What are turtle points?

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SeanFoster

February 10, 2009, 08:15:55 PM
:turtle:  ???  Just wondering.  Also, how do I put up an avatar rather than choosing one of the preloaded ones?
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jimbo74

#1
February 10, 2009, 08:17:44 PM
you cant put up your own avatar until you have 12 posts

as far as turtle points, its an online karma thing.... look how many people dislike me ;)
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sweetmeat

#2
February 10, 2009, 08:25:17 PM
Turtle points are based on whether or not other people like or dislike your posts.  Usually when someone feels you really gave them helpful information or made good valid points to questions they have asked, they in return as a way of saying thank you they will give you a turtle point.  On the other hand if someone feels you are just wasting space or give wrong information they will take a point away.  If you look where your turtle points are given (in the little box with your screen name) there is a Give and Take highlighted in red.  This is where you give or take away points.  Hope this is helpful to you and anybody else wondering the same thing :thumbs:
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Tool Pimp

#3
February 10, 2009, 08:31:03 PM
Quote from: jimbo74 on February 10, 2009, 08:17:44 PM
as far as turtle points, its an online karma thing.... look how many people dislike me ;)

I just took another one  :talkingn:

jimbo74

#4
February 10, 2009, 08:32:36 PM
Quote from: Tool Pimp on February 10, 2009, 08:31:03 PM
I just took another one  :talkingn:

i just gave you one :P
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Rocksurfer

#5
February 10, 2009, 08:51:01 PM
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abnormaltoy

#6
February 10, 2009, 08:57:23 PM
Quote from: jimbo74 on February 10, 2009, 08:17:44 PM
look how many people dislike me ;)

All in all...not as many as some would imagine.



Quote from: Rocksurfer on February 10, 2009, 08:51:01 PM
Turtle Points, thread #2,484,169.

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Second only to the "How much lift to fit 33's" topic.

But, the repetitive topics signal new blood in the sport...so lay off ya old fart!


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SeanFoster

#7
February 10, 2009, 09:04:11 PM
Quote from: sweetmeat on February 10, 2009, 08:25:17 PM
Turtle points are based on whether or not other people like or dislike your posts.  Usually when someone feels you really gave them helpful information or made good valid points to questions they have asked, they in return as a way of saying thank you they will give you a turtle point.  On the other hand if someone feels you are just wasting space or give wrong information they will take a point away.  If you look where your turtle points are given (in the little box with your screen name) there is a Give and Take highlighted in red.  This is where you give or take away points.  Hope this is helpful to you and anybody else wondering the same thing :thumbs:

I don't have the "Give" and "Take" highlighted in red that you were talking about.  Maybe I get that when I have 12 posts too.
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kneedownnate

#8
February 10, 2009, 09:06:20 PM
Posts in chit chat don't count  :haha:
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#9
February 10, 2009, 09:07:25 PM
Quote from: SeanFoster on February 10, 2009, 09:04:11 PM
I don't have the "Give" and "Take" highlighted in red that you were talking about.  Maybe I get that when I have 12 posts too.

or...it could be that...like being unable to kiss ones elbow...you can't see your own give and take buttons.
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first.

I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.
-- Winston Churchill

Censorship, that most subtle tool of oppression, the tool of the fearful and small minded. 8/15/2008

"It is interesting that we are asked to NOT judge all Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics. Too bad gun owners can't get same judgment."
Travis Tritt (I know!)

abnormaltoy

#10
February 10, 2009, 09:09:08 PM
Quote from: kneedownnate on February 10, 2009, 09:06:20 PM
Posts in chit chat don't count  :haha:

You get off on saying that...don't you?
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first.

I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.
-- Winston Churchill

Censorship, that most subtle tool of oppression, the tool of the fearful and small minded. 8/15/2008

"It is interesting that we are asked to NOT judge all Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics. Too bad gun owners can't get same judgment."
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sweetmeat

#11
February 10, 2009, 09:10:09 PM
You don't have them cause you can't give yourself points.  Only other people.  Happy surfing and use your points well as it is kinda a grading system on who you feel like trusting or who you would want to take advise from.  Though 99% of the people in this forum know an awfull lot about toyota.  Anyway see ya on the trails
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abnormaltoy

#12
February 10, 2009, 09:13:21 PM Last Edit: February 11, 2009, 06:50:57 AM by abnormaltoy
Quote from: sweetmeat on February 10, 2009, 09:10:09 PM
You don't have them cause you can't give yourself points.  Only other people.  Happy surfing and use your points well as it is kinda a grading system on who you feel like trusting or who you would want to take advise from.  Though 99% of the people in this forum know an awfull lot about toyota.  Anyway see ya on the trails


I don't know...some of the most knowledgeable peeps here have huge negative numbers. I think it's more about who chaps your ass.

I take advice from most anyone...I seek the advice of very few.
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first.

I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.
-- Winston Churchill

Censorship, that most subtle tool of oppression, the tool of the fearful and small minded. 8/15/2008

"It is interesting that we are asked to NOT judge all Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics. Too bad gun owners can't get same judgment."
Travis Tritt (I know!)

kneedownnate

#13
February 10, 2009, 09:13:47 PM
Quote from: abnormaltoy on February 10, 2009, 09:09:08 PM
You get off on saying that...don't you?

It tickles me in a completely disturbing way  :shudder: 
RIP KYOTA

You can go through life being scared of the possible, or you can have a little fun and tease the inevitable.

