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I do not see the scale icon on my browser window..

Originally Posted by Robert ToeQuest has had a user reputation scheme available for several months, but few users know about it or understand how it works. I've made a few recent changes to the system and I describe what it is and how it works below. User reputation is meant to be a ranking of a member's benefit to the community. The ranking is based on the opinions of all members of the community who choose to participate. Users will gain or lose reputation points based on how their posts are scored by other members. The users who have the ability to affect reputation, will either give or take away points by approving or disapproving a post's content. The idea behind this is to encourage higher quality postings in the forums, that are well-thought out, insightful, respectful to the opinions of others, etc. Also, this is an excellent way to provide anonymous feedback to a post's author. Here are the rules and parameters. I may adjust these later: A user must be green belt level (25 posts) before that user has the ability to affect another user's reputation. A user must have a reputation of 10 to affect another user's reputation. All users start of with 10 points. A user gains 1 point of reputation-altering power for every 100 days since registering. A user gains 1 point of reputation-altering power for every 100 posts. A user gains 1 point of reputation-altering power for every 40 points of positive reputation received. A user can affect the reputation of up to 10 other members over each 24 hour period. A user must alter the reputation of 10 other members before altering the reputation of the same person again. The way to add to or take away from a members reputation is by clicking on the scale icon in the upper right hand corner of the post. See below: Then you will see the following popup window: From there, you just need to select whether you like or dislike the post and give a comment. The post owner can see his reputation and comments by clicking the scale of his own post or by going to the control panel. Unless the member is part of the ToeClub, the member will not know who added to his/her reputation. When you see a post that you especially like, be sure and add to that user's reputation. Don't disapprove of a post just because you disagree with the thesis. If it is based on rational thought and is well presented, then you have no reason to disapprove. If, however, you do disapprove of a post, do give your disapproval, but try to supply some constructive criticism as well. No need to be mean or rude. If you're a member of the TOE Club then you can optionally choose not to be part of User Reputation ranking. Post questions and comments to this thread. Regards, --Robert