The Official YW Karma Thread

[nonamerasian]

Continuing to play around this new site's buttons, I pressed the reputation icon on one of my posts and was told that I just received 10 reputation points.

What did I just do?

[achtungbaby]

What did I just do?Unfortunately you just banned your account. There's nothing we can do, I'm sorry.

:) I'll post more about the "reputation thang" later.

[nonamerasian]

Unfortunately you just banned your account. There's nothing we can do, I'm sorry.

:) I'll post more about the "reputation thang" later.

Say what? :eek:

[hooligan]

Say what? :eek:
we get reputations now??? can i be the village ho ?

[Emperor_Mike]

Say what? :eek:

AB's lying so you'll go into a panic, clutching your chest in a manner most dramatic and suited for the stage whilst he stands by chortling with glee as you lapse into cardiac arrest from lack of YW access. :D

[Emperor_Mike]

we get reputations now??? can i be the village ho ?

If I had any say it in you can be village ho and the local boy that everyone beats for fun. Hee hee!

:D :D


Actually, the reputation thing is pretty interesting. Does it operate like the Karma function from the previous incarnation of the board? Or is it simply used to differentiate between good and bad posts? :confused:

[Faithless]

It's probably more closer to the ho thing. :(

[teaz0r]

we get reputations now??? can i be the village ho ?

back off bitch.

[DragonKnight]

back off bitch.
Haha, dayam. :)

[hooligan]

back off bitch.
get off my corner, you crackbaby

[nonamerasian]

I'll post more about the "reputation thang" later.

I think I did it again. :eek: :blush:

I realize it's a rating system, but is it to rate a (as in one) post or a member's overall contribution?

[Faithless]

Still waiting, AB. What's the story?

Are they usable at KMart or Macy's?

[achtungbaby]

Please refer to this thread:

http://forums.yellowworld.org/showthread.php?t=11100

[mr. x]

can we use the points to buy stuff like YW t-shirts?

[achtungbaby]

can we use the points to buy stuff like YW t-shirts?That's a pretty good idea. Let's make sure everything works properly (and that vBulletin will continue to support this feature).

You get a karma point:)

[>:^|]

Does everybody get 10 to start?

It seemed kind of unfair that achtungbaby and kasie had the same number as me so I added one. Heck, I guess I should keep pressing the button.

I don't know how I feel about this. I think it makes me feel kinda unloved. :sleep:

[achtungbaby]

Does everybody get 10 to start?

It seemed kind of unfair that achtungbaby and kasie had the same number as me so I added one. Heck, I guess I should keep pressing the button.

I don't know how I feel about this. I think it makes me feel kinda unloved. :sleep:Everyone does indeed get 10 to start.

Feel the love!

[achtungbaby]

You can also check to see who left you karma points by going into your user control panel.

[amietron]

mine keep getting lower and lower.

http://i.xanga.com/amyd0i/karmapts.JPG

first with my cum signature, i get -10. "i want cum breath so i'm gonna eat persimmons." don't you think i should get a warning before i get a -10? there's no forewarning or anything like that, you know.

second, TTchino got me to 9. and he said he did it on accident.

chris just said he adored me. and now my points are at 3.

what's the deal?

[achtungbaby]

mine keep getting lower and lower.

http://i.xanga.com/amyd0i/karmapts.JPG

first with my cum signature, i get -10. "i want cum breath so i'm gonna eat persimmons." don't you think i should get a warning before i get a -10? there's no forewarning or anything like that, you know.

second, TTchino got me to 9. and he said he did it on accident.

chris just said he adored me. and now my points are at 3.

what's the deal?Because when I give positive or negative karma, it counts as 30:) In the same way, other mods and members have varying "reputation power"...

[>:^|]

You can also check to see who left you karma points by going into your user control panel.

Hmm ... My control panel doesn't show any names. So I can't tell who loves me and who hates me. This may or may not be important. ;)

And by the way ... Thank you for the love :blush:

[ellsworth81]

in the other karma thread, amy has a little screen capture showing comments she received? how did she bring that screen up?

[ChairmanMah]

what do you get for this karma?

[achtungbaby]

in the other karma thread, amy has a little screen capture showing comments she received? how did she bring that screen up?Check your user control panel.

[achtungbaby]

what do you get for this karma?Nope, it's just for fun, and to help members sort of gauge what standing another member is in.

[achtungbaby]

Merged the Karma threads.

[rice cracker]

I can't see who is giving me points, all I can see it Thread title, date posted and a comment if they leave one. It would be nice to know who is granting me karma points so I can thank them with a PM :)

And to those of you have have kindly given me points, I thank you :)

[kitty]

I can't see who is giving me points, all I can see it Thread title, date posted and a comment if they leave one. It would be nice to know who is granting me karma points so I can thank them with a PM :)

And to those of you have have kindly given me points, I thank you :)

that's strange... 'cuz i have a "posted by" column that you don't seem to have...

[rice cracker]

that's strange... 'cuz i have a "posted by" column that you don't seem to have...

Yes, I compared Amy's screenshot with what I have in my User CP and I am missing the "Posted by" column :(

[kitty]

what browser/operating system are you using?

[rice cracker]

what browser/operating system are you using?

Windows 2000 with Internet Explorer version 6.0somethingsomethingsomething. I'll try again when I get home, where I have XP Pro and maybe a different version of IE.

[kitty]

Windows 2000 with Internet Explorer version 6.0somethingsomethingsomething. I'll try again when I get home, where I have XP Pro and maybe a different version of IE.

that sounds like the best bet... it would help to know if there's something strange with your account/settings or if it's a browser screw-up...

[achtungbaby]

Windows 2000 with Internet Explorer version 6.0somethingsomethingsomething. I'll try again when I get home, where I have XP Pro and maybe a different version of IE.you should be able to see it now:)

It was just turned off for regular members.

[kimpossible]

My karma is 69. :)

[>:^|]

you should be able to see it now:)

It was just turned off for regular members.

I can see it now! I can see who loves me! :dance:
And I definitely am "regular"--but who told on me?

[ism]

you should be able to see it now:)

It was just turned off for regular members.

Can it be turned on for Mafia? =D

[hooligan]

no love for me :(

[Chester]

One thing: I can understand limiting continuous additions or subtractions of karma...for obvious reasons.

But it's unfortunate that you can't deduct karma and then put it back soon thereafter...for obvious reasons.

Don't know what the limitations of the feature are, but thought I'd mention that.

[rice cracker]

Yay! I can see it now! *PMs her benefactors*

[ellsworth81]

one of my non-fans didn't leave a reason for downgrading me

i think i'll be petty and do the same. a la AIM warning wars

[TTChino]

Strange I still can't see who gives me Karma etc.. etc.. etc..

[achtungbaby]

Strange I still can't see who gives me Karma etc.. etc.. etc..Can't see anything at all?

[TTChino]

Can't see anything at all?
Yeah, nothing. I click on user CP. All I get is the "You have no active subscriptions".

[achtungbaby]

Yeah, nothing. I click on user CP. All I get is the "You have no active subscriptions".Now try:)

[TTChino]

Now try:)
Nope ;)

[achtungbaby]

Nope ;)hmmm, weird! it should appear just below your subscriptions...i'll double check.

[TTChino]

works now thanks =)

[mr. x]

is there any way to prevent abuse of disapproving? kasia's karma jar got raided....

[achtungbaby]

is there any way to prevent abuse of disapproving? kasia's karma jar got raided....Yes...you have to spread around karma to 10 other people before you can hit the same person again.

[mrazntre]

damn. i need me some points.

[golden_buns]

Am I yw's most hated or what?
How come I'm the only one who has 10?

[achtungbaby]

Am I yw's most hated or what?
How come I'm the only one who has 10?You have 23 from where I can see:)

[shy]

Am I yw's most hated or what?
How come I'm the only one who has 10?

i love you golden_buns. :)

[hooligan]

i love you golden_buns. :)
:heart: :heart: :heart:

[Hiroshi2]

hmmm, weird! it should appear just below your subscriptions...i'll double check.



