I've only handed out a single smite in my time here, and yes, I feel it was a very richly deserved one. Even so, I gave it with the hope that the person would see that negative point every time they posted something and think about what they had said and what they were about to. Once I felt they had sufficient time to reflect on that post, I asked FA to remove the smite. I didn't feel they deserved to have their record stained forever.

Quote from: Pikachu on March 11, 2014, 11:42:11 AM
I've only handed out a single smite in my time here, and yes, I feel it was a very richly deserved one. Even so, I gave it with the hope that the person would see that negative point every time they posted something and think about what they had said and what they were about to. Once I felt they had sufficient time to reflect on that post, I asked FA to remove the smite. I didn't feel they deserved to have their record stained forever.

That's just how I hope everyone on this forum reasons/will reason regarding reputation.

I like giving praise, but I doubt I will ever smite someone...Honestly do we even need the system? I say we go with ANARCHY!

Just playing, but seriously do we need a up and down votes on a support forum?

Quote from: Aina on March 11, 2014, 01:00:59 PM
I like giving praise, but I doubt I will ever smite someone...Honestly do we even need the system? I say we go with ANARCHY!

Just playing, but seriously do we need a up and down votes on a support forum?

It's kind of paradoxical on this type of forum. But if that's what Susan wants on this forum then we have to accept what she wants.

Quote from: 930310 on March 11, 2014, 01:16:17 PM
It's kind of paradoxical on this type of forum. But if that's what Susan wants on this forum then we have to accept what she wants.

True but you can always question it! 

I just hope that if she decides to change it, we keep the applause function. There are a few of my rep points that remind me of specific conversations that meant a lot to me, and I like knowing they're there, and I can look over them and reminisce with the click of a button. So I do think I'd prefer a system where users aren't able to take away applauses instead of add smites, as someone suggested.

Quote from: Nikko on March 11, 2014, 09:21:15 AM
Just an FYI, the following is my routine for each smite I receive here at Susan's...

Didn't anyone tell you not to play in the street?

Quote from: Pikachu on March 11, 2014, 02:42:45 PM
I just hope that if she decides to change it, we keep the applause function. There are a few of my rep points that remind me of specific conversations that meant a lot to me, and I like knowing they're there, and I can look over them and reminisce with the click of a button. So I do think I'd prefer a system where users aren't able to take away applauses instead of add smites, as someone suggested.

I hope that she replies in this thread and says what she thinks about it.

Quote from: 930310 on March 11, 2014, 03:01:40 PM
I hope that she replies in this thread and says what she thinks about it.

That would be cool, but I don't think she will. I've never seen Susan reply to any threads unless they were about some problem or question about the site. I guess this might count, though.

Quote from: Pikachu on March 11, 2014, 02:42:45 PM
I just hope that if she decides to change it, we keep the applause function. There are a few of my rep points that remind me of specific conversations that meant a lot to me, and I like knowing they're there, and I can look over them and reminisce with the click of a button. So I do think I'd prefer a system where users aren't able to take away applauses instead of add smites, as someone suggested.

Ditto on that - it is nice to be able to rep+ people who are helpful.

It's been discussed before and it was decided to keep it. I don't think that's going to change.

Quote from: FA on March 11, 2014, 03:49:44 PM
It's been discussed before and it was decided to keep it. I don't think that's going to change.

Things change and maybe it's time for something new here too?

Quote from: Jamie D on March 11, 2014, 03:00:39 PM
Didn't anyone tell you not to play in the street?

Gosh, way back when, the street was one of our favorite playgrounds!  Times do change.

Well, I think totally getting rid of the rep system could diminish community morale in some form.  Think about it this way, giving someone a plus is a friendly way of saying I agree or appreciate what you said.  Sometimes it's a nice way to boast another members feelings and it's done without much effort. It always makes me smile when someone reps me, even though I know my number is more do to my insane post count, lol. And I know when I do it, I generally am trying to give them a digital hug, thank you, congrats or hang in there.  Depends.  Either way I think it can have a positive impact on members.

The smites suck, but they are a small presence on the site.  I think the positives are more on the side of the rep system.  Still, I wish people would be nicer to each other and find a way to get along despite disagreements.   

Quote from: Pikachu on March 11, 2014, 03:29:25 PM
That would be cool, but I don't think she will. I've never seen Susan reply to any threads unless they were about some problem or question about the site. I guess this might count, though.

Most of Susan's posts are in the Staff forums.

Quote from: Nikko on March 11, 2014, 04:13:44 PM
Gosh, way back when, the street was one of our favorite playgrounds!  Times do change.

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There was once a little boy who was born with a terrible birth defect.  He had no legs.  He had no arms.  He had no torso.  In fact, he had no body from the neck down. 

But his parents loved him dear and treated him just like the rest of the family.  They sat him at the table for dinner every night.  Had a little tiny inner tube so he could float in the pool.  and during the day, they would set him on the window sill so he could watch the other kids play out in the yards.

One evening, dinner was late, so the boy sat on the window sill and saw the first star of the evening come out.  He made a wish.  A wish to be a normal boy.

Lo and behold, when he woke up in the morning, he was whole!  He had a body, arms, and legs!!  He was so excited that he ran outside to play with his friends, and right into the street, where he was run over by a car and killed. 

There is a moral to this sad story though.  Sometimes it is best to quit while you are ahead.   

Quote from: Jamie D on March 11, 2014, 05:46:23 PM
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There was once a little boy who was born with a terrible birth defect.  He had no legs.  He had no arms.  He had no torso.  In fact, he had no body from the neck down. 

But his parents loved him dear and treated him just like the rest of the family.  They sat him at the table for dinner every night.  Had a little tiny inner tube so he could float in the pool.  and during the day, they would set him on the window sill so he could watch the other kids play out in the yards.

One evening, dinner was late, so the boy sat on the window sill and saw the first star of the evening come out.  He made a wish.  A wish to be a normal boy.

Lo and behold, when he woke up in the morning, he was whole!  He had a body, arms, and legs!!  He was so excited that he ran outside to play with his friends, and right into the street, where he was run over by a car and killed. 

There is a moral to this sad story though.  Sometimes it is best to quit while you are ahead.   

You mean "a head"?

Double entendre 

Dunk it in caramel and it's a deal.