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schweb · schweb #1 (**permalink**)

04-28-2007, 10:06 PM

Until further notice, the Mac-Forums reputation system has been disabled. When we are ready to reactivate the system, we will post here to announce when that will occur.

We have taken these steps for several reasons:

- A growing issue with rep system abuse
- An unhealthy, obsessive focus that has started to build around the rep system
- An increasing problem with people leaving inappropriate feedback with the rep points

Overall the rep system has lost the innocence and altruistic purpose for which we instituted the program to begin with. Our hope is that temporarily removing the feature, it will give everyone time to adjust and allow the system to function as it was intended.

skye · skye #2 (**permalink**)

04-28-2007, 10:08 PM

yeah that happens i guess.

good bye green dots!

eric · eric #3 (**permalink**)

04-28-2007, 10:12 PM

+rep to schweb!

oh, wait...

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #4 (**permalink**)

04-28-2007, 10:21 PM

Schweb, I think you guys did the right thing for now. It was going a bit far and way too much focus put on the system. Good decision.

PowerBookG4 · PowerBookG4 #5 (**permalink**)

04-28-2007, 10:48 PM

I agree, I think the system is good gone as it is now.

although the screen looks a little funky with out the dots... we need to put something there.

skye · skye #6 (**permalink**)

04-28-2007, 10:51 PM

i just hope that post count and member since dates dont become something we measure validity of posts by

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #7 (**permalink**)

04-28-2007, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerBookG4

I agree, I think the system is good gone as it is now.

although the screen looks a little funky with out the dots... we need to put something there.

Yessss! 120 x 120 avatars! Yippee! :spook:

eric · eric #8 (**permalink**)

04-28-2007, 10:54 PM

or subtitles!

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #9 (**permalink**)

04-28-2007, 11:15 PM

Ooh! Yeah!

narf1899 · narf1899 #10 (**permalink**)

04-28-2007, 11:18 PM

if/when the rep comes back, will we all start fresh or pick up where we left off?

PapaNoHair · PapaNoHair #11 (**permalink**)

04-28-2007, 11:21 PM

How about a faux rep system? We could just design the number of green dots we each have - that way we could impress others!! hehehe

iKitten · iKitten #12 (**permalink**)

04-28-2007, 11:45 PM

I won't miss the dots, but I enjoyed the little 'private' commentary! (I know Mods could see)

iRye · iRye #13 (**permalink**)

04-29-2007, 12:04 AM

I knew this was going to happen. However, can we have the post count system back? it seems so weird without lil' green dots

baggss · baggss #14 (**permalink**)

04-29-2007, 12:06 AM

The pst count is still on. The green dots were rep...

iRye · iRye #15 (**permalink**)

04-29-2007, 12:08 AM

Yes - but before MF had the Rep System, wasn't there some type of dots for post count? or have I lost my mind/had a kernel panic and need to be restarted?

schweb #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 27, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 13,213 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro \| LED Cinema Display \| iPhone 4 \| iPad 2	04-28-2007, 10:06 PM Until further notice, the Mac-Forums reputation system has been disabled. When we are ready to reactivate the system, we will post here to announce when that will occur. We have taken these steps for several reasons: - A growing issue with rep system abuse - An unhealthy, obsessive focus that has started to build around the rep system - An increasing problem with people leaving inappropriate feedback with the rep points Overall the rep system has lost the innocence and altruistic purpose for which we instituted the program to begin with. Our hope is that temporarily removing the feature, it will give everyone time to adjust and allow the system to function as it was intended. schweb \| community leader flickr » facebook » twitter » tumblr » google+ » about.me Mac-Forums: On Twitter \| On Facebook \| On Flickr
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skye #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 12, 2006 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,224 Mac Specs: Macbook 2.0ghz coeduo 1GB RAM 80 GB HD SuperDrive	04-28-2007, 10:08 PM yeah that happens i guess. good bye green dots! Blog- My random musings as I document the spiritual changes I go through. "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1st Corinithians 3:13
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PowerBookG4 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 08, 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,190 Mac Specs: Mac Pro 8x3.0ghz 12gb ram 8800GT , MBP 2.16 2GB Ram 17 inch.	04-28-2007, 10:48 PM I agree, I think the system is good gone as it is now. although the screen looks a little funky with out the dots... we need to put something there. My Website Blog I love my hosting company! I was on the M-F honor roll for Febuary:2006
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skye #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 12, 2006 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,224 Mac Specs: Macbook 2.0ghz coeduo 1GB RAM 80 GB HD SuperDrive	04-28-2007, 10:51 PM i just hope that post count and member since dates dont become something we measure validity of posts by Blog- My random musings as I document the spiritual changes I go through. "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1st Corinithians 3:13
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eric #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	04-28-2007, 10:54 PM or subtitles! Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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dtravis7 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,790 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	04-28-2007, 10:21 PM Schweb, I think you guys did the right thing for now. It was going a bit far and way too much focus put on the system. Good decision.
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MacHeadCase #9 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	04-28-2007, 11:15 PM Ooh! Yeah!
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narf1899 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 05, 2007 Posts: 465 Mac Specs: iMac 20" C2D 2.4 ghz 2gb iMac 20" C2D 2GB 256MB Graphics Macbook C2D 2GB Powermac G4 Dual 450	04-28-2007, 11:18 PM if/when the rep comes back, will we all start fresh or pick up where we left off? iMac Aluminum 20" 2.4 ghz 2gb RAM 300gb HD iMac 20" Core2duo 2gb 250gb Macbook White Core2duo 2gb 80gb Powermac G4 dual 450
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PapaNoHair #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 18, 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2,180	04-28-2007, 11:21 PM How about a faux rep system? We could just design the number of green dots we each have - that way we could impress others!! hehehe
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iRye #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 01, 2007 Location: Cow Town, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,991 Mac Specs: PowerBook G4 15 inch 1.5 GHz, iMac	04-29-2007, 12:04 AM I knew this was going to happen. However, can we have the post count system back? it seems so weird without lil' green dots
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baggss #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 10, 2004 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 10,306 Mac Specs: 27" 3.4 Ghz i7 iMac-13" C2D Macbook-OSX 18.8.2-64Gb iPad 2-32 Gb iPhone 5-ATV 2-14Tb of Storage	04-29-2007, 12:06 AM The pst count is still on. The green dots were rep...
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iRye #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 01, 2007 Location: Cow Town, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,991 Mac Specs: PowerBook G4 15 inch 1.5 GHz, iMac	04-29-2007, 12:08 AM Yes - but before MF had the Rep System, wasn't there some type of dots for post count? or have I lost my mind/had a kernel panic and need to be restarted?
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