OK, I see it now. I didn't see it before. So how do you guys know who sent you the karma points? Or are you supposed to know?

[achtungbaby]

OK, I see it now. I didn't see it before. So how do you guys know who sent you the karma points? Or are you supposed to know?you should also be able to see who sent the points and which thread/post it was in reference to.

[artsfartsyjanet]

cool. thanks amie for the karma points.

[Hiroshi2]

you should also be able to see who sent the points and which thread/post it was in reference to.


OK, I see it now. I guess I wasn't looking closely looking enough the first time :)

[kasia]

it's so unfair - when i give em out, it's 30 at a time or something b/c i'm an admin. when other people give em to me, it's only 1 or 2 at a time. =(

i want to give myself karma points.

[golden_buns]

allright 39!
thanks y'all

[golden_buns]

i love you golden_buns. :)

And I luv u too :dance:

[golden_buns]

:heart: :heart: :heart:

hummmm... errr..you're cool too man

/*pad in the back */

[golden_buns]

You have 23 from where I can see:)

How come I got none from you.

You're stingy

[kasia]

hey! this isn't a thread to collect karma points. not even if you're my soul mate.

[golden_buns]

hey! this isn't a thread to collect karma points. not even if you're my soul mate.

I always knew you lusted me, but not to the extent of calling me your soulmate

:D

[kasia]

I always knew you lusted me, but not to the extent of calling me your soulmate

:D


that's just cause we're born on the exact same day, dork.

[John0101]

I think this is just a ploy to make people more addicted to yw, but it will also lead to other consquences.

- The more you post, the more chances you get to get karma points. More incentive to post.
- It also promotes homogeneity in postings (you have incentive to say what everybody else believes to get points or not to lose points).
- Points judges ideas that may not be so easily judge.
- Also it will promote class division between people who have points and people who dont.
- Power is also uneven distrubted leading to the oppression of ideas and voice of the have not people.

Fight the system.

[achtungbaby]

I think this is just a ploy to make people more addicted to yw, but it will also lead to other consquences.

- The more you post, the more chances you get to get karma points. More incentive to post.
- It also promotes homogeneity in postings (you have incentive to say what everybody else believes to get points or not to lose points).
- Points judges ideas that may not be so easily judge.
- Also it will promote class division between people who have points and people who dont.
- Power is also uneven distrubted leading to the oppression of ideas and voice of the have not people.

Fight the system.Excellent points. I just gave you some karma:)

[mr. x]

- Also it will promote class division between people who have points and people who dont.

Fight the system.

squeaky wheel gets the oil

+1 to your karma
+1 to your charisma
+1 to your constitution

john0101 has gained new ability: "flamethrower"

[John0101]

Excellent points. I just gave you some karma:)

no that is not the point, it further perpuate the system. This ranks members, by how much you "fit in". It also alienates new members because older members will have an advantage.

Democracy and being able to have your voice heard is an important cornerstone to equality.

[>:^|]

it's so unfair - when i give em out, it's 30 at a time or something b/c i'm an admin. when other people give em to me, it's only 1 or 2 at a time. =(

Shower me with power and you shall find yourself adrift in karma. :D

[kasia]

no that is not the point, it further perpuate the system. This ranks members, by how much you "fit in". It also alienates new members because older members will have an advantage.

Democracy and being able to have your voice heard is an important cornerstone to equality.


i give points out for effort put into constructing an argument - whether i agree with it or not. i look at whether the person has considered the counterarguments that other members have proposed, etc. etc. has nothing to do with whether i agree with what they have to say. i gave chairman_mah points before.

[ellsworth81]

i give points out for effort put into constructing an argument - whether i agree with it or not. i look at whether the person has considered the counterarguments that other members have proposed, etc. etc. has nothing to do with whether i agree with what they have to say. i gave chairman_mah points before.


i guess that means i have a reason to feel self-conscious with my whopping 11 :mellow:

[stunninglyAsian]

Can somebody have a negative karma value? If so, does that mean they get kicked out of YW?

Shower me with power and you shall find yourself adrift in karma.

First you get the karma, then you get the power, and then you get the respect!

Hey, >:^| let's join forces and start a karma dealing cartel- called the 88 Dragons! We will boost the karma of our members, hence showing new YW members that they should join us if they want to survive. Through our network, we can get more people to join YW, and hence the 88 Dragons. Then we can pool our karma together to use it at our will.

And we can extort karma points from YW members who aren't part of our group that want to post threads. Then we can start to bribe the moderators with karma, and once we have them in our pocket, we can kick out our enemies and create a section only for 88 Dragons, it will be our "home" turf. And then we can slowly take over each section... Rant Room, Men's, Women's etc. We will control the thoughts of YW and crush our opponents with an overwhelming wave of negative karma... MUHAHAHHAHA! (followed by lighting in the background).

Who's with me?

[ellsworth81]

don't you mean 108 Dragons?

Can somebody have a negative karma value? If so, does that mean they get kicked out of YW?



First you get the karma, then you get the power, and then you get the respect!

Hey, >:^| let's join forces and start a karma dealing cartel- called the 88 Dragons! We will boost the karma of our members, hence showing new YW members that they should join us if they want to survive. Through our network, we can get more people to join YW, and hence the 88 Dragons. Then we can pool our karma together to use it at our will.

And we can extort karma points from YW members who aren't part of our group that want to post threads. Then we can start to bribe the moderators with karma, and once we have them in our pocket, we can kick out our enemies and create a section only for 88 Dragons, it will be our "home" turf. And then we can slowly take over each section... Rant Room, Men's, Women's etc. We will control the thoughts of YW and crush our opponents with an overwhelming wave of negative karma... MUHAHAHHAHA! (followed by lighting in the background).

Who's with me?

[achtungbaby]

Hey! I'm tired of hanging out karma. Someone hit me!

[kasia]

And we can extort karma points from YW members who aren't part of our group that want to post threads. Then we can start to bribe the moderators with karma, and once we have them in our pocket, we can kick out our enemies and create a section only for 88 Dragons, it will be our "home" turf. And then we can slowly take over each section... Rant Room, Men's, Women's etc. We will control the thoughts of YW and crush our opponents with an overwhelming wave of negative karma... MUHAHAHHAHA! (followed by lighting in the background).

Who's with me?

you can't start talking like that until you're part of the YW Mafia. keep posting, buddy, and you'll eventually find out what goes on behind the scenes.

[>:^|]

Man, I just noticed how begging for karma seems to get you some pity points. But I just can't stoop to it. No. I can't. I do have my principles, yanno. :sad:

[achtungbaby]

Man, I just noticed how begging for karma seems to get you some pity points. But I just can't stoop to it. No. I can't. I do have my principles, yanno. :sad:Beg for it! Like your life depended on it!

[stunninglyAsian]

you can't start talking like that until you're part of the YW Mafia. keep posting, buddy, and you'll eventually find out what goes on behind the scenes.

What is a YW Mafia? Do you have to take a code of silence and all that?
Great... now we're gonna have gang rivalries on YW. 88 Dragons, YW Mafia, YW Yakuza, YW Tongs, First Samurais, etc.

But seriously, what's to stop something like this from happening?

People could collude to build up their karma points and "attack" other people with karma.

Or you could have karma trading- give me karma points and a good comment and I'll do the same for you.

Would the moderators overlook this kind of activity? Or shut it down?
Personally, I think you should allow this to go on. I think it would be cool to have this going on, kinda like a mini social experiment.

[kitty]

What is a YW Mafia? Do you have to take a code of silence and all that?
Great... now we're gonna have gang rivalries on YW. 88 Dragons, YW Mafia, YW Yakuza, YW Tongs, First Samurais, etc.

But seriously, what's to stop something like this from happening?

People could collude to build up their karma points and "attack" other people with karma.

Or you could have karma trading- give me karma points and a good comment and I'll do the same for you.

