Dave
11-01-2011, 10:32 PM
What is the Karma system? It is a system which allows you to let other members know you like their posts. Here is how it works:
If you find a post to be helpful, funny, or for any other reason, you can leave Karma for the member who made the post. Simply find the Karma button in the bottom left corner of the post: http://talkparrotlets.com/images/buttons/reputation.gif. When you click that, you'll have the chance to "approve" the post. You can also leave a comment if you wish. These comments are not posted publicly. Rather, they will show up in the member's User CP.
How many points do I give out? What is "rep power"?
Rep power is how many Karma points you give out when you approve a post. This number appears on your posts. Remember, this is not your total Karma points. Rep power is a function of your reputation on the website. Use the following criteria to figure out how many Karma points you give out each time you approve a post.
You gain 1 point when you achieve each of the following:
- Each additional year membership. So if you've been a member for two years, two of your rep power should come from this category.
- 500 posts. If your post count is 1,500, three of your rep power should come from this category.
- 75 Karma points. If you have 150 Karma points, two of your rep power should come from this category.
Using the above examples, this member's rep power is 7. This means when (s)he approves a post, that poster gets 7 Karma points. Make sense?
Are there any limits or restrictions?
Yes there are. These limits are in place to prevent abuse of the Karma system.
- You must have at least 25 posts before you gain any rep power. If you have less than 25 posts, you can still approve posts, but the other member will not gain any points.
- You can only give out Karma 15 times per day.
- You must give Karma to 5 different people before giving Karma again to the same person.
- Negative Karma is disabled.
How can I see how much Karma I have?
At the top of every page is your badge. Your total Karma is displayed here. Your total Karma is also displayed on your posts.
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That is how the Karma system works. If there are any questions or comments, just let me know! :)
If you find a post to be helpful, funny, or for any other reason, you can leave Karma for the member who made the post. Simply find the Karma button in the bottom left corner of the post: http://talkparrotlets.com/images/buttons/reputation.gif. When you click that, you'll have the chance to "approve" the post. You can also leave a comment if you wish. These comments are not posted publicly. Rather, they will show up in the member's User CP.
How many points do I give out? What is "rep power"?
Rep power is how many Karma points you give out when you approve a post. This number appears on your posts. Remember, this is not your total Karma points. Rep power is a function of your reputation on the website. Use the following criteria to figure out how many Karma points you give out each time you approve a post.
You gain 1 point when you achieve each of the following:
- Each additional year membership. So if you've been a member for two years, two of your rep power should come from this category.
- 500 posts. If your post count is 1,500, three of your rep power should come from this category.
- 75 Karma points. If you have 150 Karma points, two of your rep power should come from this category.
Using the above examples, this member's rep power is 7. This means when (s)he approves a post, that poster gets 7 Karma points. Make sense?
Are there any limits or restrictions?
Yes there are. These limits are in place to prevent abuse of the Karma system.
- You must have at least 25 posts before you gain any rep power. If you have less than 25 posts, you can still approve posts, but the other member will not gain any points.
- You can only give out Karma 15 times per day.
- You must give Karma to 5 different people before giving Karma again to the same person.
- Negative Karma is disabled.
How can I see how much Karma I have?
At the top of every page is your badge. Your total Karma is displayed here. Your total Karma is also displayed on your posts.
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That is how the Karma system works. If there are any questions or comments, just let me know! :)