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One benefit I see in the reputation system is that it acts as a deterrent for instigators. If someone all of a sudden disables it, it might be worthwile to find out why. There may be a completely valid reason, such as "the user in question does not believe in its usefulness", or "it can be a distraction", or "it provides a breeding ground for various conflicts of interest".

But it may be because the user in question broke some basic codes of behaviour or gives questionable advice.

Either way, it may contain useful information.

It is also a gauge of the overall sentiment towards that user. Knowing how others feel about you is not a bad thing.

In real life encounter there are endless factors regulating how we behave. On the net it may become a lawless jungle with lots of hit-and-run behaviour unless we introduce suble regulating factors such as this. I know Matt is holding the whip but it is too big of a job for him to do it all.

30-Dec-2004	#10
Attila Attila Soos Join Date: Jan-2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Country: USA Posts: 2,003	One benefit I see in the reputation system is that it acts as a deterrent for instigators. If someone all of a sudden disables it, it might be worthwile to find out why. There may be a completely valid reason, such as "the user in question does not believe in its usefulness", or "it can be a distraction", or "it provides a breeding ground for various conflicts of interest". But it may be because the user in question broke some basic codes of behaviour or gives questionable advice. Either way, it may contain useful information. It is also a gauge of the overall sentiment towards that user. Knowing how others feel about you is not a bad thing. In real life encounter there are endless factors regulating how we behave. On the net it may become a lawless jungle with lots of hit-and-run behaviour unless we introduce suble regulating factors such as this. I know Matt is holding the whip but it is too big of a job for him to do it all.