Would the moderators overlook this kind of activity? Or shut it down?
Personally, I think you should allow this to go on. I think it would be cool to have this going on, kinda like a mini social experiment.

uhm... i think karma isn't that deep...

[Fireblade]

what the? You can't see your karma now?

[hooligan]

what the? You can't see your karma now?
haha, yay :D

[>:^|]

Without social comparison, my life is meaningless.

[>:^|]

Beg for it! Like your life depended on it!

Never! I say never! Fie in the face of your cruelty! You may strip me of points, banish me from the yellowworld, torment me endlessly with your sadistic games, but I shall never break under the torment!

Oh, what the hell.

Please, pleeeeeease, pleeeeeeeease, may I have some karma? I need love! Love me! Oh, kind reader, would you please favor me with your karma points? My begging is dependent upon the kindness and mercy of your beautiful soul. Won't you please have pity on me and bestow a few points my way?

Boy, I could almost hear achtungbaby say "Bwah hah hah!" in his post.

[hooligan]

Never! I say never! Fie in the face of your cruelty! You may strip me of points, banish me from the yellowworld, torment me endlessly with your sadistic games, but I shall never break under the torment!

Oh, what the hell.

Please, pleeeeeease, pleeeeeeeease, may I have some karma? I need love! Love me! Oh, kind reader, would you please favor me with your karma points? My begging is dependent upon the kindness and mercy of your beautiful soul. Won't you please have pity on me and bestow a few points my way?

Boy, I could almost hear achtungbaby say "Bwah hah hah!" in his post.
hahaha, where the heck is that button

[rice cracker]

So do we just use reputation instead of karma to give points? I liked seeing how much karma other people have.

[kitty]

karma=reputation. we usedto have karma just like we do now, but it got turned into a numerical system. but it's the same basic thing.

[kitty]

Can somebody have a negative karma value? If so, does that mean they get kicked out of YW?



nope, karma is meaningless in that sense.

[rice cracker]

"I know I got a bad reputation and it isn't just talk talk talk. If I could only give you everything you know I haven't got. Suddenly I'm on the street. Seven years disappear below my feet. Been breaking down. Do you want me now? Do you want me now? Suddenly I'm in another place. Looking in the crowd I think I see you face. Been turning around. Do you want me now? Do you want me now?"

[mr. x]

gah!

what happened to my beautiful karma for all to see?

i dont see it

[Tao]

gah!

what happened to my beautiful karma for all to see?

i dont see it
gah! *shakes fist at X

i only have 11 points...damn you X, damn you for reals.

[Tao]

hmm...do people get karma for making witty posts instead of well constructed argumentative ones?

[mr. x]

gah! *shakes fist at X

i only have 11 points...damn you X, damn you for reals.

how do u know though

i cant SEE it anywhere!

whats the point of karma if you cant flaunt it

[achtungbaby]

how do u know though

i cant SEE it anywhere!

whats the point of karma if you cant flaunt itIt's back:)

[mr. x]

It's back:)

let there be karma!

btw, how do i access the comments on the karma that people drop?

[achtungbaby]

let there be karma!

btw, how do i access the comments on the karma that people drop?User Control Panel:)

[Tao]

*sniff i reciprocate ab

[mr. x]

wow ach, youve been pretty instrumental in my karma klimb

[achtungbaby]

Okay, I think it's time to close this sucker.

[>:^|]

How much are my karma points worth?
It seems like they're increasing in girth
First worth one, now worth eight
And that seems kind of great
To spread so much karma on this yellow earth.

[mr. x]

i think noob karma points are worth less
but really karma's meaningless i must stress
they can't be used for buying
they can be abused through lying
but its nice to have nonetheless

meaning i think l33t people give more karma whereas noobs give less.

[teaz0r]

i forget.
i think it's about 20 if a mod gives it to you?
and like 50 if an admin gives it to you
9 from a mafia member?

i may be way off.

[rice cracker]

I think I give around 8.

[Chester]

I think I give around 8.
Oh, don't be so modest...

[rice cracker]

Oh, don't be so modest...

8 it is.

[Chester]

8 it is.
I'm not into quid-pro-quo karma-giving, but that was funny.

Edit: Have to spread it around, anyway, evidently.

[mr. x]

judging by chester original karma and new karma my experiment yields the following results:

i give 18 pts

[>:^|]

meaning i think l33t people give more karma whereas noobs give less.

What is a l33t and what is a noob?
(Can you tell I'm an internet rube?)
And if you're worth eighteen
You're a political machine
I'll butter you up and liberally lube. :eek:

[hooligan]

i give 9 :D they increase with post count too, and karma points i think.

[moJo]

seriously, what is l33t? i thought it was a faux language, basically geeky internet language, sorta like pager-messages. but when you say "l33t people" -- what does that mean?

i think i give 7, btw.

[TTChino]

l33t = elite

3's are e's in "l33t speak"

[Chester]

seriously, what is l33t? i thought it was a faux language, basically geeky internet language, sorta like pager-messages. but when you say "l33t people" -- what does that mean?
Seriously. I had to google that shit to find out.

[Chester]

l33t = elite

3's are e's in...
...R3tard3s3

[Chris]

I give 7 and I am mod huh?

AB how does that work?

[Chester]

AB how does that work?
Probably it's just because you haven't had your coronation ceremony yet.

[deez nuts]

i give 24 pts

i accept cash, major credit cards and paypal.

thanks.

[moJo]

i give 24 pts

i accept cash, major credit cards and paypal.

thanks.
wow, i'm surprised you don't accept sexual favors as well.

no, i'm not offering.

[hooligan]

wow, i'm surprised you don't accept sexual favors as well.

no, i'm not offering.
that's not what you said to me

[Tao]

that's not what you said to me
your rack decieved her

[teaz0r]

seriously, what is l33t? i thought it was a faux language, basically geeky internet language, sorta like pager-messages. but when you say "l33t people" -- what does that mean?

i think i give 7, btw.
http://pressurize.net/images/yw/leet.jpg

[hooligan]

l33t r0xx0rz!

[hooligan]

your rack decieved her no that was the hook

IIIIIIIIIIII was the sinker

[teaz0r]

l33t r0xx0rz!
j00 ph33r t3az0r!

[hooligan]

j00 ph33r t3az0r!
1 ph34r the t34z !!!!!111!!1111

[teaz0r]

<3

j00 r0x0r my 80x0r5.

sk1-z0rs! 5n1p 5n1p!

[hooligan]

<3

j00 r0x0r my 80x0r5.

sk1-z0rs! 5n1p 5n1p!
sk1x0rz!??!! n000333zzz, n0t sk1zz0rrzz 4 |\/|y p3niz!

[teaz0r]

sk1x0rz!??!! n000333zzz, n0t sk1zz0rrzz 4 |\/|y p3niz!

j00 ph33r 10r3n4 808817! (http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=lorena+bobbit)

[hooligan]

:eek:j00 ph33r 10r3n4 808817! (http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=lorena+bobbit)

[mr. x]

teaz0r has too much karma but ill do it anyway

u know what? i think she's gonna be the 1st to break 400

[Chris]

I just help her.

She is my gf after all.

[teaz0r]

teaz0r has too much karma but ill do it anyway

u know what? i think she's gonna be the 1st to break 400
MUAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!!!!!


Smooches chrissy pie :D

[Sledge]

I'm heartbroken too. i kri

[SunWuKong]

1 4|\/| 7h3 1337

[deez nuts]

wow, i'm surprised you don't accept sexual favors as well.

no, i'm not offering.


it's ok

we can have dinner first.

[mr. x]

hey how do u take a picture of the persons thing ala Hooligan?

[hooligan]

1 4|\/| 7h3 1337
HAHHAAH

[moJo]

hey how do u take a picture of the persons thing ala Hooligan?
*snicker* hehe, that sounds dirty.

[hooligan]

hey how do u take a picture of the persons thing ala Hooligan?
i gave her karma points

[mr. x]

nonono not pic of the persons 8008135 i mean like u know the l337 picture

[hooligan]

nonono not pic of the persons 8008135 i mean like u know the l337 picture
1|)u|\||\|o 4s|< t3az!