Give a man venison, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to hunt Blacktail, he'll be frustrated for life!

abnormaltoy

#14
February 10, 2009, 09:15:46 PM
Quote from: kneedownnate on February 10, 2009, 09:13:47 PM
It tickles me in a completely disturbing way  :shudder: 

I think it tickles you in a disturbing place.















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The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first.

I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.
-- Winston Churchill

Censorship, that most subtle tool of oppression, the tool of the fearful and small minded. 8/15/2008

"It is interesting that we are asked to NOT judge all Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics. Too bad gun owners can't get same judgment."
Travis Tritt (I know!)

DTB

#15
February 10, 2009, 09:26:30 PM
Quote from: sweetmeat on February 10, 2009, 08:25:17 PM
Turtle points are based on whether or not other people like or dislike your posts.  Usually when someone feels you really gave them helpful information or made good valid points to questions they have asked, they in return as a way of saying thank you they will give you a turtle point.  On the other hand if someone feels you are just wasting space or give wrong information they will take a point away.  If you look where your turtle points are given (in the little box with your screen name) there is a Give and Take highlighted in red.  This is where you give or take away points.  Hope this is helpful to you and anybody else wondering the same thing :thumbs:
I didnt really like your post very much......

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jimbo74

#16
February 10, 2009, 09:27:05 PM
theres a few people here i listen to... the rest, take away my turtle points ;)
:usa:

The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.

~ John F. Kennedy ~

SeanFoster

#17
February 11, 2009, 01:17:36 AM
Quote from: abnormaltoy on February 10, 2009, 09:07:25 PM
or...it could be that...like being unable to kiss ones elbow...you can't see your own give and take buttons.

Maybe, but I don't see the "Give" and "Take" buttons anywhere at all.
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Check out this 13-year-old man!

SeanFoster

#18
February 11, 2009, 03:07:27 AM
Finally!  I hit 12 posts woohoo . . . that's a lot!!!  Anyways, I found out that the "Give" and "Take" links now show up.  12 is the magic number.  BTW, I gave each of you who responded to this thread a turtle point. :reg:
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#19
February 11, 2009, 07:40:00 AM
Quote from: abnormaltoy on February 10, 2009, 09:13:21 PM

I don't know...some of the most knowledgeable peeps here have huge negative numbers. I think it's more about who chaps your ass.

I take advice from most anyone...I seek the advice of very few.

Most of the people who have been here forever either have TONS of points, or are WAY in the negative.  Back in the day there used to be floating turtles you could click on and they'd either give you points or take away points.  Now that they're gone, some of us :doh: are left with mega negative numbers :down:
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#20
February 11, 2009, 08:46:12 AM
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you cant put up your own avatar until you have 12 posts

as far as turtle points, its an online karma thing.... look how many people dislike me ;)
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Hey!!  It only allows me to *dislike* you once an hour!!  :haha: 


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abnormaltoy

#21
February 11, 2009, 10:01:14 AM
Quote from: FFC on February 11, 2009, 07:40:00 AM
Most of the people who have been here forever either have TONS of points, or are WAY in the negative.  Back in the day there used to be floating turtles you could click on and they'd either give you points or take away points.  Now that they're gone, some of us :doh: are left with mega negative numbers :down:

I miss the magic turtles  :cheese:
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first.

I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.
-- Winston Churchill

Censorship, that most subtle tool of oppression, the tool of the fearful and small minded. 8/15/2008

"It is interesting that we are asked to NOT judge all Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics. Too bad gun owners can't get same judgment."
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CrazyYota

#22
February 11, 2009, 10:24:13 AM
Quote from: abnormaltoy on February 11, 2009, 10:01:14 AM
I miss the magic turtles  :cheese:

me to  :down: they were fun :cheese:
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#23
February 11, 2009, 04:27:49 PM
i seem to have a ton of points.. wooo
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#24
February 11, 2009, 06:26:25 PM
Quote from: abnormaltoy on February 11, 2009, 10:01:14 AM
I miss the magic turtles  :cheese:
Quote from: CrazyYota on February 11, 2009, 10:24:13 AM
me to  :down: they were fun :cheese:

we should start a bring back the magic turtles club, i miss them too.
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#25
February 11, 2009, 06:34:12 PM
I want da magic turtles too!  :rivers:   :turtle3:
A good day working, that's just sick :reg:

brainlessfool

#26
February 11, 2009, 06:34:45 PM
Quote from: IronClad on February 11, 2009, 04:27:49 PM
i seem to have a ton of points.. wooo
well let me give you one more!
A good day working, that's just sick :reg:

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#27
February 12, 2009, 01:57:57 PM
I miss the magic turtles as well. It was a fun game to play when you're bored.
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#28
February 12, 2009, 11:33:35 PM
Quote from: germ on February 12, 2009, 01:57:57 PM
I miss the magic turtles as well. It was a fun game to play when you're bored.

Its settled, we are making a poll to protest and bring the magic turtles back!
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#29
February 12, 2009, 11:53:10 PM
Quote from: FFC on February 11, 2009, 07:40:00 AM
Most of the people who have been here forever either have TONS of points, or are WAY in the negative.  Back in the day there used to be floating turtles you could click on and they'd either give you points or take away points.  Now that they're gone, some of us :doh: are left with mega negative numbers :down:

:thumbs: here, let me help you out :hahaha:
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