Reputation and Community
Build your reputation and contribute positively to the Speakness community.
Building Your Reputation
Earning Recognition
- Post thoughtful, well-researched comments
- Contribute positively to discussions
- Receive upvotes from other users
- Build credibility over time
Profile Statistics
Your profile shows:
- Number of comments posted.
- Total votes received.
- Articles you've engaged with.
- Users who follow you. (TODO: Talk with Andri)
- Medias you're active in.
Community Guidelines
Be a good community member:
- Be respectful: Treat others with courtesy.
- Be honest: Share accurate information.
- Be constructive: Add value to every discussion.
- Be civil: Disagree without personal attacks.
- Be on-topic: Keep conversations relevant.
Tips for Great Discussions
- Read before commenting: Understand the article first
- Be specific: Provide examples and evidence
- Ask questions: Engage genuinely with others
- Admit when wrong: It's okay to change your mind
- Stay calm: Don't feed trolls
Conversation boosters
- Highlight insightful comments with an upvote or positive reply.
- Share additional resources to keep discussions informative.
- Follow up on threads you start so conversations stay active.
Next Steps
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