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Originally Posted by JVN
Don't sweat the rep you get.
Just try to give rep in as positive a manner as possible.
Think of it as a tool for self improvement, and constructive criticism of others.
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The great thing about the little button on the top right corner of your post window is the fact that I can leave a little comment to the poster without having to reply to the thread or start a PM. Than I can tell the poster if I like their post, or if I think they can make it a little better.
The only thing I don't like about it is I have to give positive points or negative points. A lot of times I feel really reluctant about giving neg points when I see the poster just need to tweak his message. I've always hated teaching by punishment, and negative rep points is a form of punishment.
Therefore I have no choice but to give him positive points.
I figure, the best way to teach is by example. If you want others around you to post better, you have the responsibility to show others you are capable of the same thing. Then others can see what's good and what's not, and improve their writing accordingly.
Also, I would've LOVED the new rep point system if I am given the option to give no points to the poster, and the ability to leave him a little comment. I figure if I am not too harsh in those little comments, people might actually listen once in a while.
As far as the overall rep system goes, I look at a person and decide if he/she deserve my respect based on what they wrote in their messages, not what others tell me if they are good people or not by the count of green dots.
Seriously, if you want to get to know the people behind online messages, you have to do the hard work to get to meet them face to face. A lot of people like Libby Ritchie, Paul Copioli, Erin Rapacki, and Don Knight I got to know well only because I met them at off season competition or at regionals, and spent time chatting about different things. As far as I am concerned, thats the best way to meet people. Then you can form your opinion on these people based on your experience with them. Besides, its rather pleasant getting to know the real person who is sleep deprived and totally stressed out at competition time ;-).