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[CoventryCat86]

Here's their "ring gauge" policy:

Here's some info on the new Ring Gauge system.

What is it?: The Ring Gauge system is a way for users to rate each other within their posts. Much like the system from way back in the early days of Club Stogie Forums, you can easily gauge a users reputation amongst their peers.

What are Ring Gauge Points?: The points that have been awarded you by other members of Club Stogie Forums. The higher your total, the better...consider it a measure of respect.

What is "Ring Gauge Power"?: How many points you can impart on another user...positive or negative. If your "Ring Gauge Power is 5, you can give +5 or -5 Ring Gauge points to other users.

Why are there different Ring Gauge powers?: New users start with a Ring Gauge power of zero, zilch, nada! You can see how much Ring Gauge power you have by accessing your user profile. We are looking for ways to have this show automatically.

You gain Ring Gauge power points by the following:

Every 365 days of membership = 2 Ring Gauge power points.
Every 100 points of Ring Gauge = 1 Ring Gauge power point.

Note that nobody can give Ring Gauge until they have a minimum of 100 posts at Club Stogie Forums.

How can I find out how many Ring Gauge points I have?: It is currently displayed next to your other information when you post. You can also tell by the green Ring Gauge bar under your name. The bar gets longer as your reputation grows.

Kinda dorky huh?

Well, who am I to take shots at mighty BananaLand so this site being only a tiny spec on the map in comparison to them should strive to play with the "big guys" so we've taken their "ring gauge" system and made some "improvements" to it.

Of course on BananaLand, certain assholes like Kansasasshat are given unlimited power to add or subtract to one's ring gague, he dinged me for -12. This is bullshit and it will not work that way here. Pretty amazing how they have a set of rules for the peasants yet the king "silverback" shitheads have their own rules and guidelines which only apply to them.