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Thank you for putting this list together! I'm going to repost to share with my local agents.

Brad,  This post is informative.  The idea of points is a good one, even if you can't fly anywhere with them. 

Brad - There's a point system?!?  If only I had known...

Brad,

Probably one of the most debated features on AR.  Usually the people wanting to climb the latter wanting more and the people at the top saying they don't matter (although I have yet to find someone at the top willing to give up their spot). 

I like the point system, it adds a little fun and competition to they system, even though they ultimately have little sway with consumers.

Brad thanks for the info. 

Brad ~~ even though several folks say they don't care about the points, I really don't believe it.  They serve a lot of purposed and I think the overwhelming majority of people like the poins.  I think the comments would cease without the points.

And points for style ....Priceless. Brad... thanks for keeping us informed. Sometimes lost sheep need a Shepard... From the newly active ....Cheers

Brad - thanks for enlightening us re the whole point thingy.

Any chance AR members will ever win points for starting flame wars?  I kid, I KID!!  :)

Ah-Ha! So that's how this works, Brad?  Wish you told me that before.

And boy oh boy they do tend to climb upward in a hurry when one of us gets really active.  I appreciate the list.

I always said points don't pay the bills. But it doesn't matter. I have some fun competitions with fellow rainers, and regardless, I'm always looking for ways to get more more more!!!

Hi Brad, while I did know how most of how points are awarded, there were a couple of things in there that I didn't know. So, thanks for the post.

But, what's really surprising is that a "body" could collect 5,000 pts per week! WOW! If I were here "just for the points," that'd be an extremely motivating factor. Except, I've learned so much from being here, and gained so much confidence in myself from AR members, that there aren't enough points to compensate for that! Thank you!

Thanks, Brad.  This question is asked all the time.... now we know. :)
One of these days we can use our points to travel to Seattle, yes? LOL

The point system is brilliant.  I'll have to try to find ways to get a few points, now...

Well, this will be a topic everyone will want to read about. (((wink, wink)))

Well, this will be a topic everyone will want to read about. (((wink, wink)))

Brad... thanks for the over view of the points system. This is great information for the new members and some older ones alike.

Thanks for the low down on the accumulation of points. Now if you could only provide a list of what we could redeem them for that would be great for holiday gifting.

There's a point system?

Very helpful reminder for everyone, Brad.  It really is amazing to contemplate the potential points for a single week of activity on Activerain.

Brad, That's pretty clear and helps. I appreciate you posting that.

Brad, Thanks for the explanation about points. You broke it down and explained it very well.

Brad  -  Points?

"I don't need no stinkin points"

Seriously, I have too much fun in here and learn too much to have time for points.... ha ha....

Great post! I didn't know there was a max for blogs per week. I think that is good so the points junkies don't go crazy!

Brad, thanks for putting this together. I had figured out most of it and Russel had written on points also awhile back, but this is great!

Brad- Ah, one of my favorite subjects. I am sure not shy to say that I love the point system. Do you know how the point system came to be? I do:) Wink;) wink;) It is sheer genius! Katerina

Brad- thanks for the 25 points for this comment:)

Thanks, Brad.  Quick question.  Where does one find out the result of a competition, eg the Before Active Rain and Now?  Didn't see any more about it.

I knew there was a change in the amount of points a blog could receive, but the lovely AR person I spoke with would/could not confirm this.  Good info to know!

Brad - Thanks for the most concise point summary post ever!  Now I can answer those questions with confidence!

Thank you for the information. Very helpful.

Love me some points!

If you blog... the points will come.

but that's not the 'point'

Brad - I don't care about points I just want to be #1 - LOL. Ok, I do, I do! :) It was a brilliant move to come up with the point system! (for us competitive types) ~Rita

Oh Oh I love your new tweets button, I want one!!

Hi Brad... I think that the points should redeemable for prizes and stuffed animals... kind of like skeeball tickets at the arcade! 

I gotta admit I do like the points.  No rational reason....just the human psychological drive to reach goals I guess.  Give me 25 for that please!

