite a post, you have to be prepared to explain your reasons if it comes up for review. Smiting a post because you disagree with an argument or opinion isn't enough.

If you see a smite that doesn't fit the above criteria, please report it or the post it links to.