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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

  1. Read before commenting: Understand the article first
  2. Be specific: Provide examples and evidence
  3. Ask questions: Engage genuinely with others
  4. Admit when wrong: It's okay to change your mind
  5. 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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