OK, now bookmarked... I had figured it out (except for the 25 for adding a channel topic, since I always do that anyway), and this is a nice, concise summary. Thank you!

I think it was good to put this together.  I know there are a lot of questions about how to get points.

A MUST READ for all new members!

-Keith

I love Brian B's & Steve S. comment the best!!!

Hi Brad....Thanks for the explanation. It always good to review the Points system for us all, so we all know where the goal posts are.

Cheers, Thanks again Brad, have a great week!

A great post that I'm sure everyone has questions about.  Learned some new ones too!

I had to re-blog this just so I could always find it.  Great Post

Well that sets the point record straight!  I think it's all about competition, because really, there is just no other logical reason we crave those silly points!

Geez. I've been here for... (seems like forever =P)  and I didn't know all of this. Thanks for giving us the details!

Actually I didn't know all of those either!  I think some have been recently revised? :-) Thanks for sharing that!

Thanks for providing a comprehensive list of how points are awarded.  I always know that I can come here when I need to know something about Active Rain.

Brad: An excellent re-cap of all the different way Active Rainers can get points.  Thanks so much for sharing the info.

Brad:  JB's comment above in # 27 thanking you for the points for his comment... is only nine words long... so no points... LOL !

Brad - This post helps members to maximize their opportunities to earn points.

Thanks Brad.  This is a good summary for Newbies, and to echo Karen's point above, many folks may not know that they need 10 words to collect the 25 points for comments.

Thank you Brad for the information. It gives me and others a better understanding. I love it here. Looking forward to more learning.

So timely for me. You always come through. I'm teaching a new class in the Danville Keller Williams market center. The twist it that rather than simply focusing on blogs, this is Active Rain, Practical Tips and How-To's.

Thanks Brad -- that spells it out in very concise terms how the point system works -- and all is good.

Sue of Robin and Sue

So Brad, That means it's going to take me years to catch up to your points!

This reminds me of when I was a kid playing at the family fun center, the more I played the more tickets I got to exchange for toys.

Yippee, I love my points!!!

-Nelson

Hi, Brad. Can you explain what constitutes a "featured post?" How and when is that decided? I like the way you do that, having a separate list of features everyday, but it's still a mystery to me. 

Hi Brad, Points taken.

10 points. Its that easy. 

POINTS???

You mean we actually get POINTS for playing in the rain????

GEEZ!  What next?  Next thing you'll be saying is that Google crawls and indexes our posts.  Mmmmm. 

well. since you put it that wat, that seems pretty easy to understand.

Brad, what is: Received Comments on Blog Posts (No Blog Post to exceed 450 pts.)?

I've received comments on blog posts, but have not noticed any points added to my point count.  Can you explain how this one works?

Thanks for the great information - it is a motivator!

Brad,

Whoever thought up the point system on Active Rain is an evil genius. Tapping into the Realtor competitive spirit was brilliant.

Rich

I have never seen the points system laid out so well. Thanks for this post, oh and the points! lol

That's a good reminder it is possible to acquire 20,000+ points a month--along with new knowledge, new friends and new business.  Those points are the frosting on the Active Rain cake.

I've seen the points rules as well but this is a nice reminder of how easy it is to earn them.  My goal is to be top 5 in the county by the end of the year.

Adding another 25 points to my tally!

Thanks Brad, always good to get a recap of the system.  I thought I knew them, but there's a few changes I hadn't heard about.

I'll bookmark this so I can show it to future ARers, thanks for making it fun AR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brad,

Thanks for the information......This will help out alot!

Thanks Brad, Now I feel like I can predict the weather.  Today is looking sunny...with a 100% chance of rain!

Verlyn

Brad:  Are we being point penalized when we edit an old post? 

Brad:

I have searched in the past for something that completely lays out the point system in detail and have not found it to this degree.  Thanks for putting this together.

Tyhank you for this post. I think some of the most often asked questions revolve around points. I am clear on them but I answer questions ag=bout them. Hope all read this post

Geez Brad, thanks for the letting the secret out.  Now everyone will be going for points!  LOL.

