Martin
I am sorry you found the need to unilaterally discard the whole Rep. Point model based on the single complaint from Robert.
There are some opinions here (mine included) that Rep Points should not be taken too seriously...
BUT they are (were !!) a methodology for Peer Group endorsement for the quality of the advice/information or assistance given by Members to the General Forum ....and I think that most of us were quietly pleased that our efforts were A) noticed and B) rewarded....by people we regard as significant...the Bros
even though there was no need to get all hung up on how many points you got and how frequently.
Because the deduction of a Rep point from Robert caused him such angst, you have chucked the baby out with the bath water and I can only say that the "old" method was better...at least you could see who had given you a point (or removed one) . More importantly, if you wanted to remove a point you could not be anonymous, you had to declare who you were and why you did it. This single fact basically eliminated spiteful or malicious actions in this area.
And under the existing system , Robert did not know who or why he had a point removed. If Robert cares nothing about the Point system...why then did this action trigger such a vigorous response
I think your decision is flawed, to me it is of the same category of Radar traps and random breathalising......assume everybody is guilty instead of having a system that expose the real guilty parties.
ps..I am not sure where your comment that the system was used to "attack" Robert...it was anonymous, no reasons were given, no comments were made...how do you know this was an "attack"...maybe somebody just happened to disagree with Robert....it happens to me all day, every day......that's life, get over it !!!!!
So far 3 members have signalled their preference to dump the points system.......(on the Public Forum anyway, I dont know about PM's to you)..and on the basis of 3 opinions, you change everything...very Democratic I'm sure