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Points System

You are not only gaining a reputation with your questions and answers but also earning points and badges for being especially helpful. Points (and consequently badges) are awarded for questions, answers, best answers, voting, followers, and for spreading the word with referrals. Badges appear on your profile page, questions & answers.


  • 20Points

    For referring a new user for paid membership.

  • 20Points

    When your answer has been chosen as the best answer.

  • 10Points

    For referring a new user.

  • 7Points

    For adding an answer.

  • 5Points

    For adding a new question.

  • 5Points

    Each time when a user follows you.

  • 1Point

    Your question gets a vote.

  • 1Point

    For choosing a poll on the question.

  • 1Point

    Your answer gets a vote.

Badges System

  • Explorer
    20 Points

    Earn your first 20 points and become an Explorer. We welcome you to our community!

  • Enthusiast
    50 Points

    We appreciate your enthusiasm! Once you have earned 50 points you are entitled to this Enthusiast badge!

  • Explainer
    100 Points

    You are using your knowledge to help other members of our community, and the community is grateful for your efforts! You have earned your 100 points and are awarded the Explainer badge!

  • Teacher
    300 Points

    Teachers are the foundation of our community. Without your relentless efforts, many would not get their much-needed answers. You have earned 300 points and have become one of our Teachers!

  • Scholar
    500 Points

    Your knowledge is considerable, and everyone knows that now! Congratulations, you have earned 500 points and are awarded the Scholar badge!

  • Expert
    1k Points

    You are truly an expert! Your expertise has helped so many of our community, and we are happy for your 1000 points and your Expert badge!

  • Leader
    3k Points

    True leaders are so rare... No doubt, you are one of them. Thank you for being part of our community! You have earned 3000 points and are awarded the Leader badge!

  • Enlightened
    5k Points

    You are enlightened and you shed light on complex issues benefiting the whole community. Your 5000 points and the Enlightened badge are clear evidence of that.

  • Illuminator
    7k Points

    We are grateful for your tireless efforts, for all the knowledge you have shared with this community, for being a constant source of inspiration! No doubt, you deserve these 7000 points and the Illuminator badge!

  • Guru
    10k Points

    Words are useless. 10000 points and the Guru badge speak for themselves. You are our Guru and the community honors you!