“+rep and -rep comments”

[Random Ryan (RETURNING SOON!)]

Anyone here have any idea when “+rep” and “-rep” originated and what there purpose was?

[soup]

no clue, i was thinking the same... do they even do anything

[Lochlann]

Originally posted by soup:

no clue, i was thinking the same... do they even do anything

I don't really think so

[soup]

Originally posted by Lochlann:

Originally posted by soup:

no clue, i was thinking the same... do they even do anything

I don't really think so

not surprising tbh

[harley]

Originally posted by soup:

no clue, i was thinking the same... do they even do anything

They do nothing, really.

I can think of one scenario where it does something and it's if you're a trader. Getting some "+rep Good Trader" comments might help people be more "trusting" with trading with you.

Though, even in that scenario, it doesn't really mean much, does it? Oh well. I guess it just makes people feel better when they get commended on their profile with a +rep comment.

[BRM62C]

The term come from trades, rep is a way to acknowledge the quality of the trader.

[Bun.E]

TF2/CSGO trading.

high rep was an unofficial way to see if someone was a good trader or not, used before sites like Steamrep took off. But its mostly used to this day by scammers having fake rep to not look shady.

[Apexnexius]

Originally posted by Apexnexius:

Originally posted by Catto:

i can give u -rep comment

+1

This. So much this.

[Electric Cupcake]

Originally posted by GageTheSpartan:

Originally posted by soup:

no clue, i was thinking the same... do they even do anything

They do nothing, really.

I can think of one scenario where it does something and it's if you're a trader. Getting some "+rep Good Trader" comments might help people be more "trusting" with trading with you.

+Rep and apples for awoos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrZGbEbiuIE

[soup]

Originally posted by GageTheSpartan:

Originally posted by soup:

no clue, i was thinking the same... do they even do anything

They do nothing, really.

I can think of one scenario where it does something and it's if you're a trader. Getting some "+rep Good Trader" comments might help people be more "trusting" with trading with you.

Though, even in that scenario, it doesn't really mean much, does it? Oh well. I guess it just makes people feel better when they get commended on their profile with a +rep comment. :winter2019happygingerbread:

yea, i guess it could make people feel better. basically sayin people think you're cool or trustable, somn along those lines

[Sharkster_00]

Originally posted by GageTheSpartan:

Originally posted by soup:

no clue, i was thinking the same... do they even do anything

They do nothing, really.

I can think of one scenario where it does something and it's if you're a trader. Getting some "+rep Good Trader" comments might help people be more "trusting" with trading with you.

Though, even in that scenario, it doesn't really mean much, does it? Oh well. I guess it just makes people feel better when they get commended on their profile with a +rep comment. :winter2019happygingerbread:

Yeah plus scammers do that too

[Irene ❤]

+rep stands for +reputation point.

The origin of it is vbulletin forum. Back then there is no steam forum and companies purchased vbulletin forum for their customers.

When you like a post, you can click the reputation icon and give the user 1 reputation point and state a reason. The user can log in and have a view list of all the reputation earned and lost with a reason. This is to encourage the community to chat proper and civil. Your profile will display your reputation points.

The same concept, facebook introduced +like and the result is a billion dollar business with many customers.

However, over time the reputation system is easily abused or unfair. Imagine logging into steam forum and a 10 year veterian had 5000 points while you only had 1. It's difficult to close the gap and honor the system. vbulletin no longer sells but the habit of giving +rep continued within the community.

[Der tüddelige Fußgänger]

I once uploaded a tf2 screenshot. Just a picture of soldiers gut off head, because cartoony violance is always funny
Some guy commented -rep toxic under that screenshot, i asked what -rep means
He (or she) just said that it doesn't really mean anything