I would like this instead of a karma system. You see, new users would have 5000 smartness. In order to make threads, they'd have to make 5 posts to gain 5 smartness. The more posts, the more smartness.
HOWEVER!
If their spelling and grammar sucks, "i.e. they use ur instead of your, rofl, lmao, or any other annoying internet acronym", they'll use smartness and eventually it'll automatically ban them.
What do you think? I've been on a forum that's used this, it keeps idiots out.
Any of these systems can be abused. >_>
Quote from: DSGamer3002 on October 07, 2007, 06:13:37 PM
Any of these systems can be abused. >_>
How the Hell can this be abused?
Quote from: ZELDAWANTER on October 07, 2007, 06:15:28 PM
Quote from: DSGamer3002 on October 07, 2007, 06:13:37 PM
Any of these systems can be abused. >_>
How the Hell can this be abused?
Well, someone could purposely just fix all of their errors. It'd be pretty pointless because it's like saying "If you don't spell everything perfectly, you'll eventually get banned." It just wouldn't work.
Too much maintenance. Mods would have to manually read every single post and choose if it's good or bad.
Quote from: bluaki on October 07, 2007, 06:24:03 PM
Too much maintenance. Mods would have to manually read every single post and choose if it's good or bad.
No, the system would automatically do it. It searches for key mispelled words, such as ur, r, i, and such, and subtracts smartness points. Wouldn't be that hard to code.
Quote from: DSGamer3002 on October 07, 2007, 06:23:48 PM
Quote from: ZELDAWANTER on October 07, 2007, 06:15:28 PM
Quote from: DSGamer3002 on October 07, 2007, 06:13:37 PM
Any of these systems can be abused. >_>
How the Hell can this be abused?
Well, someone could purposely just fix all of their errors. It'd be pretty pointless because it's like saying "If you don't spell everything perfectly, you'll eventually get banned." It just wouldn't work.
That's the point. It's supposed to encourage people to use good spelling and grammar, and to fix their mistakes.
Do you want to go on a forum where there are idiots going "lol omg so i liek marioz wut bout u!!!!"
Ok so your saying JMV would agree with you ?
Quote from: phatyo on October 07, 2007, 06:33:04 PM
Ok so your saying JMV would agree with you ?
-5 Points.
Although that is a good idea, I don't think it is possible. I also doubt it would be able to differentiate between intentional typos or words that may not actually be words (NSider isn't actually a word), and people just being idiots.
Quote from: JMV290 on October 07, 2007, 06:37:44 PM
Quote from: phatyo on October 07, 2007, 06:33:04 PM
Ok so your saying JMV would agree with you ?
-5 Points.
Although that is a good idea, I don't think it is possible. I also doubt it would be able to differentiate between intentional typos or words that may not actually be words (NSider isn't actually a word), and people just being idiots.
But you always say for the Lulz :O!
It is possible.
http://forums.facepunchstudios.com/index.php
Look around there, you'll see the smartness system in action. It only searches for CERTAIN WORDS. It also has a nice instaban feature, where if you say certain words, you automatically get banned by the script.
Quote from: ZELDAWANTER on October 07, 2007, 06:41:00 PM
It is possible.
http://forums.facepunchstudios.com/index.php
Look around there, you'll see the smartness system in action. It only searches for CERTAIN WORDS. It also has a nice instaban feature, where if you say certain words, you automatically get banned by the script.
Find a mod that works on SMF, as that site uses vBulletin and I'll install it.