by Leet Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:36 am
I've learned the rep system is very unforgiving. You can get downvoted for stupid things, but you can ge upvoted for stupid things. The point is, if you give yourself a bad reputation, your rep will show it. If you're constantly posting stupid things, plan on getting downvoted. I've seen a lot of new guys getting negative reps because no one knows them and they come in here like they own the place. Once i got to know everyone and actually making posts with substance, everyone started upvoting me. I only downvote if it's completely necessary. Like during flame wars, which happens a lot. Plus as my ninja Wilks said, it gives the new guys someone to trust. If you have a bad rep people won't trust you.