I am still laughing at jason Crouch's comment! Thanks again Brad for all you do for the Active Rain community!

I wondered too why the points on a blog stay the same whether you have 20 comments or 40 but it is still only 325. Is it because of the 10 word minimum? And I got an email saying a blog was a featured post but I didn't get any points for that.  Just curious.

Are you serious? I get points for having this much fun????  I almost NEVER read posts regarding points because it is usually members belly-aching - glad to see this concise and happy, happy post for once! Ya da man!

Thanks for the clarification Brad!!  A/R has been a tremendous asset to my business so far!!  All the best!!

Thanks Brad, the 400 points to be featured is interesting.  Which brings to mind, how do you get featured, it doesn't seem to be the quality of the feature, but often is the same group of people.

Thanks for this summary of the point s ystem.

Patricia/Seacoast NH

Brad - Thank you so much for taking the time to break down the point system, there were a few things I didn't know.

Thanks, Brad. Now, if I could only get a featured post! Lol. Have a great day!

Brad - I'm sure this will bring up another round of discussion amongst the members who are trying to get in and on top of the play zone.

What's the "point" of this post?!!!!

All kidding aside, this post solves the mystery for anyone who just didn't know how points are awarded.

Good job Brad!

thanks so much....I have 2 questions...but i sent them to support

Thanks for the update Brad.  It's good to know how many points are available each week.  Looks like I need to set my goal a bit higher!

Well now that I know how this all works,  I'm going to use my buttons correctly, so I get the points for those who signed up at my classes.

Thanks for the pt break down.  Now I know what to shoot for every week!

The point gap in the ActiveRain community is getting too large and is causing unrest between the haves and the have nots.

I think we need a Progressive Point Tax to even the playing field.  If everyone had the same amount of points we'd all be happier.  We could all get out of this rat race for points and actually go out and be good, productive real estate people.

Blog-N-Roll Brad...

Are you Guys absolutely sure I can't trade mine in for ammo. I'm running low on gold bullets :)

P.S. You so had to see that one coming :)

TLW...ROAR!

I'm a newbie, so I appreciate the post Brad!  I'll collect my 25 points for this comment, too!

Hi Brad:  This is a great list for all of us who wanted to know ... but were afraid to ask.  Points are great and at the end of the day ... even without points ... the real points come with Google Juice, leads from blog posts, referrals from the AR community. It does feel good to be featured ... even without the points (LOL) Thanks again Brad. This is good information.

My favorite part is yeah, we can change it anytime we want with or without cause.

Thanks for the breakdown and all the great tips---this could actually be FUN!

The points make it interesting that's for sure. Thanks for all you guys do. AR has been very beneficial to me.

Thank you so much Brad for putting this together.  It really helps, especially when I didn't know we got points for reblogging and members that sign up. 

The points do motivate people like myself to log on daily regardless of how busy I think I am.  It is part of my routine and keeps me involved. 

Tim the video agent guy- you sound like the government wanting to distribute wealth.  The people at the top... they earned those points.

Thank you for the clarity! 

Thank you for the clarity! 

This is just what I needed.  Thanks for explaining it in detail.  Now I have a better handle on how it works. Bring on the points!

Oh...

And I bookmarked it. This is another topic I'm tired of explaining. And in answer to your wise ass bum remark about your tags, if you remove them, I'll sic my cult on you :)

TLW...ROAR!

Brad, I hope you read this far down.Iwold love a post just devoted to reblogging. I understand the benefits of good content for my own readers, but I would love to see what you would say about other benefits for this.

Brad - Thanks for the Chart of AR Points.  I knew some of them but now I have the complete list. 

Brad, thank you for clarifying the point system.  Participation and activity really do matter.  New members will definitely benefit from this blog.  Would you consider writing another blog about what readers value and appreciate most in ActiveRain blogs? 

I am with some others...what are the points for?  I have received so many benefits from being a part of this community that the points no longer matter!  :-)  Thanks. Brad!

