Points - what are they?

 Hi Ole,

Hmmm, strange, I was sure I got only 5 points for both of my previous replies, but now when I look, the second reply seemed to gain 20 points!  I don't understand the algorithm or know the details yet.  

I would think that the point system is indeed a measure of someone's activity, and then presumably folks viewing threads etc. can get a feel for the person behind the posting.

Also, it may be a clever way to produce competitiveness to encourage people to post more; they either want to see their own score increase, or they see a friend or colleague and want to compete directly.

As to what other purpose the points serve, I don't know - perhaps they will be turned into a gift card at the end of each year? :-)

Now where can I spend my points?

 Regards,

Lawrence.

 Hi Ole,

Hmmm, strange, I was sure I got only 5 points for both of my previous replies, but now when I look, the second reply seemed to gain 20 points!  I don't understand the algorithm or know the details yet.  

I would think that the point system is indeed a measure of someone's activity, and then presumably folks viewing threads etc. can get a feel for the person behind the posting.

Also, it may be a clever way to produce competitiveness to encourage people to post more; they either want to see their own score increase, or they see a friend or colleague and want to compete directly.

As to what other purpose the points serve, I don't know - perhaps they will be turned into a gift card at the end of each year? :-)

Now where can I spend my points?

 Regards,

Lawrence.