ok im not sure if this has ben mentioned b4 but ive seen it on other message boards. its when the admin gets this new hack or whatever on the site n when you post you earn like 3 "matrix dollars" n when u make a new thread u get like 7. well u can add the money up to buy stuff like an avatar or a user title glow- wear ur name glows w/e color u want it to not really sure how it works tho, or buy a new name or a user title stuff like that. ive seen it done and it really helps keep things active. theres more stuff that i cant think of like buy another user a custom title (maybe a bad one for some1 u disagree w/ ) lol . but neways u guys mite think its a stupid idea but owell. feedback!
It's a double-edged sword really. It does indeed give people incentive to post more, but it also brings down the quality of the posts. We'll be getting more one word replies from people just so they can have that extra 'credit'.
I'm a firm proponent of hiding the post count in the first place and just show the date someone joined. Everything that's based on your post count will bring down the quality of the board, believe me :p.
yeah that would be a good idea. but still have something actually record ur post so ull soon be allowed to change ur usertitle or own avatar.
The money idea sounds terrific! But like Crahan said, theres going to be more spammers and one word replies than anything else, just to get a few extra credits. I like it as it is though.
Have like a mod over the money and if theres spamming happening deduct some $$$ from the people responcible!!