An Explanation of Trust Levels

[Mittineague]

@bshearer

Oh I agree whole-heartily @ralphm

I will say with what I know right now I could probably game the system pretty accurately AND get away with it.

So my free advice at this point is for you guys (Sitepoint staff/admins) or whomever is to watch your analytics like a Hawk. MANY, MANY, MANY forums do not and they are exposing their site to some of the techniques that I would employ.

Just so you know guys know. I told @HAWK who I was and that I was here to be a genuine part of the Community.

IF you ever feel that I am sharing TOO MUCH information PLEASE zap my post or PM me. No offense will be taken.

Buddy

Don’t worry, if any Moderators catch you misbehaving we’ll have Zeus send down a thunderbolt to wake you up

[bshearer]

ROFL…I’m happy to know you guys have my back! hahahaha

[187skillz]

All of my 11 years as a member and I’m now basic? No loyalty

[ralphm]

@187skillz

All of my 11 years as a member and I’m now basic? No loyalty

It’s not really about loyalty. It’s more about feeling your way along and getting used to this system. It’s actually very easy to get to the highest trust level. It’s just a matter of hanging around and enjoying interacting as usual.

[187skillz]

I hope I’ve quoted you, I’m trying to get used to it but it’s kind of confusing, well hope I’m not flagged for spamming, just have to do some posting to understand this new board…well I didn’t quote your post, AHHHHHH where are the smilies when you need them, the one where it’s banging it’s head against the wall will do now!

[ralphm]

@187skillz

just have to do some posting to understand this new board.

Yep, you’ll get used to it quickly, I’m sure. We have a handy cheat sheet to help you.

[cpradio]

And a Did you Know…

[TechnoBear]

[quote=“187skillz, post:45, topic:724, full:true”]
AHHHHHH where are the smilies when you need them, the one where it’s banging it’s head against the wall will do now!
[/quote]This one?

If you’re missing the old faithful smilies, you can find them here, for now.

[187skillz]

@TechnoBear

This one?

If you’re missing the old faithful smilies, you can find them here, for now.

Yes that’s the one, thank you.

[applefritters]

@ralphm

Yep, I perfectly understand. Over time, we’ll no doubt come to a better understanding of the usefulness or otherwise of this level. It does give members some degree of moderator power, so in that respect it would suit someone who’s more interested in the forums as a whole. But it’s not a deal breaker IMHO. I agree that someone who only visited on single category regularly but who was a great member and contributor would be worthy of such powers.

Think about Paul O’Brien…

[mannurider]

Thanks for sharing. Bit clear for this concept.