[mr. x]

take a screen shot of your desktop, and then crop the pic to what you want to see. *use a program like adobe photoshop to change the .bmp into a .jpg or .gif

awww but that takes too long :redface:

[Chris]

ohhh!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

you talking about teeeeeeeeeeeeeaz0r?!?!??? :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:



:frown: http://www.cb4clan.com/forums/images/smilies/smile/Shh_Emoticon.gif

get over it CW ;)

[FrankieY18]

i wanna earn some karma points...anything that i can fulfil for you guys? hehe

[Tao]

can you give me some recipes? i'm learning how to cook.

[Chris]

Jsut be yourself. ;)

[rice cracker]

Damn, Tao is cute for a young 'un.

[Tao]

Damn, Tao is cute for a young 'un.
<3, uh oh look out SWK!

[rice cracker]

<3, uh oh look out SWK!

Haha, and that, my friend, is how you earn karma :tongue:

Note: I meant it though :wink:

[mr. x]

one liners man, its all about the one-liners. try writing some limericks too. and it doesnt hurt to say something like

"i believe that all women of all colors should be given equal opportunities based on their abilities"

no wait scratch that. saying something like that will set off the asiaphile alert

[himura-dono]

you are all karmic whores. i will laugh when you're all reincarnated as yw tp =)

[Emperor_Mike]

I, too, want to earn karma points. We should be able to trade it in for favours. Wash my car. Make me dinner. Kill my arch-nemesis. You know, stuff like that.

[golden_buns]

i wanna earn some karma points...anything that i can fulfil for you guys? hehe

You have to amuse me.

Dance for me

[golden_buns]

I, too, want to earn karma points. We should be able to trade it in for favours. Wash my car. Make me dinner. Kill my arch-nemesis. You know, stuff like that.

You have a pretty high karma.

I should start a new karma deflation policy on members with higher karma than me

[Emperor_Mike]

Post pictures---I love pictures. I'll give you karma points for posting nice pictures* :smile:


*the pictures should be narrated too. Tell us a story, we like to be entertained :smile:

OH! I should start a travelogue! I'll begin with Durham when I get back. You know, take pictures of the medieval city's (town's) attractions. I'll take pictures of Edinburgh too! Smashing idea!

[Emperor_Mike]

You have a pretty high karma.

I should start a new karma deflation policy on members with higher karma than me

It's called maintaining the balance of power.

Erm...karma power.

[bluemonq]

I, too, want to earn karma points. We should be able to trade it in for favours. Wash my car. Make me dinner. Kill my arch-nemesis. You know, stuff like that.

heaven forbid. next comes...

-ebay listing-
NO RESERVE!
One (1) Karma Award
12 points, previously unassigned!
Minimum bid: $8.74
-------------
or
-------------
As of 01/03/04:
TO the US$
Austrailia (dollar): 1.3196
Hong Kong (dollar): 7.7639
Japan (yen): 107.06
Singapore (dollar): 1.7001
Yellowworld (karma): 29.341
-------------

yo, e_m, how much for killing your arch-nemesis? =p

[Emperor_Mike]

heaven forbid. next comes...

-ebay listing-
NO RESERVE!
One (1) Karma Award
12 points, previously unassigned!
Minimum bid: $8.74
-------------
or
-------------
As of 01/03/04:
TO the US$
Austrailia (dollar): 1.3196
Hong Kong (dollar): 7.7639
Japan (yen): 107.06
Singapore (dollar): 1.7001
Yellowworld (karma): 29.341
-------------

yo, e_m, how much for killing your arch-nemesis? =p

I'll give you *drum roll* however many karma points I give out AND 50 pence to off my arch-rival. Let me know. :biggrin:

[bluemonq]

I'll give you *drum roll* however many karma points I give out AND 50 pence to off my arch-rival. Let me know. :biggrin:
throw in bus fare and you got yourself a deal :biggrin:

[Faithless]

Is there a way of telling who has given out the most or any at all?

I'm doing my best to spread it around.

[Napoleon Chynamite]

You can friggin' give yourself karma. It's a major flaw in the system if I say so myself ^^

[Napoleon Chynamite]

how do you do that? :confused:

You click on that box icon thingie at the bottom left of one of your posts with the check mark and 'x' thingie or whatever to 'add to your reputation' or whatever. I'm not really good at describing or giving instructions about these things, haha ^^

[himura-dono]

wow, you actually tried... i cry for you.

[artsfartsyjanet]

i like the idea of just being yourself.

[mr. x]

I'll give you *drum roll* however many karma points I give out AND 50 pence to off my arch-rival. Let me know. :biggrin:

what the hell am i supposed to do with 50 pence? u might as well pay me in bead necklaces

[teaz0r]

the best thing about getting karma.
is the little notes that people leave.

[Emperor_Mike]

what the hell am i supposed to do with 50 pence? u might as well pay me in bead necklaces

It equals roughly 75 cents US, I think, and a dollar something Canadian. At best, you can buy yourself a can of Coke or, if you're in Canada, purchase a trinket at the local Everything for a Dollar Store.

[achtungbaby]

Moving to Support

[Faithless]

the best thing about getting karma.
is the little notes that people leave.

And if the karma points given to a post are negative, are the comments constructive as well?

[achtungbaby]

And if the karma points given to a post are negative, are the comments constructive as well?Really depends on who's leaving the comment and to some extent who is interpreting it.

[mr. x]

whats with the "jewel" system? too indistinctive. karma was funner. the jewel system for example, doesnt distinguish between someone new and someone just plain hated. yeah yeah karma doesnt either but it...i liked it.

[hooligan]

you should actually make collectible pieces or pokemon or something

[mr. x]

you should actually make collectible pieces or pokemon or something

huh?

[hooligan]

huh? you can buy collectible pieces with your karma and create the karma collection? but numbers are aite. :D how karma/posts do you think you'd have to have in order to 100 karma points per reputation.

[achtungbaby]

whats with the "jewel" system? too indistinctive. karma was funner. the jewel system for example, doesnt distinguish between someone new and someone just plain hated. yeah yeah karma doesnt either but it...i liked it.Just wait until the final release comes out. Otherwise I have to keep changing the templates over and over...which then has to get overwritten with each new release.

[Faithless]

Well, then, this thread's probably done for, too!

[moJo]

my karmic debt needs some paying, since i've been bad the last couple of lifetimes
what does your avatar mean? "the sky is not one family"? :confused:

[hooligan]

one family under the sky

[hooligan]

it rhymes the way it's displayed though.

i was looking at sky/down. isn't that what the emperors in the past talked about right of rule? and how god gave them that right?

[bluemonq]

it rhymes the way it's displayed though.

i was looking at sky/down. isn't that what the emperors in the past talked about right of rule? and how god gave them that right?
it rhymes? mebbe in cantonese ::scratches head:: not in mandarin. i though, tho, that "sky/down" just meant "underneath the heaven;" never heard about divine right. heh, im probably be just too literal.

[Emperor_Mike]

it rhymes the way it's displayed though.

i was looking at sky/down. isn't that what the emperors in the past talked about right of rule? and how god gave them that right?

The Mandate from Heaven?

[hooligan]

The Mandate from Heaven?
thanks emperor mike and bluemonq, i was scratching my head trying to think of the title. haha :biggrin:

[ZiJing]

The Mandate from Heaven?

i don't think it's the mandate of heaven. it means "one family under heaven". it means that everyone are akin, and people should act as if everyone were our family. i just thought it was a nice "peace on earth" type idiom.

[Faithless]

i don't think it's the mandate of heaven. it means "one family under heaven". it means that everyone are akin, and people should act as if everyone were our family. i just thought it was a nice "peace on earth" type idiom.

It rocks!

[kitty]

The family under heaven that ________ together stays together.

:wink:

didn't know you were all into incest... mmmm... the things you learn about people :)

[Faithless]

How can I tell how many points I've given out? And to whom?

