These are the guidelines I follow when deciding whether a reputation vote should be deleted...
- No comment at all (blank, or something like "no comment").
- Really short comment like "wtf" or just some emoticons.
- Completely random comment that has nothing to do with the member.
- Some type of greeting like "hey, I'm voting for you" or "woot, Test_User!".
- The comment isn't written in English, or doesn't make any sense, or is an inside joke between two members.
- It's based purely on gender.
- It relies on previously posted comments ("what they said").
- It contains excessive profanity, disrespect, insults, or bashing.
- It's part of an attempt to reach a certain number (goal), or "gang up" on someone.
- An admin knows for a fact that the comment is false.
Note: Neutral votes are generally disregarded.
This list is not necessarily complete, and is subject to change. Please remember that giving rep votes is a privilege, and it can be taken away if you abuse it.
Payback reps
Votes given as payback or revenge for other votes are
not against the rules because I often have no way of knowing for sure whether a vote was given out of revenge. I'm not a mind-reader.
"Reputation power"
Staff members and members in the "Elite" group are able to give more rep points than others. They can give +2 and -2 as well as the usual +1, 0, and -1.
Linking to threads and posts
You can link to certain threads or posts in rep vote comments by using the following syntax...
tid=12345
tid 12345
pid=12345
pid 12345
Keep in mind that posts can be deleted or edited, so you shouldn't rely on them for evidence.
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