Really Yesha is right in this situation, the term Rep is still loosly thrown around the forum but in all actuality there is no such thing as rep, we are currently using a Thanks / No Thanks system. And the "Rep Bar" or "Thanks bar" is there just for show.

The abuse of the Rep system was it's own down fall and Merlin spent alot of time adjusting the system to where it is less likely to be abused. Given there are still the obvious flaws. But the thanks system is nothing more then a patroled rep system.

Now lets also take a look into the opposite spectrum, would you be just as offended if someone that knew nothing of what you where talking about gave you praise on a post just for the sake of doing so?

Now on to what you can do, if the rep is bothering you that much then you can contact an admin and ask for it to be removed. You might have to give reasoning as to why you think it should be removed BTW, so be prepared for it.

If it makes you feel any better I generally get "No thanks" comments over trivial things atleast once a month. Then again for every one "No Thanks" I will usually see 7-8 "Thanks", if not more. I am not trying to brag here I am just saying you have to take the bad with the good and not let it get to you.

There are quite a few people on here that are here to soley start problems with other members because they get enjoyment out of it. Meier's recomendation ---> ignore them. Also keep in mind that we have alot of younger members, no offence to them, that think they are always right when they are not. Meier's recomedation ----> teach them.

Ok this has quickly turned into a rant so I will close it up fast.

Basic recap of what was stated, remember this is a web forum, people are going to have uninformed opinions and not always going to agree with you, just keep that in mind. "No Thanks" responces can be ignored, just take a look at the person doing the Thanking and look at their "Thanks Bar". I have found most of the time that the people doing the "No Thanks" are generally users with a low bar status themselves. Try not to let trivial things get to you bro.

I have been there before and know where you are coming from on this one.