I want to be fare and spread 'em around.

[mr. x]

i mean Sunwu's 1337 karma is kinda lost on a buncha jewels....

[Tao]

yeah i like the numbers more, that way i know when to check if someone left me a little comment.

[hooligan]

hmm the same, i want numbers/icons, but the jewels are all right. we're just karma sluts, it's great.

[mr. x]

hmm the same, i want numbers/icons, but the jewels are all right. we're just karma sluts, it's great.

yah, gimme karmoney over karma jewels anyday

[Faithless]

Your favorite subject, as witnessed, here:

http://forums.yellowworld.org/showthread.php?t=12243

AB's reply:
Just wait until the final release comes out. Otherwise I have to keep changing the templates over and over...which then has to get overwritten with each new release.x

[bluemonq]

it was an interesting idea though, to have like karma pins or badges or something; be kinda funny in a way when people show up for meets with those things on. :biggrin:

[achtungbaby]

No, the jewel thang ain't permanent. The jewel thing is how vbulletin comes outta the box -- it's the default mode. It has to be modified to display the numbers.

[achtungbaby]

Fixed.

[Faithless]

Asked this in another thread, but it got burried:

How can I tell how many points I've given out? And to whom?

I want to be fare and spread 'em around.

[Faithless]

^shouldn't think about just "spreading it around." Karma should be reserved to those posts that you actually like, and thereby encourage the poster to post more like it. :smile:
In theory.

You should seen where I've received karma. :rolleyes:

At the risk of receiving flames of fury, I think the karma thing is probably passed-out back and forth between people who chat with each other regularly.

I'll tell you that I've given karma to all the mods, because they are mods.

I've given karma to those who look a little low on karma.

And I've given karma to people because they agree with me.

Which brings up an interesting question:

If you don't think you deserved the karma, how do you give it back?

[bluemonq]

In theory.

You should seen where I've received karma. :rolleyes:

At the risk of receiving flames of fury, I think the karma thing is probably passed-out back and forth between people who chat with each other regularly.

I'll tell you that I've given karma to all the mods, because they are mods.

I've given karma to those who look a little low on karma.

And I've given karma to people because they agree with me.

Which brings up an interesting question:

If you don't think you deserved the karma, how do you give it back?
?...you could always pm the person to tell them to remove karma i guess.

[hooligan]

i hand out love freely because i've got so much i can't keep it all inside

[Faithless]

I give mine around, but only if I remember + see something that I like.
I do that too.

To me, it's just a nice way to be neighborly to fellow YWers.

[Chris]

I only give when someone says someone witty or welcoming the people i like.

[Faithless]

It is interesting to note how much one of my karma-passings can be worth.

Gave one away to Shy for a thread she started, and it appears the karma-passing was worth 19 points.

http://ahseagles.com/athletics/images_basketball/jump_shot.gif

Also interesting to note what a persons karma to post count ratio might be. Does that indicate anything about reputation?

[mr. x]

It is interesting to note how much one of my karma-passings can be worth.

Gave one away to Shy for a thread she started, and it appears the karma-passing was worth 19 points.

http://ahseagles.com/athletics/images_basketball/jump_shot.gif

Also interesting to note what a persons karma to post count ratio might be. Does that indicate anything about reputation?

see dix vs. chix thread

[mr. x]

haha, and i find it ironic that we would try to achieve something so spiritual for something so material. i do think we should have a yw auction kinda thing or we could simply donate stuff to YW and then people could win it or buy it or whatever.

[achtungbaby]

Closing. Please don't use this forum to post meaningless comments.

[achtungbaby]

Asked this in another thread, but it got burried:

How can I tell how many points I've given out? And to whom?

I want to be fare and spread 'em around.There's no way of displaying this right now.

[achtungbaby]

It is interesting to note how much one of my karma-passings can be worth.

Gave one away to Shy for a thread she started, and it appears the karma-passing was worth 19 points

http://ahseagles.com/athletics/images_basketball/jump_shot.gif

Also interesting to note what a persons karma to post count ratio might be. Does that indicate anything about reputation?Yep. The greater the posts, the higher the karma-givin' power.

[ShortNBitter]

Ok so i just checked the section that says USER CP and holy crap it was like opening up a whole new world. THeres all these things... and stuff and wow! One thing that made me think was the like "Latest Reputation Received" and I was like Ahhh! Ok yes so, am I like supposed to send them a PM and say like Hi or Thanks or something like that? And can i just hand out these respect points at will?

Reputation and KARMA is the same thing right? Or am I like completely wrong and I should like crawl into a hole now?

help... :confused:

[nonamerasian]

There is an icon with a check and an "x" in it. See it?

It's on the bottom left-hand corner of each post. That is the karma/reputation thingy.

If you click it, you'll be given an option to give or take away points from a person and to leave a little note.

You can give PMs, karma back, or do nothing. It's your call.

When you see a post you like, go ahead and karma the person, as well.

Unfortunately, if you karma one person, you have to karma like nine or ten other people before you can karma them again.

[kasia]

moving to feedback and support.

[ShortNBitter]

There is an icon with a check and an "x" in it. See it?

It's on the bottom left-hand corner of each post. That is the karma/reputation thingy.

If you click it, you'll be given an option to give or take away points from a person and to leave a little note.

You can give PMs, karma back, or do nothing. It's your call.

When you see a post you like, go ahead and karma the person, as well.

Unfortunately, if you karma one person, you have to karma like nine or ten other people before you can karma them again.

cool! thanks. ill karma u for ur helpfulness!

[iris]

I'm not sure whether this karma deal is good or bad. Pretty much I'm apathetic towards it because I see it more as a popularity contest. The only thing I'm concerned with, is the abuse of it.

I've noticed a little trend where if someone disagrees with another person's opinion, that person will "de-rep" the other. People who actually care about "karma" are suspectible to supressing their true opinions in order to "be like the majority" and get more of these "points."

I came to YW as a medium to express my opinion and I will express it however damn well as I please and I urge the rest of you to do the same and don't place "karma" points above your integrity or values.

People, we live in a free country where we all have freedom of speech and it is even more evident on something as ubiquitous as the internet.

YW is/was important to me because it was a non-judgemental platform without consequences if you were to state your opinion (however good or bad) in a polite and intelligent matter. You can place value on karma if you want, it won't matter to me, but it does matter to others. I just ask that you don't abuse it.

Give karma to those you admire. De-karma those that abuses YW's system, but don't de-rep them because you disagree with them.

[applehead]

i like the karma point system.
well, actually i like the little comments people leave.
they're fun to read.

but hey, if some childish person is going
to dekarma me because i hold a different
view or opinion, they can go ahead and do that.
i just don't care.

[iris]

i like the karma point system.
well, actually i like the little comments people leave.
they're fun to read.

but hey, if some childish person is going
to dekarma me because i hold a different
view or opinion, they can go ahead and do that.
i just don't care.


I like the comments too :wink:

You ever notice how those that de-rep don't leave comments? I think I'd rather read those...

[rice cracker]

I like the little comments too. As for losing karma, that's yet to happen, but the little comment would be a good way to see what the issue was without bringing the discussion off track.

[applehead]

I like the comments too :wink:

You ever notice how those that de-rep don't leave comments? I think I'd rather read those...

oh. no wonder.
this whole time i thought
i have never been dekarma-ed.
so, they just weren't leaving comments.
i see.

wusses.

[rice cracker]

I like the comments too :wink:

You ever notice how those that de-rep don't leave comments? I think I'd rather read those...

*gasp* they don't?! Well, that takes my whole philosophy of de-karmaing down the drain. Why would one de-karma and not leave a comment? How rude and unconstructive. :mad:

[iris]

oh. no wonder.
this whole time i thought
i have never been dekarma-ed.
so, they just weren't leaving comments.
i see.

wusses.


Very much so Meena, because I would de-karma you all the time. It's part of my policy and mission statement in my club.

