Does Rep really matter? The simple answer, no.
Red Rep doesn't really matter at all, I mean if you red rep someone for a comment they made are they really going to change how they act on a forum on the internet just to get approval? Maybe, if they are striving to be a mod or are in need of friends on here. But, otherwise, I really don't think it's going to change anything.
In fact, I think some red rep encourages people to keep acting douchbagish. Some posters seem to have that "i'm a heel" persona, where they want the hate they receive and get-off on receiving red rep as it shows people are paying attention to them and they just love that shit.
Green rep, that don't really matter either. If I post something that I know is pretty good, then i'll receive a few green bars and comments saying good job or whatever. But, it doesn't make me a better poster or make me strive to reach that goal of getting more rep and comments either.
I mean, look at the people who have large amounts of green bars, there are a few who don't deserve it. It's basically just a silly thing, especially in the bar room. So, yeah, anyone agree with that basic assessment or disagree?
Red Rep doesn't really matter at all, I mean if you red rep someone for a comment they made are they really going to change how they act on a forum on the internet just to get approval? Maybe, if they are striving to be a mod or are in need of friends on here. But, otherwise, I really don't think it's going to change anything.
In fact, I think some red rep encourages people to keep acting douchbagish. Some posters seem to have that "i'm a heel" persona, where they want the hate they receive and get-off on receiving red rep as it shows people are paying attention to them and they just love that shit.
Green rep, that don't really matter either. If I post something that I know is pretty good, then i'll receive a few green bars and comments saying good job or whatever. But, it doesn't make me a better poster or make me strive to reach that goal of getting more rep and comments either.
I mean, look at the people who have large amounts of green bars, there are a few who don't deserve it. It's basically just a silly thing, especially in the bar room. So, yeah, anyone agree with that basic assessment or disagree?