Ratings

[SgtBigG]

Can someone explain how the forum rating system works? Or more importantly why someone thinks I am such a moron that I should get one star?

Thanks,
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[Gryphin]

Ignore it or disable it. It is not worth the bandwidth it takes up. I don't disable mine because that would mean I acknowledge its existance.

[Slynky]

I've often wondered, too. I mean, not to the point of losing sleep... , but curiouis.

So, taking my guess, the rating is a combination of:

(1) Posts you have made that helped people with a question;

(2) Whether you have or have not flamed someone;

(3) Wit and humor; and

(4) Good player (meaning reliable as an ally, getting turns in on time, ability, etc.)

Of course, that's just my opinon...I'll probably get my rating dropped now... .

[ May 04, 2003, 16:04: Message edited by: Slynky ]

[Taera]

good answer so you prolly wont
yes, it is most usually that way. You only receive good rating usually, unless you do something BAD. then you get a low one.

[Slynky]

Originally posted by Taera:
good answer so you prolly wont
yes, it is most usually that way. You only receive good rating usually, unless you do something BAD. then you get a low one.

Also, it would be nice to know WHEN you got another rating and WHO it was. 'Course, if you got a bad rating... ...maybe better to keep it anonymouos .

Oh, and thanks for the rating .

[Slynky]

On a serious note (yes, I AM capable of it).

Your reputation follows you.

(1) People naturally like someone who is witty, funny, a good player, and helpful.

(2) People don't like the three A's: Arrogance, *******s, and Anger.

If you ever cross the "border" on either 1 or 2 above, someone will take the time to post their feelings in the form of a rating.

Finally, no matter how you act, there is always the chance someone with an attitude on a particular day will take their anger out on you for no particular reason at all.