Hey, Brad. Another great post. I hope that your week is going well. All my best, Jim

I learned something new AGAIN today from you! Thanks!

Brad - excellent description of the point system. Thanks for clarifying the point system.

Great post and very informative for us new ARers!  Thanks!!!

Brad,

I still like those points. Someone was very creative when they came up with that!

Thanks for the post. I feel like somebody just pulled back the curtain on the Wizard of Oz. I see said the blind man.

I was actually searching for this last week. Thanks Brad!

Brad--With new members joining every day, it is nice to have all this information posted again. But it has never been about the point for me. :)

Wow, you guys knew all along that Realtors have a competitve nature...

Thanks for the update on the points system.  I especially love the 100 log-in points per day :).

SO . . . if I go back and put the 200+ blogs written to date in a Channel . . . I can get 25 pts./per.  Hmmm . . . might be worth the effort.  I like your "Keller Williams" model on the 10% of the overall of invites . . . classic!! ;-)

Brad ~ Thanks for the helpful info, as always. 

commenting on your post = 25 points

reblogging this post         = 25 points

Pretty good deal!

Thanks for breaking it down. Since we have new people joining all the time, it is nice to have different aspects of Active Rain pointed out once in a while so everyone can stay on top of things.

Shari

Brad: You make some excellent, um, points!

Wow, Brad, friendly competition... with points and everything... think people like me who have to compete will really have a place to focus now!

I figured out these numbers a while back... I am GLAD you have a limit on the maximum a post can recieve in points.....

No-one would be able to catch people way up in the standings......

Thanks for this, Brad.....

=-)

Wooohooo!  Now we get points just for signing in!   Just in case you needed more motivation to check in with your friends at AR on a daily basis!  Sweet!

So Brad I think since I've contributed quite a bit over the last 4 yrs...I think if I'm correct you owe me an additional ...50,000 points. And also don't we get more points if we are soooooo good looking? I think then you'll need to reward me with more! Oh and by the way...can't you write something interesting instead of always about the points? You should be writing how wonderful you're wife is for making you lunch last week!...lol

So I get points for writing this?

i WONDERED WHAT THE WEEKLY SCHEDUL CUT OFF TIME WAS i KNEW IT HAD MOVED SO THIS IS HELPFUL  - THANKS:)  sorry about the cap locks there:)  I was EXCITED I guess:)

Well, I'd better comment on this one to get an extra 25 points!  Thanks!

Crap...

I just realized that I don't actually get points for posting the music that runs through my head :)

TLW...ROAR!

And now the all new ActiveRain Credit Card...get points worth so much each and redeemable at a service center near you. Now wouldn't  that be neat like Discovery cash, etc. Redeemable points like we get from the cards we carry now. Thanks Brad for the point run down.

Thanks for the refresher.  I just need to worry about writing good quality blogs and I will be fine.

Like the fan box Brad:)

Thanks for clarifying.  I had no idea how many points I got and why I got them. Now I get it!

Brad-Points?  I found out about points after I'd done a few posts.  I saw that some Rainers were #1 in a certain area and I thought "Gee, how do I move up the ladder?"  Well, duh, I finally looked under the familiar faces I'd been reading and noticed numbers.  Hm-m  the light bulb finally went off.

Thanks for the points and thanks for the post!

Wow great amount of details thanks for sharing this with us.

OK Brad, I read this carefully twice, and I am still looking for the conversion of points to a free toaster part LOL. Great review.

Brad - The points for logging in each day are fairly new aren't they?  I didn't see any points for this until August this year.  I think it is a good idea as it rewards people for the habit of logging onto AR each day.  Once you are on AR, it's hard to slip away without reading one or two posts, and then...well, you know.  Smart move!

Now I know. I was going to send an email to find out. Thanks for making it easier for me.

Oh and how we scramble for those points!!! 

Geez....that's a lot of points to accumulate :)  Great breakdown for those who didn't know :)

Very well stated and simple to understand.  It's the best explanation I've ever seen regarding points.

