Some of you may have noticed the recent addition of something called "POD Points" (PeakOilDesign Points). I'm experimenting with this point distribution system as a strategy to build online community and recognize those who contribute to this site. I was able to retroactively award points, so those users who have post comments or blog entries in the past were awarded credit for those writings. (Unfortunately, posts in the old forum aren't yet included in POD Points -- we'll figure out a system to transfer credit when I get access to those posts back.)
I'm still trying to figure out the right relative values for the actions listed below. If you see any potential for injustice or malrecognition, please let me know.
Tentative POD Point values:
Blog entry: 10
Comment: 1
Forum post: 1
Invite others: 1
Invitees sign up: 2
UPDATE: Blog entries are set at 5 points instead
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What's the reward for gaining X number of POD points? Because points alone aren't a very tangible reward. ;) Oh, hey, I just earned another point! :)
hmmm...
Why, the respect and admiration of your peers, of course! :) Actually, I was trying to think of something tangible that would be good for rewards based on different point benchmarks. I'll keep working on it... Congrats on the point ;)
Tangible Respect & Admiration
Yeah, that point was sure hard-won!
Here's a thought -- I'm a member of a website where members get stars (by their names) based upon how many posts they've made. I think it takes 50 posts to get a new star. Each level of stars (I think from 1-5) has a designated rank. So you progress from being something like a "new member" to a "tribal elder". That's easier than giving something tangible away, but it might just complicate your administrative work.
Maybe, instead, you could do an end of month post where you update eveyone on their "status" and egg us all on? :)
Peak Oil Pep Rally, anyone?
That's a good idea
I think there might be a utility I can simply plug in to do that. I'll look into it...