ANNOUNCEMENT: new Karma system

**wilfredlgf** · 08-07-2007, 01:33 AM

What exactly did kwun do become 'famous soon enough'?

**chris-ccc** · 08-07-2007, 02:26 AM

Originally Posted by wilfredlgf

What exactly did kwun do become 'famous soon enough'?

Perhaps it's the 14,000+ posts count that should be in the 'Quiness Book Of Records'.

**Dreamzz** · 08-07-2007, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by chris@ccc

Perhaps it's the 14,000+ posts count that should be in the 'Quiness Book Of Records'.

that's Guinness, mate, the drink known as 'black gold'.
or was that crude oil?

**Dreamzz** · 08-07-2007, 04:33 AM

hey kwun, where can we find a list of the various karmatic categories and how many points one needs to achieve 'enlightenment'?

**LazyBuddy** · 08-07-2007, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Dreamzz

hey kwun, where can we find a list of the various karmatic categories and how many points one needs to achieve 'enlightenment'?

With current rate, leading horses like master panda, master kwun, and master SH will slowly show you all the "levels".

***kwun*** · 08-07-2007, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Dreamzz

hey kwun, where can we find a list of the various karmatic categories and how many points one needs to achieve 'enlightenment'?

what the fun in that? you guys will have to find out as times goes on.

**wilfredlgf** · 08-09-2007, 03:25 AM

(-) Karma for repeated emoticons!

**Gollum** · 08-14-2007, 08:01 AM

I notice that I have a couple of neutral karma awards (the square is grey-blue, rather than green or red).

How do you give neutral karma? And why?

**edit** I should have guessed:

Originally Posted by kwun

in fact, members with less than 10 karma points or members with less than 25 posts don't award any karma points. they can still go through the process and leave a comment, but the points awarded will be 0.

**Dreamzz** · 08-14-2007, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Gollum

I notice that I have a couple of neutral karma awards (the square is grey-blue, rather than green or red).

How do you give neutral karma? And why?

**edit** I should have guessed:

(-) Karma for not being observant!

**vching** · 08-19-2007, 12:26 AM

i've never given anyone negative karma before... unless someone is spamming or being rude... but i got NEGATIVE KARMA!!! ME! NEGATIVE KARMA!!!!

one for saying:

i dont think its a big slap.... its like a light pinch to remind the arrogant LYB that he is not all supreme...

would like the indo players to start winning more... kind of boring to see china vs china again and again in the women's department, makes many people lose interest (bad for the sport)...

in the thread 'a big slap to LYB'
apparantly the person (looks around accusingly) said that:

disliking LiYongBo is not a good reason to slap him

... I'm like WTH??? i didn't slap LYB? I was being sacarstic and i contributed by commenting that other nations should improve...

another one (gives everyone evils) is:

wah... now in this forum there are no chinese...

so lets make wild predictions

MS: LCW
MD: KKK TBH
WD: CEH WPT
WS: WMC
XD: NW LN

LOL!

where i got 10 karma points taken off!!! i was merely joking and to some extent, complimenting that it would be a 'wild prediction' for China not to win any medals... apparantly the person thought:

u should respect others whether they are around or not

and now i'm untrustworthy

just my rants... dont un-karma me!

**wilfredlgf** · 08-19-2007, 01:16 AM

You probably won't get a (-) karma if you put in some (logical) support or spin your 'slap LYB' statements a little as I am pretty sure not everybody likes him either - just learn to be a lot more careful or express your points in a more tactful manner.

Instead of 'slap LYB' as being too direct, a 'introduce his cheeks to my palm' may be 'less severe' and may even be funny since nobody uses that expression.

It's all about how you express it.

**vching** · 08-19-2007, 06:17 AM

You probably won't get a (-) karma if you put in some (logical) support or spin your 'slap LYB' statements a little as I am pretty sure not everybody likes him either - just learn to be a lot more careful or express your points in a more tactful manner.

Instead of 'slap LYB' as being too direct, a 'introduce his cheeks to my palm' may be 'less severe' and may even be funny since nobody uses that expression.

It's all about how you express it.

lol, i never actually said SLAP LYB... the thread wasnt started by me. All I said it was a reminding pinch...

**Gollum** · 08-19-2007, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by vching

lol, i never actually said SLAP LYB... the thread wasnt started by me. All I said it was a reminding pinch...

You may simply have been unlucky.

Bear in mind that different types of thread attract different people. Far be it from me to pass judgement, but that type of "badminton fan discussing top players/coaches" thread might attract less mature members, with fanboy-ish leanings.

Naturally not all karma will be "fair". Over many iterations, however, your true worth (as perceived by the BC community) should emerge from your karma ratings. Small comfort, perhaps, if your only karma so far is an "unfair" negative award.

**jerby** · 08-19-2007, 10:56 AM

damnit I've been nice, polite and friendly for two weeks now...help em out people!

nah, just kidding

I'd say the massive contributors here deserve their ratings, Gollum, Dink, Silentheart, Pete come to mind...Me? I'd rather stay out of the limelight (

I'd make a fool out of myself)

**Gollum** · 08-19-2007, 11:49 AM

It's only an approximate system anyway -- a rough guide. That, I suppose, is why we don't have "karma points" displayed (like a post count). It's not intended to form a direct ranking system (which would be divisive).

The thing I like most about this is I can see what other people find helpful (or unhelpful!). For one thing, this gives me some clues about writing articles...

**chris-ccc** · 08-19-2007, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Gollum

The thing I like most about this is I can see what other people find helpful (or unhelpful!).

Agree with you Gollum,

We should think that karma points, positive/negative, should only be given when some helpful/unhelpful comments are posted to promote/demote our beloved Badminton.

Karma points, positive/negative, should not be given when agreement/disagreement arises.

Cheers... chris@ccc