[poll]Reset points for everyone?

[Marked 197]

I would like to know everyone's opinion on leveling the playing field and resetting everyone's points to 0.

 

The main reasons are as follows:

• The points-calculator has miscalculated some members points; leaving some members with a great deal of points (that they actually earned) and some with very few, improperly reflecting their contributions
• It will be easier to calibrate costs by being able to monitor members' points
• Member's who've been around a while will have to work for points like new members; increasing market efficiency

I say market efficiency, because I want to create a market of points. Members like me who have 9k+ points will create problems in a newly established market. The goal is to make points valuable and give members access to such features that they really value.

 

Perhaps this idea of a market won't become clear until we have a games section; where I want points to play a role in unlocking features. In particular, the ability to remove RMU's branding from the page so it's as if your project has its very own website. 

 

Aside from this, items of purchase can include advertising space around the entire website (which is mainly intended for projects... which is probably only practical after a games section), subscriptions, perhaps a services type section. Then a bunch of minor features... eg theme modifications and things like the ability to see who liked your content and statistics on your scripts/tuts/resources/games sort of thing.

[Bigace360 38]

Or anyone who has over 1,000+ points can be chopped down to a 1k or at least something like this. People shouldn't have to give up everything especially for those who have already contributed a lot. I was thinking let this be more of a bonus for those with over certain threshold instead of penalizing them for having to much points.

[Marked 197]

That's a good idea :) My main concern was that contributors ought to have points to show for their contributions. Because like I said, the intention is that they will be valuable and useful.

[Bob423 52]

I agree with bigace, but I'm still voting yes.

[Metaclaw 21]

/hoards her points

I finally had a good amount dang it.

[Polraudio 122]

I wouldnt mind starting over. Would feel good to get all those points again :P.

How is the points system setup right now? I plan on giving out points for the winners of MOTM and i dont want to give to little or to much.

[theoryoferin 2]

I'm torn. On one hand, it would be nice for newer members to have the same shot [but then, eventually the newer will be old... And then what of the new-newer group?], but also it's kind of fun to see who has 9k+ points and go in to see all of the hard work that they've put into the site. 

[Marked 197]

it would be nice for newer members to have the same shot [but then, eventually the newer will be old... And then what of the new-newer group?]

The theory goes that if points were to reset, members would spend their points so an advantage would only be gained if they sat on them.

 

it's kind of fun to see who has 9k+ points and go in to see all of the hard work that they've put into the site.

The trouble is that the point system is new and points were calculated by a faulty script. So the number of points members have may be correct, may be incorrect. It probably doesn't matter too much though since most have left. But like I say, to reset is to level the playing field. You can view the rankings here: http://www.gdunlimited.net/forums/index.php?app=ibEconomy&tab=global&area=rankings

 

You can see Kiriashi only has 1,174 points from 4.4k posts... that's clearly incorrect.

 

By resetting we can see who is contributing to the site because all the points are weighted... including bonus points for creating topics, more points for creating topics in certain forums, bonus points for replying to a support thread that you didn't start, etc. Then there's big points to be made by submitting scripts/tuts, and uploading resources.

 

How is the points system setup right now? I plan on giving out points for the winners of MOTM and i dont want to give to little or to much.

I guess it's irrelevant if I do reset the points... but I'd say around 200 points. That's what I gave for a Treasure Hunt contest.

[FranklinX 37]

I don't mind starting all over. People shouldn't have points that they didn't actually receive. It's fair for everybody. 

[Marked 197]

Yep. I think it's more that some members didn't get their full amount of points and others did. But even so, its much easier to start a sort of economy where members can earn, buy and sell when everything starts from 0.

[zahraa 26]

Hmmm...Market,Points...Sounds like a trading game.Don't forget to add some cheat codes for rebel players like me :youcandoit:

I said "no",But if u prefer to reset the point system,I think it could be better if you set some points as a base(Something like 100 point)It makes new members want more.

Not everyone likes to start from 0 :yo:

[dolarmak 23]

I'm kinda on the fence about this, I don't think resetting all the points for people who've contributed a lot over the years would be fair, but I see what you mean about market thing. I'd be more for Big Ace's suggestion, cut some, but not all.