[applehead]

don't be a grumpy~
be optimistic~
when the road gets bumpy~
just smile, smile smile smile~!

[Faithless]

I think with the type of BBS that AB uses, the Karma thing is an element of V Bulletin, it just might be called a different name to another board. I've seen "dollars" and "points", etc.

Give karma to those you admire.
I wouldn't do it for the admiration, part, but for a post that I agree with or that was particularly amusing.

De-karma those that abuses YW's system, but don't de-rep them because you disagree with them.
Sounds like a game plan!

[achtungbaby]

Give karma to those you admire. De-karma those that abuses YW's system, but don't de-rep them because you disagree with them.

I agree. *Gives you karma for agreeing with me*

:wink:

[Napoleon Chynamite]

I agree. *Gives you karma for agreeing with me*

:wink:

I agree with your agreement =)

[achtungbaby]

I agree with your agreement =)

And for that, more karma

[younggiftedandblack]

:frown: I accidently gave neg. karma before. I'm truly sorry.

[achtungbaby]

:frown: I accidently gave neg. karma before. I'm truly sorry.

This is inexcuseable, unfortunately, and your account privileges will be revoked.

:eek:

[mr. x]

u know the top at the forum home page, put the karma so that u dont go "hmm i wonder if my karma's changed" and u hafta go to user cp and/or check your own postings for karma

[Faithless]

You mean, like in the "Your Info:" section?

It's probably an easy hack for AB, but don't you think it promotes a fixation on it?

[hooligan]

fixation? what fixation?

[achtungbaby]

I'll give it a shot...it's a little bit trickier displaying the karma level outside of the post or member templates...

[Faithless]

Do they get to give karma?

[achtungbaby]

I don't believe so, and even if they do, it won't count towards the recipients total until that person gets in the positive.

[mr. x]

i dont get it, are said people getting negative karam left and right or just a bigtime poster (with a lot of karma power) negatived them. cuz i read some of their posts and it doesnt look all that bad really

[robotic]

i'm a little confused by this - when do you get 'negative karma'? by not abiding to the rules or posting offensive messages?

[bluemonq]

yep. though i suppose if someone with lots of power hated you...

[ShortNBitter]

most people dont have to worry about negative karma... only newbs. and besides if they get owned enuf they usually just leave all together... or lurk.

[mr. x]

i'm a little confused by this - when do you get 'negative karma'? by not abiding to the rules or posting offensive messages?
literally their karma is in the negative numbers

again i dont know how it happens cuz some of em dont seem too bad, only racist trolls tend to get negative karma

course their asses get banned too

[Emperor_Mike]

I don't bother giving negative karma. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion even if it's *way* out there. Besides, I don't like the idea of "punishing" someone from speaking their mind unless they really offend me. As such, haven't de-karma'd anyone. Yet.

[SynRG]

I don't bother giving negative karma. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion even if it's *way* out there. Besides, I don't like the idea of "punishing" someone from speaking their mind unless they really offend me. As such, haven't de-karma'd anyone. Yet.

Everyone is certainly entitled to their own opinion, but sometimes people are unneccesarily harsh in dictating it, or just say outrageous things to provoke a response when they dont actually care about the issue at hand. Those are instances I would give negative karma.

That being said though, I haven't given out any negative karma either.. yet.

Also it would suck to get in a "karma war".. although there are I think some things built into the karma system to prevent that..

[nonamerasian]

For those who do give out negative karma, at least give a reason. Otherwise it's pretty much pointless.

[Emperor_Mike]

Everyone is certainly entitled to their own opinion, but sometimes people are unneccesarily harsh in dictating it, or just say outrageous things to provoke a response when they dont actually care about the issue at hand. Those are instances I would give negative karma.

That being said though, I haven't given out any negative karma either.. yet.

Also it would suck to get in a "karma war".. although there are I think some things built into the karma system to prevent that..

Okay, I lied. I just de-karma'd someone.

With a reason, of course.

[ShortNBitter]

For those who do give out negative karma, at least give a reason. Otherwise it's pretty much pointless.
i have an urge to negative karma u heheh but i wont. cuz thats mean :eek:

[Green_Circle]

I don't bother giving negative karma. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion even if it's *way* out there. Besides, I don't like the idea of "punishing" someone from speaking their mind unless they really offend me. As such, haven't de-karma'd anyone. Yet.

I tend to agree with this view, however I do realize that some posts really need squelching (IMO). It's a double edged sword that needs to be hashed and rehashed as I'm sure AB has agonized over. I've been to forums that had peeps screaming and swearing at each other for days into weeks into months even. Whatever rational, somewhat intelligent posters had taken a backseat to this foolishness.

[mr. x]

yeah, this meter thingy doesnt do it for me

[kimpossible]

Mr. X wants a YW prestige class to signify his importance.

[ellsworth81]

Mr. X wants a YW prestige class to signify his importance.

LOL :rolleyes:

[nonamerasian]

The numbers are there. It's according to which skin you are using.

Grey uses numbers.

[hooligan]

how fast do you want me to stroke it?

your ego.

[Tao]

Mr. X wants a YW prestige class to signify his importance.
i want in on that

[Faithless]

I think AB summed up his plans in this post in another thread:

http://forums.yellowworld.org/showpost.php?p=263216&postcount=2
There are going to be a few things that aren't working, as we've just upgraded the forums. I'll get to those hacks tonight though.
Afterall, he's only human. :rolleyes:

[BigLew]

6 bright green square only conversation here. oops

[mr. x]

blast you kasia, i hope your were being ironic :mad:

[Shogun Empress]

How come Saiko has 1100 + posts but only 10 karma? Are there a lot of posters like that? Did you really ban Hooligan just so he could take a test? WTF?? Also, I tried to give Pimp the System a karma for two of his threads that I thought were funny, but a box said I have to spread more karma around. How much karma do I have to spread to give that person more karma? How can you tell that a person has multiple accounts? Can I give someone negative karma for giving bad advice? Will they know that I did it?

[hooligan]

no ban, my account went crazy and they refused to fix it until i finished my finals.

they check multiple accounts by ip. um. you can give negative karma.

there's a ten person karma spread. meaning you can't consecutvely give out karma, until you give it to 10 other people.

[Shogun Empress]

no ban, my account went crazy and they refused to fix it until i finished my finals.
OMG You answered in the same minute that I posted this thread! Scary.

[Shogun Empress]

there's a ten person karma spread. meaning you can't consecutvely give out karma, until you give it to 10 other people.
Really? Who came up with idea for karma? Do you win prizes with it? What exactly do you get with karma?

[hooligan]

OMG You answered in the same minute that I posted this thread! Scary.
i'm eating leftovers and i got a lot of time on my hands. i just drove back from irvine. whoo.

[hooligan]

Really? Who came up with idea for karma? Do you win prizes with it? What exactly do you get with karma? you get a good afterlife. nothing? you get nothing with karma? it's a vehicle by which we get more social with each other?

yes, they will know if you give the negative karma. go into your USER CP and see who's giving you karma.

[Shogun Empress]

i'm eating leftovers and i got a lot of time on my hands. i just drove back from irvine. whoo.
What are you eating? It's Friday. Whatcha gonna do? I'm going to write a book. :biggrin:

[Shogun Empress]

you get a good afterlife. nothing? you get nothing with karma? it's a vehicle by which we get more social with each other?

yes, they will know if you give the negative karma. go into your USER CP and see who's giving you karma.
Oh okay.

I thought it was like those numbers and letters under Pepsi Bottle Caps. I was hoping I'd win a CD or something. Bummer. :frown:

[kimpossible]

Some of the accounts are older than the introduction of the karma feature and have not been used recently. Good or bad karma is up to you, though ideally it should be related to more objective purposes. Not sure about the spreading karma issue, I know what you're speaking of but I'm not sure if it's time related or you must karma others first before giving multiple karma to the same member.

I believe it shows who gave you karma good or bad.

Hooligan already covered the question about him.

