This is not infallible by any means, but I go by the following guidelines:
1. What is their post per rep? Calculated by taking the person's # of posts divided by the number of rep points. A posts per rep approaching 50 is generally a solid sign. The LOWER the number generally the better. Keep in mind that generally this metric is more useful for higher post counts. It's easily swayed by a low post count member getting a couple reps and only a few posts. This can still be a good sign, but you have to consider other factors.
Examples as of this post from the top forum posters:
RooshV = 48 PPR (over 16k posts, nearly 8 years creating/posting on this forum)
Samseau = 51 PPR (over 11k posts, member over 6 years)
El Mechanico = 73 PPR (nearly 11k posts, member over 5 years)
Examples from this thread:
samsamsam = 103 PPR
Kona = 37 PPR
justforfun19713 = 2.6 PPR (VERY STRONG, but a low post count)
LINUX = 7.2 PPR (VERY STRONG, post count over 1k)
Merenguero = 57 PPR (over 3k posts, 4 year member)
Anabasis to Desta = 11.7 PPR (over 1k posts, member only 8 months)
cr33pin = 40 PPR (over 4k posts, member 4.5 years)
CleanSlate = 13 PPR (almost 2k posts, member 7.5 years)
hydrogonian = 35 PPR (almost 2k posts, member 6.5 years)
Suits = 33 PPR (over 5k posts, member 3.5 years)
2Wycked = 19 PPR (2.5k posts, member over 3 years)
Satoshi = 15 PPR (under 500 posts, member over 2.5 years)
kaotic = 61 PPR (over 6k posts, member 2.5 years)
262 = 35 PPR (over 1k posts, member 1.5 years)
Cobra = 13 PPR (1.5k posts, member over 5 years)
2. Length of time as a member is something to consider. Most posters that have been here in the 2-3 year range and higher tend to have more solid contributions.
3. Number of posts is also something to consider. If the member has been here for a long time, has a relatively low number of posts, but a high PPR that's something interesting and should be looked into.
Final word: Let's look at some examples. You should always look at the posts that people link to in their rep points or WHY they repped them. There will always be bullshit rep points but someone with some genuine contribution value to the forum will always have thoughtful rep point descriptions and links to valueable threads/posts. Also, members that have been around longer have gone through the times when there was no rep system or the rep system wasn't really used. Some members post in a lot more joke threads or just post a lot. They add solid value but their PPR is low compared to others because of post volume or being a bit post-whore-y.
Example: el mechanico - 73 PPR - He posts a lot of jokes and sometimes inflammatory statements. However, even in many of his jokes there is wisdom. Not only does he entertain people (which is some of his rep), but he drops knowledge. He has posted data sheets, he's verified a lot of automotive knowledge, etc...
Example: Suits - 33 PPR - If you consider how much of Suits' knowledge dropped and advice given circles around living in China, this is a very solid PPR in context.
Example: Cobra - 13 PPR - With only 1.5k posts and as a member for over 5 years, this is a very impressive PPR.
One last factor that I think is interesting is WHO reps someone. Do they get reps from high post count members who are in very high regard?
For example, if WestIndianArchie reps someone, that has a lot of weight versus a random lower rep member who hasn't been around as long (WIA has a PPR of 20 by the way and a current rep count of 284 which I believe is only bested by Roosh).
I encourage members to look into the posts / reasons that someone gets repped for and consider that strongly.
Finally, I would be remiss to not share my own PPR of ~54 which is actually closer to 50 than I thought. I consider myself a little post-whore-y as I like to post in the Donald Trump Thread and the Everything Else section a bit more than the game section (although I do try to post more in the Newbie Forum when I can). I could say that this is probably more because I've got a LTR for a couple years now, but I don't post that much in the Lifestyle or Deep Forum which would probably help me improve my life at a higher rate.
1. What is their post per rep? Calculated by taking the person's # of posts divided by the number of rep points. A posts per rep approaching 50 is generally a solid sign. The LOWER the number generally the better. Keep in mind that generally this metric is more useful for higher post counts. It's easily swayed by a low post count member getting a couple reps and only a few posts. This can still be a good sign, but you have to consider other factors.
Examples as of this post from the top forum posters:
RooshV = 48 PPR (over 16k posts, nearly 8 years creating/posting on this forum)
Samseau = 51 PPR (over 11k posts, member over 6 years)
El Mechanico = 73 PPR (nearly 11k posts, member over 5 years)
Examples from this thread:
samsamsam = 103 PPR
Kona = 37 PPR
justforfun19713 = 2.6 PPR (VERY STRONG, but a low post count)
LINUX = 7.2 PPR (VERY STRONG, post count over 1k)
Merenguero = 57 PPR (over 3k posts, 4 year member)
Anabasis to Desta = 11.7 PPR (over 1k posts, member only 8 months)
cr33pin = 40 PPR (over 4k posts, member 4.5 years)
CleanSlate = 13 PPR (almost 2k posts, member 7.5 years)
hydrogonian = 35 PPR (almost 2k posts, member 6.5 years)
Suits = 33 PPR (over 5k posts, member 3.5 years)
2Wycked = 19 PPR (2.5k posts, member over 3 years)
Satoshi = 15 PPR (under 500 posts, member over 2.5 years)
kaotic = 61 PPR (over 6k posts, member 2.5 years)
262 = 35 PPR (over 1k posts, member 1.5 years)
Cobra = 13 PPR (1.5k posts, member over 5 years)
2. Length of time as a member is something to consider. Most posters that have been here in the 2-3 year range and higher tend to have more solid contributions.
3. Number of posts is also something to consider. If the member has been here for a long time, has a relatively low number of posts, but a high PPR that's something interesting and should be looked into.
Final word: Let's look at some examples. You should always look at the posts that people link to in their rep points or WHY they repped them. There will always be bullshit rep points but someone with some genuine contribution value to the forum will always have thoughtful rep point descriptions and links to valueable threads/posts. Also, members that have been around longer have gone through the times when there was no rep system or the rep system wasn't really used. Some members post in a lot more joke threads or just post a lot. They add solid value but their PPR is low compared to others because of post volume or being a bit post-whore-y.
Example: el mechanico - 73 PPR - He posts a lot of jokes and sometimes inflammatory statements. However, even in many of his jokes there is wisdom. Not only does he entertain people (which is some of his rep), but he drops knowledge. He has posted data sheets, he's verified a lot of automotive knowledge, etc...
Example: Suits - 33 PPR - If you consider how much of Suits' knowledge dropped and advice given circles around living in China, this is a very solid PPR in context.
Example: Cobra - 13 PPR - With only 1.5k posts and as a member for over 5 years, this is a very impressive PPR.
One last factor that I think is interesting is WHO reps someone. Do they get reps from high post count members who are in very high regard?
For example, if WestIndianArchie reps someone, that has a lot of weight versus a random lower rep member who hasn't been around as long (WIA has a PPR of 20 by the way and a current rep count of 284 which I believe is only bested by Roosh).
I encourage members to look into the posts / reasons that someone gets repped for and consider that strongly.
Finally, I would be remiss to not share my own PPR of ~54 which is actually closer to 50 than I thought. I consider myself a little post-whore-y as I like to post in the Donald Trump Thread and the Everything Else section a bit more than the game section (although I do try to post more in the Newbie Forum when I can). I could say that this is probably more because I've got a LTR for a couple years now, but I don't post that much in the Lifestyle or Deep Forum which would probably help me improve my life at a higher rate.
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