I'm a newbie, What are reps?

Just started using this site a couple of weeks ago and it has loads of useful information. I see a lot of posts with the verbage "reps" or "rep" either asking for them or giving them to you if you do something for them. Can anybody tell me what reps are and how do they work. Also, how do I give them....Thanks

 

rep=reputation (the green boxes below post count on the upper right corner of every post)

you give reps by clicking the scale icon

 

Check out the rep FAQ - it provides a very useful guide.

 

i was in the same boat as you a while back. but if you do some searches, you will find tons of information. Or, do you like you did and post a thread. these members are helpful.

 

Thanks everyone, I'll look at the rep FAQ that country boy linked here...Thanks again

 

I just looked at the rep FAQ and tried to find my rep points and clicked the little blocks, but I don't see or get any onformation. Am I restricted from giving or receiving reps because I'm new?

 

It's all mentioned in the rep FAQ!
But yes, you are restricted. You can't positively (or negatively) influence anyone's rep until you have more than 10 rep points yourself. You probably have 10 points now, because it's what everyone begins with. Once you have 10+ rep you can begin awarding (or withdrawing) 1 rep point to (or from) members who you want to reward (or punish) - your 'repping' power will increase with time and as you become a more respected member. Conversely, your repping power will decrease if you attract too much negative rep yourself. Rep awarded in the General Chat forums and sub-forums is neutral - this is to avoid petty repping over disagreements between members.
You award rep by clicking on the scales icon () in the corner of the post you wish to reward. You view your own rep by looking at the bottom of the subscribed threads list in your User CP.
I think that's about all you need to know for now!

 

damn, that was so informative that i repped you. thanks. members like you are very much appreciated.

 

If you repped me in here it doesn't count! General Chat.

 

Thanks a lot Country Boy, very much appreciated and very detailed!

 

Yeah, rep in general chat dont count .

 

reputation points shows the reputation of a user on the forum, those points are given by others!! it shows how much the user is liked/disliked by other member!
if you are new, you can go through this thread, it will help you to start!
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=338559

 

It is reputation... Somebody will give you a green rep if your post is nice or agree with you and red is they disagree with you. If you receive a green be happy but if you receive a red. Be aware..

 

Hey thanks so for any information i have to check Faq.Its learning for me everyday...