[hooligan]

What are you eating? It's Friday. Whatcha gonna do? I'm going to write a book. :biggrin:
going to torrance tonight then bar hopping with friends from my freshman year in college. in westwood. anyone want to go to Qs?

[kimpossible]

since this doesn't have to do with karma it's probably time to use private messaging.

[Shogun Empress]

Some of the accounts are older than the introduction of the karma feature and have not been used recently. Good or bad karma is up to you, though ideally it should be related to more objective purposes. Not sure about the spreading karma issue, I know what you're speaking of but I'm not sure if it's time related or you must karma others first before giving multiple karma to the same member.

I believe it shows who gave you karma good or bad.

Hooligan already covered the question about him.You guys should give out prizes or something!!!

[Shogun Empress]

since this doesn't have to do with karma it's probably time to use private messaging.
:wink:

[Shogun Empress]

Why does this forum have a karma system? I can guess that its a great tool for showing how much a poster is appreciated by other posters and a good way to moderate and ban rude asshole posters but when it comes down to it...

IMO The karma system seems like it was made to boost poster's confidence.

Has it boosted your confidence?

[Shogun Empress]

Okay this makes no sense at all. How did I go from 400 karma to 800 karma so fast? I thought good and bad karma you recieved from someone counted as (-10)10 points.

[hooligan]

::raises hand:: sorry.

[Shogun Empress]

*scratches head*

Okay. I can't count. :confused:

soweee

[Shogun Empress]

YOU REALLY REALLY SHOULD GIVE OUT PRIZES!

You guys should give out prizes like Chucky Cheese does win you kick ass in ski ball. If you did that, I'd be on here every day cha CHING!

Here are some ideas for prizes

500 karma = $500 mall gift certificate

1000 karma = Trip to the Bahamas

2000 karma = Own a small island of your choice

hmmm. Mabye those prizes are too expensive. Someone help me out here. LOL jk

[hooligan]

YOU REALLY REALLY SHOULD GIVE OUT PRIZES!

You guys should give out prizes like Chucky Cheese does win you kick ass in ski ball. If you did that, I'd be on here every day cha CHING!

Here are some ideas for prizes

500 karma = $500 mall gift certificate

1000 karma = Trip to the Bahamas

2000 karma = Own a small island of your choice

hmmm. Mabye those prizes are too expensive. Someone help me out here. LOL jk
how old are you? i give out a lot because i have a lot of posts and a lot of karma.

[rice cracker]

There's already a lot of threads about karma: http://forums.yellowworld.org/search.php?searchid=71754

You should be able to find answers to most of your questions by doing a search for karma or another keyword.

Also thought I should single this particular one out http://forums.yellowworld.org/showthread.php?t=12877&highlight=post+whore :wink:

[flip19]

it's his thread


since this doesn't have to do with karma it's probably time to use private messaging.

[Faithless]

since this doesn't have to do with karma it's probably time to use private messaging.
OR time TO CLOSE THE thread.

Faithless - God is a DJ (http://www.hotbox.online.fr/2/Faithless%20-%20God%20Is%20A%20DJ.mp3)

[sageb1]

Why does this forum have a karma system? I can guess that its a great tool for showing how much a poster is appreciated by other posters and a good way to moderate and ban rude asshole posters but when it comes down to it...

IMO The karma system seems like it was made to boost poster's confidence.

Has it boosted your confidence?
Yes, immensely. It keeps me coming back...

Actually i am now under the impression that people are impressed with what i write.

That people also have the potential to take away Karma from me is keeping me from writing totally off the wall little pointless posts, just because.

Also too, when i do get flamed, it's not taken personally. i might even learn from the experience.

While I might not be articulate enough to explain how Karma points work in exactly, here goes... :biggrin:

my explanation of why Karma points vary from person to person: initially the other members take a liking to what the person says, and wants to keep him or her coming back. as well, the person may be contributing positively. few people will come back if he's treated negatively. Karma points may reflect this explanation.

[Bhodi_Li]

I would like to see what the average female karma vs. the average male karma is.

Except Ben, being the post-whore that he is, would throw off our average. :biggrin:

[mr. x]

I would like to see what the average female karma vs. the average male karma is.

Except Ben, being the post-whore that he is, would throw off our average. :biggrin:

hehe, see "jademirage"

she's new but the moment she stepped in...

[hooligan]

hehe, see "jademirage"

she's new but the moment she stepped in...
unfortunately, craig says that we're trying to jump her bones by giving her massive infusions of karma. well craig, it's only HALF true.

I would like to see what the average female karma vs. the average male karma is.

Except Ben, being the post-whore that he is, would throw off our average. :biggrin:
lies. i'm really a girl. :D

[sageb1]

unfortunately, craig says that we're trying to jump her bones by giving her massive infusions of karma. well craig, it's only HALF true.

I don't know either members, and declare it a bald-faced lie in my case. :smile:

[Shogun Empress]

Yes, immensely. It keeps me coming back...

Actually i am now under the impression that people are impressed with what i write.

That people also have the potential to take away Karma from me is keeping me from writing totally off the wall little pointless posts, just because.

Also too, when i do get flamed, it's not taken personally. i might even learn from the experience.

While I might not be articulate enough to explain how Karma points work in exactly, here goes... :biggrin:

my explanation of why Karma points vary from person to person: initially the other members take a liking to what the person says, and wants to keep him or her coming back. as well, the person may be contributing positively. few people will come back if he's treated negatively. Karma points may reflect this explanation.
Okay I get it. Karma is just another way to keep users on this site then huh? I still think we should get prizes :biggrin:

[mrazntre]

Okay I get it. Karma is just another way to keep users on this site then huh? I still think we should get prizes :biggrin:

you do win a prize, you win a date (paid for by the winner) with one of the mods, of your choosing.

[Shogun Empress]

you do win a prize, you win a date (paid for by the winner) with one of the mods, of your choosing.LOL@paid for by the winner!

:rolleyes:

[Irezumi Kiss]

LOL@paid for by the winner!

:rolleyes:
I hear McDonald's is a GREAT date place these days...

:tongue:

[mrazntre]

LOL@paid for by the winner!

:rolleyes:


d0nt be cheap!

[Adaon]

I hear McDonald's is a GREAT date place these days...

:tongue:
Hey, you wanna super size ME happy meal? :biggrin:

Does it really show who gave you negative karma? I've seen my karma go up and down, but I saw no negative comments. :confused:

[Bhodi_Li]

Hey, you wanna super size ME happy meal? :biggrin:

Does it really show who gave you negative karma? I've seen my karma go up and down, but I saw no negative comments. :confused:I am Supersized :wink:

Pat, I'll send you negative karma and you tell me what it says LOL

[Kuchana]

Ugh. McDonald's??? Last time I want to go to:P

[BigLew]

I swear i been spreadin the hell outta karma but I still the the message that i need to spread more before i give it certain members ive already givin it to before

[myself808]

those little green rabbit pellets need to go, myself likes the numeric score.

[nonamerasian]

I swear i been spreadin the hell outta karma but I still the the message that i need to spread more before i give it certain members ive already givin it to before

After every ten people you will be able to rekarma.

those little green rabbit pellets need to go, myself likes the numeric score.

Go to User CP and change your forum skin. Grey doesn’t use the gems.

[Shogun Empress]

Ugh. McDonald's??? Last time I want to go to:P
I know right? Guys are supposed to cook a candle light dinner, not take their dates out to McDonalds.Who coaches these dudes? It's the century of Girl Power man, you players need to check the score card :tongue:

I am Supersized :wink:
AHAHA

[mrazntre]

usually, the amount of money i spend on a girl is directly related to her "rating on the charts."

looks like clubbin for you momma.






club taco bell!

[Irezumi Kiss]

I know right? Guys are supposed to cook a candle light dinner, not take their dates out to McDonalds.Who coaches these dudes? It's the century of Girl Power man, you players need to check the score card :tongue:
How about Panda Express, then?