"Welcome to Active Rain! Active Rain is a great place to share your knowledge, expertise and thoughts, as well as network and learn so much from the vast pool of talent already onboard.

Welcome Aboard and Much Success!"

Now give me my points!

Hello Brad, I know you've posted this as some of the ways to earn points.  I know we once earned points for posting photos to Localism.  Is that still in play or has that changed?  Thanks!  John

Only messing with ya - but, how does TLW get the music out of her head and on to the comment section?

Brad - thanks for the detailed post... it's good to know, moving forward.

Good post. Thanks for clarfiying.

Watching the points add up is only part of it for me. I like watching the numbers for the rank I am in my city and state go down as I get more points. It is a visual to the real goal-exposure on the internet.

Thanks Brad, points are fun!!!

Thanks for sharing the points system. I didn't know about all those opportunities

Thanks for the breaking down the points structure. I was wondering how some people had so many points so fast

How do you get a Featured Post spot?

Good Morning Rainers - sorry for taking so long to get back here, I was working on the next "RainCamp" coming to San Francisco and had to meet some project deadlines.  I have been watching and reading all your comments and will try to answer and address some of the questions asked here. 

Thanks for taking time to comment.

According to my calculations, this post maxed out at the 475 points, but there were 3850 points combined distributed amongst you all. 

Hardly a "Pointless Post" if you ask me?  (Big Smile)

Can't wait for you guys to come to Atlanta. It's good to re-read the points guide again.

Brad......This helps me more than you know! I am trying to be as interactive as i can be.

How do I get the points from the staff? Thanks for the info again!

Hope you had a great day!

Rob

Thanks Brad.  I was wondering what earned what.  Is this somewhere on the website as well? DeeDee

Katerina - oh do tell...
Jane - Before and Now? I didn't forget, that's just a big project. :-)
Leslie - though others have written about it already, great idea for a post.
Lenn - Hmm... wonder how we could work that out? Great idea! lol~
Renee - it's actually 475pts. and that's the max ANY post can receive now, comments and all.
Fernando - great question. If an older post has more than 475pts. and you edit, it will drop back to 475.
Peggy - I'll have to look into that one for you. Sometimes it takes a bit for the pt. hamsters to make their rounds.
Roseann - I think you'll find those posts scattered all through-out the "rain" community.  :-)
Neal - members like you could cause a Natl Point Debt.  haha~ Yes, the lunch was awesome, you're right!!
Gail - the points for logging in each day were recently added, yes.  I haven't seen any complaints yet.
John - points for Localism photos got way out of hand.  We lost quality for quantity by point envy. No point.
Gregory - the music in TLW's head doesn't stay there long. It's shared in comments all over the network. lol~
Ricky - featured posts are selected by our AR staff moderators. They are always looking for features.
Rob - points by staff are given for good deeds, kind gestures, helpful random acts of kindness etc. :-))

DeeDee - it is now thanks "ReBlog" and these members...

Thanks again for explaining the point system so clearly! What happen to the linking points?

Hi Angelica - I think it just got out of hand.  Too many folks were linking to every page of their website, in some cases hundreds, so we had to put an end to that one.  It's still good to have your Blog linked though, this was a concept we were trying to promote and inspire by giving points.  Having your websites, blogs, and social networks all connected and tied together is most certainly NOT "pointless"  :-))

Thanks, Brad! I appreciate your checklist.

No longer can we quote Churchill and say, It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.

Boy Scott...

My husband told me that he made that saying up. Liar Liar Pants on fire...Followed by a bebe being shot at his bum. I'm just waiting for him to bend over :)

Not to worry. He's got plenty of padding back there :)

Hi Blog-N-Roll...

This time I have a few hours to kill. Eat your heart out dude. Yeah. I keep saying that :)

TLW...ROAR!

Brad,

Usually my blogs gain 200 points, but today one of my blogs earned 216 - this was a non photo blog.  And today I posted a blog with 8 photographs and that earned 200.  I thought photos brought more points.  What's that weird 216 number?

