What is the idea behind the points system?

laurawg wrote

on 5 Dec 2008 9:37 AM

Ah, but Eric I see that you DID get 20 points for answering my question (oddly so did I) ... If we keep responding to each other will be keep accumulating 20 pts?  LOL  ;-) 

laurawg wrote

on 5 Dec 2008 9:38 AM

Darn, just 5 pts on that one!  (I'm soooo confused) - LOL 

Deb F wrote

on 7 Dec 2008 5:49 PM

Well, now, Eric--your answer made me think of a bunch of moderators huddled around a table with green eyeshades and abacuses (abaci?), calculating points.  How is it really done?  Thanks for the info.  Deb

EricS wrote

on 8 Dec 2008 8:26 AM

We're just using the default system and points allocation that came with Community Server. Honestly, I don't want to post the specific points info because I don't want people doing things just to rack up points that have no meaning anyway.  I guess we could just shut down the points system altogether, but I'd rather not see us do that either because I think it's kind of fun!

I hope everyone understands. What we want is a community where everyone just does what they want to do to help them and others with pursue their passion for creating art.

Although I wonder what I'd look like with green eyeshades...  

Lori Woodward wrote

on 9 Dec 2008 6:20 AM

I think feedback from readers is more important than points anyway. For me, this forum isn't about impressing others with my knowledge, being clever, or boasting -- rather it's a place where we can all grow from each others experience.

Love that questions can be answered by a rather large group of artists and art lovers.

Lori Woodward wrote

on 9 Dec 2008 6:22 AM

PS - my number of points is because I talk too much...

laurawg wrote

on 9 Dec 2008 7:42 AM

Lori Woodward Simons:

For me, this forum isn't about impressing others with my knowledge, being clever, or boasting -- rather it's a place where we can all grow from each others experience.  Love that questions can be answered by a rather large group of artists and art lovers.

I totally agree Lori. 

zyhawk58 wrote

on 12 Feb 2009 4:30 PM

                 So you are saying asking about the point system is

   pointless! At least temporarily! I just gave you 20 points, did'nt I!!