Why write "+rep"?!

[Cheshire]

here's a random little rant for ye

what is the purpose of writing "+ rep" ? If you gave rep, the person you gave it to knows. writing + rep, does not make him any more grateful of getting rep. whats the point of publicly announcing it? is it to show future helpers that you are generous with rep? is anyone here really that re driven? WHY???

thank you, you have been a wonderful audience.
good afternoon, good evening and good night.

 

[deepstrasz]

Well, the "fun" part is that you don't even have such a rep comment.

 

[San]

+reply

 

[Cheshire]

Well, the "fun" part is that you don't even have such a rep comment.

I speak for the people

+reply

 

[deepstrasz]

I speak for the people

Everything is virtual here.

 

[IcemanBo]

It might be to stress the appreciation.

I would not find it annoying, if it happens below a good answer in a concrete question, in maybe the HelpForums/ or your Submission. Thread started about your personal topic, and you can show that this one post was definitely very helpful for a personal issue. Others can see it. (not necessary, but can be legit)

It would be less good in public discussions, that if someone makes a good point, others reply to it with "Thanks, good point. +rep". It might be common sense not to do it, but it's just to get the difference. ( Though it could be kind of funny, when I think about it)

 

[Cheshire]

It might be to stress the appreciation.

I would not find it annoying, if it happens below a good answer in a concrete question, in maybe the HelpForums/ or your Submission. Thread started about your personal topic, and you can show that this one post was definitely very helpful for a personal issue. Others can see it. (not necessary, but can be legit)

It would be less good in public discussions, that if someone makes a good point, others reply to it with "Thanks, good point. +rep". It might be common sense not to do it, but it's just to get the difference. ( Though it could be kind of funny, when I think about it)

Thanks, good point. +rep

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[Feng Shui]

Don't worry, Ender Wiggins. Eventually you'll get some +rep comments too.

Eventually.

 

[Cheshire]