I know this is tempting fate and lots of people doing -1 ratings just for fun, but it seems like after hitting a reputation of 40, it took ages and ages to get to 50. So this is me sharing my 'Woo Hoo' moment.
And a little bit like candy crush being addictive because of the little melody it plays when a line is completed, I get a childish pleasure from the reputation score, so that every time it pops up a point I just have to look at from who and for which post.
I also remember my dissappointment when my auto generated subtitle went from 'senior member' to 'posting freak'. I used to like the former but hate the latter. (I think you can change it, but I am waiting to see what the next level is, hopefully something a bit less harsh than calling me a freak).
Stack overflow have this 'reputation' mechanics down to a fine art form. So even though it is a meaningless number I still feel a tinge of pride that at least 50 times my posts have informed, helped, entertained or somehow engaged people to rate me! (Because I am still at heart a child in an adults body).
Paul.
PS Please don't downvote me :-)
