And he doesn't even mention any points...

[lbreddemann]

Seth's Blog: A practical definition of reputation

*sigh*

[Jelena · Accepted solution]

Like every mutual fund prospectus says, "past performance does not guarantee future results".

As soon as I reach Diamond level, I'll join the "points are so passe" club too, I promise!

[lbreddemann · Accepted solution]

Ok, that's one (at least a half) who also is happy to let go of points.

Let's just stick diamonds on everyone's profile and all be happy...

[agentry_src · Accepted solution]

Or with a bow to both gamification proponents and opponents, let's give points until the member hits a threshold of 200(?) points after which no further points accumulate.  Gives us the opportunity to detect newbies, but leaves the points games behind, especially towards the end of the year when those point metrics start making folks do stupid and worthless things.

And we can make decisions based on what makes sense.  I am tired of being told I can't move content to where it belongs because it will invalidate the leader board (most of whom would also prefer to have the content in the correct location instead of accurate points).  Content in correct community is a primary concern.  Leaderboard accuracy?  It is not even secondary, tertiary at best, possibly quartenary even.

Cheers, Mike

[Jelena · Accepted solution]

I'm also not sure what's the big deal about the leaderboards. Personally I never even look at them. The legitimate leaders are already known from their content. And the fact that I somehow got on HANA leaderboard (together with Lars ) just proves how ridiculous they are.

[agentry_src · Accepted solution]

Hi Jelena,

I will admit that I have checked the leader boards when I was looking to recruit additional Moderators and on rare occasions Space Editors.  However, that was mostly to compare folks who I was already familiar with.

I think there is some ego gratification in play (I used to be happily surprised when my name popped up), but it is still of little concern for most of the people I work with.

I think the tail of gamification is now sometimes wagging the SCN dog.

Thanks, Mike

[stephenjohannes · Accepted solution]

I think I have said before elsewhere that points are pointless now... but badges earned based on behaviors are much better.  I really think getting rid of external points counters, but instead allowing people to earn badges, is much better way to encourage participation.

If we have to keep points around, then let's bring back the t-shirts or donations to charity .  How about SAP donating X amount to MSF if Y people achieve Z points based on existing level in a specified 12 month period? In other words diamonds need to step it up, while the lower tiers need less.

That would at least make some of us feel a lot more better in the point system it was given some real purpose again beyond being the internet equivalent of the Jerry Lewis labor day telethon tote board   that everyone like to watch, but most never called .

Take care,

Stephen

[TomCenens]

I do believe this exists in here I don't need to see your points to know your reputation

[Former Member]

In a single line : gamification

[martin_E]

So what do you expect us to do about it

[lbreddemann]

Of course the usual thing: go save the world (also do away with the points...)

[Former Member]

Do away with points??? I would starve without my E-cookies and certainly wither up and die on SCN.

EDIT: but I do know a couple contributors that would probably be happy to see me go