Mel

Hi Melody - neither the pictures in a Blog post nor the amount of them has anything to do with points.  The reason you have more points in one than the other is due to comments made on your post by other members. 

Still confused since I received the points before any comments were made.  On other blogs where I've received many comments, the blog entry points do not change.

mel

Hey Mel - sometimes it takes those point hamsters a while to get out of their running wheels and make their rounds to each member and distribute points from all the various ways they can be earned (listed above)  I'll put the "whip" to em, but I think they take Sundays off.  :-))

I have been having the same issues.  I have made several blog post and gave many comments but haven't gotten any points in over a week!  Really the only points I have gotten is just by logging into AR.  It's a good thing I am addicted :)   Any advice on how to correct this though?  I have see a message to AR but I am certain they aren't being read ..haha

Chad

Hey Chad - I checked out your Blog and your last few posts are less than 50 words.  They have to be 50 words or more for points:

200 Points for each Blog Post
(Max 10 per Week) (50 Word Minimum Required)

I also checked out your points summary page and it is accurate based on your activity.  I would also suggest upgrading to a rainmaker account so that your posts will get public exposure instead of just members only.  If you need any assistance, let me know.  :-))

Brad, Just when does a week begin? Also what about points for a video?

The Lovely Wife, Do you know what the song dancing with myself refers to?

PS: Hat what hat?

Haha Jeff - second paragragh.  lol~  No points for video, but if it's a good video, I'll bring the popcorn. :-)

Ut Oh...

I don't know. Is it bad? Would it better if I don't know? Ignorance is bliss :)

Give me back my frickin' hat :)

Blog-N-Roll...

Sorry for the interruption. You can go back to whatever is you do :)

TLW...ROAR!

Oh...

And have I told you that Jeff Link is the one that showed me how to use You Tube? :)

So, if my video nonsense drives you insane you have him to blame for that. I'm not taking any responsibility for being me :)

TLW...ROAR!

Always blaming it on that "other guy" TLW, you crack me up!!  ROFL!  :-)

Thanks for the update on the points system.  Is Activerain looking at creating new opportunities for earning points?

Brad, Do we get points for blog hijacking? (or dancing with myself) Sorry, I just couldn't resist the pun.

Now to get serious you should ask the powers to be if they can have a points structure like Mafia Wars. Where if you blog or comment for so many days you get bonus points? 

Also please don't hold it against me, that I was the one to give blogging Bertha a platform to express herself. I swear I did not know that day would open pandoras box.

Tarris - not presently, but if you have some thoughts or ideas, feel free to email me directly.

Jeff - if I can convince the powers to be that the Mafia Wars style drives traffic and sales, it shouldn't be a problem  :-))

I'm typing this comment strictly for the points.

I'm typing this comment strictly for the points.

I'm typing this comment strictly for the points.

I'm typing this comment strictly for the points.

I'm typing this comment strictly for the points.

Ya know, a more intelligent person would have used separte comment screens for that :)

TLW...ROAR!

I'm typing this comment strictly for the points.

I'm typing this comment strictly for the points.

I'm typing this comment strictly for the points.

I'm typing this comment strictly for the points.

I'm typing this comment strictly for the points.

Ya know, a more intelligent person would have used separte comment screens for that :)

TLW...ROAR!

P.S. Well, you don't want me to look stupid do you? :)

Do you think it's interesting that they actually let me out in public? :)

TLW - I Do!!  Not sure "interesting" would be the right word or term though...   haha~

I am new to active rain, this blog is GREAT at summarizing the point system that I am still struggling to understand!

Brad, I have noticed I am not receiving points on all my comments even though I have not gone over ten for that day. Do you know why this might be?

Blake - sometimes it takes a bit for point distribution, also, be sure you're logged into AR when making comments on others posts. Lastly. points are not given for making comments on your own posts. :-)

It actually did it again today. I left a total of three comments todat not counting this one and only have points for 2 of them. I was logged in and it has been about an hour since my last comment. Is it normal for it to take longer than an hour to distribute points?  Thanks for your quick response and helping me out!

