SXSW 2012 - Reputation Systems Smackdown: Community Benefit or Detriment

Reputation Systems Smackdown: Community Benefit or Detriment
Event	SXSW Interactive 2009
Format	Panel
Organizer	Dawn Foster – Fast Wonder
Description	People are devious. If they can game your reputation system to achieve a higher status, members will try to rack up points. People are motivated by awards, but can reputation systems really encourage people to be productive community members. Maybe, maybe not. Come argue your position with our panel members.
Questions Answered	What are a few different types of reputation systems? Can status be used effectively within a community, and if so, how? Are reputation systems worthless? Are reputation systems portable across networks, and if so, is it a good idea? Do you want users competing for points in your community? Is gaming always bad? What methods will users employ to game reputation systems? What can you do when things go wrong with a reputation system? How can you make a reputation system work for you? Should you scrap the reputation system entirely?
Level	Intermediate
Category	Community / Social Networks

Reputation Systems Smackdown: Community Benefit or Detriment