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Even with the related nature of SO and SF there isn't much of an overlap between experts in one and experts in the other.

YouYour reputation is a measure of how much the system trusts you and you have to earn that trust.

Yes, there will be a few sys admins who are good programmers and vice versa, but for the majority of us knowing a lot about programming doesn't make you qualified to answer server questions. If you can't answer questions or pose good questions yourself how can the system measure your abilities.

There will be more of an overlap between SO & SU and SF & SU, but if you are active on SU from day one (or two) then you should be able to gain enough rep to earn edit, close and even moderation privileges fairly rapidly. I've been active here on MSO since it launched and already have full edit rights. In a week or so (assuming the same level of activity) I'll have close rights. It doesn't take long.

I can see the argument for using the rep on one site to influence the rights on another, but my experience here has shown me that it's not really necessary.

Even with the related nature of SO and SF there isn't much of an overlap between experts in one and experts in the other.

You reputation is a measure of how much the system trusts you and you have to earn that trust.

Yes, there will be a few sys admins who are good programmers and vice versa, but for the majority of us knowing a lot about programming doesn't make you qualified to answer server questions. If you can't answer questions or pose good questions yourself how can the system measure your abilities.

There will be more of an overlap between SO & SU and SF & SU, but if you are active on SU from day one (or two) then you should be able to gain enough rep to earn edit, close and even moderation privileges fairly rapidly. I've been active here on MSO since it launched and already have full edit rights. In a week or so (assuming the same level of activity) I'll have close rights. It doesn't take long.

I can see the argument for using the rep on one site to influence the rights on another, but my experience here has shown me that it's not really necessary.

Even with the related nature of SO and SF there isn't much of an overlap between experts in one and experts in the other.

Your reputation is a measure of how much the system trusts you and you have to earn that trust.

Yes, there will be a few sys admins who are good programmers and vice versa, but for the majority of us knowing a lot about programming doesn't make you qualified to answer server questions. If you can't answer questions or pose good questions yourself how can the system measure your abilities.

There will be more of an overlap between SO & SU and SF & SU, but if you are active on SU from day one (or two) then you should be able to gain enough rep to earn edit, close and even moderation privileges fairly rapidly. I've been active here on MSO since it launched and already have full edit rights. In a week or so (assuming the same level of activity) I'll have close rights. It doesn't take long.

I can see the argument for using the rep on one site to influence the rights on another, but my experience here has shown me that it's not really necessary.

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ChrisF Mod
ChrisF Mod
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Even with the related nature of SO and SF there isn't much of an overlap between experts in one and experts in the other.

You reputation is a measure of how much the system trusts you and you have to earn that trust.

Yes, there will be a few sys admins who are good programmers and vice versa, but for the majority of us knowing a lot about programming doesn't make you qualified to answer server questions. If you can't answer questions or pose good questions yourself how can the system measure your abilities.

There will be more of an overlap between SO & SU and SF & SU, but if you are active on SU from day one (or two) then you should be able to gain enough rep to earn edit, close and even moderation privileges fairly rapidly. I've been active here on MSO since it launched and already have full edit rights. In a week or so (assuming the same level of activity) I'll have close rights. It doesn't take long.

I can see the argument for using the rep on one site to influence the rights on another, but my experience here has shown me that it's not really necessary.