New: Reputation system

Jason · November 30, 2010

One of the new features to our community is the Reputation system.

A user's reputation is displayed on their profile, next to forum posts, and within member search results - It is based on the number of points a user has, which are awarded by other members.

The idea is simple - Find a forum post helpful for your next cruise? "Rep It!"

A user receives points when others vote on the content they have submitted to the community. Forum posts and photos all have a button that everyone can use to vote on that particular content. The purpose of the Reputation system, is to identify and distinguish helpful and informative content, as well as the authors of the content, as valuable, trusted, and reliable sources of information. Because we are a cruising community focused on cruise information, this new feature will be very helpful to our members and guests!

Here are a just a few examples of content which you may find worthy of 'repping,' or awarding points:

A useful tip for preparing for an upcoming cruise
A recommendation for a particular hotel or shore excursion
A helpful piece of advice on travel arrangements
A photo that you enjoy

Good to Know:

Daily Reputation Limit - Each user can give 5 points in a 24 hour period

Self Reps - Users cannot vote on their own content

Highlighted Content - If a post or photo receives more than 5 "reps" or points, it becomes highlighted

Viewing Content Points - The number of points awarded for specific content can always be seen directly below or next to the content

Can View Who Gave Reputation * - This is a new benefit to CruiseCrazies Site Sponsors. Complete list of Site Sponsor benefits currently in process of being revised, will be available shortly

Coming Soon:

In the near future, I'll be releasing the Member Reputation Levels, along with a tool which will allow users to view those with the most reputation points. I look forward to bringing these updates to you soon. Until then, enjoy!!!