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Re: BEA points

Robert Anton Wilson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:41:15 GMT

Author: Robert Anton Wilson

Posted: 04/29/2013 15:41

Cymro2011 wrote:

Turn every thread into a discussion about nuclear power plants and diseases why don't we? Great idea.

Well only for one day.

We could have Flowers as word of the day tomorrow. Then again that could also turn into a discussion about power plants.

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Re: BEA points

Cymro2011 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:17:26 GMT

Author: Cymro2011

Posted: 04/29/2013 15:17

Robert Anton Wilson wrote:

We could have a word of the day and anybody who manages the plug the word in a manner that is not totally random earns points.

The word of the day is: Hazmat Suit

Would definitely force one to be creative.

Turn every thread into a discussion about nuclear power plants and diseases why don't we? Great idea.

Re: BEA points

Robert Anton Wilson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:14:22 GMT

Author: Robert Anton Wilson

Posted: 04/29/2013 15:14

We could have a word of the day and anybody who manages the plug the word in a manner that is not totally random earns points.

The word of the day is: Hazmat Suit

Would definitely force one to be creative.

Re: BEA points

Cymro2011 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:14:16 GMT

Author: Cymro2011

Posted: 04/29/2013 15:14

Robert Anton Wilson wrote:

upvoted =D>

🤬 capitalist swine.

Re: BEA points

Robert Anton Wilson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:12:18 GMT

Author: Robert Anton Wilson

Posted: 04/29/2013 15:12

Cymro2011 wrote:

I'd really prefer comment communism. No upvotes, no downvotes, all comments are equal.

upvoted �'�

Re: BEA points

Cymro2011 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:09:58 GMT

Author: Cymro2011

Posted: 04/29/2013 15:09

SerCuddles wrote:

>upvoting
>downvoting

Let's just go full reddit why don't we? "You guys ever heard of this underrated band called Radiohead??????"

I'd really prefer comment communism. No upvotes, no downvotes, all comments are equal.

Re: BEA points

Robert Anton Wilson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:07:03 GMT

Author: Robert Anton Wilson

Posted: 04/29/2013 15:07

Choose your team

BEAluminati

Your Class

Dadrocker

And your special abilities

Hugging
And other unmentionnables[/b]

Re: BEA points

sageamagoo — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:41:20 GMT

Author: sageamagoo

Posted: 04/29/2013 11:41

...No.

Re: BEA points

Patman360 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:28:03 GMT

Author: Patman360

Posted: 04/29/2013 09:28

Certain users don't get along here, this upvoting/downvoting system could easily lead to people voting based on what they think of the user rather than the comment.

Re: BEA points

SerCuddles — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:04:53 GMT

Author: SerCuddles

Posted: 04/29/2013 02:04

>upvoting
>downvoting

Let's just go full reddit why don't we? "You guys ever heard of this underrated band called Radiohead??????"

Aside from that, I've seen the points system work in a few other forums I've been a part of. People gained a set amount of points for completing certain actions on the site such as posting in threads or creating entirely new threads. Users could then use those points to buy little images under their avatars or perform actions such as changing their usernames. To discourage shitposting to farm points, certain actions, such as posting in the "Games" section, were worth no points whatsoever.

If properly implemented, a points system could encourage more discussion as well as making everything just a bit more fun.

Or it could just cause more shitposting

Re: BEA points

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:29:13 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/28/2013 03:29

I'm not suggesting that people's user scores become a form of currency, but rather that a separate system of currency (BEA points) be introduced, and if a user so desires, he/she may exchange BEA points for userscore (or for other potential awards that I have yet to think of). The only way a person could lose his/her BEA points is if the points are willingly spent or lost in a bet/game. Receiving downvotes would only result in a person not gaining additional points. All current users could receive an amount of points relative to how long they have been on BEA maybe? And all new users could receive 100 points after creating their account. (and perhaps users could purchase points if they so desire, giving AM some well deserved $)

Re: BEA points

MrFrogger — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:44:27 GMT

Author: MrFrogger

Posted: 04/28/2013 02:44

DLGGLD wrote:

People care how many user points they have? :-s

I ment as in the proposed currency. After I got my chart to 100 albums, I stopped giving a shit about points.

Re: BEA points

Defago — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:24:17 GMT

Author: Defago

Posted: 04/28/2013 01:24

Those are details. Maybe we could make posts worth more points by upvotes, but you can't lose points for downvotes, or something. The idea to have control over your points as currency is pretty cool, though, mostly for tournaments and such.

Re: BEA points

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:20:38 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/28/2013 01:20

Cymro2011 wrote:

Plus it would discourage people from voiceing their true opinions from fear of downvotes.

We don't want that?

Re: BEA points

Cymro2011 — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:03:34 GMT

Author: Cymro2011

Posted: 04/28/2013 01:03

MrFrogger wrote:

The one problem I can see with this "post ranking" is say someone posts in "what album are you listening to". Then a bunch of uses who hate that album down vote it. I personally wouldn't want that affecting my points.

Plus it would discourage people from voiceing their true opinions from fear of downvotes.

Re: BEA points

GeevyDallas — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:03:31 GMT

Author: GeevyDallas

Posted: 04/28/2013 01:03

People care how many user points they have? 😶

Re: BEA points

MrFrogger — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:01:18 GMT

Author: MrFrogger

Posted: 04/28/2013 01:01

The one problem I can see with this "post ranking" is say someone posts in "what album are you listening to". Then a bunch of uses who hate that album down vote it. I personally wouldn't want that affecting my points.

Re: BEA points

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:36:28 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/28/2013 00:36

L Lawliet wrote:

BEA MMO, I can see it now, obviously it's free to play although if you subscribe you get access to member only features including additional BEA points.

Choose your team

BEAluminati
Bay Area Alliance

Your Class

Dadrocker
Indie Kid
BAWP
Punk
Hipster
Bat

And your special abilities

Spamming
Harassment
Condescension
Hugging
Hero Worship
Drug Abuse
Moderating

🤣

But seriously, it sounds interesting enough. But one thing to consider is what will happen if a user trades in too many points and gets his level downgraded. He could lose any decade or year charts. Should there be a cap to keep you from downgrading a level?

Re: BEA points

Romanelli — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:01:10 GMT

Author: Romanelli

Posted: 04/28/2013 00:01

dividesbyzero wrote:

So what if we had a system of digital currency? Every new user starts with 100 BEA points, and can earn more when a comment he/she makes is upvoted (thus encouraging more quality posting), or for participating in forum games or something of the like. BEA points could be exchanged for user score or traded in for prizes like the ability to have a larger avatar (or other things along those lines). Also, bets could be placed and prize points could be offered during the various tournaments that frequently occur in the game section. I realize it's a frivolous idea and that there are probably far more important site changes that would be implemented first, but what do you guys think of this idea?

What do you do with the existing users?

Re: BEA points

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:23:10 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/27/2013 23:23

It would certainly expand the horizons and make the site more fun but I think there's too much stuff on albummaster's to-do list and this suggestion is a lot of work but it'd be good if it is considered for, say, next three years because the suggestion has the potential of making this site even more awesome.