Posted by: King Dutchy
Posted by: orlando1971
Posted by: King Dutchy
If the title system was less random, someone would find out the algorithms of the title system by making multiple accounts and finding out how different amounts of posts, bans, etc would affect the system. Then someone will create a fairly accurate set of formulas for members to find out when they rank up. If this happened, Achronos would throw a hissy fit. We don't want that.
What exactly is the problem with an exact formula? That would set goals for the user. And goals often encourage behavior. For example, I am trying to lose weight at the gym. I don't just work out everyday to see where it takes me, I set goals. This is a better idea IMO.
However, I can predict that someone would go around begging people for rep. How do we stop that? Making that a bannable offence?I'd wholeheartedly support that if Achronos wasn't so paranoid about us figuring out the system.
Glad to see I wasn't the only one. Has Achronos ever explained why he doesn't want users to know? Is it fear of boosting? I think we could ban users begging for rep. The first time is a warning, the second time you lose rep. And if you keep doing it, you will lose more rep.
Also, maybe we could subtract rep from users who +rep those begging? Not a substantial amount, maybe 3-10? Not sure. I think these 2 rules will deter users asking for rep.