The Skill FAQ - How can skillz pay the bills?

[fanforever1986]

If you live in an area where there simply are no other fans to get together and watch the game with, which I've noticed is a good portion of us posters that go into the game thread during game time, the game thread provides somewhere to make observations, and at times vent. The post game thread is more of an analytical assesment, compared to the game thread...obviously. So to say that the game threads are too long may be valid from a certain point of view, but not one that actively takes part in the discussion during game time. If you want up to the second text play by play, yahoo, ESPN and even NHL all them on their websites.

[Superfraggle]

Originally Posted by fanforever1986

If you live in an area where there simply are no other fans to get together and watch the game with, which I've noticed is a good portion of us posters that go into the game thread during game time, the game thread provides somewhere to make observations, and at times vent. The post game thread is more of an analytical assesment, compared to the game thread...obviously. So to say that the game threads are too long may be valid from a certain point of view, but not one that actively takes part in the discussion during game time. If you want up to the second text play by play, yahoo, ESPN and even NHL all them on their websites.

There is a chat room, if that's what you want to do. the text play-by-play on those sites shows one point of view...the fan reaction on the board shows another

[RedHot25]

Originally Posted by Superfraggle

There is a chat room, if that's what you want to do. the text play-by-play on those sites shows one point of view...the fan reaction on the board shows another

Yah, I Agree.

I'm not looking for no commentary, the odd comment is fine, etc. Its just that there are so very manny. When someone scores I find it takes a long long time to find out what actually happened. E.g the opposition scores and its "#$#@~" and "ugh <insert random flames player here>" "they suck", etc. I like a game thread as opposed to the yahoo/espn whatever text feeds b/c it provides like superfraggle said a more fan view of the game. And besides, they don't tell you that "Huselius - what a dangle! I think Smith is still looking for where he went...he tried the hit but missed...and Roloson was lucky to just get a piece of that" ....is A LOT different than "Huselius, shot on goal".

[Superfraggle]

Originally Posted by fotze

The game thread serves other purposes than providing you guys with game analysis. It is also a comraderie thing for those watching the game alone.

Sure, but I'm assuming these guys are getting docked points for things that don't add anything. 6 posts in a row that say "boo", "*$%&*", "this sucks", etc. don't seem to me to be worthwhile, comraderie or now. Not everything has to add to the analysis, IMO, but there should at least be something there. "*&$%*" really just doesn't do it for me.

[RedHot25]

Yah, fair enough Fotze. I agree with that, and am fine....but I guess my point is more in line with Superfraggle's last one.

[BCReefer]

I received my blue for calling someone a name - which is correct. I am trying hard to change it but it is hard to post long comments since I am usually fighting someone regarding Vancouver and the fans. HHHHMMMM I think I am on to something here???

Less fighting and more adding to the forum. Keep up the good work.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by RedHot25

Good post, Superfraggle. Game threads could be a great source of info for me (no tv other than the odd CBC game), as all I can do is listen online. And even then with most flames games starting out here say around 10 or 11 at night, I don't really ever get to listen to a game all the way through. Its frustrating, because sometimes it just seems that posts are in there...because...well they can be. Just post to post type of thing.

The thing of it is, before I got the negative point, I was trying to keep people updated on the game, as I could watch most of the games.

Since then, I rarely get as much involved.

[Bobblehead]

Is there any way to "age" the skill?

By that I mean could skill points (positive or negative) older than 4 months (or some set length) be dropped?

Kind of like when you lose points for a speeding ticket - 3 years later, you get them back.

That way people who "slip up" aren't branded for life.

[Flames09]

I have a minus 3 reputation and I'm sure it came from last nights GDT but I'm sorry I have to agree people who post on here alot more and have been posting longer are recognized more with higher skill levels. <-- Thats the main reason why I wont try very hard to make long/excellent essay like posts.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Bobblehead

Is there any way to "age" the skill?

By that I mean could skill points (positive or negative) older than 4 months (or some set length) be dropped?

Kind of like when you lose points for a speeding ticket - 3 years later, you get them back.

That way people who "slip up" aren't branded for life.

I thik there's some merit in what Bobblehead has to say.

[photon]

Originally Posted by Bobblehead

Is there any way to "age" the skill?

By that I mean could skill points (positive or negative) older than 4 months (or some set length) be dropped?

Kind of like when you lose points for a speeding ticket - 3 years later, you get them back.

That way people who "slip up" aren't branded for life.

Yeah, something like that would be great, but it's another thing that's not in the forum software unfortunately.

Originally Posted by Flames09

I have a minus 3 reputation and I'm sure it came from last nights GDT but I'm sorry I have to agree people who post on here alot more and have been posting longer are recognized more with higher skill levels.

Well that only makes sense, since that's the whole goal of the skill system is to recognize posters which make posts that contribute. If someone only posts once a month they're not going to get much skill, and I don't think that's a problem.

We have been discussing it though and are contemplating different options on changes to improve it.

[Flames09]

Originally Posted by photon

Yeah, something like that would be great, but it's another thing that's not in the forum software unfortunately.



Well that only makes sense, since that's the whole goal of the skill system is to recognize posters which make posts that contribute. If someone only posts once a month they're not going to get much skill, and I don't think that's a problem.

We have been discussing it though and are contemplating different options on changes to improve it.

This is sad I dont even know who the mods on this board are but how can I find out what got me a -3?? and a minus 3 is all it takes to get a blue box?? or is it just when you the negatives?

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Flames09

how can I find out what got me a -3?? and a minus 3 is all it takes to get a blue box?? or is it just when you the negatives?

Did you read the first post in this thread?

[Flames09]

Originally Posted by ken0042

Did you read the first post in this thread?

Yes but I can't find anything in control panel, no need to be rude.


nvm I found it.

[ken0042]

Who's being rude? You asked a question, I pointed to you where the info was. If that info wasn't clear enough, then mention that.

Right in the middle of the page, after you click on "User CP" there is a part that reads "Latest Reputation Received."

[Flames09]

Originally Posted by ken0042

Who's being rude? You asked a question, I pointed to you where the info was. If that info wasn't clear enough, then mention that.

Right in the middle of the page, after you click on "User CP" there is a part that reads "Latest Reputation Received."

Yes sorry just the fact you asked the question instead of saying something like checkout the first post it has more information vs. did you read the first post, w/e maybe I'm being overly sensitive.

[Azure]

I agree with Bobblehead....after a while it should be dropped.

Thing is, the majority of us will never post anything significant enough to gain positive rep points. No long posts, no essay's...etc, etc....so if we slip up once, we're stuck with the damn blue point!

[Superfraggle]

Originally Posted by Azure

I agree with Bobblehead....after a while it should be dropped.

Thing is, the majority of us will never post anything significant enough to gain positive rep points. No long posts, no essay's...etc, etc....so if we slip up once, we're stuck with the damn blue point!

Not with an attitude like that!

[Azure]

Originally Posted by Superfraggle

Not with an attitude like that!

lol....this is quite ironic.

Guys, little secret here, it doesn't take long essays, fabulous posts showcasing your intelligence, etc, etc to gain positive rep points.



Now, a quick question. Is there any way for the rep points people to see if a positive/negative point has already been given for a certain post?

I just checked my User CP as my blue thingy got taken away...and I noticed that I received 2 negative rep points for the exact same post. Not that I didn't deserve it or anything.

[photon]

Unfortunately not, the chance exists that a post will receive two negative feedbacks.