ENTERPRISE

As of recent it has become clear that the REP system needs to be explained a little to current members and new members alike. This is pretty much just a brief reminder !.

So lets start shall we..................

Firstly to get to grips with what the REP system actually is. lets please take a look at the following thread created by our very own Admin.

Reputation Defined



When should I give out REP+ ?

It is a very simple concept.

If you have received useful help or information from a fellow member that has helped you in anyway and you wish to show them your appreciation you click on there REP+ button in thier profile and leave the appropriate comment and submit it. When it comes to leaving a comment make sure that its to the point and nothing more.

It is that simple.





Why Should I give out REP+ to helpful/contributing members?

The REP system serves as sign to other members and points out the potentially helpful and trustworthy members on the forum. REP shows us that a member positively contributes to the forum and has the ability to help others within the community. We have a very varied member base, some members are better at one thing while others will be better at something else thus you will find some members will specifically help more in certain sections of the forum and on the other hand of the scale you will find members who have a wide knowledge and can help out in more than one section of the forums.

REP+ should be given out to helpful members as it is the only way you can really say ''Thankyou'' on a public scale and point out the positively contributing members....In the long run this can help many others on the forum also, you are not just simply REPPING the member but pointing out the member to others who potentially could do with help from that same member.





When should I not REP+ members ?

Quote:

- Do not give rep to a post of a member just because you like them. The POST itself should be worthy of the rep.

NEVER REP+ a member for no reason. When I say that I mean DO NOT REP+ a member for being funny or having a good avatar !......

For example this is what you SHOULD NOT REP+ for.

1. '' WOW thats a great looking avatar in your profile...REP+ mate''

Or

2. '' Wow lol your funny mate.....REP+''

I could go on and on but I think you get the idea. Now you may think thats a fun spoiler. However it is for good reason that you only REP+ correctly. If members go around giving REP+ to everyone for any reason under the sun then it will be VERY hard to locate the potentially helpful members from the perhaps not so helpful members.

Im sure you would rather find help from someone who actually knew what they were talking about when it came to your situation rather than find a ''Wannabe'' member with REP who could potentially lead you to disaster !.





Should I take the word of a Higher REPPED member over a lower REPPED member ?

NO please do not do that. REP may show experienced/helpful members on the forums but it does not mean they are a GOD by anymeans. You will find that there are many REP levels on this forum and EVERYONE MUST BE TREATED EQUALLY!. If you are receiveing assistance from a member that has lower REP than another member assisting you also does not mean you should just take the advice from the higher REPPED member, you will find that the lower REPPED member could be perfectly right also in any thread situation. It can take a while for new members to prove themselves on the forums as helpful individuals and obtain REP.

Treat ALL members equally and give everyone equal opportunity to have there say, especially give new members a chance as they will be new to the game !.




REP Equally !

Regardless of the level of REP the user has who helped you they should still be REPPED for useful information that may have helped you or potentially others.

Dont only REP the ''Big boys'' due to the fact they already have a high REP level. REP new members and members with lower REP levels as you would anyone else that has helped you....Do not ignore them as afterall they took the time out of their day to help you.





REP begging and REP abuse will NOT be tolerated on any level !

Sadly there will be members that do try to abuse our REP system in various different ways which is a shame as it can eat away at the usefulness of the system.

The following are examples that are common and should not be done under any circumstances.

1. Asking for REP+ in your Threads or Signatures

E.G ''If I helped remember to hit my REP+ Button''

2. Giving REP+ to others with the comment of ''Please REP+ me back'' in an attempt to boost your REPS. This is known as ''Buddy repping''

There are many more, however I will not go into all of them as you get the idea I am sure.

Members found REP abusing will be dealt with in a serious way. REP abusing is a Bannable offence.

Please report any suspected REP abuse to a member of the FORUM STAFF.





Conclusion

I have laid it out pretty simply above. Use the REP+ System correctly and REP+ people who truly deserve it. Do not degrade our REP system guys.

As always I will be keeping my watchful eyes open for members wishing to degrade our system as will all forum staff.

Lets keep this community great guys. The REP system is a part of our great community. So lets protect it please.

If you have any questions or anything to add please dont hesitate to PM any member of the forum staff !. P.S its late so I am sorry in advance for spelling or grammar issues.


The above is an example of someone who can truly see the aim of this thread. I hope many others will be able to see this also.

Cheers ''| V |''

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Mad_Handlez89

What in the name of god is REP?

Tyr13

Tsk tsk... poor mad

Virtual cookie for enterprise?

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ENTERPRISE

Please read : http://www.overclock.net/new-members...n-defined.html

Yum..they always taste good.

Keep the REP system clean people

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d3daiM

Great article. Cheers.

REP +

...wait

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namehater

for the love of god remember to rep people if they deserve it

Bindusar

Please, please, please rep me, I need it!! Oh wait a sec...

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KSIMP88

LOL, mate. Rep+, mate.
You Britts...
Actually, why not. It's a good post, I'll rep him

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l V l

Thank you Enterprise. This is exactly what the forums have been in need of. This reminder should help revive the true purpose of the rep system and grow some appreciation of it and its many attributions to OCN. I hope some people read this with consideration.

verbatim81973

Great thread! I am glad u addressed about folks taking higher rep members advice over lower. I have been a victim of this in some threads.

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