For me Itrader ratings come over reputation blobs.. Only talking about BST forum.. what about you all?
Lots of iTrader ratings with a perfect reputation >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> rep blobs As long as your reps are in the green, it doesn't really matter
Itraders are only visible in BST section...but, the Rep blobs appear in all sections.. So, Reps are more powerful than itraders.
I think neither, what makes you "powerful", I would rather use the word trustworthy is how you behave in the forum over time. I think time is the best judge not rep or itraders.
Itrader is the most powerful thing on a forum that you ever interact on. if they have good itrader then they good person.
The most powerful thing is how you go about your work, and your general attitude. If you do a great job, another 5 people will know about you, if you don't, another 50 will.
I think he has given a best reply , you cant judge anyone by rep or itraders , i have seen many guys getting banned and those were having good amount of rep or itraders .
I think both play some great importance and to me it's a way of showing seniority and participation in the forum. At least when I look at those green bars and itrader rating, roughly will get an idea, who I'm dealing with.
its easy to judge most peoples characters on a message board, just look at their posts to see what they are all about. just like in real life. lots of smart and quiet people around that dont post a lot
Neither iTrader nor green blobs but the conscience (of course, good conscience!) of the person who involves in deal; I think that does matter a lot in the BST