Post by Amy (In America - Busy atm) on Apr 10, 2011 19:37:29 GMT
It has been brought to mine and the moderator's attention that many people miss the ability to give and receive 'Benes', and go up ranks. Well, terrible as that is, we here think we have an improved system and both things are possible. It's not that different after all. 
The ranks have been set and arestolen from similar to those on the BBS. However, unlike the BBS your rank is determined by how many posts you have made, rather than how many 'Benes' you receive.
Originally 'Benes' here were called 'Karma', but if you look to your left you will see that we have reverted back to the lingo we all know and love. You will also see that though these 'Benes' can be given they can also be taken. On the BBS it seemed to me that many 'Benes' were given when someone made a snarky comment at another's expense, rather than the help it was intended for. With this system in place, don't be shocked if someone takes a 'Bene' if you behave like that here. Also, this is in a bid to stamp out 'Bene cliques'. It seemed people used to rely on friends to boost them up a rank; here your ranking is based on your own merit, and 'Benes' gained by being helpful, kind and funny.
Currently changes are taking place to the layout of the forum and I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. When the site undergoes larger changes and additions you may find it is maintenance mode and not accessible. Due do how many mixed locations we have in our community, it is not possible to make these changes at night when everyone is asleep, as night is a very subjective matter here. I hope you understand and enjoy your time here. ;D
The ranks have been set and are
Originally 'Benes' here were called 'Karma', but if you look to your left you will see that we have reverted back to the lingo we all know and love. You will also see that though these 'Benes' can be given they can also be taken. On the BBS it seemed to me that many 'Benes' were given when someone made a snarky comment at another's expense, rather than the help it was intended for. With this system in place, don't be shocked if someone takes a 'Bene' if you behave like that here. Also, this is in a bid to stamp out 'Bene cliques'. It seemed people used to rely on friends to boost them up a rank; here your ranking is based on your own merit, and 'Benes' gained by being helpful, kind and funny.
Currently changes are taking place to the layout of the forum and I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. When the site undergoes larger changes and additions you may find it is maintenance mode and not accessible. Due do how many mixed locations we have in our community, it is not possible to make these changes at night when everyone is asleep, as night is a very subjective matter here. I hope you understand and enjoy your time here. ;D
Thanks I feel like part of a small community here 
Thanks. I love it here.
