The Little Green Boxes - Page 6

RG · 10-05-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HEMI POWER

Mods just wondering when we will be able to purchase some green box FF.com.au sticker kits for our back windows.

About the same time as the "I'm an AFF cyber hero" sticker pack comes out.

How many sets can I put you down for?

AUbigfoot · 10-05-2009, 09:10 AM

This is a great idea. For the new people it can identify the people to ask questions and who might be more inclined to answer with helpful stuff.

Lets just hope it doesn't turn into a beauty contest with the dots!

Coogs289 · 10-05-2009, 09:16 AM

so why have all the light green boxes been replaced with purple boxes?

RG · 10-05-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by velocity_avisGT

so why have all the light green boxes been replaced with purple boxes?

Because purple is cool.

Actually it will be to make it easier to differentiate between the different rep levels.

Coogs289 · 10-05-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RG

Because purple is cool.

Actually it will be to make it easier to differentiate between the different rep levels.

makes sense to me

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cheers, Anthony

**CAT600** · 10-05-2009, 10:49 AM

Got to say that being able to positively reinforce other users on here adds a new dimension to the experiance. People should be "rewarded" for making encouraging/informative/unselfish contributions to the wider community.

Well done Admin.

Daniel

T-BOOST · 10-05-2009, 11:14 AM

so does this mean that peoples number of posts will be deleted eventually? or are they going to work in conjunction with each other?

rodderz · 10-05-2009, 11:36 AM

It seems to be blowing out of proportion a bit dependiong on people's understanding of it. Basically it is only in use for users to give another member positive feedback for a helpful post in their opinion, it's not like the system can be abused and we see a popularity contest of who has the most green dots. It's been implemented so that rep can't be given out willy nilly and people are always giving it to mates etc all the time.

Basically someone with a high rep is a valued and helpful member of the forums.

NC1183 · 10-05-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by T-BOOST

so does this mean that peoples number of posts will be deleted eventually? or are they going to work in conjunction with each other?

They will work with each other. It just give people an idea of which members are more likely to be able to give out useful, helpful and informative information so you can either ask them directly or via a thread

**russellw** · 10-05-2009, 11:58 AM

We have raised the daily reputation hits to 3 on an experimental basis as this seems a more reasonable number for those who proactively use the system.

I will also be experimenting with some different icons in place of the green boxes so if they change throughout the day you will know why!

Cheers
Russ

Laminge · 10-05-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by russellw

We have raised the daily reputation hits to 3 on an experimental basis as this seems a more reasonable number for those who proactively use the system.

I will also be experimenting with some different icons in place of the green boxes so if they change throughout the day you will know why!

Cheers
Russ

I vote to change them to the images of G strings I wear. Mind you not green for long... :togo:

Mark^^ · 10-05-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

I vote to change them to the images of G strings I wear. Mind you not green for long... :togo:

OH Garry, the image has totally damaged my mind, is AFF going to be paying for life long group therapy to all others with simialr damage?

**CAT600** · 10-05-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

.....images of G strings I wear....

Thats not cool mate...... let us never speak of this again.

Daniel

JAZSXY · 10-05-2009, 02:02 PM

I see the green boxes are gone but what is the new logo? I cant make it out.

**russellw** · 10-05-2009, 02:09 PM

It's an icon sized version of the AFF logo! Just another of the test ones.

Cheers
Russ

CHARGED TERRA · 10-05-2009, 03:59 PM

How about Just having 1 icon that changes as the rep increases.

L = Billy Kart

P = Go Kart

So on and so forth.

Just a suggestion

Or a picture of a Tacho or Boost Guage

and the more rep you have the further around the needle gets etc....

JAZSXY · 10-05-2009, 04:11 PM

Call it old fashioned but I still prefer the green boxes.

RspecAU · 10-05-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

I vote to change them to the images of G strings I wear. Mind you not green for long... :togo:

I would of thought pics of KK's would of been more to your liking Laminge

This is a good idea well done admin team.

Elks · 10-05-2009, 05:20 PM

Now I'm back on my P's.

Seriously though good idea.

HEMI POWER · 10-05-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RG

About the same time as the "I'm an AFF cyber hero" sticker pack comes out.

How many sets can I put you down for?

Four please, one for each username i have.

**russellw** · 10-05-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CHARGED TERRA

How about Just having 1 icon that changes as the rep increases.

L = Billy Kart

P = Go Kart

So on and so forth.

Just a suggestion

Or a picture of a Tacho or Boost Guage

and the more rep you have the further around the needle gets etc....

Have considered this but it requires substantial recoding of the actual control functions as it would be necessary to introduce more levels and the current coding is set to work around the one box per 100 points (up to 500) and then 1 per 200 thereafter.

The amount of available space restricts the size of icon that can be used to not much more than 12x12 pixels which rules out anything with any real detail in it.

Cheers
Russ

JAZSXY · 10-05-2009, 07:31 PM

Everytime you click to add to the rep, how many points are added in out of curriosity?

Geez Louise · 10-05-2009, 07:46 PM

Why not make the little icon thingies spell out a word like Ford Forums or something like that. Is that possible?

Oh,,,maybe not...Everyone would have an F under their names to being with....

. Maybe another word then...

4Vman · 10-05-2009, 07:58 PM

How far backwards can you go with red boxes??!! (just in case alex wants to know..)!

**russellw** · 10-05-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JAZSXY

Everytime you click to add to the rep, how many points are added in out of curriosity?

That depends on your reputation power as defined earlier in the thread - it will be different for everyone.

Cheers
Russ

Geez Louise · 10-05-2009, 09:48 PM

I like the smiley's. They look good

InfernoSR · 10-05-2009, 11:31 PM

lol... the smilies add a nice and friendly touch... hope when someone does something bad, there is a little frowney face in red :P

Swordsman88 · 11-05-2009, 02:04 AM

Hopefully this hasnt' been pointed out already and i've missed it....

Is there any way to find out how many rep points i have left to give out? I understand how the number you have to give out are calculated, but how much does one 'rep boost' give someone??? I have given out two rep boosts so far to helpful members but i wouldn't have a clue how many i have left given i'd have to add up my current months of membership, look at my posts etc. etc. Its not all that important really just wondering is all.

Oh and i think it is a great idea by the way...particularly for new members.

**russellw** · 11-05-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Swordsman88

Hopefully this hasnt' been pointed out already and i've missed it....

Is there any way to find out how many rep points i have left to give out? I understand how the number you have to give out are calculated, but how much does one 'rep boost' give someone??? I have given out two rep boosts so far to helpful members but i wouldn't have a clue how many i have left given i'd have to add up my current months of membership, look at my posts etc. etc. Its not all that important really just wondering is all.

Oh and i think it is a great idea by the way...particularly for new members.

It isn't limited as such - each time you give rep points it is the same amount based on the criteria you mentioned. In your case it is 34 points every time you give someone reputation.

Cheers
Russ

fiery · 11-05-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Geez Louise

I like the smiley's. They look good

I also prefer the smiley face rather than the boring old traditional little green box's.
Makes it look like we are all happy little vegemites