BKF new feature - Experience for points/levels/ratings

[AngelinaCatHub]

OH, now we have another "feature" cluttering up this now convoluted posting lay-out. So now we have to hit the button to vote for a person we are going to follow up with comments or info. More work or "obligation" to enhance your neighbor's stats. This is ridiculous. I'll probably get banned for my strong opinion, but I see this place starting to look as decorated as a Christmas tree. Ryan is correct in his post that this intimidates newbies, and pits competition for "awards". I like the K.I.S.S. aspect to just keep it simple and what it is supposed to accomplish. Now we are "HAVING FUN" stuff put up.

Most who come here are NOT having fun. Some come here near suicidal, and that is NOT fun to deal, with as no one here is a sociologist (for the most part). Yet I have had to sweat it doing my best, as you never know if the OP is serious, or just needs attention.

I looked at the scoreboard of "accomplishments" located somewhere that I wish to forget, and saw the rating table. LAZ may have been correct that these improvements, when I voiced will put this place out of business was over stated, but for one, it minimizes the effect of the reason this place has become number one compared to some of the other forums with smart @$$ retorts and simplistic responses that I have seen elsewhere.

To me the bells and whistles cheapen the look and the cause of this place, and no, I am not going to participate in clicking the "did this post help you" button, and I encourage others not to click on mine. It is not what I am here about. 'Hub

[AngelinaCatHub]

I think the forum should stick to what it's designed to do - that is helping people who truly need help understanding BK. I hope the new features don't change that.

I do look at the new bars and achievements as a popularity contest. But that's my opinion.

I am extremely thankful to everyone who has helped me here.

Hey, you got low bars, so I'm not going to read your advice. What do YOU know. LOL (just making and agreeing point).

If it ain't broke, don't over engineer it. 'Hub

[Freddy03]

Hey, you got low bars, so I'm not going to read your advice. What do YOU know. LOL (just making and agreeing point).

If it ain't broke, don't over engineer it. 'Hub

Well I'd be the first person to tell you don't take my advice because I usually have questions no answers.....LOL

I'm quite shocked at my poor bar status I was very popular in HS I guess not here but again this isn't high school, right??

[tobee43]

....and i STILL have no friend takers...really what is ONE to do...and now i'm FROM someplace i have NEVER heard of because frankly, i want to CHOSE when i tell and when i don't tell someone where i am located...

i.e. freddy03 was extremely helpful in finding me a pizza location in my area. thank you freddy...

[tobee43]

and freddy didn't EVEN offer to be MY friend???

[Freddy03]

and freddy didn't EVEN offer to be MY friend???

Hahaha I'm a loner. I just sent you another good pizza place. It's more heading towards downtown.

[AngelinaCatHub]

....and i STILL have no friend takers...really what is ONE to do...and now i'm FROM someplace i have NEVER heard of because frankly, i want to CHOSE when i tell and when i don't tell someone where i am located...

i.e. freddy03 was extremely helpful in finding me a pizza location in my area. thank you freddy...

HHHMMMMMM, what kind of soap do you use? Could there be a reason no one befriends you? HHHHMMMMM. Wellll I'll take a chance. Will you give me half of your "friend award" if I become your friend? Then I can look impotent......err....I meant important.

In time, I'll have more medals than a Russian General. 'Hub

[tobee43]

ok....there is MORE than one way to skin a cat...i have just requested friendships....normally, i too, am a loner....me my plants and i...but for a nice looking thingy...i'll take the chance!!! and just go for it...

now freddy...you need to understand the psychological effect this could have on my social develop skills if you deny by request...now HOW's for responsibility!! LOL!! oh and thanks so much...we are having pizza and grey goose for dinner..thanks to you!

[Freddy03]

Friend accepted.....lol

Enjoy your pizza!

[Pandora]

I want to know where this feature is located? I've searched under every category in SETTINGS and there is no option to turn it off...?? Am I missing something?

This is from the FAQ section of the forum...

What if I don't want anyone to see my reputation?

You can disable the display of your reputation by going to your User CP and selecting Edit Options. On this page you will find a check box labelled 'Show Your Reputation Level'. Un-checking this box will remove the display of your reputation and replace it with the Reputation Disabled icon. You can still give and receive reputation while your reputation display is disabled.

[tobee43]

oh...and AngelinaCatHub ...i use phiosophy's "pure" grace and always SMELL yummy...LOL!! (it was left over from my rich days!)

[AngelinaCatHub]

oh...and AngelinaCatHub ...i use phiosophy's "pure" grace and always SMELL yummy...LOL!! (it was left over from my rich days!)

OK, you have added friends and yet no icon. Perhaps the Mods aren't your friend??? HHHHHMMMMMM maybe the rich smell of that soap is driving us all away. Remember this is the BANKRUPTCY forum. We be broke.

[tobee43]

oh...no!! AngelinaCatHub you got your little friend thingy now!! LOL....sooooooo where's mine..?????

your right..i do smell a bit too expensive to be here...i'm have to go back to the liquid dawn.

pandora...your lagging behind in the race...you best make some friends...i know it's not going to me..i'm not one of your favorites...LOL!!

[Pandora]

...pandora...your lagging behind in the race...you best make some friends...i know it's not going to me..i'm not one of your favorites...LOL!!

LOL! You're too funny..... and no thats not it at all - I'm just very leery about letting anyone see my box LMAO!

[tobee43]

LOL! You're too funny..... and no thats not it at all - I'm just very leery about letting anyone see my box LMAO!

ok....so now we have to get you one of those little men thingys....so we have to get you some friends..LOL!!! everyone needs friends i guess...or so i'm learning...

i'm so competive!!....

if we work REALLY hard today...we might get not ONE but two little men by our names. i don't know about you....but just the thought is enough to excite me to no end! LOL!