randomc Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I get the impression polls are used to influence voter choices. Does the experience of moderating/administrating Sfn's reputation system generalise to what political strategists might get up to? (at all/ even a bit/ to what extent)? This is very much an experience question hence the subforum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypervalent_iodine Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I'm not sure I follow your question. Could you elaborate a bit more? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomc Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 How does the reputation system influence how discussions progress, and how easily swayed are they by moderation (modification of rep points removed is not transparent, fro eg) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringJunky Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hopefully, the rep system, on a per-post basis, does have an effect, otherwise it would be pointless. If a person is being offensive or wrong-headed in some way one would hope that the administration of a red one or two will temper future posts from that person in a more congenial direction. I think all the regular committed members help police for poorly issued rep points and not just the mods. This is not an 'us and them' forum; I don't treat it like that anyway. As far as I'm concerned, we are here to talk about science and the general protocol that goes with it.People only get rollocked or neg repped when they are not conforming in the spirit of this forum's general remit. As far as your OP goes some people probably modify their behaviour and some clearly couldn't care less. . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomc Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) I suppose my conjecture has to be that people do modify their behaviour based on the rep they get and see others get. So, yeah in most of the science specific subforums the rep system is pretty straightforward. Refer to OP re the other subforums Edited March 28, 2015 by randomc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringJunky Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 In Politics, which I don't follow too much here, it seems more of a free-for-all and I suspect people glad-slap with a green one when they agree with someone and not necessarily on the quality of the argument. Objectivity tends to wander more in favour of emotions and ideology; just like real-life I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomc Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 well, exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Don't get carried away by the Rep Score ! It is highly deceptive to say the least ! -2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomc Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 i'm trying to tap the experience of the people who run the site TBH... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) i'm trying to tap the experience of the people who run the site TBH... TBH ? You mean To Be Honest ? Edited March 28, 2015 by Commander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg H. Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I use rep points to identify particularly good or particularly poor posts. So if a post addresses the topic at hand, provides solid information with supporting evidence, I'll +1 it. If on the other hand, it's generally oft repeated and refuted bunk with no attempt at an original thought or to address a prior refutation, I'll -1 it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 You could say the rep system reinforces the rules, which have evolved to provide a civil place for science discussion. Minimal advertising, we try to avoid personal remarks while offering a critical review, and when asked we want members to provide evidence for their assertions. Many of the reputation points (I'd say most, but I don't have the data to back that up) reflect how well a member does at fostering this atmosphere, making discussions more meaningful and productive. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cuthber Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Don't get carried away by the Rep Score ! It is highly deceptive to say the least ! Who do you think is deceiving? Who do you think they deceive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomc Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 i don't like that a mod can pull rank in a thread and then answer same person immediately in another thread. My problem, but still.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 So open your own forum where you can make the rules and do whatever you like. -1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringJunky Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 i don't like that a mod can pull rank in a thread and then answer same person immediately in another thread. My problem, but still.... You should understand that a mod is addressing an issue and not the person; it's not personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomc Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 You should understand that a mod is addressing an issue and not the person; it's not personal. hard not to take it that way... So open your own forum where you can make the rules and do whatever you like. he he like you had to do .org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 That doesn't really apply here to these circumstances, or even to this particular community at SFN: http://thescienceforum.org/topic3.html Either way, even if it did it does not negate the core message I was sharing with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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