Disabling Beer Karma

I spent extra effort finding beers and contributing to the forums. Just to get Beer Karma. Then in doing so, I learned a lot more about beer. I would like to see it come back.

 

I like it. Wow, a lotta work. I agree with the decreased weight of "LIKES." I think Site Mods should get more than a simple anniversary award though. Also, I like the 10:1 value ratio you set up for beer reviews vs. hads. That really encourages reviewing. Thanks for your contribution to this discussion.

 

I'm sorry. I was not clear. I mean if an anniversary award earns 10 pts. I think a Mod should earn more than that, like 25 a year.

 

For fun, how about doing something resembling Boy Scout badges? Accomplish, help, learn, visit, sponsor, brew, etc. Could lump other things into this, such as styles, states, countries. Get extra points for every 5 badges.

Another thought is points for achieving levels of Cicerone, or other achievements that can be proven, such as degrees associated with brewing. Or becoming master brewer? Suppose this could become a hassle to verify.

 

you a 5th year Pipestone?

 

I like what @FBarber is trying to do, but I'm not sure if specifics are what the site administrators are looking for - despite the fact they seem to have a considerable amount of thought put into them. But what do I know .

More generically, I do like the concept of breaking things down more. As mentioned many posts ago, I'm a stats geek, so if you can break down the stats for me, that's great. After that, if you want to give points, that'd be fun.

So, assuming such breakdown isn't crippling (I know doing more breakdown does cost something), I'd love the idea of point for first beer in a style, state, country. Then levels of 5, 10 , 25, whatever for each slice/category gains you some karma.

Likely too much complexity for what it produces/gains, but I like the concept; it probably would add a layer of differentiation between "karma levels," though. Then again, just being able to see some breakdown easier would be fun for me (as previously stated).

 

This might be like when Coca-cola "disabled" the original Coke formula, just to bring it back later (Coke "Classic") with significantly positive results. If this isn't the case, it seems like a bonehead move by BA--the consumer response in support of BK seems to be nearly unanimous.

I never thought about it much before, but I think having the BK motivator also propelled me to do things I wouldn't have otherwise (drink an American Malt Liquor or Adjunct Lager, in order to tick toward the 100 styles goal, for instance).

 

Over 9000 likes, you're still a Poobah.

 

I don't review beers much , I don't feel qualified, and who really cares what I think? It's simply an opinion, that's it, I could do this as simply as a thumbs up or a thumbs down.

 

You would be surprised how many people care.

And you are as qualified as anyone else on this site.

Keep in mind, this is a consumer site, You don't need to be a cicerone or a BJCP judge. About the only think people ask is that you review under proper conditions, as you see them.

Your opinion does matter.

 

I would love to read one of you reviews. Would like to see written reviews of places you have visited in your home state. If i visit the area or am passing thru i can then take a look at what people like or dislike.

 

Thanks, but I see great reviews by Utopia Jane, Cave Dave, and Jack, Jess, Herr Burgess , and it's pointless, they're is a league of their own. These guys are well read and well informed . About the only topic I'd feel even half qualified to comment would be on IPAs. You want a good read research some of the German beer threads, the info is incredible, some real knowledgable Ba guys and gals. I was serious about the thumbs up or down, how simple.