Yes Blake, it could take longer.  I know points are important, but your content in both Blog posts and comments is far more important and should be your major focus in connecting with others and growing your relationships and business.  The points will come in time my friend.

Hi Brad..I have an Inquiry about our Points,,before I respond I would like your imput too..The Questions is...Why does every-one care about points so much? 

Fred - great question. The unofficial answer: points rewards drive our members to create content. Whether they realize it or not, by building up and acheiving those points, they are also building a GREAT LIBRARY of content and resources which WILL ultimately result in growing Business and Relationships.  Kinda reminds me of when I use to get Bazooka Joe bubble gum for cleaning my room!  :-)) 

I think members also want to appear as the top "Featured Member" for their areas.  Then there's also the idea that one day, maybe members will be able to do something more with points that we just haven't yet divulged???   :-O

Brad - Thanks for the quick tutorial.

Blog-N-Roll...

If I earn points HERE may I bring them back to be redeemed here? :)

TLW...ROAR!

Wel I still havnot figured out how you get "other points."  What am I missing?

Pat - these are currently the only ways you can get points on ActiveRain.  :-))

Hi Brad, thanks for the explanation.  I'm fairly new to this and am anxious to get more points.

This will help me let my wife know that I am being productive. "Steve, what are you doing? Anything conducive to our business growth"

"Well Hun, I just moved up two more slots in Virginia"

Steve - and "Hun" replies... "Go gettem Tiger!!"  :-)

Brad,

when you see someone with a 5,000 point burst in one day, is there a way to figure out how they got it?

Dave - sounds like one of the AR staff members is out delivering "Contest" points from a previous contest, or it could be the AR elves giving out early Holiday gifts??  lol~  Most likely it's contest point distribution day.   :-)

Thanks for your post Brad, But I still feel like i;v been cheated out of my comment points. and I posted a blog to localism with no credit. I guess i will try to follow up with tech help.

Dan - points are not awarded for posting to Localism. Comment points should be awarded for up to 10 a day. Sometimes it takes a bit for the point hamsters to get around to ALL the members here, but they normally do a pretty good job.  If you feel you're not getting all your comment points, send me a link to the comments (not getting points) and I'll see that it gets taken care of. Thanks. :-)

I've often wondered how the system of points worked.  Thanks for the clarification!

Brad, thanks for the breakdown.  It helps to know how many points you get for what you do.

Brad, the point system is great.  It give you an opportunity to track your activeness on the site.

Eldon - great "point" but without even realizing it, coveting and going after those points also helps you build a great Blog and Resource with some really awesome content and value for your readers....you'll also build some fantastic relationships in the process....if you do it right. :-) 

Blog-N-Roll...

I'm typing this comment strictly for experimental purposes.

I'm typing this comment strictly for experimental purposes.

I'm typing this comment strictly for experimental purposes.

I'm typing this comment strictly for experimental purposes.

I'm also lying. I'm typing it strictly for the points :)

Sue me :)

TLW...ROAR!

TLW - I never worry about someone spinning you around and "pointing" you in the right direction!!  lol~ 

Nice experiment!!!  :-)

Thanks, I've wondered how the "point system" worked sincee I joined.

25 points for leaving a post what about the points for linking

Barry - there are no points for links, we haven't done points for links for a long time now. Sorry.  :-)

I think the points system is misleading. It implies that there is some benefit to accumulating points, other than the usual benefits of simply being active.

From what I can tell there are no benefits. Posts like this about "points" tell us how to get them, but not why we should bother.

A lot of people seem to think it is fun accumulating points. To each his/her own I guess. I'd rather play golf.

Rick - hitting a hole in one is overated.  Would love to hear the benefits, value, and business that golf gets you?  ROFLMAO!!!~ :-)
Seriously, Points are for YOUR own good.  They are awarded to members for Building their Blog, a resource library (helping themselves of course) which when done properly, will bring them business for years to come.  Enjoy your game.  :-))