:tongue:

[achtungbaby]

Closing

[Shogun Empress]

i'm a little confused by this - when do you get 'negative karma'? by not abiding to the rules or posting offensive messages?You've answered your own question. I have recieved negative karma for posting a joke about someone's favorite comic book hero. I sense a lot of hate in her. I have also recieved negative karma when a Chinese poster who accused me of bieng 'neo-nationalist Japanese' and that I've 'scared him'. There is absolutely no way you can please everyone without offending someone along the way. I don't dole out negative karma because I refuse to stoop that low and hate someone for speaking their mind. I feel sorry for posters who drop in the negative and give them positive karma if I've seen that they haven't done anything wrong. I won't give stalkers and creeps positive karma though. They probaly deserved getting banned.

[kitty]

[i][color=red]You've answered your own question. I have recieved negative karma for posting a joke about someone's favorite comic book hero. I sense a lot of hate in her.

Actually, it was because you made a racist association between blacks and BBQ, which might as well have been associating them with a love for fried chicken and watermelon. I reward all stuff I think is racist or derogatory with negative karma, because I think people should know better. If you have a problem with me, PM me, but you're not the first and won't be the last.

I really don't give a shit about Fantastic Four. I actually said earlier in the thread that I think they suck.

[iris]

Sometimes people are malicious and will give negative karma for differences in opinion.

I'm of the mind this whole "karma" thing is a popularity contest in the first place. That being said, negative karma should only really be given if someone is being offensive, racist, or deliberately inflammatory.

Freedom of speech and all that jazz.

[deez nuts]

you're such a party pooper.

[iris]

you're such a party pooper.

I poop on all your parties.

[SunWuKong]

Sometimes people are malicious and will give negative karma for differences in opinion.

I'm of the mind this whole "karma" thing is a popularity contest in the first place. That being said, negative karma should only really be given if someone is being offensive, racist, or deliberately inflammatory.

Freedom of speech and all that jazz.

i agree it's a popularity contest.

here, i'll give you some!

[iris]

i agree it's a popularity contest.

here, i'll give you some!

Homecoming court, here I come.

[deez nuts]

I poop on all your parties.


i'll leave 100 bucks on your nightstand

[hooligan]

i'll leave 100 bucks on your nightstand
i totally thought iris wrote, i poon on all your parties. i need a nap.

[kasia]

i give negative karma when people don't stick to the topic, post-whore, etc. etc. but i usually only do it after giving a warning or two.

i usually don't give out negative karma when i believe a person is being racist, sexist, etc., unless it seems like they are only doing so to annoy others rather to engage in meaningful discussion.

and ben, that's disgusting.

[hooligan]

i give negative karma when people don't stick to the topic, post-whore, etc. etc. but i usually only do it after giving a warning or two.

i usually don't give out negative karma when i believe a person is being racist, sexist, etc., unless it seems like they are only doing so to annoy others rather to engage in meaningful discussion.

and ben, that's disgusting.
: ( i'm kidding! you've given me like -500 karma.

[Shogun Empress]

Actually, it was because you made a racist association between blacks and BBQ, which might as well have been associating them with a love for fried chicken and watermelon. I reward all stuff I think is racist or derogatory with negative karma, because I think people should know better. If you have a problem with me, PM me, but you're not the first and won't be the last.

I really don't give a shit about Fantastic Four. I actually said earlier in the thread that I think they suck.I posted that I wanted a scenario in the Fantastic Four movie where the Human Torch went to his black friend's BBQ, so that the Kings of Comedy could crack jokes on him. I like the Kings of Comedy. I find them hilarious. I think their should be more touching moments in goofy comic book movies like going to a barbecue. It would be very human of a mutant to do so. It didn't have to be his 'black friend'. It could have been his 'white friend'. I just thought that the Kings of Comedy would be more believable in a setting of their own culture. Don't get my infatuation with the Kings of Comedy confused with prejudice because that's just plain retarded. That's would be like me calling you a devil worshipper because you reviewed Hellboy. I could have been a very anal Christian and given you negative karma, along with a private message saying 'Your going to Hell! I hope you burn bitch!' LOL

[deez nuts]

we don't like excuses.

kittygirl's the boss in that forum

you're fired **does nifty hand motion**

[Shogun Empress]

we don't like excuses.

kittygirl's the boss in that forum

you're fired **does nifty hand motion**
*throws Chasiubao_Boy some pom poms*

[kitty]

the stereotype that all black people like barbeque may not seem like a big thing to you, but it's akin to someone saying 'Let's have Psylocke use her mutant powers to give her friends the world's best massage with her feet and then serve them all ginseng and green tea'.

Regardless of what you could've said (and any nonsensical analogies you wish to draw), you made a POINT to associate BBQs with blacks, in a statement that I, personally, found offensive, associating blacks with a stereotype that has been used in the past to poke fun at them. If you can't see that then this conversation was over before it had begun.

If you have anything else to add to this topic, I suggest you PM me, because this public discourse has been just about beaten to death, and it's getting really pointless to keep this up here.

[>:^|]

I'll whack the person of your choice with negative karma in exchange for mutually acceptable terms.

There are also a couple of people I'd whack as a freebie.

[Shogun Empress]

you made a POINT to associate BBQs with blacks, in a statement that I, personally, found offensive, associating blacks with a stereotype that has been used in the past to poke fun at them. If you can't see that then this conversation was over before it had begun.

If you have anything else to add to this topic, I suggest you PM me, because this public discourse has been just about beaten to death, and it's getting really pointless to keep this up here.Why are you offended? You're not even black. Is there any brothas on this site offended? Let me know.

[>:^|]

I'm offended by bad grammar and stupidity although I am neither a grammarian nor a rocket scientist.

As I said, I'd whack some people for free. :biggrin:

[moJo]

Why are you offended? You're not even black. Is there any brothas on this site offended? Let me know.
that's your best defense?

one needs to be black to feel offended, or to see why that would be offensive?

[rice cracker]

Shogun Empress = Ayumi.

Hey, Shogun Empress, just because it doesn't offend you doesn't mean it's not offensive. I may not be a "brotha," as you so articulately put it, but I found the comment and the subsequent backpeddling ignorant and annoying as well.

[deez nuts]

I'm offended by bad grammar and stupidity although I am neither a grammarian nor a rocket scientist.

As I said, I'd whack some people for free. :biggrin:


face is so belligerent and violent

*throws Chasiubao_Boy some pom poms*


i've been asking you to show us your pom poms for awhile now

[kitty]

Why are you offended? You're not even black. Is there any brothas on this site offended? Let me know.

someone who is actually even remotely race conscious should be able to recognize racism against any minority group, and not just one's own community.

and your use of 'brothas' to refer to people of the african american community is also questionable.

[Shogun Empress]

Shogun Empress = Ayumi.
Whats up with your obsession with Ayumi?

[rice cracker]

Whats up with your obsession with Ayumi?

You just have a strikingly similar post style.

How does one post equal obsession?

[Shogun Empress]

You just have a strikingly similar post style.

How does one post equal obsession?
Rem. Men Staring thread? I didn't know Ayumi was a poster, I was assuming you were referring to some random Sailor Moon character...

[rice cracker]

Rem. Men Staring thread? I didn't know Ayumi was a poster, I was assuming you were referring to some random Sailor Moon character...

I posted nothing of the sort. Check again.

[kitty]

Rem. Men Staring thread? I didn't know Ayumi was a poster, I was assuming you were referring to some random Sailor Moon character...

There is no character in Sailor Moon named ayumi.

[Shogun Empress]

I posted nothing of the sort. Check again.
No need to check because I'm not interested in that thread anymore.

LOL@u giving me negative karma!

*hands rice cracker a cup of evaporated milk and a pacifier*

[kitty]

No need to check because I'm not interested in that thread anymore.

LOL@u giving me negative karma!

*hands rice cracker a cup of evaporated milk and a pacifier*

well, that was condescending.

[Shogun Empress]

well, that was condescending.
Someone was complaining in that thread that I shouldn't even post in it an