idea instead of reputation

[macuser9214]

Originally Posted by Robert

For sure,

One thing you will NOT be able to buy will be posts, rep and itrader score.

Agreed.. Good thinking.

[Robert]

Originally Posted by macuser9214

I think this one is free (?) and it won't automatically give stuff to users. After users got points, Robert would have to give them what they buy, because it's just a point system, not a store.

ICash, Simple, stand alone point system. - vBulletin.org Forum

I had a few issues with that one.

Also if a post gets deleted the points don't get revoked. It leaves it self open to abuse.

[macuser9214]

I can't seem to find any more....

[Robert]

I removed it as every second post received a SQL error.

[cheater]

Well, we could set up a manual store (for now). I don't think I have enough powers to adjust everything, but if you have enough free time Robert, you could set up a thread that lists the shop items. Then, when people post saying they want to buy something, you lower their rep/point count and give them what they bought. I would be glad to assist with this, but as I said earlier, I don't have enough powers. And I don't think you want to give me full admin rights.

I wonder if there is something like a jr moderator mod for vbulletin (they have it for phpbb). It allows you to allow certain users to access only certain areas of the admin cp.

[Robert]

I highly doubt that anyone but me will ever have admin power's. No offense to you cheater but i don't trust anyone with my sites.

I still get nervous when my brother-in-law screws around with my site's and he was the one that taught me everything i know and still knows 100 times more then me.

[macuser9214]

Actually I think a moderator SHOULD split that into another topic, starting from me asking about Roberts other sites...

Back on topic: I found another points system:

User Points System - vBulletin.org Forum

Here's a small list. More to come, and ideas welcome..

*I DID NOT ASK ROBERT ABOUT THESE, AND THEY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON HIS WISHES*

Domain Name - 10,000 Pts.
3mb Webspace - 5,000 Pts.
Username Change - 1,000 Pts.
Sticky Topic - 500 Pts.
Post on front page - 350 pts.
Lock topic (Once per month MAX) 600 pts.

Again, I didn't ask robert about most of these and they probably WILL change. Like the 3mb webspace, he might not be able/not want to do.

This is just a general idea.

[Jason]

With the 3mb of webspace, do you just mean 3mb of storage? If so, no one would probably use that because that are tons of place on the web to go for free storage.

I don't think the sticky topic and lock topic options are too great of an idea.

With the sticky topic, completely worthless threads could possibly be stickied.

With the lock topic, topics with good discussion may be closed.

So, I vote no on the sticky topic/lock topic options.

[cheater]

I also vote no for the sticky/lock options. They are ok for other types of forums, but I don't think they would benefit anyone here. As for the 3mb hosting, I would be willing to host the sites. I could give out possibly a gig of hosting (it depends on how many people buy this option).

[Robert]

Originally Posted by macuser9214

Actually I think a moderator SHOULD split that into another topic, starting from me asking about Roberts other sites...

Back on topic: I found another points system:

User Points System - vBulletin.org Forum

That plug in is for 2.2.X We are running 3.6.7 and it hasn't been updated since 2001. My guess would be it doesn't work with the new version.