Mastermind
Member
Here's an idea to cut down on the amount of useless posts: make people pay for posting, even more for creating threads.
Every forum post should cost credits, which can be bought through donations or earned by making quality posts.
IMO it should be $5 for creating a thread and $1 for a reply but this is up to debate.
Members should be able to thank other members by giving them credits. There could be a thank you button below every post that gives them one or more credits.
Credits can then be used to make more posts, donated to the community or used to buy something in the future. Or even just to show off.
This would greatly cut down on the amount of useless information.
People would be making quality posts in the hopes of receiving credits.
It would give us a sense of what is appreciated and what isn't. What is needed and what isn't. This helps us optimize how our time is spent.
It would also bolster competition and create role models.
I know what's on your minds. But what about the poor people? This is unfair, money is evil and bla bla bla.
I think that once you experience the beauty of such a system it would change your perspective on money.
We can start with just one section, see how it goes and if it goes well expand it to more sections.
At the end all sections but one (per language) will require credits to post.
I want that, for each negative point you come up with, you come up with one positive as well.
Discuss.
Every forum post should cost credits, which can be bought through donations or earned by making quality posts.
IMO it should be $5 for creating a thread and $1 for a reply but this is up to debate.
Members should be able to thank other members by giving them credits. There could be a thank you button below every post that gives them one or more credits.
Credits can then be used to make more posts, donated to the community or used to buy something in the future. Or even just to show off.
This would greatly cut down on the amount of useless information.
People would be making quality posts in the hopes of receiving credits.
It would give us a sense of what is appreciated and what isn't. What is needed and what isn't. This helps us optimize how our time is spent.
It would also bolster competition and create role models.
I know what's on your minds. But what about the poor people? This is unfair, money is evil and bla bla bla.
I think that once you experience the beauty of such a system it would change your perspective on money.
We can start with just one section, see how it goes and if it goes well expand it to more sections.
At the end all sections but one (per language) will require credits to post.
I want that, for each negative point you come up with, you come up with one positive as well.
Discuss.